5 Reasons Why this Albanian Hotel is Perfect for a Beachside Workation
Greetings from Albania!
The Adventurely team is currently here to learn a bit about what the digital nomad life is like here, as well as to head to the Tirana Digital Nomad Festival which kicks off here in Albania today!
Before we kick things off in Albania’s capital city of Tirana for the digital nomad festival, our team spent a week prior exploring Albania’s nearby coastal city of Durres which sits on the cobalt blue waters of the Adriatic sea.
According Albania.al, the city of Durres (“Durresi”) Albania is located 21 miles (34 km) from Tirana City center, and is Albania’s largest port. “(Durres) is steeped in a 3000 yr old history dating back to it’s founding in “627 B.C.E. when the Corinthians and settlers from the ancient Greek city of Corcyra, situated in the island of Corfu, invaded the Illyrian territory of the Taulantii people. Because of its long history, the city is naturally brimming with ancient archaeological sites and findings, including the famous amphitheater of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, whose 15,000-seats capacity make it the second biggest amphitheater in the Balkans.” the site notes.
With the current top 4 digital nomad destinations around the world being Playa Del Carmen Mexico, Bali, Lisbon & Barbados - a common thread for these four powerhouse nomad hubs are their proximity to the beach. With Durres Albania being a beach destination only a 30 minute drive from Tirana Center, we knew we had to spend some time checking it out as it absolutely has the makings for a lively digital nomad hub, and we’re glad we did!
Enter AMR Hotel Durres:
this stunning new hotel which opened in Durres Albania only 1 year ago appropriately defines itself as “a new dimension in luxury” featuring 88 rooms, a swimming pool, private beach beds & only a few steps from the beach.
Our team had a dreamy stay at AMR Hotel Durres where we got the perfect balance of R&R + plenty of work and focus done, and highly recommend it.
Here’s 5 reasons why AMR Hotel Durres is a perfect hotel for a remote-work “workation” in Albania:
You’ll love waking up to work remotely from your balcony view at AMR Hotel
With soaring views of the Adriatic sea right from your hotel room, you’ll find yourself counting down the time for the next serene morning to enjoy on your balcony for a meditative stretch of remote work. And yes! Their wifi works great on the balcony.
2. They offer All inclusive Meal Plans or Complimentary Breakfast
If you’re focusing your stay on rest & productivity, worrying about figuring out what to do for each meal can be fun or can be time consuming. For folks that would rather not have to think about figuring out what to do for each meal, AMR hotel Durres offers a lovely complimentary breakfast spread, or an all-inclusive option for all meals covered.
3. The Rooms at AMR Durres Feature Fast Wifi, Great Natural Light, Big Desks to Work remotely on, and Modern Appliances Inside
The wifi at AMR Durres was lightening speed fast and reliable, and it was a joy to switch from working on the balcony to working inside the room on their large desks during our Workation there. The rooms also feature various modern appliances with smart technology, AC, and thoughtful touches to add a sense of coziness.
The natural light that shined through from the balcony put us in a great mood every morning to start a new day.
4. You Can Maintain Your Fitness Goals By Swimming in their Pool or Going for a Walk or Jog along the Boardwalk the Hotel Sits On
Photo credit: AMR Hotel on IG.
It’s easy to lose track of fitness goals while working remotely on the road, but a stay AMR Hotel Durres makes it for you to keep fit with their on-premise swimming pool, and perfect location on the Durres Beach Boardwalk that’s great to start your morning with a powerwalk or jog.
5. You’ll love their relaxing beach area with powder soft sand
For moments during your stay when you’re ready to lean more into the “vacation” side of a “workation,” you’ll love indulging in a sun soothing nap on the hotel beach beds, and taking a swim in the gorgeous waters the AMR hotel sits in front of. The beach water is clear and warm for swimming, and the sand was noticeably soft for an easy walk into the water.
BONUS: Reasons 6 & 7 why you’ll love a workation at AMR Hotel Durres: They have an Incredible staff & service + you can quickly get from there to Tirana!
Our team wants to send a special thanks to the team at AMR Hotel. We had a 5 star stay, and we appreciate how wonderful the staff and service was.
The staff also was able to arrange for our ride to Tirana city center to kick off the Tirana Digital Nomad festival, so you won’t have to worry about transportation if you book a stay there.
Follow us on Adventurely’s Instagram & Tiktok for updates on our visit to Tirana for the Tirana Digital Nomad Festival, and book a stay in Durres Albania at AMR Hotel if you’re thinking of paying Albania a visit for a workation!
More info at amrhotels.com or follow them on IG at @amr.hotel
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