Everything you need to know about hiring a boat and exploring the epic beaches and sea caves of Himare without a guide. We’re sharing exactly what we paid and what to expect as well as all the stops you can make and tips for avoiding the crowds.

All the unmissable things to do in Himare, from exploring the beaches and sea caves, to hunting out the eerie submarine bunker, catching a sunset from the castle and dining at one of Albania’s best restaurants.

The most spectacular beaches in all of Albania can be found in Himare. The water colour is up there with the most beautiful we’ve seen anywhere in the world, ranging from turquoise to electric blue. But it’s not just the water colour that’s special, many are backed by majestic cliffs and peppered with sea caves, one even leads through to a huge canyon! We’re sharing which beaches are the must visits, how to get there and what to expect when you do.

Filikuri Beach is the kind of beach you dream about visiting when you’re planning a trip to Albania, with vibrant turquoise water and giant stripey cliffs, it’s picture perfect. This is a wild beach without a sunlounger in sight and all the more spectacular for it if you ask us! We’re sharing how to get there, including a few options you might not have thought about yet, and what to expect from the beach itself.

We’re sharing how to find Himare’s submarine bunker and a stunning hidden beach along the way, including where to park, what the walk is like and what to expect from the bunker and the beach.

Everything you need to know to visit Gjipe Beach, from what the walk/boat in is like to the best swim spots, accessing the incredible canyon and more.

The water colour at most of Albania’s beaches is exceptional, but even with that in mind, Aquarium Bay stands out. We’re sharing how to get there, including what the road is like and the quickest route to reach it on foot.