If you want to enjoy a tour to Porto Palermo from Saranda, we offer a suitable option for you. With a guide at your disposal, you will have the opportunity to explore Porto Palermo fully and enjoy every moment of the trip.
The journey from Saranda to Porto Palermo is a short drive, about 45 kilometers, and can take less than an hour.A guided tour is an excellent opportunity to better understand the history and culture of this beautiful area of Albania, allowing you to enjoy the stunning views and discover all the secrets of Porto Palermo.
Porto Palermo Castle is a castle near Himara in southern Albania with an intriguing history. It is situated in the closed bay of Porto Palermo, a few kilometers south of Himarë, and makes nearly an island that is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The fort served as former Soviet submarine base during the communist regime in Albania, and nowadays its semi abandoned tunnel and barrack attract attention of visitors, as well as the stronghold walls and gates built by the powerful Ali Pasha of Ioannina. This castle has been built in the early 19th century by ALI PASHA of Tepelena.
The castle has a triangular shape with tree pentagonal towers at the corners, which were built out of limestone. On the ground floor is the prison, which was centrally located and oriented towards the sea. Guards used to patrol the several passageways.
Tour Highlight:
• Departure at 08:30 from Saranda. • Arrival at Blue Eye at 09:30. • Staying in the Blue Eye 9:30-10:30. • Departure to Porto Palermo 10:30-12:00. • Stay in Porto Palermo 12:00-15:00. • We leave for return at 16:45 and arrival in Saranda 17:50
