Major city · Albania
HimaraHimarë
Stay 2–3 days: beach walks, old‑town stroll, short hikes and a day‑trip to Porto Palermo; budget 1 night if you only want a beach base.
Himara sits between the Ceraunian Mountains and the Ionian Sea on the Albanian Riviera. Its pebble beaches (Spile, Marachi) are reachable on foot, and the old town and nearby forts add cultural interest. A 2‑day stay covers the main sights; a third day allows a hike to Gjipe beach or a visit to Porto Palermo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ALL
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cool, limited services)
- Airport
- TIA
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Albania ↗Albania is outside the EU and the Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport before you book.
- Albania ↗If you drive, carry your licence, rental papers and insurance proof, and expect unlit mountain roads and livestock after dark.
- Albania ↗Land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece are used by buses; allow for queues in summer and check that your rental contract allows crossing.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Himara112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Himara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Albanian lek (ALL).Albania-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone and One sell tourist SIMs at the airport and in shops; passport required.Albania-wide
- Tap waterTap water is not reliably drinkable in all towns; bottled water is cheap and standard.Albania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Albania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Albania-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; petty theft possible in crowded summer spots—keep valuables hidden.
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- RestroomsCafés for customers; ruins and beaches have basic facilities.Albania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 127 ambulance · 128 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBeach businesses close October–May; some museums close on Monday.Albania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (About 4 h 30 min (220 km (137 mi)) by SH8; main gateway for international travelers.).TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (About 4 h 30 min (137 mi (220 km)) by SH8; main gateway for international travelers.).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; buses stop at the Big Market (lat 40.10173, 19.74641).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee150 lek
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)800–1 000 lek
- Budget bedHostel private or dorm, a night, per personALL 10
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomALL 80
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomALL 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ALL 30 · Mid ALL 55 · High ALL 80
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (About 4 h 30 min (220 km (137 mi)) by SH8; main gateway for international travelers.)TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (About 4 h 30 min (137 mi (220 km)) by SH8; main gateway for international travelers.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Himara: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town centre is walkable; buses stop at the Big Market (lat 40.10173, 19.74641). Rent bikes or kayaks for short trips. Car on SH8 gives access to nearby villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Porto Palermo Castle
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Local bus or taxi 15 min north; walk from the landing point
Small fort on a peninsula; entry free.
Gjipe beach hike
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Start at Himara soccer field, follow marked trail along coast
Trail partly unmarked; best in low season.
Vuno
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus or car 30 min south on SH8
Quiet mountain village, good for a lunch stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Himara Hostel
Renovated stone house, 5 min walk to main beach; private rooms €29, dorm €10, tent €7.
Rapos Resort Hotel
Mid‑range resort near promenade; price check.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–€45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–€70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel private or dorm2 × 2 nights × ALL 15 | ALL 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ALL 55 | ALL 220 |
| Bus Tirana → Himara (one way)2 × ALL 12 · check | ALL 24 |
| Bike rental per day2 × ALL 5 · check | ALL 10 |
| Kayak 2‑person boat per hour2 × ALL 2 · check | ALL 4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ALL 32 |
| Trip total≈ ALL 88 per person per day, bed included | ALL 350 |
Himara Hostel rates.
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 150 lek |
| Seafood plate | 800–1 200 lek |
| Taxi 5 km | 800–1 000 lek |
| Bus ticket Tirana → Himara≈€10 | 1 200 lek |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No official bus stop; arrange drop‑off with driver at the market.
- Summer buses fill quickly; confirm times with your host.
- Roads on SH8 are narrow and winding; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 127
- Fire
- 128
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My bed tonight
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Këtu, ju lutemiTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance127
- Fire128
Embassy
US consulate in Tirana; other embassies in Tirana.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tirana → Himara bus: ≈1 200 lek, ~5 h (check)
- Bike rental per day: ≈5 €
Say or show
- Më falni — Excuse me / Sorry (meh fahl-nee)
- Faleminderit — Thank you (fa-leh-mee-nder-eet)
- Sa kushton? — How much is this? (sah kooshton)
- Ku është ndalesa e autobusit? — Where is the bus stop? (koo eshte ndah-lee-sah eh ah-oo-toh-boosit)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Himara. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cool, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Himara
- officialAlbanian tourism board
- secondaryWikivoyage: Himarë, revision 5279770 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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