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Green Coast your Albanian luxury destination A Home Away from Home Feeling Green Coast Resort Your Albanian Luxury Destination Relax in the Mediterranean Sea Green Coast Resort is located on Palasa Beach, in a breathtaking seaside landscape that is the prime destination in Albania, where the Mediterranean Sea has smoothed the mountain to create a white beach that now lies between the blueness of the sea and the greenness of the land. Beach, Nature and History The history of this region started when “Vetëtima” mountain range met the Mediterranean Sea. They created a magic place that gathered stories and legends, from the first steps of men up to the development of Green Coast Resort. Palasa region is one of the rare places that preserved the poor nature and heritage of ancient cities and civilizations, continuing to astonish the visitors. Inspired from tradition Green Coast Resort is inspired by the buildings of the region, two floor houses blended harmoniously into the green with a seaside view. The construction will use mostly the same local materials that have been used in centuries such as stone, wood, traditional tiling and white plaster. Stylized Villas Spacious and stylized villas offer exceptional views from the hillside location among trees and flowers. With four varieties of villas, Green Coast Resort offers all the possibilities to find your suited space. The entire configuration of villas easily accesses the facilities of the resort. How to reach the Location Undiscovered… but easily accessible via direct international flights to Tirana International Airport and then by regular domestic services from Tirana to Green Coast Resort. The road and the landscape will welcome you with sunshine and mild temperatures all year round. In addition to that, the ports of Vlora, Saranda and Himara offer another possibility to reach the resort by sea and the depth of the sea permits yachts to get near the beach. Location Green Coast Resort is an oasis of calm in the remote yet accessible beach of Palasa, Albanian’s most beautiful beach. The area offers a host of activities from mountain biking, parachuting and diving, to excursions in nature in the Karaburun Peninsula, Palasa old village and the seaside caves of Karaburun. The resort is close to Vlora, Dhërmi, Himara, Saranda and easily accessed from Corfu through the ports in these cities. It is also near the ancient city of Butrint and other villages where traditional crafts are still practiced. SERBIA It is worthwhile to explore the region’s exquisite natural beauty and its vivid history. The descending road form the Llogara National Park leads to the most mesmerizing KOSOVO view of the Albanian Riviera and the first sight of MONTENEGRO ITALY the resort. MACEDONIA ALBANIA The view from the Green Coast Resort offers one of the most breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea. Amidst trees and flowers, the villas welcome their guests in a GREECE blend of colors passing from greenish to bluish. Down below the resort, set back from the white beach is the Beach Club. All the 142 villas are tucked into the lush vegetation around the resort, and all boast outstanding sea views. The unspoilt snapshot of the Mediterranean, idyllic beach and glorious sunshine. Green Coast The Guardian, 2007 Experience Nature Green Coast Resort is situated on Palasa valley, which is a natural extension of “Vetëtima” mountain and which is the product of erosion and delta formations of many mountainous springs. Upper North is the National Park of Llogara, famous for its unique pines and wild life, standing proudly at an altitude of 2,000 m over the sea. The delta is vegetative and spills in two beach apertures and limestone extensions that smoothes into the sea. Beaches are beautiful and conventional with white mid thick sands mixed within small calcareous stones. Under the sea, a wide range of marine species inhabit the complex branched torrents and streams. Karaburun Peninsula is one of the best preserved parks not only in Albania but also in the Mediterranean. Serving as a military base during communism, this area was safeguarded from human activity. There you can find a lot of natural caves which can be reached and explored only by boat. Experience diving in the natural marine park and you will leave with unforgettable memories. While on shore, Karaburun peninsula offers vast opportunities for hiking in the middle of the nature and enjoying the alluring view of the Adriatic and Ionian Sea. The subject study area is characterized from a subtropical climate under the influence of Mediterranean nature. Average air humidity reaches up to 70%. Lowest temperatures reach 12° C registered in January and highest 32° C, recorded during July-August. Warm summers with favorable temperatures for 6-month beach season characterize it, while it is possible to have 14-hour beach days during the 3 summer months. The main vegetation of the area is the olive and citron culture. Experience History and Culture Green Coast Resort is located in one of the most interesting regions with respect to the historical and cultural perspective. From antiquity, a time when the Illyrian tribes of Chaonians and Labeats ruled this region until the Roman Empire occupied all the Illyrian tribes, to the actual days, the entire area of the Albanian Riviera is full of history, cultural and historical monuments. During the Roman Empire Civil War, Caesar with his army debarked on Palasa Beach, exactly where the Green Coast Resort is today. This is also the time when Palasa was mentioned for the first time in history. Himara used to be the most important inhabited area with its castle of more than 3,500 year old, and it played a key role during the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire as a commercial and military center. During the centuries, many cultural monuments have enriched the legacy of this area and the visitors can find castles, churches, monasteries, old typical houses that create some of the most unique villages of the Mediterranean, old stone mills, natural caves used as harbors from the pirates, etc. The most known ancient city of the region is Butrint, now a part of the UNESCO world heritage list. Experience Outdoor Activities The positioning of Green Coast Resort itself offers a large variety of activities. Outdoor activities include sailing, swimming, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, parachuting, diving, excursions, marine tours, diving, paragliding, and exploring the seaside caves of Karaburun by boat. Indoor activities vary from water sports to basketball, beach volley, meditation, etc. Enrich your experience as you take part in some of the region’s most traditional activities and unique cultural experiences such as the process of collecting and making olive oil, homemade wine and/or raki from grapes, learning about the history of three Empires, and exploring the archeological remains of this region. Services and Facilities Dining The Restaurant located above the main swimming pool and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is open for dinner. The menu features a mix of Western and Albanian cuisine. Adjacent to the Restaurant is the Bar, with a view of the sea too. The Terrace is open for breakfast and lunch, and serves Albanian and Western cuisine. Beach Club The Beach Club offers a variety of cocktails, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and is located at the base of the cliff, just a five minutes’ walk below the main resort. Guests can either walk to the Beach Club or drive to it. Set within a grove of coconut palms and partially shaded by a Frangipani tree, it is the best choice to refresh during scorching days and the best option for parties lasting 24 hours. Supermarket The resort is designed to offer its’ residents and guests everything in their vicinity. The supermarket is conceived to simultaneously provide everything and save time to the habitants of the resort. Parking Free parking is guaranteed to all tenants within the Resort. Visitors will also be assisted with a public parking in addition to the personal parking. Swimming Pool Aside from the white beach, Green Coast Resort shall provide a swimming pool as an option to refresh inside the resort. Little toddlers shall spend their time socializing with each other in the playgrounds, having all the attention they need to. After a beautiful day by the beach, an open cinema under the stars is the perfect way to relax by the end of the day. Internet Wireless broadband connections are available in all the villas upon request and in the hotel area. Public areas such as beach bar and dining offer free wireless. Security Green Coast Resort offers the maximum tranquility and safety inside the resort, the beach and surrounding areas. The resort will provide high level security services by specialized security company well trained for these types of resorts. Green Coast Resort will ensure top of the art surveillance systems without infringing the privacy of its tenants. Health Center and Drugstore In case first aid is needed, the resort will include a fully equipped health center providing a 24/7 h service. The drugstore will provide all the necessary medications. Both such services will be open also to the rest of the region, since both health care services and drugstores can be found only in Himara. Infrastructure From the Airport, or the capital Tirana you can reach the resort at the easiest convenience by taking the Tirana – Vlora highway. From Vlora to Palasa, where the Albanian Riviera starts you can admire the scenic view of Adriatic & Ionian sea, through the Llogara mountain, 2050 meters above the sea, enjoying the scent of the pines, towards the blue sea of palace. Other facilities We want you to relax and enjoy your stay by the beach.