As of 2024, a new tunnel bypasses the slow, winding hairpins of the Llogara Pass, cutting nearly 45 minutes off the drive from Vlorë. Use the tunnel if you're in a hurry, use the pass if you want the views!
Himarë is a small seaside town on the Albania’s Ionian coast known for its beaches, its castle and a unique blend of Albanian and Greek cultures
Himarë is one of the few places in Albania where a significant portion of the population is ethnically Greek and bilingual. This unique cultural status was protected for centuries by a special autonomous "privilege" granted by the Ottoman Empire, which exempted the region from certain taxes and allowed it to maintain its own local laws and Christian faith