Title: Visit Dërmenas: 2026 Travel Guide for Dërmenas, Fier County | Expedia.com [Hotels in Dërmenas](https://expedia.com/Dermenas-Hotels.d750069426109956096.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Dërmenas](https://expedia.com/Dermenas-Vacation-Rentals.d750069426109956096.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Dërmenas](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dermenas.d750069426109956096.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dërmenas Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Dermenas.d750069426109956096.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Dërmenas ## Travel Guide ![Founded in 588 BC, Apollonia was a significant trading port and cultural centre for about 50,000 people, many of whom settled here from nearby Corfu. Today the site is still undergoing excavation so there isn't tons and tons to see. This particular building isn't original to the site but was made from materials found on the site and has been modified many times since its creation as a monastery in the 13th century. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6308806/e9c09ff3-1ccb-4565-9c60-3492ea85523f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apollonia (Ancient Greek: Ἀπολλωνία κατ᾿ Ἐπίδαμνον or Ἀπολλωνία πρὸς Ἐπίδαμνον, Apollonia kat' Epidamnon or Apollonia pros Epidamnon) was an ancient Greek city in Illyria,[1] located on the right bank of the Aous river (modern-day Vjosë). Its ruins are situated in the Fier region, near the village of Pojani, in modern-day Albania. Apollonia was founded in 588 BCE by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth,[2] on a site initially occupied by Illyrian tribes[3] and was perhaps the most important of the several classical towns known as Apollonia. Apollonia flourished in the Roman period and was home to a renowned school of philosophy, but began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbor started silting up as a result of an earthquake. It was abandoned by the end of Late Antiquity. Source: Wikipedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/750069426109956096/8d3f7973-38c6-4717-b6df-7b75d783f82c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dërmenas Things to do - Dërmenas Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Dërmenas ![Diamond Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363700/30363650/3a378802_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diamond Hill Rruga Aleksandër Moisiu Vlorë Vlore County $36 nightly $44 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Vlorë. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lungomare Beach and National Museum of Independence ... 7.8/10 Good! (35 reviews) Great hotel! Great staff! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Dërmenas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=750069426109956096&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Apollonia Archeological Park 4/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Dërmenas when you spend time at Apollonia Archeological Park. Discover the area's festivals and temples. [](https://expedia.com/Apollonia-Archeological-Park-Dermenas.d6308003.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Apollonia Archaeological Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2472720/eec8b25e-1000-4d75-8b1c-4b6948028b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Berat(UNESCO) and Apollonia from Tirana/Durres $234 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-beratunesco-and-apollonia-from-tiranadurres.a2472720.activity-details) ![Tirana and artificial lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3599368/9926ceba-1395-4405-841f-477b2c60d9ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Places To Visit in Albania Tour in 5 days $628 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/best-places-to-visit-in-albania-tour-in-5-days.a3599368.activity-details) ![Private One Day Tour of Apollonia and Berat from Tirana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/995844/35e75235-abf7-4493-8091-e03e063234b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Day Tour of Apollonia & Berat from Tirana or Durres $399 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-tour-of-apollonia-berat-from-tirana-or-durres.a995844.activity-details) [See all activities in Dërmenas](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Dermenas.d750069426109956096.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Dërmenas ![Founded in 588 BC, Apollonia was a significant trading port and cultural centre for about 50,000 people, many of whom settled here from nearby Corfu. Today the site is still undergoing excavation so there isn't tons and tons to see. This particular building isn't original to the site but was made from materials found on the site and has been modified many times since its creation as a monastery in the 13th century. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6308806/e9c09ff3-1ccb-4565-9c60-3492ea85523f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pojan - Cities near Dërmenas - Places of interest [Pojan](https://expedia.com/Pojan.dx6308806) - [Apollonia Archeological Park ](https://expedia.com/Apollonia-Archeological-Park-Dermenas.d6308003.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Vlora ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Vlora-Vlore.d6222640.Vacation-Attraction) - [Seman Beach ](https://expedia.com/Seman-Beach-Albania.d553248635975846302.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Museum of Independence ](https://expedia.com/National-Museum-Of-Independence-Vlore.d6222638.Vacation-Attraction) - [Historic Museum ](https://expedia.com/Historic-Museum-Vlore.d6222643.Vacation-Attraction) - [Muradie Mosque ](https://expedia.com/Muradie-Mosque-Vlore.d553248621533097921.Vacation-Attraction) - [Independence Square ](https://expedia.com/Independence-Square-Vlore.d553248621563224513.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nativity of the Virgin Ardenica Orthodox Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Nativity-Of-The-Virgin-Ardenica-Orthodox-Monastery-Libofshe.d553248635975930484.Vacation-Attraction) - [Flag's Square ](https://expedia.com/Flags-Square-Vlore.d6222636.Vacation-Attraction) - [Çobo Winery ](https://expedia.com/Cobo-Winery-Ura-Vajgurore.d553248621532501784.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kaninë Castle ](https://expedia.com/Kanine-Castle-Qender-Vlore.d812801464017436672.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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