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Albanian Riviera (Saranda, Ksamil, Borsh, Porto Palermo, Himara, Dhermi) with Corfu start/end

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The Albanian Riviera stretches along the country's southwestern coastline, running from Saranda in the south through Ksamil, Porto Palermo, Himara, Dhërmi, and Borsh before reaching the mountains of the Albanian Alps. The region is known for its strikingly clear turquoise waters, secluded pebble and sand beaches, and dramatic mountain backdrops — rivalling more famous Mediterranean coastlines at a fraction of the cost. Many travellers use the Greek island of Corfu as a gateway, with a short ferry crossing into Saranda making it a natural start or end point for a Riviera road trip. The area also offers ancient history at sites like Ali Pasha's Castle at Porto Palermo and the UNESCO-listed ruins of Butrint near Saranda.

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Albanian Riviera (Saranda, Ksamil, Borsh, Porto Palermo, Himara, Dhermi) with Corfu start/end · 5 days

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Albanian Riviera from Corfu — Self-Launched Version

A DIY version of Choose Balkans' 5-day semi-private Albanian Riviera loop out of Corfu: hop the passenger ferry from Corfu to Saranda, base yourself in Saranda or Ksamil, and explore the coast by local buses and shared minibus (furgon) at your own pace. You'll hit the same beaches (Ksamil, Borsh, Himara, Dhermi, Palasa, Vuno), Lekursi Castle and Porto Palermo Castle, then ferry back to Corfu. No guide, no group — self-book the ferry direct with the operator and use local buses (or a rented scooter/car for a couple of days) to reach the beaches. Note that in shoulder/winter season some coastal buses are thin, so a small rental car is the most reliable fallback. All costs are approximate per person and assume shared/solo budget accommodation.

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