Llogara – Karaburun – Tirane

Our last walk starts just outside the hotel, on a shepherd route we hike through cold climate rainforest up the “Deep Pass” and Mt. Gjipali (1.446 m). Here the Karaburun Peninsula’s western slopes plunge steeply into the blue Ionian Sea and panoramic views of the Bay of Vlora, yesterday’s peaks and rugged Albanian Riviera accompany the walk along the peninsula’s spine. We pause for an early lunch break and memorize the views of jagged peaks and turquoise waters before descending to the Llogara Pass. Those who like
to return to the Riviera for more time at their favorite beach can catch a bus or taxi, else we return North for onward travels or an optional overnight in Tirana. The city itself is caught between its Eastern heritage and Western ambitions, between rising skyscrapers and old Communist monuments it looks for new identity. Your plans permitting, we explore the modern metropolitan city that stands in stark contrast to our experience in rural Albania, join for dinner and head out to the capital’s famous nightlife in one of the trendy late night bars of the “Block” district.