What to see in Himara
The Albanian Riviera's main beach town without the crowds of Ksamil or the price tags of Dhermi
Top attractions in Himara
A selection of places with detailed guides: what they are, how long to plan and how to get there.
Himara Castle
A fortified settlement from the 8th century BC perched 240 m above the Ionian Sea
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Porto Palermo Castle
A triangular Ottoman fortress from 1804 on a peninsula in an Ionian Sea bay
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Gjipe Beach
A secluded pebble beach in a canyon between cliffs, accessible only on foot or by boat
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Livadi Beach
Himara's longest beach – 1.5 km of pebbles on the Ionian Sea coast
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Jale Beach
Turquoise pebble bay between Himara and Dhermi – the Albanian Riviera's party beach
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Llogara National Park
Mountain park at a 1,027 m pass – Ionian Sea panoramas and pine forests above the Riviera
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How to plan your sightseeing
Pick the places you want to see, check the map and build a practical route for the day.
Choose a place
Decide on a format — history, views, nature or shrines.
Read the guide
What to see, how long to plan and when to go.
Connect a route
Group nearby places into one day and add transport.
Hit the road
Save the guide offline and set off sightseeing.