Porto Palermo Beach 2026: Swim Below Ali Pasha's Castle
Porto Palermo Beach is 8 km south of Himara: mixed sand and pebble, unusually blue water, no facilities, and a 300 ALL castle on the headland above it.

9 km south of Himara (about 18 min drive)
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.
"Bluer than other beaches"; water shoes recommended
Easily accessible by car
Near Porto Palermo Castle (entrance 300 ALL/~3€)
History buffs combining beach with castle visit
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Porto Palermo Beach is 8 km south of Himara: mixed sand and pebble, unusually blue water, no facilities, and a 300 ALL castle on the headland above it.
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.
Guide to Porto Palermo Castle: Ali Pasha's triangular fortress, the Cold War submarine tunnel, entrance fees, and how to get there from Himara.
Easily accessible by car
"Bluer than other beaches"; water shoes recommended
Near Porto Palermo Castle (entrance 300 ALL/~3€)
History buffs combining beach with castle visit
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