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Dhërmi & Gjipe
Pebbles and a canyon cove
Long pebble beaches below a hill village, and a cove at the mouth of a limestone canyon.
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About Dhërmi & Gjipe
Dhërmi spreads its long pebble beaches along the clear Ionian, while the old village on the hill above rewards a wander through stone lanes and past its churches. A short way south, between Dhërmi and Vuno, Gjipe bay opens at the mouth of an 800-metre limestone canyon, reached on foot or by boat. It is one of the loveliest beaches on the coast and recognised as an Important Plant Area for its rare species. Bring water and proper shoes for the walk down, and avoid the midday heat in summer.
Our take
- Clear Ionian water
- Canyon-mouth cove
- Old hill village
- Address
- Dhërmi
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