Is it possible to see Italy from Albania?

Albania and Italy are close and the shortest air distance between Vlora and Otranto is about 91 km. Yet, it’s not easy to observe the Italian coast from the Albanian Riviera. On the other hand, people on the other side of Otranto Strait are luckier.

What separates Italy from Albania?

The Strait of Otranto
The Strait of Otranto connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea and separates Italy from Albania. Its width from Kepi I Gjuhes, Karaburun, Albania to Punta Palascìa, east of Salento is less than 72 kilometers (45 mi).

Can you swim from Italy to Albania?

Progetto Adriatico was a 23 hour and 44 minute marathon swim from Italy to Albania in the Adriatic Sea by Massimo Voltolina. His Project Adriatic ended in Isola di Seseno on the west coast of Albania for the first successful crossing of the Otranto Channel.

How long is ferry ride from Albania to Italy?

between 8 to 11 hours
The Albania to Italy ferry time, estimated between 8 to 11 hours, depends on the crossing you choose since the only types of vessels that operate are conventional ones.

How long is the ferry from Italy to Albania?

about 11 hours
Run by Red Star Ferries, the duration of this Italy to Albania overnight journey is about 11 hours. Return journey from Saranda to Brindisi lasts 8, hrs and 30 minutes.

How do you get from Albania to Greece?

You can get to Albania from Greece by plane, bus, car or ferry. A direct flight from Athens to Tirana takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. A bus trip from Athens to Albania will take you 10-12 hours. The ferry from Corfu island to Albania takes 30 minutes.

How far of a boat ride is it from Albania to Italy?

The journey between Sarandë and Bari lasts 11 hours with an overnight ferry sailing between Albania and Italy, crossing the Ionian Sea. The distance between Bari and Saranda is 161 nautical miles (about 298 km).