Albanian Riviera Day Trips from Vlore
South of the Llogara pass the coast becomes the Albanian Riviera: Palase and Dhermi at the foot of the mountain, Himara with its castle and its boat trips to hidden beaches, Porto Palermo where Ali Pasha built a fortress on a spit of land, and Ksamil with the islands you can wade to. Day trips take in three or four of them and usually the Blue Eye spring as well.
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Albanian Riviera in Vlore — FAQ
What is the Albanian Riviera?
The stretch of Ionian coast from the Llogara pass south to Saranda — around eighty kilometres of beaches below the Ceraunian mountains, taking in Palase, Dhermi, Himara, Porto Palermo, Borsh and Ksamil. Vlore is the northern gateway to it.
How far is Himara from Vlore?
About 65 km south over the Llogara pass, an hour and a half by road on a spectacular but slow mountain route. Boat trips from Himara to the Pirate’s Cave and the beaches around Filikuri run €35–€45.
How much is a Riviera day trip from Vlore?
Full-day tours of the Riviera taking in Llogara, Himara, Porto Palermo and often the Blue Eye and Gjirokaster cost €45–€85 depending on how far south they go and whether lunch is included.