| St. John of Medua | ||
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| State | Albania | |
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| Territory | Coast of Albania | |
| Altitude | 0 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 12.966 (census 2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Shninak or shengjinas | |
| Prefix tel | 355 0215 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 4503 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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St. John of Medua is a fraction of the municipality of Alessio of the Coast of Albania.
To know
San Giovanni di Medua is located there Alessio district. San Giovanni di Medua is a growing coastal town located in northwestern Albania, known for its Adriatic coast and tourist facilities. San Giovanni di Medua is fast becoming one of the most popular resorts in Albania for people looking for a relaxing holiday on the coast. The people of St John of Medua, like the rest of the people of Albania, are known for their hospitality.
Geographical notes
San Giovanni di Medua is located at the northern end of a large gulf located 7 km from the provincial capital Alessio. South of the city is the lagoon area of the Drin River delta, which forms the Kuna-Vain-Tale nature reserve. Here there is a port opened in 2009 that connects the city to Bari. This place has a beautiful view with a fantastic sea which is surrounded by not very high mountains but with a particular rock. It can be seen that in recent years the city has undergone a great evolution where there has been a lot of construction work which has led to huge constructions.
When to go
Obviously the best time to go is summer.
Background
According to tradition, Julius Caesar landed here in the war against Pompey. In 1313 it was attested for the first time with the name San Giovanni di Medua, but in the Ottoman period it lost more and more importance like the nearby Alessio, being the center of trade moved to Shkodra is Ulcinj. Since the 1990s, the port (the only one in Albania north of Durres) has seen a revival of trade and the city beaches have seen a growing influx of tourists.
How to orient yourself
San Giovanni di Medua: full screen map.Location
The municipality is made up of the following localities:
- Shëngjin
- Ishull Shëngjin
- Ishull Lezhë
- Mali Shëngjin
- Mali Rrenc
How to get
By plane
The only passenger airport is that of Tirana, from a distance of 50 km.
The city has a port, but it is only for freight, although it was briefly open for ferries.
By bus
In the summer months it is possible to take a bus between San Giovanni di Medua and the nearby town of Alessio. Travel between San Giovanni di Medua and Alessio costs 30 Lek and takes about 15 minutes.
How to get around
By taxi
Vans (or taxis) travel from San Giovanni di Medua to the nearby town of Alessio. The short van trip between San Giovanni di Medua and Alessio costs 50 Lek and takes about 10-15 minutes. Vans are the most common form of transportation in the area and are easy to spot.
What see
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
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Other projects
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