Himara je primorski grad na Albanskoj rivijeri, između Keraunskih planina i Jonskog mora. Grad u kom se govori grčki, sa šljunkovitim plažama, uvalama dostupnim samo s mora i tvrđavom na brdu.
28 plaža · 38 stanica na izletima brodom · 44 restorana · 223 mesta za smeštaj
Počnite od plaže Spile u centru, brodom ili stazom kroz kanjon stignite do plaže Gjipe i popnite se do tvrđave u starom gradu. Ovaj vodič pokriva sva tri mesta i sve ostalo što vam treba da isplanirate putovanje 2026.
Šljunkovite obale i bistro Jonsko more, s Keraunskim grebenom odmah iza peska.
Spile Beach is the main beach of Himara, stretching roughly 500 meters along the town promenade. Its soft pebbles and occasional sandy patches make it the most comfortable beach in the center, and the water is clear enough for swimming and light snorkelling. The lively promenade behind the beach is lined with restaurants, cafes, and bars, so it stays busy and social all summer.
Gjipe Beach in Albania sits at the mouth of a canyon 15 km north of Himara, a pebble and sand cove walled in by cliffs. You can't drive to the sand: park at the clifftop lot (300-500 ALL in summer) and walk 20-30 minutes down, or arrive by boat from Himara. The water is clear blue, small caves open up at low tide, and the canyon walls keep it from feeling packed even in August. Seasonal huts sell drinks and rent umbrellas and loungers, and camping is allowed.
Livadhi Beach (Plazhi i Livadhit), just outside Himara town, is the everyday beach: 1.5 km of pebble shoreline between two rocky headlands, with shallow water that deepens gradually for a good 20-30 meters out, pine trees for natural shade at the quieter south end, and the silhouette of Himara's old castle on the hill above. The north end is livelier, restaurants, sun loungers, and the BOHO beach bar cluster there, while the south end stays calmer and is where families with younger kids tend to settle. At 1.5 km it's long enough to never feel cramped, even at peak season, which is the main thing that separates it from smaller coves nearby. Livadhi faces west, so it also doubles as a good sunset spot, the sun drops straight into the Ionian Sea in front of you.
Filikuri Beach sits below high limestone cliffs between Himara town and Llamani Beach, sealed off from casual drop-in traffic by its own terrain. There's no road to the shoreline, you reach it on foot, by kayak, or by boat, and that access filter is exactly why it stays one of the most unspoiled coves on the Riviera. What you get for the effort: a small pebble strip, rock walls on both sides, and transparent Ionian water that usually looks better in person than in photos. The seabed drops away faster than at family beaches, so this suits confident swimmers and snorkelers more than young kids. With no permanent cafes, bars, or sunbeds, Filikuri rewards travelers who want a genuinely off-grid few hours rather than a serviced beach-club afternoon.
Jale Beach is a compact 300-400 meter bay 12 km north of Himara, tucked between rocky headlands with olive-covered hills rising behind it, the Riviera's backpacker cove, and increasingly its party one too. The water clarity is the strongest card: turquoise near shore, deepening to vivid blue, with good snorkeling along both headlands. Two campgrounds and a growing beach-bar strip (Favela Beach Bar draws the daytime crowd; quieter spots hold the sunset end) give it a youthful, social energy that shallow family beaches like Livadhi don't have. It's also the natural base for reaching Akuarium Beach, a 1.5 km coastal hike south around the headland. Peaceful in June and September; on July-August weekends the bar strip turns the whole cove into one late-night party.
Dhermi Beach is a white pebble beach below the Ceraunian Mountains, offering a more polished and upscale beach experience than most Himara-area options. Beach clubs, waterfront hotels, and restaurants line the shore, and the striking blue Ionian waters make it one of the most photographed spots on the Albanian Riviera. Prices tend to be higher here, reflecting its reputation as a premium destination.
Od drevnih ruševina do skrivenih uvala, ovo su doživljaji koje nikako ne smete propustiti.
Prošetajte drevnim ruševinama citadele na brdu stare 2.500 godina.
Posetite morske pećine i drevne natpise mornara na obali.
Mediteranska kuhinja i morski plodovi na terasi među maslinama iznad grada, svake večeri od šest.
Jaja i hleb od kiselog testa celo jutro u Potamu; koktel karta kreće sa zalaskom sunca.
Napuljska peć na drva na terasi na padini okrenutoj pravo ka zapadu. Peć se loži u šest.
Autorski kokteli na terasi na padini s pogledom na zaliv Himare.
Najpoznatija skrivena uvala Rivijere, do koje se stiže brodom ili peške.
Panoramski pogled na celu jonsku obalu sa 1.000 m visine.
Tradicionalni plodovi mora i lokalna jela u srcu Spilea.
Istražite tvrđavu Ali-paše na sopstvenom poluostrvu.
Bistra, plitka voda i kamene police pune mediteranskog morskog sveta.
Večernji „xhiro“ sa meštanima duž glavnog gradskog šetališta.
Mirna šljunkovita uvala do koje se stiže samo brodom ili strmim usponom.
Usporite uz tradicionalnu kafu u selu na vrhu brda.
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.
hiking
Scenic coastal trail from Vuno village through Gjipe Canyon to the secluded Gjipe Beach, with panoramic views of the Ionian coastline along the way.
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.
paragliding
Tandem paragliding flights launching from Llogara Pass at approximately 1,000 meters altitude, soaring over the Ionian coast with GoPro footage included.
Istražite morske pećine, drevne natpise i uvale s belim šljunkom do kojih se iz grada Himara stiže samo morem.
Saint Andrew's Bay is a 50-metre white-pebble cove on the Karaburun coast. Sea-only access, sealed in by cliffs, a half-hour swim stop on Grama Bay tours.
Grama Bay is the marquee Karaburun stop on long-haul Himara boat tours: ~1,500 ancient inscriptions over 18 centuries, inside Albania's first marine park.
Pirate's Cave is two karst sea caves 200 m and 800 m off southern Dhërmi Beach, lit blue-green by refracted light. The centrepiece of every short tour.
Boat-only, €60-€96 per person, 5-8 hours. What the 42 listed tours actually charge, which ports run them, when the blue light peaks, and when the sea cancels it.
Porto Palermo Bay, south of Himara: Ali Pasha's triangular castle, a 650-metre Cold War submarine tunnel and five private coves. The half-day tour stop.
Gjipe Canyon is the limestone gorge meeting the sea between Dhërmi and Vuno, best photographed from a boat looking up. The backdrop to Gjipe Beach.
Taverne uz more, jutarnja kafa i roštilji ispred kojih meštani zaista čekaju u redu.
Seafood, Greek
A beloved waterfront taverna on Spile beach serving fresh-caught seafood and traditional Greek dishes with waves nearly lapping at your table.
Greek, Modern Mediterranean
A modern Mediterranean restaurant on SH8 blending Greek culinary traditions with contemporary presentation and locally sourced ingredients.
Greek, Vegetarian
A family-owned taverna south of Himara on SH8, offering excellent Greek and vegetarian dishes made with organic garden produce.
Seafood
A highly rated seafood restaurant right on Potam Beach, prized for its exceptionally fresh fish prepared simply and expertly.
Seafood, European
A small bistro on Livadh Road serving seafood and European dishes built around seasonal ingredients.
Historic Cafe, Pastries
A historic cafe in Himara's town center dating back nearly a century, famous for its traditional trilece and baklava alongside strong Albanian coffee.
Luksuzni rizorti na plaži, butik hoteli i gostoljubive privatne kuće za vaš boravak u Himari.
luxury
A five-star resort above Livadhi Beach with an infinity pool over the Ionian, a full-service spa, and an on-site Mediterranean restaurant.
luxury
A five-star hotel on Livadhi Beach with a spa, several swimming pools, and a rooftop fitness center over the coastline.
mid-range
A four-star residence in central Himara with a consistently strong guest-review record.
mid-range
An 18-room family-run hotel that punches well above its two-star rating, with a seasonal outdoor pool, direct access to Livadhi Beach's quieter north end, an on-site Greek/Italian restaurant, and a 9.4 Booking score across 560+ reviews.
guesthouse
A guesthouse repeat guests rate among the best in Albania, with Greek-Albanian hosts, spotless rooms and home-cooked breakfasts near Himara's center.
guesthouse
Beachfront apartments and rooms directly on Potam Beach, self-catering, among the closest accommodation to the waterline in Himara.
Uporedite trenutnu dostupnost hotela, apartmana i Vrbo smeštaja na jednoj mapi.
Brojke koje većina ljudi proveri pre nego što bilo šta rezerviše.
Vodiči, saveti i insajderska znanja za vaše putovanje u Himaru.
Ksamil nightlife after dark: the best-reviewed beach clubs, beach bars and lounges with real ratings, when the scene runs, and when to go to Saranda.
Restorani u Sarandi sa stvarnim Google ocenama: najbolje ocenjeni restorani, mesta koja ljudi traže po imenu, koliko košta večera i gde jedu meštani.
Restorani u Ksamilu sa stvarnim Google ocenama i brojem recenzija: najbolji restorani u Ksamilu, taverne sa dagnjama na laguni i koliko košta obala.
Najčešća pitanja o poseti kulturnom srcu Albanske rivijere.
I jedno i drugo, zavisno od toga šta pod tim podrazumevate. Administrativno, Himara je deo Albanije. Nalazi se u okrugu Vlorë i u sastavu je albanske države od 1912. godine. U kulturnom smislu, primorski grad i nekoliko obližnjih sela (Dhërmi, Palasë, Vuno, Qeparo) dom su dugo prisutne etničke grčke zajednice koja govori posebnim himariotskim dijalektom grčkog jezika, dok se u selima u unutrašnjosti govori albanski. Dakle, Himara je albanski grad sa istorijskom manjinom koja govori grčki, a oba identiteta deo su njenog karaktera.
Ime potiče od starogrčke reči Chimaira (Χίμαιρα), iste reči kojom se naziva mitološko biće koje bljuje vatru. Naučnici ga povezuju ili sa divljim planinskim terenom punim koza ili, prema kasnijem vizantijskom tumačenju, sa sezonskim planinskim bujicama (cheimarros, 'zimski potok') koje se posle obilnih kiša obrušavaju u more.
Apsolutno. Himara nudi autentičnije i kulturno bogatije iskustvo od Sarande ili Ksamila, sa nekim od najlepših plaža u Albaniji (Gjipe, Livadhi) i bogatim dvojezičnim nasleđem.
Do Himare možete stići autobusom iz Tirane (4-5 sati) ili iz Sarande (1,5 sat). Možete i trajektom sa Krfa do Sarande, a zatim autobusom ili taksijem na sever.
Glavna sezona su jul i avgust, ali maj, jun, septembar i početak oktobra nude savršeno vreme, manje gužve i niže cene.
Himara je veoma bezbedna za one koji putuju sami, za porodice i parove. Meštani su izuzetno gostoljubivi, a stopa kriminala je veoma niska.
Gjipe je najpoznatija po kanjonu, Livadhi je idealna za porodice, a Spile je najpristupačnija. Do Filikurija i mnogih uvala severnije najlakše je stići brodom.
Himara je primorski grad na jugu Albanije, u okrugu Vlorë, na obali Jonskog mora, na pola puta duž Albanske rivijere između Vlorë i Sarande. Smeštena je podno Keraunskih planina, oko 1,5 sat vožnje od Sarande, oko 2 sata od Vlorë i oko 3,5 do 4 sata od Tirane.
Himara je pristupačna po zapadnoevropskim merilima, mada nešto skuplja od unutrašnjosti Albanije. U međusezoni računajte na oko €25–45 za dvokrevetnu sobu u pansionu, €10–20 za obrok u restoranu i €1,50–3 za kafu. Jul i avgust su najskuplji, a maj, jun i septembar nude najbolji odnos cene i kvaliteta.
Kada doći
Jul i avgust su najskuplje nedelje u godini. Mirniji meseci su jeftiniji, a jedino što tada zakazuje jeste red vožnje autobusa.
Možete samo u avgustu? Onda imate ceo red vožnje: nekoliko polazaka dnevno iz Tirane, poslednji obalni autobus u 19:00–20:00 i autobus od Sarande do Ksamila na svakih 20–30 minuta. Za to plaćate najviše cene smeštaja u godini.
Koliko košta jedan dan, bilo kog meseca
Tri perioda potiču iz načina na koji ih opisuju vodiči za rute: "nekoliko polazaka dnevno (leti)" naspram učestalosti koja van sezone naglo opada. Iza njih ne stoje podaci po mesecima. Cene soba i obroka odnose se na predsezonu i postsezonu. Plaća se gotovinom, u lekima, po kursu od otprilike 100 ALL za evro.
