Albanian coastal path

Short transfer to the mountain village of Kudhes. You walk along stony paths through oleanders and cypresses, past curious goats, until the view opens up to the blue sea and Corfu. Then you reach historic Qeparo with its winding alleyways and an idyllic viewpoint over bays and olive groves. From there, you can descend to the beach or continue the hike above the coast before being taken back to Himare.

This coastal hike takes you through Mediterranean scrub and over cliffs to the most beautiful beaches and bays of the Riviera. You start in Vuno, a picturesque village with white, terraced houses, old Orthodox churches and a cosy café. From here, you walk through olive groves down to the sea and smell the salty breeze of the Ionian Sea. The secluded ‘Aquarium’ beach with its crystal-clear water can only be reached on foot. Continue across the red earth to Livadhi beach and, if you wish, along a centuries-old cobbled path to the medieval old town of Old Himare.

Today you explore the coastal mountains and the quiet south of the Riviera. From Lukova, you follow a steep shepherd's path with views of terraced hills and the turquoise sea up to the ridge. You have a marvellous view as far as Corfu and over the wild hinterland. In good weather, it is possible to climb to the nearby summit of Lavani, where you can experience one of the most beautiful views of the trip. The descent is via a gravel road to the village of Piqeras. Then it's back to Himare, where the lively pedestrianized area or a cocktail on the beach await you.

A relaxed and varied coastal hike takes you back to the south of the Riviera. In Lukove, flower-filled streets in the old town centre and a small waterfall invite you to visit. The route then takes you through endless, hand-cultivated olive terraces. A gentle descent takes you to Bunec beach, where the vastness of the horizon and the tranquillity of the deserted beach create a film-like atmosphere. After a walk along the coast and a short climb through Mediterranean hills, you reach the long beach of Borsh, perfect for a refreshing swim and a last photo by the sea.

High-alpine hike in the Ceraunian Coastal Mountains and Llogara National Park. A transfer takes you to the Llogara Pass at an altitude of over 1.000 m. From there, a wide gravel path leads you to the radio towers on the ridge, where the steep slopes of the Karaburun peninsula drop into the Ionian Sea. The view extends over the Albanian Riviera, the Adriatic Sea and the Bay of Vlora. If you wish, you can climb the rocky summit path to Gjipali (1.446 m) and enjoy the panorama during a picnic break. Afterwards, descend to the mountain pasture at the Deep Pass and into the rainforest-like forest with 500-year-old black pines and fir trees - an impressive biosphere reserve.

Short transfer to the highest point of the Llogara Pass. You hike along a partly steep path past old snakeskin pines that were once used to extract resin and are now peacefully surrounded by camomile and sage. The path zigzags quickly upwards along the shepherd's path, and the first vantage point already offers a sweeping view over the Ionian Sea and the Albanian Riviera. The day's destination, the Dhjopuri saddle at 1.600 m, invites you to take a break with a panoramic view over the Llogara Pass and the village of Dukat at the foot of the mountain. You then descend along the same route and take a transfer to the capital Tirana.