Albanian Riviera

It forms an important section of the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast, dotted with the villages of Palasë, Dhërmi, Vuno, Himara, Qeparo, Borsh, Piqeras, Lukovë, and the city of Sarandë.

It features traditional Mediterranean villages, ancient castles, churches, monasteries, secluded turquoise beaches, bays, mountain passes, seaside canyons, coves, rivers, underwater fauna, caves, and orange, lemon, and olive groves.

During the classical times, 48 BC during his pursuit of Pompey, Julius Caesar set foot and rested his legion at Palasë.

[6] As part of the regional master plan,[7] the World Bank and other institutions are financing local infrastructure projects,[8][9] including the renovation of roofs and facades of traditional houses overlooking the Riviera, town squares redesign, and the construction of water supply and treatment plants.

The mixture of refreshing high altitude mountain air and proximity of the sea makes it very attractive destination for tourists.