Attraction
Porto Palermo Castle
Himarë, Albania
About Porto Palermo Castle
Porto Palermo castle sits on a peninsula in a deep, sheltered bay between Himarë and Qeparo. The triangular fortress is associated with Ali Pasha of Tepelenë in the early 19th century. A former submarine tunnel from the communist period is nearby in the same bay.
Porto Palermo Castle on the map
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More to see around Himarë
Information source: Albanian National Tourism Agency
Good to know
- Is Porto Palermo Castle worth visiting?
- Porto Palermo Castle is one of the attraction highlights we list in Albania. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Porto Palermo Castle?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Porto Palermo Castle?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Albania are busiest around midday.
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