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Porto Palermo Castle
Fortress on a peninsula
A triangular fortress on a little peninsula in a calm bay just south of Himarë.
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About Porto Palermo Castle
On a small peninsula in a calm, sheltered bay a few kilometres south of Himarë, Porto Palermo’s triangular castle is the best preserved of the fortresses built by Ali Pasha of Tepelena, who ruled the region in the early 19th century. Wander its shadowy rooms and passages, then climb up to the roof for views over the water and the mountains behind. The bay, which also holds Llamani beach, is due to become a protected landscape. Bring a swimsuit: the clear, quiet water below the walls is made for a swim afterwards.
Our take
- Triangular fortress
- Rooftop views
- Swim afterwards
- Address
- Porto Palermo
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