The route, step by step
0.2 km
- Castle
- Viewpoint
Highlights
- An early 19th-century coastal fortress built for Ali Pasha
- A hexagonal stone structure with gun bastions
- Scenic Porto Palermo Bay with the Riviera behind it
Before you go
- About 8 km south of Himarë on the SH8
- A short, flat 200 m walk; a quick stop rather than a hike
- No facilities on site; bring water from town
- Best at sunrise or sunset for photographs
With Tour Alb
This is a roadside stop on the drive down the Riviera; our driver pulls in and waits while you look round.
Nearby trails
hardLlogara National Park · hikeMount Çika Peak
Maja e Çikës
20 km↑ 1000 m6–8 h
Albania's most dramatic coastal mountain, combining forest and alpine ridge with views of the Riviera and the sea far below.
Best: April to October
moderateLlogara National Park · hikeLlogara Pass Loop
Kalimi i Llogarasë
12 km↑ 430 m3.3–5 h
A manageable full loop through Llogara's dramatic landscape, where mountains drop straight to the sea, with the option to go higher if you want.
Best: April to October
easyApollonia · heritage walkApollonia Archaeological Park Walk
Parku Arkeologjik i Apollonisë
3 km2–4 h
Albania's leading archaeological site, with extensive Greek and Roman ruins set among olive groves on the ancient Ionian coast.
Best: year-round
Questions
- How long does the Porto Palermo Castle take?
- About 0.5–0.8 h for 0.2 km round trip.
- How hard is the Porto Palermo Castle?
- Easy.
- When is the best time to visit Porto Palermo Castle?
- year-round
- Is there an entrance fee for Porto Palermo Castle?
- Free
- How do I get to Porto Palermo Castle?
- This is a roadside stop on the drive down the Riviera; our driver pulls in and waits while you look round. The walk starts at Porto Palermo roadside parking, SH8.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
