Driving from Gjirokaster to Llogara Pass
Llogara isn’t just a destination — it’s the road. 1,027 m above the sea, climbing 12 km from Vlora and dropping 12 km to Palasë. 20+ switchbacks, the Corfu coast on the horizon.
Why book a car in Gjirokaster for Llogara Pass
- Every operator is a verified Albanian business — not a foreign reseller.
- Pick up in Gjirokaster and drop off in Llogara Pass (confirm with the operator).
- Local 24/7 support in English, Italian and Albanian — no overseas hotline.
Arriving in Llogara Pass
Llogara isn’t just a destination — it’s the road. 1,027 m above the sea, climbing 12 km from Vlora and dropping 12 km to Palasë. 20+ switchbacks, the Corfu coast on the horizon.
Drive it in the morning
Leave Vlora before 09:00. Morning fog clears by 09:30; after 11:00 traffic builds noticeably with tour vans.
Fuel: Dukat and Palasë
Stations exist in Dukat (before the climb) and Palasë (after the descent). Between them — nothing.
Don’t cross at night without experience
No street lighting on most of the route. Only experienced mountain drivers should tackle it after dark — aim to reach Dhermi before sunset.
Other trips from Gjirokaster
To Saranda
Saranda is the entry point for travellers coming off the 90-minute ferry from Corfu. Streets are tight and steep — a small hatchback works far better here than an SUV.
To Himara
Himara is the most beloved town on the Albanian Riviera: a Venetian castle, small pebble beaches, and seafood worth the drive. The approach from Vlora crosses Llogara (1,027 m) — a road that’s a destination in itself.
To Ksamil
Ksamil has become Albania’s most viral beach destination: turquoise water, micro-islands you can swim to, and seafood tavernas. The catch is parking — here’s how to handle it.
To Dhermi
Dhermi is the Riviera’s gem: blue water, pebble beaches, and a summer-long club scene. The final approach roads are part-gravel — read on for what to drive.
To Vlora
Vlora is the largest city in southern Albania and the natural launchpad for the Albanian Riviera. The new bypass that opened in 2025 has dramatically reduced through-traffic in the city centre.
To Berat
Berat is the UNESCO “City of a Thousand Windows”. The Mangalem quarter is car-free — leave the vehicle by the Osumi river and walk up to the castle. The cobblestones don’t forgive sudden braking.
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