south coast
🏔️ Llogara National Park
Where the mountains drop straight into the Ionian Sea
Recommended stay
Half-day to 1 day
Best months
May–Oct
Ideal for
Road-trippers, hikers, viewpoint chasers
From Tirana
175 km · 2h 45min
Avg. daily budget
€20–45
Weather
Cool mountain air even in summer (15–24°C); the pass can briefly close after winter snow.
Why visit Llogara National Park
A protected pine-and-fir forest straddling the Ceraunian Mountains at 1,027m, where the coastal road crests and the entire Albanian Riviera opens up below — one of the great reveals in Mediterranean road-tripping.
Top things to do
- → Stop at the main viewpoint as the road crests the pass
- → Hike marked trails through the park's pine and fir forest
- → Watch for griffon vultures and, with luck, wild deer
- → Paraglide from the pass toward Dhërmi (seasonal operators)
- → Picnic at one of the roadside rest areas with sea views
Don't miss
- • The main Llogara Pass viewpoint, best just after sunrise or before sunset
Local favourites
- • Grilled meat and byrek at the roadside restaurants near the pass
Hidden gems
- • Quieter forest trails away from the main viewpoint pull-offs
Photo gallery
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📸 Best photo spots
- • The pass viewpoint looking down over Dhërmi and the coast
- • The road's hairpin bends against the mountain backdrop
