Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vlorë County January 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Vlorë County ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vlorë County Types of activities Where to stay [Vlorë County travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Vlor-County.dx553248635954499487) ![The Blue Eye lake - Sarande, Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976409623/f464ec2e-477c-4d8c-80bd-0744afad5a2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Blue Eye lake - Sarande, Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976409623/f464ec2e-477c-4d8c-80bd-0744afad5a2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Butrint, a Unesco World Heritage site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony (800 BC), a Roman city (44 BC) and a bishopric (5th centrury). Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development and that entity is unique. Moreover the ruines are situated in a beautiful natural setting. The photo shows the famous baptistery, a major ruin from the 6th century and an ancient Roman monument adapted to the cultural needs of Christianity. Its floor has a an exceptional and well-preserved mosaic pavement, but usually it’s covered with sand (for protection). #Culture #LocalSecrets #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345997/fc62a811-d1aa-42f2-983d-56169f6c8216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Orikum is a town and a former municipality in the Vlorë County, southwestern Albania. Nearby the modern city is located the only marina in Albania, Marina of Orikum ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924570529/48b4adbc-519c-413b-b839-65f376a1a6ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beach only reachable via a dirtroad..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193554/1875904c-1ee3-4d60-a96d-34817c370341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## What to do in Vlorë County --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vlorë County ![Ksamil beaches. Four islands. The bay. The Tetran Archipelago. Ksamil. Albania. Drone shooting. Aerial photography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975978071/d1c6d0b8-048b-4200-959c-dcf8891a8b85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ksamil Islands Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ksamil Islands during your travels in Ksamil. [](https://expedia.ca/Ksamil-Islands-Ksamil.d553248635975978071.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ionian Sea, mirror beach Saranda, Albania, most beautifully beach, crystal clear sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975978070/5485e036-f819-4372-947d-1f7453b4c981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beach of Mirrors Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach of Mirrors during your trip to Ksamil? [](https://expedia.ca/Beach-Of-Mirrors-Sarande.d553248635975978070.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gjipe Beach, famous beach in Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998039798/47f0640a-ba54-484a-9ec5-7c3b46a1fe16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gjipe Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gjipe Beach during your trip to Himarë? Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Gjipe-Beach-Himare.d553248635998039798.Vacation-Attraction) ![umbrellas on Jale beach on albanian riviera, Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/822957804520927232/ea01cd94-f235-45fb-a777-350cc82d711c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jale Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jale Beach during your trip to Himarë? Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Jale-Beach-Himare.d822957804520927232.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sarande Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Sarandë with a trip to Sarande Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarande-Ferry-Terminal-Sarande.d553248635974544803.Vacation-Attraction) #### Port of Sarandë Explore the waterfront in Sarandë with a trip to Port of Sarandë. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Of-Sarande-Sarande.d832566132788645888.Vacation-Attraction) #### Synagogue Complex Synagogue Complex is just one of the places to see in Sarandë, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Synagogue-Of-Saranda-Qender.d553248621533097930.Vacation-Attraction) #### Porto Palermo Castle You can find out about the history of Himarë when you stop by Porto Palermo Castle. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Porto-Palermo-Castle-Himare.d553248635975883236.Vacation-Attraction) #### Himare Castle 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Himarë when you spend time at Himare Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Himare-Castle-Himare.d6279350.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Vlorë County ![A panorama aerial view across the pool fed by the Blue eye spring in Muzine, Albania in summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398006/d7c15234-ff17-4e9f-a10f-08038d14b518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kodrra When in Kodrra, you can plan a visit to Port of Sarandë and Sarande Ferry Terminal, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarande-Kodrra.dx553248635976398006) ![Sunset Terrace Viewpoint Between Ksamil and Sarandë, Albanian Riviera](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976397204/783fa1e8-c0fd-45a7-80af-926544c42f0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Qender Qender might not have many top sights, but Sarande Ferry Terminal and Port of Sarandë are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarande-Qender.dx553248635976397204) ![Blue Eye spring and river in Albania, Saranda area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976397747/18b261e4-8ddb-47ce-b9f6-b0c4acffcf3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Qafë e Gjashtës While Qafë e Gjashtës isn't home to many top sights, Castle of Lëkurësit and Sarande Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarande-Qafe-E-Gjashtes.dx553248635976397747) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Vlorë County ![A view towards the far side of the bay at Sarande in the morning in summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052596/b153e90a-4400-4d51-9dc5-481290ee71ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarandë ![Albania, Vlorë County, Himare - 15 August 2024 - Overview of the fantastic Himare beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139770/db8d5795-05d0-46d6-bf5f-4d64748b7930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vlorë ![amazing blue bay in Himare in Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147131/f0f6830b-f3ff-41fc-96da-179ee680f9e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Himarë ![Ksamil beach panorama, Albania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193554/396fd241-eb82-467b-94a9-f18daf7e0401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ksamil ![Drymades beach, Albania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344999/7c71cea5-7ba4-4f4e-b4f6-73da8b7d3ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dhërmi ![Borsh (Borë(snow)+ Shi(rain) is a maritime village, in the Albanian Riviera, in the former Lukovë municipality, Vlorë County, Albania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634774716182/b3075064-9278-4f92-94ce-9ab4daffb9dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Borsh ![Lukovë resort, south riviera, Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634774716182/63433039-50a5-4a4f-8128-cb1ddda93800.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lukovë ![Adriatic sea sunset view (Albania).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924570529/f7fc84a0-fcc7-4bad-8955-5fb818b75c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Orikum ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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