Explore the old village
Dhërmi’s hillside lanes lead past stone houses and historic churches, including St Mary and St Stephen.
Start with a village wander, then pause for the views towards the Ionian Sea.
Sources: Dhermi village and cultural heritage — National Tourism AgencyFollow the Mills Trail
The Mills Trail, or Shtegu i Mullinjve, is the historic route between the village and the sea, passing old mills.
Sources: Southern Coastal Trail — GIZ / National Tourism AgencyWalk towards Gjipe
The published coastal route reaches Gjipe via St Theodore’s Monastery and an old rocky military road.
Choose a route for your fitness and the day’s heat; carry water and wear shoes with grip.
Sources: Southern Coastal Trail — GIZ / National Tourism AgencySee where canyon meets sea
Gjipe’s canyon continues inland from the beach, giving the bay its distinctive rock-walled setting.
Enjoy the canyon mouth as part of a beach visit; a deeper canyon excursion calls for separate route planning.
Sources: Crystal Beaches — National Tourism AgencySpend a day in Llogara
Llogara National Park trades the shoreline for coniferous forests and mountain panoramas above the Riviera.
Make the forest and viewpoints the day’s focus, with a layer for cooler mountain air.
Look for the Flag Pine
Llogara’s Flag Pine is a protected natural monument, recognised for its curved, flag-like shape.
Sources: Flag Pine, Llogara — National Tourism AgencyDiscover the coastal caves
Pirates’ Cave lies in the rocky coast below St Theodore’s hill, with a rock column dividing its entrance.
Ask a local boat operator whether a cave visit suits the sea conditions, and confirm the meeting point and return plan.
Sources: Dhërmi — Municipality of HimarëLeave time for sunset
Dhërmi’s waterfront offers sea views at sunset, with restaurants and bars close to the beach.
Sources: Dhërmi — Municipality of HimarëKeep one day unplanned
Take breakfast slowly, choose a beach for the morning and return to the village for an evening stroll.