Camping Livadh

This part of Albania is an absolute stunner when it comes to scenic surroundings, so be sure to bring a camera while you meander along the coastline and when you cross the Llogora Pass (45 minutes’ drive) into Llogora National Park. There are tons of coastal towns and villages you’ll want to add to your itinerary, starting with Himarë to explore the ruined Himara Castle or to catch a boat tour to explore the coast, then travelling on to the scenic Qeparo and Dhermi, both around half an hour from the site, for the stunning national monuments of Shen Stefani and Shen Dhimitri churches. History buffs should make their way to Porto Palermo fortress and Borsh Castle, to Sarandë for Lekuresi Castle and a historic Synagogue complex (there’s a lovely beach if history isn’t your thing), and to the UNESCO-listed Butrint National Park for the centuries of Byzantine, Greek and Roman history – if you time your visit well, you might even be lucky enough to catch a performance at the fourth-century theatre. If you have the time and inclination to travel just a little further, the Blue Eye is an absolute must – this spectacular water spring and natural phenomenon will make the hour and 50 minutes’ drive worth it.