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==Himarë==
==Himarë==
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[[Image:Albania_Himara.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Modern Himarë'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himarë 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.
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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 Panormos]] (Bay of Porto Palermo).
==Charts==
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''See'' [[Albania#Charts|Albania]].
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==Local Weather==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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There are no facilities. The nearest port of entry is [[Vlorë]] to the N.
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The only marina in Albania is [[Oricum]].
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===Bay of Panormos===
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Bay of Panormos (Bay of Porto Palermo) [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|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.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism & things to do ashore==
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[[Image:Albania_HimaraVuno.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Mountainous Himarë'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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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.
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Many distinguished modern Greek personalities were born here.
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[[Image:Albania HimaraAliPashaCastle.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Ali Pasha's Castle'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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The very famous [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Pasha Ali Pasha] of Tepelena, better known to us as Ali Pasha of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ioannina Ioannina], built this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Palermo_Castle castle] on an islet in the [[#Bay_of_Panormos|Bay of Panormos]]in 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.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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Revision as of 20:37, 27 March 2011

Himarë

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 40°6′N, 19°44.9′E
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Modern Himarë
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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.

Contents

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

Panormos Bay
Click for larger view

Bay of Panormos (Bay of Porto Palermo) World icon.png 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
Mountainous Himarë
Click for larger view

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
Ali Pasha's Castle
Click for larger view

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

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:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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