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Himara
A charming coastal town on the Albanian Riviera with a Greek-influenced old quarter perched on a hilltop above pristine Ionian beaches.
1 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeAlbaniaVlorë County
Himarë
Vlorë County, Albania · Europe
About Himarë
Himarë works well as a base: 20 minutes from Dhërmi, 6km from Porto Palermo Castle.
Himarë is in Vlorë County, Albania, with about 4,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dhërmi, about 11 km away.
Himarë (Albanian definite form: Himara; Greek: Χιμάρα, Chimara or Χειμάρρα, Cheimarra) is a municipality and region in Vlorë County, southern Albania. The municipality has a total area of 571.94 km2 (220.83 sq mi) and consists of the administrative units of Himarë, Horë-Vranisht and Lukovë. It lies between theRead more
Ceraunian Mountains and the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast and is part of the Albanian Riviera. The traditionally perceived borders of the Himarë region gradually shrank during the Ottoman period, being reduced to the town of Himarë and the villages of the coastline (Bregdet in Albanian), generally including only Palasë, Dhërmi, Pilur, Kudhës, Vuno, Iljas and Qeparo.
The coastal region of Himarë is predominantly populated by an ethnic Greek community. The local population is bilingual in Greek and Albanian. The town of Himarë and the villages of Dhërmi and Palasa, which together account for the bulk of the population of the region, are primarily populated by a Greek population. The villages of Iljas, Lukovë, Kudhës, Pilur and Vuno are inhabited by an Albanian population, while Qeparo is inhabited by both ethnic Albanians and Greeks. In the 2011 census, 83% of the inhabitants of the former municipality of Horë-Vranisht declared themselves as Albanians, while the rest failed to provide a reply. In the former Lukovë municipality, the population is predominantly Albanian (94%) with a small Greek minority (6%).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Himarë?
Within an hour or so of Himarë: Himara (1 km), Porto Palermo Castle (6 km), Gjipe Beach (7 km), Dhërmi (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Himarë?
The nearest famous roads are Albanian Riviera Coastal Road, Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road and Galičica Pass Road.
Where is Himarë?
Himarë is in Vlorë County, Albania, about 11 km from Dhërmi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,596
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Albania
- Region
- Vlorë County
- Timezone
- Europe/Tirane
- Coordinates
- 40.1017, 19.7447
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Worth the detour from Himarë
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Porto Palermo Castle
A triangular 19th-century Ali Pasha fortress on a causeway peninsula in a sheltered bay, just off the SH8 south of Himarë.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Gjipe Beach
A pebble cove where an 800 m limestone canyon meets the Ionian Sea between Dhërmi and Jala. No road reaches the sand, so park above and walk 20-30 minutes down, or wander up the slot canyon behind the beach.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Dhërmi
A stunning Riviera beach village with long white pebble shores framed by olive-covered hills and the towering Ceraunian Mountains.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Albanian Riviera Coastal Road
The SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Albanian Riviera
Unspoiled stretch of Ionian coastline with turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and charming villages between Vlorë and Sarandë.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Llogara Pass
A dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Gjirokastër
A UNESCO-listed city of stone with distinctive Ottoman tower houses and a massive hilltop castle, known as the City of Stone.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Himarë
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
- 18 kmLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
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