The 5th SEE SDEWES Conference will be held at two venues:
Opening ceremony, award ceremony and Invited Lecture on Monday, 23 May will be held at the University of Vlora, in the room RILINDJA.
All other functions, starting from lunch on Monday, 23 May, will be held at Hotel Vlora International.
Below please find the way from Hotel Vlora International (A) to University of Vlora (B):
Hotel Vlora International, 4* in the town of Vlorä is perfectly located in the intersection between the town's main boulevard and the seaside promenade “Lungomare”, Hotel Vlora International is the perfect venue for our regional SDEWES conference.
Whether you fancy exploring the city’s boulevard, a hub of boutiques and shops, or emerging yourself in promenade’s bars and restaurants like a true local, the hotel is at the center of it all, only a couple of steps from all the action.
Hotel Vlora International is set only 10 m from Vlora Bay. The property offers comfortable and modern rooms and suites. An indoor pool and a hot tub are offered on site. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. The air-conditioned rooms come with LCD cable TVs. Some rooms offer balconies with garden and sea views. A private bathroom has shower or bath and hairdryer. An à la carte restaurant serves international cuisine, while 5 different bars offer drinks throughout the day.
The hotel is set close to city’s main attractions such as Kanina Castle and Llogara National Park. The city centre can be reached within a short walk.
is the third most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts. It experiences a Mediterranean climate, which is affected by the Ceraunian Mountains and the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.
Vlorë was founded as Aulon as an Ancient Greek colony on the Illyrian coast and was conquered at different periods throughout history by Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Venetians and Ottomans. Between the 18th and 19th centuries, the Albanians gathered both spiritual and intellectual strength for national consciousness, which conclusively led to the Albanian Renaissance. Vlorë played an instrumental role in Albanian Independence as an epicenter for the founders of modern Albania, who signed the Declaration of Independence on 28 November 1912 at the Assembly of Vlorë.
Vlorë is one of the most significant cities of southern Albania and the region of Labëria which is traditionally noted for its culture, traditions and folklore. Vlorë is served by the Port of Vlorë, the SH8 highway, and the A2 motorway, collectively representing part of the Adriatic–Ionian Corridor and the Pan-European Corridor VIII.
The diversity of its territory makes Vlorë a city for everyone, from the mountains in the Llogara National Park, to the Riviera, from the narrow alleys of the historic city-center to the various archaeological sites.
In 2019, Vlorë was cited in Financial Times' 'Five destinations to watch' article that listed new and exciting destinations from around the world.
Practical info:
Currency: The lek (plural lekë) or ALL is the official currency of Albania, though the euro is widely accepted; you'll get a better deal for things in general if you use lek. ATMs can be found in all but the most rural of Albania's towns, and many dispense cash in both currencies. Albanian lek may be more difficult to excange outside the country, so you mignt consicer to exchange them or spend them before you leave. Credit cards are accepted only in the larger hotels, shops and travel agencies.
1 EUR - 121,38 ALL
