Porto Palermo Castle
Fortress on the Bay
Himarë, Vlorë
Albanian RivieraBorsh
About
An 18th-century Ottoman fortress on a peninsula in a sheltered bay with crystal-clear water.
Practical info
- Hours
- Albania time
- Entry Fee
- 300 LEK (~€3)
- Best Season
- June – September
- Typical visit
- 3–5 hours
- Indoor
Did You Know?
This triangular coastal fortress was built in the early 19th century for the Ottoman ruler Ali Pasha of Tepelena, with an inscription dating it to 1804.