coastal drive
Albanian Riviera Coastal Road
The SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
1 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeAlbaniaVlorë County
Dhërmi
Vlorë County, Albania · Europe
About Dhërmi
Dhërmi works well as a base: 15 minutes from Vranisht, 40km from Canal d'Amour.
Dhërmi is in Vlorë County, Albania, with about 1,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vranisht, about 8 km away.
Dhërmi (Albanian definite form: Dhërmiu; Greek: Δρυμάδες, Drymádes) is a village in Vlorë County, Albania. It is part of the municipality of Himarë. The village lies 42 kilometers south of the city of Vlorë and 69 kilometers north of the southern city of Sarandë. It is built on a slope of the Ceraunian Mountains atRead more
approximately 200 meters in altitude, and comprises three neighborhoods: Gjilek, Kondraq, Kallami, and Dhërmi itself. The mountains descend to the southwest into the Ionian coast and Corfu in the distance to the south. Nearby is the village of Palasë. The local inhabitants of Dhërmi are ethnic Greeks that mainly speak a variant of the Greek Himariote dialect, and partly the Tosk Albanian dialect. During the last decade, the coastal area has seen a boom in the construction of accommodation facilities, such as wooden villa complexes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Dhërmi?
Within an hour or so of Dhërmi: Albanian Riviera Coastal Road (1 km), Gjipe Beach (4 km), Llogara Pass (7 km), Himara (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Dhërmi?
The nearest famous roads are Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road, Galičica Pass Road and Katara Pass.
Where is Dhërmi?
Dhërmi is in Vlorë County, Albania, about 8 km from Vranisht.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,800
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Albania
- Region
- Vlorë County
- Timezone
- Europe/Tirane
- Coordinates
- 40.1514, 19.6389
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Worth the detour from Dhërmi
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Gjipe Beach
A pebble cove where an 800 m limestone canyon meets the Ionian Sea between Dhërmi and Jala. No road reaches the sand, so park above and walk 20-30 minutes down, or wander up the slot canyon behind the beach.
4 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Llogara Pass
A dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
7 km · about 15 min drive
beach
Himara
A charming coastal town on the Albanian Riviera with a Greek-influenced old quarter perched on a hilltop above pristine Ionian beaches.
11 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Porto Palermo Castle
A triangular 19th-century Ali Pasha fortress on a causeway peninsula in a sheltered bay, just off the SH8 south of Himarë.
16 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Albanian Riviera
Unspoiled stretch of Ionian coastline with turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and charming villages between Vlorë and Sarandë.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Canal d'Amour
A series of dramatic sandstone rock formations and narrow sea channels on Corfu's northern coast near Sidari.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Gjirokastër
A UNESCO-listed city of stone with distinctive Ottoman tower houses and a massive hilltop castle, known as the City of Stone.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Dhërmi
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
- Right hereLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
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