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Orikum

Vlorë County, Albania · Europe

About Orikum

Orikum works well as a base: 25 minutes from Kotë, 25km from Albanian Riviera Coastal Road.

Orikum is a town located in Vlorë County, Albania. With a population of 2,604, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Orikum sits in Albania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tirane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orikum to your route.

About Orikum

Orikum is a town and a former municipality in Vlorë County, southwestern Albania. With the 2015 local government reform, it became a subdivision of the municipality Vlorë. It was named after the ancient city Oricum, which was located 4 km west of modern Orikum. The population at the 2011 census was 5,503. The

Read more municipal unit consists of the town Orikum and the villages Dukat Fushë, Dukat, Tragjas and Radhimë.

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Where is Orikum located?

Orikum is located in Vlorë County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3253 latitude, 19.4714 longitude.

What is the population of Orikum?

Orikum has a population of approximately 2,604 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
2,604
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Vlorë County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
40.3253, 19.4714

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Albania

Police
129
Ambulance
127
Fire
128
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Orikum

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Dhërmi

A stunning Riviera beach village with long white pebble shores framed by olive-covered hills and the towering Ceraunian Mountains.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Zvërnec Monastery

A tiny 13th-14th-century Byzantine monastery on a pine-covered islet in the Narta Lagoon north of Vlorë, reached by a long wooden footbridge over shallow water frequented by flamingos.

22 km · about 25 min drive

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.

25 km · about 30 min 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Albanian Riviera

Unspoiled stretch of Ionian coastline with turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and charming villages between Vlorë and Sarandë.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Orikum

  • 17 kmLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
  • 25 kmAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Orikum.

Kotë

🇦🇱 Albania

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🇦🇱 Albania

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Vllahinë

🇦🇱 Albania

21 km away

Vranisht

🇦🇱 Albania

23 km away

Sevaster

🇦🇱 Albania

23 km away

Dhërmi

🇦🇱 Albania

24 km awayPop. 1,800

Armen

🇦🇱 Albania

26 km away

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