Llogara – Dhjopuri Pass – Himare

A short transfer takes you to today’s trailhead, at the highest point of the Llogara Pass (1.043 m). A narrow, partly steep trail takes you up through ancient snakeskin pines. During communism, the tree giants were tapped for resin, today they rest peacefully surrounded by chamomile and sage. You steadily walk up the zig-zag shepherd’s trail, and the first viewpoint rewards with views over the endless blue of the Ionian Sea and the Albanian Riviera. Today’s goal lies beneath the rocky peak of Qorre (2.018 m) at the Dhjopuri Saddle (1.600 m) . There you can take a rest and enjoy the views of the Llogara Pass, separating the Karaburun Peninsula from the rest of the riviera, and the village Dukat at the foot of the mountain. Why not use the time for a high-up picnic? Later on, stroll down the same way down to one of the beer-garden restaurants. A transfer on a winding road, with an optional stop to visit Dhermi, takes you through the charming Mediterranean villages of the Riviera further down south to the small seaside city Himara. This will be your stay for the upcoming four nights, in a hotel by the sea, from where you will start your daily hikes through the picturesque pebble beaches and the idyllic villages of the Riviera.