Aerial view of a turquoise cove with a boat and white-pebble beach on the Albanian Riviera near Himara

Čo robiť

Výlety loďou do skrytých jaskýň, potápanie v Iónskom mori, turistika v horských lesoch a jednodňové výlety k pamiatkam UNESCO.

Výlety loďou

Morské jaskyne, zátoky, kam sa pešo nedostanete, a zastávky na kúpanie pozdĺž iónskeho pobrežia.

Looking up through the natural rock skylight inside Pirate's Cave near Gjipe on the Albanian Riviera
boat-tour

Pirate's Cave Boat Tour

Half-day group boat tour from Himara dock visiting the iconic Pirate's Cave and Blue Cave, with swimming stops along the Ionian coastline.

2.5-4 hrs~30€/person
Pirate's CaveBlue CaveSwimming stops
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Aerial view of Grama Bay's pebble cove on the Karaburun Peninsula north of Himara
boat-tour

Grama Bay Full Day Tour

Full-day boat excursion to Grama Bay, Aquarium Beach, and Crystal Bay with extended swimming and snorkeling time at each stop.

5-6 hrs~60€/person
Grama BayAquarium BeachCrystal Bay
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Sunset over the Ionian Sea from above Spile Bay in Himara
boat-tour

Sunset Cruise

Evening cruise along the Himara coastline timed for golden hour and sunset, with the Ceraunian Mountains dropping into the Ionian the whole way.

2.5-3 hrs
Sunset viewsCoastline
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Potápanie a šnorchlovanie

Teplá iónska voda, certifikovaní prevádzkovatelia a šnorchlovanie zo skalných plošín pri Filikuri.

Clear turquoise water at Filikuri Beach, a snorkelling spot
diving

Snorkeling at Filikuri Beach

Self-guided snorkeling at Filikuri Beach, one of the best spots on the Albanian Riviera for underwater exploration with colorful fish and rocky formations.

Free (bring own gear)
Colorful fishRocky formationsClear turquoise water
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Turistika

Trasy borovicovými lesmi v Llogara a kaňonové chodníky, ktoré schádzajú k plážam, kam nevedie žiadna cesta.

Hiking trail through pine forests in Llogara National Park
hiking

Llogara National Park Hiking

Multiple hiking trails through Llogara National Park, from easy walks at Caesar's Pass to the challenging full-day ascent of Mount Cika at 2,044 meters.

FreeApril-June & September-OctoberEasy to challenging
Mount Cika 2044mCaesar's PassFlag pines
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Narrow canyon trail leading to Gjipe Beach on the Albanian Riviera
hiking

Gjipe Canyon Trail

Scenic coastal trail from Vuno village through Gjipe Canyon to the secluded Gjipe Beach, with panoramic views of the Ionian coastline along the way.

1-2 hrsFree
Canyon walkBeachPanoramic views
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Paragliding

Plachtite nad Albánskou riviérou z výšin priesmyku Llogara.

A tandem paraglider in flight above the white shingle and turquoise shallows of the Riviera coast
paragliding

Tandem Paragliding

Tandem paragliding flights launching from Llogara Pass at approximately 1,000 meters altitude, soaring over the Ionian coast with GoPro footage included.

99-145€July-October
1000m altitude15-30 min flightIonian coast views
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Vodné športy

Požičajte si kajak či paddleboard a objavujte pobrežie vlastným tempom.

Sea kayaking along the dramatic coastline between Himara and Gjipe Beach
water-sports

Sea Kayaking & SUP

Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals along the Himara coastline, with popular routes from Himara to Gjipe Beach and Porto Palermo Bay.

~30€/person
Himara to GjipePorto PalermoCoastal scenery
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Kultúra a dedičstvo

Prejdite sa stáročiami histórie medzi hradmi, kostolmi a starovekými opevneniami.

Stone walls and Byzantine church ruins at Himara Castle on Barbaka hill
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Himara Castle & Old Town

Walk through the historic old town perched on Barbaka hill to explore the castle fortifications dating to the 5th century BC, Byzantine churches with faded frescoes, and panoramic views stretching to Corfu.

Free to wander; a gate fee of about 300 ALL is collected some peak-season days
Byzantine churches5th century BC fortificationsPanoramic views
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Porto Palermo Castle on its peninsula overlooking the turquoise bay
cultural

Porto Palermo Castle

Visit the triangular fortress built by Ali Pasha of Tepelena in the early 19th century on a small peninsula, with preserved vaults and a nearby Cold War submarine tunnel.

300 ALL (~3€)
Ali Pasha fortressSubmarine tunnelBay views
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Athali Monastery on Athali Mountain above Himara with the Ionian Sea in the distance
cultural

Athali Monastery Hike

A moderate uphill hike from Himara's Spile neighborhood to the 18th-century Athali Monastery on Athali Mountain, offering some of the best panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and Corfu.

3-4 hrs round tripFree
18th-century frescoesPanoramic sea viewsAthali Mountain
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Jednodňové výlety

Pamiatky UNESCO, prírodné pramene a kamenné mestá kúsok od mesta Himara.

Stone arches and excavated walls among the trees at the ancient city of Butrint
day-trip

Butrint UNESCO Site Day Trip

Day trip to Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site south of Saranda, featuring Roman baths, an amphitheatre, and ruins spanning from the 8th century BC to the Venetian period.

~1.5 hrs drive1000 ALL (~10€) entrance
Roman bathsAmphitheatre8th century BC acropolis
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The Blue Eye spring, deep blue water rising through pale karst rock
day-trip

Blue Eye Spring Day Trip

Visit the mesmerizing Blue Eye natural spring, a deep karst pool of vivid blue water at a constant 10 degrees Celsius, easily combined with a stop in Gjirokaster.

~1.5 hrs drive50 ALL (~0.50€) entrance
Natural spring10C waterCombine with Gjirokaster
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Ottoman-era house and stone-roofed buildings in Gjirokastër's old bazaar at dusk
day-trip

Gjirokaster UNESCO City

Explore the UNESCO-listed Stone City of Gjirokaster, home to one of the largest castles in the Balkans, a 500-year-old Ottoman bazaar, and remarkably preserved stone architecture.

~2-2.5 hrs drive
Stone CityOne of Balkans' largest castlesOld Bazaar
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Nadchádzajúce festivaly a podujatia

Každoročné oslavy, ktoré Albánsku riviéru oživujú hudbou, jedlom a tradíciami.

Himara International Music Festival

Aug 20-26, 2026

Classical, folk, and jazz performances by international and local musicians at Himara Castle and All Saints' Church, above the Ionian Sea.

himarafestival.com

South Outdoor Festival

Jun 22-26, 2026

Over 80 outdoor activities in Borsh, including hiking, diving, paragliding, and live music stages.

southoutdoor.al

OFF/LINE Beach Festival

Jul 3-4, 2026

A free two-night electronic beach festival at the Carpe Diem beach club in Borsh, run by the South Outdoor team. House and Afro house DJs play a single beachfront stage from sunset into the night.

instagram.com/offlinemusicfest

Mjalt'Fest (Honey Festival)

Early July 2026

Local bio honey producers from across southern Albania sell their products in Dhermi, with tastings and traditional food.

Orthodox Easter

Apr 12, 2026

Traditional church services throughout Himara's Byzantine churches, followed by family gatherings, feasts, and the exchange of red eggs.

Jal Jam

Sep 11-12, 2026

A free two-day electronic festival on Jalë beach, run by the Tirana collective Bodrumiii across Social Camping Jal and Lemon at the Beach. House and disco over two stages, daytime beach sets and a late main stage, with camping and cabins on site.

instagram.com/jaljamfest

Kala Festival

Jun 3-10, 2026

A week-long boutique festival on Dhërmi Beach with stages spilling onto Drymades and Gjipe. House, disco, dub and UK garage from an international lineup, sold as accommodation-inclusive packages.

kala.al

Anjunadeep Explorations

Jun 11-16, 2026

The Anjunadeep label's six-night Albanian run across Dhërmi's beach, a mountain terrace and a boat-access forest amphitheatre. Melodic, deep and progressive house.

explorations.anjunadeep.com

Sundance Festival

Jul 9-12, 2026

A four-day electronic festival on the pine-covered island of Zvërnec near Vlorë. Techno and melodic house across three stages with round-the-clock music.

sundance-festival.com

Turtle Fest

Jul 28-31, 2026

The longest-running Albanian-run electronic festival, on Drymades Beach near Dhërmi. House, techno, trance and drum & bass across two stages for its 10th-anniversary edition (18+).

turtle-fest.com

Zamna On The Beach (x Moyo)

Aug 21-22, 2026

The Mexican Zamna brand's Albanian beach edition at Moyo on the Drymades–Palasë coast. Melodic techno and house by the Ionian.

moyo.al

Dormition of the Virgin (Panagia)

Aug 15, 2026

The Dormition of the Virgin, known as Panagia or Shën Mëria, is the Riviera's biggest Orthodox pilgrimage feast. It draws gatherings to the hilltop monasteries above Dhërmi (Panagia Drymadon) and Himara (Athali) on 15 August.

Wine & Stories of Berat

Oct 3-5, 2026

Albania's flagship wine festival in Berat's Mangalem old town. Around 28 wineries pour across the UNESCO 'town of a thousand windows' over an autumn weekend.

berat.al

Solar Music Festival

Aug 15-16, 2026

Saranda's home-grown electronic festival on the central waterfront. Two nights of DJ sets, daytime beach sessions and boat parties on the Ionian, organised by the municipality with World Bank / Albanian Development Fund support.

instagram.com/solarmusicfestival

Časté otázky o aktivitách v meste Himara

Čo sa oplatí robiť v meste Himara?

Hlavným lákadlom je pobrežie: výlety loďou k morským jaskyniam a tichým zátokám, kúpanie a šnorchlovanie na plážach s priezračnou vodou a plavby pri západe slnka. Na súši vás čaká turistika po chodníku kaňonom Gjipe a v národnom parku Llogara, tandemový paragliding z výšin Llogara a historické pamiatky ako hrad Himara či Porto Palermo. Väčšina návštevníkov kombinuje pár dní na pláži a na lodi s jednou túrou alebo hradom.

Aké jednodňové výlety sa dajú podniknúť z mesta Himara?

Všetky ležia na dosah smerom na juh: Butrint, staroveké mesto zapísané v UNESCO neďaleko mesta Saranda; Modré oko, žiarivo modrý prírodný prameň; a Gjirokastër, osmanské kamenné mesto UNESCO vo vnútrozemí. Bližšie sú hrad v Porto Palermo a Borsh, nenáročné poldňové výlety po pobrežnej ceste SH8.

Dá sa v okolí mesta Himara dobre turistikovať?

Áno. Najlepší je chodník kaňonom Gjipe dolu k pláži a trasy v národnom parku Llogara. Z pláže Spile vedie zhruba dvojhodinová prechádzka do vnútrozemia ku kláštoru Athali. Viacero chodníkov spája staré horské dediny s ich plážami. Na turistiku sú najpríjemnejšie jar a jeseň.

Dá sa tu ísť na paragliding alebo vodné športy?

Z výšin Llogara nad pobrežím sa lieta tandemový paragliding, z jedného z vyšších štartovísk na riviére. K tomu morský kajak, paddleboarding a šnorchlovanie na miestach ako Filikuri. Plážové základne a prevádzkovatelia lodí na nábreží v sezóne požičiavajú vybavenie a organizujú výlety.

Treba si aktivity rezervovať vopred?

V júli a auguste sa oplatí rezervovať výlety loďou, paragliding a organizované jednodňové výlety aspoň deň vopred, pretože obľúbené ranné termíny sa zapĺňajú ako prvé. Túry, kúpanie na plážach a samostatné prehliadky rezerváciu nepotrebujú. Mimo hlavnej sezóny si väčšinu vecí zvyčajne vybavíte aj v kratšom predstihu.