Much as it is today, in Roman times Durres or Dyrrachium was the gateway to Southern Europe for visitors from the Italian mainland. And in those days there was a Roman road that began in Durres and led all the way to Byzantium, modern day Istanbul.
So if you’re up for a hike with a historical flavour you could retrace the steps of the merchants and legionaries in ancient times and walk a portion of Via Egnatia. The route has been mapped out all the way from Durres to the city of Thesalonniki in Greece, but at 475 kilometres don’t expect to complete it in one afternoon!
