Oricum Archaeological Park
Parku Arkeologjik i Orikumit
Ancient Greek and Roman harbour ruins at the southern end of Vlorë Bay, with a small theatre and ancient spring steps, next to a yacht marina and lagoon.
Oricum was a port city founded by Greek colonists in the 6th century BC, and Caesar landed here during the Roman civil war. The site lies on the lagoon shore just outside the modern town of Orikum. It preserves a small theatre (in fact a memorial spring basin), city walls and remains of residential areas. Because it is close to the Pashaliman naval base, visits sometimes require registration. The town of Orikum has a yacht marina, where you can catch a boat to Karaburun and Grama Bay. It is about 20 km from Vlorë, and admission is about 300 lek.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Marmiroi Church
- Karaburun Peninsula & Haxhi Ali Cave
- Vlorë Lungomare
- National Museum of Independence
- Kanina Castle
- Kuzum Baba
- Muradie Mosque
- Independence Monument (Flag Square)