Vlorë County

A coastal county in southwestern Albania that covers the Albanian Riviera, Sarandë, Ksamil and the ancient city of Butrint, and is the top choice for a summer beach holiday.

Vlorë County lies in southwestern Albania, where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet, and its capital is Vlorë. The "Albanian Riviera" along the coast stretches south from the Llogara Pass through Dhërmi and Himara to Sarandë and Ksamil, with clear waters and many bays; at the southern end, the ancient city of Butrint is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and inland lies the "Blue Eye" spring with its brilliant blue water. The beach season runs from June to September. You can drive south from Tirana or take a ferry to Sarandë from Corfu, Greece.

Destinations

• Sarandë & Ksamil
• Vlorë
• Himarë
• Corfu

Itineraries

• Vlorë to Sarandë Albanian Riviera – Drive south along the Ionian Sea, connecting Llogara Pass, Himarë beaches, and Butrint.
• Southern Albania Historic Towns, Coast & Valleys 15-Day Grand Road Trip – A self-drive loop around the south, covering historic towns, the Riviera, Benjë Thermal Baths, and Korçë.
• Albania Classic Historic Towns & Coast 9-Day Bus Loop – A car-free itinerary for first-timers, connecting Tirana, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Sarandë.