Our first journey through Albania, after having landed in Tirana with a one-day stay there, really took off in Durrës. For it was only the first week of april and tourist season didn't start yet we hadn't bother to book anything. Whilst driving along the shore we bumped into a charming little 3-floor hotel hidden in the pines and only 50m from the beach. From then on it was like we were living the life of the rich and famous! Manager Egli and chef Nico seemed to have only one mission, pampering us from sunrise till bedtime. Every meal served, from breakfast over starters until dinner was star-worthy, thank you again Nico! And no question or additional wish from us or our three teenager girls was too much for the ever patient Egli. They put the standard real high for our upcoming 12 days in Albania but we could'nt have wish for a better start! Everyone in the radius of 150km should make the effort to visit this wonderful place. We love Andi!