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Revision as of 12:46, 10 July 2011
Himarë, Albania
Modern Himarë - click for larger view | |
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| 40°6′N, 19°44.9′E |
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Himarë (Greek: Χειμάρρα - Himarra) is a bilingual region and municipality in southern Albania, part of the District of Vlorë. It is mostly populated by ethnic Greeks. The modern town of Himarë is on the sea but the old. Mountainous Himara or Vuno is a few km higher up. In addition to Himarë there are 6 other villages in the region.
There is a small quay in Himarë but it cannot be called a harbor. It may be better to go a few miles S to the Bay of Panormos (Bay of Porto Palermo).
Charts
See Albania.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11
Local Weather
See Albania.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
There are no facilities. The nearest port of entry is Vlorë to the N.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The only marina in Albania is Oricum.
Anchorages
Bay of Panormos
Bay of Panormos (Bay of Porto Palermo) 40°3.8′N, 19°47.5′E is about 4 nM south of Himarë. Here you can either anchor off or moor side-to the old naval T quay.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Tourism
Vuno
Vuno (Βουνό) or Mountainous Himara is an old and very picturesque Greek village. Many of its old houses are now abandoned. There is however a new church with an imposing belfry.
Many distinguished modern Greek personalities were born here.
Ali Pasha Castle
The very famous Ali Pasha of Tepelena, better known to us as Ali Pasha of Ioannina, built this castle on an islet in the Bay of Panormosin honor of his Greek wife Vassiliki. The legend has it that decided to built his castle on the peninsula he commissioned a renowned French engineer, specializing in castle, yo oversee the project. On top of the peninsula exactly where the castle was to be erected there was a chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas. Ali, however, did not like the idea of tearing down the chapel although he was a Moslem. So he ordered the French engineer to tear down the chapel but to built outside the peninsula, where there is today, a new chapel of St. Nicholas. And so he did. After both castle and chapel were completed, the French engineer went to Ali asking for the pay that they had agreed upon. Then Ali told him: “I will not pay you before I have verified that both building that you built are sound and strong”. So, he ordered his guard to arrest the Frenchman and imprison him in the new St. Nicholas chapel. He also ordered the castle guard to bombard the chapel with the Frenchman. The bombardment began but it was impossible to wreck the chapel! After this the Frenchman was set free, was given the full agreed upon pay, and departed in a hurry.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Wikipedia - Himarë
- See also Albania
References & Publications
See Albania.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2007 FANEROMENI
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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