When you check into a homestay and the local owner offers you a shot of homemade Raki liquor at 2 in the afternoon… It’d be rude to say no, right? Well somewhere in between the first and second Raki drink we got to talking about the many beaches in Himare. Immediately, he started pointing over the small hillside with excitement and said “very beautiful beach, very beautiful.” With an endorsement like that how could we not go and see it for ourselves? The next morning we packed up our bags and headed out. Quickly we realized that the hike was closer to an hour than the 20 minutes that he promised, but it ended up being one of our favorite afternoons in the country. So if you’re in Himare for the day consider doing this awesome hike to Livadhi Beach Albania!

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Hike from Himare to Livadhi Beach

Start: Himare Beach

End: Livadhi Beach

Time: 45min-1 Hour

Pack: Water & Beach Snacks



Starting the Hike from Himare to Livadhi Beach

When leaving Himare beach at the far end there is a small set of stairs that go up into the hillside. Follow the path until you get to the top and come out into a more residential neighborhood. Continue on and turn left after the massive soccer field, and from there you’ll be on the right road!

As you’re walking along the roadway it will slowly become smaller and smaller until you finally reach the path that cuts down to Livadhi Beach. Don’t worry about passing the trail because you’ll actually need to for one of the coolest outlooks we found! I guess it’s good to note that we used the offline travel map called maps.me, and it had the route for this hike in Albania on it. Just make sure to download the country while you still have Wifi.

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The Best View NOT to Miss

As we already mentioned, you actually walk past the path and continue down to this amazing viewpoint on the way to Livadhi Beach Albania. Take the steps and climb up onto the roof of the abandoned building for stunning views of the coastline.

Honestly, we had no idea about this spot and were so happy that we didn’t miss it! The detour down and back to the path shouldn’t take more then 15-20 minutes, but will be a highlight of your hike from Himare to Livadhi Beach.

Following the Path and Not Getting Lost

Now it’s important to breakdown how to actually find and stay on the hiking trail as they are all marked differently in Albania. Along your way you’ll find small markers of white and red stripes that are typically painted onto the rocks.

This is a great reminder that you’re going the right way from Himare to Livadhi Beach! Once you cut from the larger gravel road onto the path it will get tighter with ingrown trees. Even so, the path was surprisingly well maintained and marked so you don’t get lost.

Fun, Sun, and Goats in Livadhi Beach Albania

When we emerged from the trees and came to the last lookout of the hike we were blown away by Livadhi Beach! The long stretch of Albanian coastline stood in contrast with the clear blue water splashing against the small white pebbles. We didn’t make it very far before we grabbed the first beach chair we passed at Blue Bay beach bar, and settled in for the afternoon.

It was the beginning of June when we visited so we didn’t need to pay for the chairs as long as we ordered something from the bar. This was so perfect as the deliciously cheap craft of wine was just what was needed to complete our day! We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing and swimming in the ocean.

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Not that we needed anything else to make this amazing day stand out for us, but we would soon get our “only in Albania” moment! As we were sitting on our chairs and chatting with our new friends from Sunset Guesthouse, we heard a mini-stampede coming towards us. Yup, a large heard of goats casually walked right past!

Imagine this… Wine in hand, beautiful ocean view, and a massive heard of about 30+ goats walked right by our beach chairs. Like we said, only in Albania!

Don’t Forget About the Hike Back From Livadhi Beach

After a long afternoon of swimming, sun, and drinks don’t forget that you have to hike back! Maybe it was the fact that we knew where we were going or were feeling incredible after our relaxing afternoon, but the hike back from Livadhi Beach was super easy. Also, it’s much quicker without the detour up to the lookout point. We left just before sunset so we could make it back to town before dark and it was perfect timing.

We hope you have enough time to make it to Livadhi Beach Albania! In full disclosure you can also drive if you have a car. Just know you won’t get the same views as you do on the hike from Himare to Livadhi Beach, and will come out at a different point on the sand. Still, if you can’t make the climb or don’t feel up for it then you don’t have to let that stop you!

If you have any questions about this post please let us know in the comments below. Additionally, if you did another amazing hiking in Albania we would love to hear about it!

Safe Travels,

Brigitte & Jake

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Where to Stay in Himare Albania

Fun Vacation (Mid Range) – Geo & Art Boutique Hotel Himara – Locally run small boutique hotel with beautiful terraces that overlook Himare town and beach. One minute walk from the beach and shops with clean and modern beach decor.

Travel Couple (Longterm) – Sunset Guesthouse – Our home in Himare! Set back from the main street this property is ran by two kind owners who go out of their way to welcome you. Clean rooms, large balcony common area, and very economical price.

Hostel Life (Budget) – Himara Hostel – Set in a traditional house, Himara Hostel is a quick 8 minute walk from the beach and offers free breakfast. Large outdoor space with hammocks and lounge areas. If you liked hiking in Albania the hostel has bikes and kayaks for rent as well.

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