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Porto Palermo — Albania
Wild & scenic

Porto Palermo

near Himarë · 🇦🇱 Albania

NotableEurope

A sheltered Ionian bay where Ali Pasha's castle guards its own rocky peninsula, with calm clear coves on either side.

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Sea temperature
~25°C in the warm season
Water
Deep, calm, clear blue in a sheltered double bay
Sand
Small pebble beaches flanking the castle's causeway
Swimming
Calm and clear in the sheltered bay around the castle peninsula
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A dramatic bay south of Himarë where Ali Pasha's stone castle sits on its own peninsula
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Porto Palermo: frequently asked questions

Where is Porto Palermo?

Porto Palermo is at near Himarë, on the coast of Albania.

What is the sea temperature at Porto Palermo?

In the warm season the sea at Porto Palermo reaches about 25°C. Deep, calm, clear blue in a sheltered double bay.

When is the best time to visit Porto Palermo?

The best time to visit Porto Palermo is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Porto Palermo have?

Porto Palermo has small pebble beaches flanking the castle's causeway.

Is Porto Palermo good for swimming?

Calm and clear in the sheltered bay around the castle peninsula.

Photo: Agonsta24 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source