{"id":5906,"date":"2025-04-13T23:06:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T22:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderingdutchies.com\/uncategorized\/mare-albania-things-to-do-and-the-most-beautiful-beaches\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:37:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:37:28","slug":"himare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderingdutchies.com\/en\/destinations\/europe\/albania\/himare\/","title":{"rendered":"Himar\u00eb, Albania: Things to Do and the Most Beautiful Beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After three weeks of road-tripping through Albania<\/a>, we knew one thing for sure: Himar\u00eb was our favorite spot on the Albanian Riviera. It feels calmer than Ksamil, has beautiful beaches, fun boat trips, and plenty of great day trips nearby. In this guide, we share the best things to do in Himar\u00eb, the most beautiful beaches, tips for families with children, and practical info about when to go, parking, and getting there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why we love it so much? Because Himar\u00eb still doesn\u2019t feel like a tourist factory. No overcrowded mega-resorts, just a relaxed vibe, friendly locals, and the unreal view of the bright blue sea every single day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mini guide:
Himar\u00eb, Albania<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Time To Visit<\/strong>
May through September for pleasant weather. July and August are peak season, so expect more crowds and higher temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Stay<\/strong>
– Aphrodite’s Garden<\/a>: Great price-quality ratio.
– Artis Blue Relax<\/a>: Luxurious stay right on the beach.
– Toni Retzo Rooms<\/a>: Small-scale and very welcoming B&B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before You Go<\/strong>
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Things to Do in Himar\u00eb, Albania: Best Activities and Attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We did a lot more in Himar\u00eb than just sunbathe and swim, although we got pretty good at that too. From an unforgettable boat trip and wandering through a white hilltop village to feeding deer in the mountains, these were our personal highlights in and around Himar\u00eb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Boat Trip from Himar\u00eb to Pigeon Cave or Gjipe Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In our opinion, a boat trip is an absolute must when you\u2019re in Himar\u00eb. There are tons of options, from short trips to full-day tours visiting several remote beaches and sea caves. You can choose a guided tour, private or shared, and you can often decide which stops to include. It\u2019s the perfect way to explore parts of the Albanian Riviera you simply can\u2019t reach by land. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular stops include Pigeon Cave<\/strong>, a small sea cave with a secluded beach, Gjipe Beach<\/strong>, known for its wide shoreline and dramatic cliffs, the photogenic Filikuri Bay<\/strong>, and the rugged, remote Grama Bay<\/strong>. Depending on the length and type of tour, you\u2019ll visit one or several of these spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We chose a four-hour tour ourselves. About 1.5 hours were spent on the boat, and roughly 2.5 hours relaxing on the tiny beach at Pigeon Cave<\/strong>. Later, the boat picked us up again for the return trip to Himar\u00eb. This sea cave has a small, hidden beach that you can only reach by boat. Calm, crystal-clear water, hardly any crowds, exactly the kind of place where you completely forget about the outside world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our oldest daughter absolutely loved it, especially when we got to swim through a cave along the way. We booked on the spot with Exploring Himara Boat Trips, a relaxed and reliable local provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prefer to arrange something in advance? Check out the best boat tours from Himar\u00eb here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n