Durres-Golem: Hotels, Beach and Culture

Durres-Golem – Golem Beach is located on the Albanian Adriatic coast and has fine sand. The coast of Golem has golden sand and pine trees that provide shade. There are bars, restaurants and promenades in the beach area. Golem Beach is located about 10 km south of Durrës. Thus, natural features and the aforementioned facilities in the beach area come together along this stretch of coast.

Coast and Nature

Swimming is possible at Golem Beach. The water is shallow, and the beach is suitable for families and summer holidays. Golem is also a popular place for camping and is considered a place for hiking. This means that beach, water, camping and hiking stand side by side as different aspects of the same place name.

Surrounding Area

The immediate surroundings of Golem include Plazhi i Golemit Beach and Mali i Zhuritit Mountain. Plazhi i Golemit Beach is located in the immediate vicinity of Golem. Mali i Zhuritit Mountain is also located in the immediate vicinity of Golem. Other beaches are associated with the more general surrounding area: Plazhi i Durrësit Beach is located in the vicinity of Golem, as is Plazhi Currilave Beach.

Culture and History

The Castle of Zig Xhafaj is located in the village of Zig Xhafaj in Golem and is a cultural monument. The Ethnographic Museum of Kavajë is located in Kavajë, in a house built in the Ottoman style. The Arkaxhi family built the house in 1800; in 1971, it was converted into a museum. At the Old Bazaar of Kavajë, visitors can experience a traditional atmosphere, buy handicrafts and local products, and sample typical dishes. The museum and bazaar thus represent different historical and everyday cultural sites in the surrounding area.

Culture

The National Archaeological Museum – Muzeu Arkeologjik Kombëtar is located in the wider regional surroundings of Golem; it is a museum. The National Museum of History, also a museum, is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Golem. The cultural destinations thus range from the cultural monument in Golem, through the historic house and bazaar in Kavajë, to two museums in the wider regional surroundings.

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