Porto Palermo Beach 2026: Swim Below Ali Pasha's Castle
Porto Palermo Beach: a calm sheltered bay swim below Ali Pasha's castle, with parking, prices, and how to get there from Himara. Tested May 2026.
Porto Palermo Beach
8 km south of Himara
Mixed sand/pebble
8 km south of Himara
Very few people
About Porto Palermo Beach
Porto Palermo Beach offers a unique combination of history and seaside beauty, situated near the iconic triangular fortress built by Ali Pasha and a Cold War-era submarine tunnel. The water here is notably bluer than at other beaches in the area, though water shoes are recommended on the mixed sand and pebble surface. With very few people around, it is an ideal spot for history buffs who want to combine a castle visit with a quiet swim.
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Water Conditions
"Bluer than other beaches"; water shoes recommended
How to Get There
Easily accessible by car
Facilities
Near Porto Palermo Castle (entrance 300 ALL/~3€)
Best For
History buffs combining beach with castle visit
- Special Feature
- Ali Pasha's triangular fortress and Cold War submarine tunnel nearby
See Porto Palermo Beach from the Sea
How operators reach this beach by boat, which tours include it, and what the arrival looks like from offshore.
Porto Palermo Beach Guides & Local Reads
Himara to Porto Palermo: Quick Transport Guide
How to get from Himara to Porto Palermo by car, taxi, bus, or boat tour. Drive times, costs in ALL and EUR, bus schedules, and what to see at the castle.
Porto Palermo Castle & Bay: Complete Visitor Guide
Guide to Porto Palermo Castle — Ali Pasha's triangular fortress, the Cold War submarine tunnel, entrance fees, and how to get there from Himara.
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