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Albanian Beauty

Berati - City of Berat - Soni Malaj

Gjirokastra "City of Gjirokaster"

The Albanian Riviera is undoubtly
one of the most beautiful and
virgin region in Albania.

There is real ambiance here from the warmth of air through to fiery romantic sunsets.

Riviera extends for more than 100 km of coastline from the bay of
Vlora until the southern point of Albanian coast in the border with Greece.

Starting the trip from the city of Vlora to the south the first place to visit is the
Pass of Llogara. This place is a climateric area. It offers to the visitors a magnificent and open
view down to the unspoilt beaches of Ionian coast.
Going down from Llogara there are numerous
beaches and several panoramic villages.

First one is Palasa with its sttatered houses and its beach on the foot of mountains,
almost completely virgin.

Further to Palasa there is Dhermi village,
one of the most beautiful villages in Riviera,
built between the sea from one side and the slopes of high

Cika mountain from the other side.

Worth visitng are the churches
Saint Stefani and Saint Mitri (XII – XIV centuries).
Dhermi is well known for its beach of clear sea water.
Quite near Dhermi there is Vunoi village,
a typical village of Albanian Riviera with its houses facing the sea,
full in charm and hospitality. Only few km from here,
there is one of the most attractive beaches of Riviera,
known by the name Jali.

Himara is the most important center of Upper Riviera.
It has been an ancient dwelling place of the Illyrian tribe of Kaons,
known by the name Himarea.

Continuing to the south there is the small tectonic bay of Porto Palermo.
Its ancient name is Panorma and it is mentioned by ancient author Straboni.

On the small peninsula of the bay
it is a small castle of Ali Pasha in the midst of
dense lush mediterranean vegetation.
Ali Pasha built this small castle for the
honour of his wife, Vasiliqia.

Continuing to the south there is the small tectonic bay of Porto Palermo.
Its ancient name is Panorma and it is mentioned by ancient author Straboni.

On the small peninsula of the bay
it is a small castle of Ali Pasha in the midst of dense lush mediterranean vegetation.
Ali Pasha built this small
castle for the honour of his wife, Vasiliqia.

Until to the town of Saranda there are other villages of Qeparoi,
Borshi ( where is the biggest beach in Riviera) Piqerasi, Lukova, Saint Vasili.
All they have a beautiful position in the midst of subtropical v
egetation from one side and the blue sea waters from the other one.

Riviera is admired by everyone.
The local population of Dhermi, Vuno,Himara, Qeparo and Borshi
offer their houses for the guests.
There provide comformity and offers to visitors delicious local food.

Come here and experience this unique environment,
enjoy the sun and sea of the last untouched coast in Mediterranean.

Region of Butrinti

Butrinti

The city of Butrinti (Bothrota) is one of the fragments which form the fabric of Albania's ancient cultural landscape. Nestling in the highlands in the far south of the country and surrounded by dense vegetation, Butrinti was doubly protected by nature and by the fortifications which its inhabitants built in ancient times. However, this was not sufficient to isolate the city from the rest of the world. Less than ten kilometers from the island of Corfu, Butrinti was linked to the Mediterranean by the Vivari canal, which ran from the Butrinti Lake to the Ionian Sea.

The proximity of the sea and the lake, the gentle climate and the beauty of the surrounding countryside provided a splendid environment for the foundation of a city. In taking advantage of this site, the architects of the past constructed what was to become one of the major maritime and commercial centers of the Ancient World. Butrinti reached the height of its glory in the 4th century B.C., at which time the city numbered 10,000 inhabitants.

The sight of the fortifications alone, which date from the 6th century B.C., evokes the military and economic potential of the city at that time. The hill on which the acropolis stands is encircled by a wall built of huge stone blocks. In places this wall is two meters high and 3.5 meters wide.

The amphitheater, dating from the 3rd century B.C., bears witness to the cultural riches of the city. The stone banks of seating, of which twenty-three rows have been preserved, would have held an audience of 1,500. The theater is situated at the foot of the acropolis, close by two temples, one of which is dedicated to Asclepios, the Greek god of medicine, who was worshiped by the city's inhabitants. Approximately thirty inscriptions, almost all in ancient Greek, carved the western facade of this temple, and another hundred or so found on a tower which was rebuilt in the 1st century B.C., are the only examples of writing discovered in Butrinti. These inscriptions are mainly concerned with the liberation of slaves.

Excavations have brought to light many objects - plates, vases, ceramic candle sticks - as well as sculptures, including a remarkable "Goddess of Butrinti," which seems to completely embody, in the perfection of its features, the Greek ideal of physical beauty.

City of Saranda

Saranda, the gateway to the southern Albania,
is a small town located between high mountain and the Ionian Sea.

is a small town located between high mountain and the Ionian Sea.

The name Saranda derives from an early Christian monastery dedicated to Santi Quaranta (Forty Saints).

Located on the shores of Ionian sea, in front of Greek island of Corfu, Saranda is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters.

Due to its location and warm weather Saranda is one of the most attractive tourist town in Albanian Riviera, where honeymooners traditionally spend their holidays. Located in front of the sea and along the main promenade there are some hotels and restaurants which offer you catering facilities and accommodation. Daily ferryboat link Saranda with the nearby Greek island of Corfu.

Region of Himara

Himara, the gateway to the southern Albania,
is a small town located between high mountain and the Ionian Sea.

The whole region is characterized by high mountains falling steeply to meet a crystal clear sea. There are long white sandy beaches and the few hills close to the sea are generally terraced and planted with olive, orange and citrus trees. The Himara region as a whole is quite small, about 50 km (31 miles) long by 10 km (6 miles) wide.

Located in front of the sea and along the main promenade there are some hotels and restaurants which offer you catering facilities and accommodation.

Daily ferryboat link Himara with the nearby Greek island of Corfu.

Located on the shores of Ionian sea,
in front of Greek island of Corfu,
Himara is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters.

Due to its location and warm weather Himara is one of the most attractive tourist town in Albanian Riviera,
where honeymooners traditionally spend their holidays.