Fortress
Himarë Castle & the Old Quarter
Himarë · Albanian Riviera
QUICK INFORMATION
- CATEGORY
- Fortress
- COUNTRY
- Albania
- REGION
- Himarë · Albanian Riviera
- DURATION
- 2 days
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
The castle ridge above Himarë has carried the town since antiquity: fortification begins in Hellenistic times, and inside the walls there is still a lived-in quarter — stone houses, the church of St Maria Kasopitra and quiet lanes with the whole coast at their feet. Sunset here is the Himarë ritual: the gulf turns gold below, Corfu flickers on the horizon, and the town’s evening xhiro strolls beneath.
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MAP & LOCATION
Himarë Castle & the Old Quarter
Himarë Castle & the Old Quarter, Himarë, Albanian Riviera, Albania
40.0960, 19.7460
MORE EXPERIENCES
More to do in Himarë
FOOD & DRINK
Where to eat nearby
Seafood tavernas on the Spile waterfront — grilled octopus and the day’s catch on decks over the water; the coast’s best taverna row.
Family tavernas in Potam and Potami village — Greek-leaning kitchen, grilled fish and mezze away from the promenade prices.
HOTELS & STAYS
Where to stay nearby
Boutique hotels and guesthouses between Spile and the centre — sea-view rooms, tavernas and the xhiro promenade at the door.
Beach hotels and family camps at Livadhi and Potami — sand-first stays for beach days, quieter than the town strip.
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