Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Himarë

Himarë is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania, home to about 4,596 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 34 caves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Church of All Saints (2 km), Himarë Castle (3 km) and Kisha e Shën Mërisë Së Athalit (3 km).

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Himarë, Albania
Himarë, Vlorë County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Himarë at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Population
about 4,596
Coordinates
40.1017° N, 19.7447° E
Places within 50 km
165 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Himarë

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Himarë: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Himarë

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Himarë. The closest is Himarë Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Himarë

47 caves within 100 km of Himarë. The closest is Cyclop’s Cave (1 km); the best-known is Pirates Cave (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Himarë

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Himarë. The closest is Bay of Gjipe (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Himarë

30 churches within 100 km of Himarë. The closest is Church of All Saints (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Himarë

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Himarë. The closest is Livadhi Beach (2 km); the best-known is Plazhi I Jalës (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Himarë

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Himarë. The closest is Ereikoussa (34 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ereikoussa · river spot · Ioanian Islands · ~34 km
  • Peristeres · river spot · Ioanian Islands · ~49 km
  • Diaplo · river spot · Ioanian Islands · ~49 km
  • Diakopo · river spot · Ioanian Islands · ~50 km
  • Othonoi · river spot · Ioanian Islands · ~50 km
  • Karavi · river spot · Ioanian Islands · ~51 km

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A one-day trip from Himarë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Himarë
  2. 5 km Plazhi I Jalës · beach, Vlorë County
  3. 3 km Himarë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  4. 1 km Church of All Saints · church, Vlorë County
  5. 4 km Kisha e Shën Mërisë Së Athalit · church, Vlorë County
  6. 8 km Gjiri I Palermos · beach
  7. 8 km Back to Himarë

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From travellers near Himarë

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How to reach Himarë

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    Within 15 km of Himarë

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Himarë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3861Himarë Castle (3 km)
    Caves3447Cyclop’s Cave (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1835Bay of Gjipe (9 km)
    Churches1230Church of All Saints (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1624Livadhi Beach (2 km)
    Other attractions1523Manastiri I Shën Mërisë (Krorëz) (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves510Ereikoussa (34 km)
    Museums58Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37Hajji Bendo Mosque (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Anchor Bay (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Llogara National Park (24 km)
    Waterfalls77Pool (25 km)
    Buddhist sites45Manastiri I Shën Mërisë (Kakome) (32 km)
    Treks13Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (22 km)
    Parks11Friendship Park (42 km)

    Himarë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Himarë?

    Church of All Saints (church, about 2 km), Himarë Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Kisha e Shën Mërisë Së Athalit (church, about 3 km), Plazhi I Jalës (beach, about 5 km), Gjiri I Palermos (beach, about 8 km), Bay of Gjipe (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Himarë?

    165 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 34 caves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Himarë?

    Himarë Castle, about 3 km by road; Porto Palermo Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Himarë?

    Cyclop’s Cave, about 1 km by road; Bunker (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Himarë?

    Bay of Gjipe, about 9 km by road; Maja Zogut (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Himarë?

    Start in Himarë, visit Plazhi I Jalës, then Himarë Castle, then Church of All Saints, then Kisha e Shën Mërisë Së Athalit, then Gjiri I Palermos, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Himarë?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Himarë

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Himarë’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Himarë on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.