Old Dhërmi village on the hillside with whitewashed stone houses, terracotta roofs and a white church with a blue-domed bell tower beneath the dramatic limestone Ceraunian mountains, Albanian Riviera

Museum

St. Mary Monastery

Dhërmi, Albania

Duration

1 hour

Difficulty

Easy

Price

Free to visit

A short steep walk above the old Dhërmi village brings you to this peaceful monastery. The views over the Ionian Sea are the best in the area — combine with exploring the stone streets of old Dhërmi.

Best season

All year

Family-friendly

Yes

Old Dhërmi village — whitewashed houses and blue-domed church under the Ceraunian cliffs

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