The castle quarter of Himarë at dusk

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Himarë in Two Days — Town, Castle, Beaches & Porto Palermo

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QUICK INFORMATION

DURATION
2 days
COUNTRY
Albania
REGION
Himarë · Albanian Riviera
CATEGORY
Beaches & Coast

ABOUT THIS ITINERARY

The classic Himarë stay: the castle quarter and the town bay on day one, the great beaches and Porto Palermo on day two.

THE SCHEDULE

Day by day

Day 1

The town and the castle

  1. Morning

  2. Midday

  3. Afternoon

  4. Evening

Day 2

Beaches and the fortress

  1. Morning

  2. Midday

  3. Afternoon

  4. Evening

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Before you go

Season
May–October for the beach days; the castle quarter and Porto Palermo work year-round.
Transport
Everything on day one is on foot; day two needs a car or scooter for Livadhi and Porto Palermo.
Booking
Book waterfront tables and boat trips 2–3 days ahead in July–August.

MAP & LOCATION

Himarë in Two Days — Town, Castle, Beaches & Porto Palermo

Himarë in Two Days — Town, Castle, Beaches & Porto Palermo, Himarë, Albanian Riviera, Albania

40.0950, 19.7430

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FOOD & DRINK

Where to eat nearby

01

Seafood tavernas on the Spile waterfront — grilled octopus and the day’s catch on decks over the water; the coast’s best taverna row.

02

Family tavernas in Potam and Potami village — Greek-leaning kitchen, grilled fish and mezze away from the promenade prices.

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HOTELS & STAYS

Where to stay nearby

01

Boutique hotels and guesthouses between Spile and the centre — sea-view rooms, tavernas and the xhiro promenade at the door.

02

Beach hotels and family camps at Livadhi and Potami — sand-first stays for beach days, quieter than the town strip.

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