Vjosa valley and Himara coast by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Tirana, Përmet and the Vjosa valley, Syri i Kaltër, Himara and the Gjipe coast, back to Tirana over the Llogara pass
Strengths: The cheapest of the 10 trips, the last great wild river in Europe, free hot springs in nature, empty Ionian coast at Easter, short direct flight
Weaknesses: Many campsites open in May, rafting depends on the river level, slow roads and aggressive local driving, few motorhome services
Children and safety: Open-air hot springs, a canyon to wade, empty beaches, warm hospitality towards children
Weather: Mild spring in the valleys, days 15-19 °C, nights around 5-8 °C, frequent showers
Book ahead: 2-3 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: April to June, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 2 hours
- Rain days in August: 13
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card valid for up to 90 days
- International licence: Italian or EU category B licence
- Currency: Albanian lek (ALL), euro accepted in many places
- Language: Albanian, Italian often understood
- Roads: Mostly new asphalt, narrow mountain roads, livestock and unpredictable local driving
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 3
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 3