Vlorë · Albania
Llogara Pass
SH8Orikum to Dhërmi
Albania’s most dramatic coastal mountain road: a winding climb through Ceraunian pine forest to 1,043 m, then a breathtaking descent with the whole Albanian Riviera laid out below.
From Orikum the SH8 climbs steeply into the Ceraunian Mountains with hairpins and switchbacks through pine forest to Qafa e Llogarasë (1,043 m), where a viewing platform overlooks the Ionian Sea. The descent corkscrews down through hairpins with the coast far below to the white-pebble villages of Palasë and Dhërmi. A tunnel opened in 2024 carries through-traffic, leaving the pass quieter.
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Llogara Pass on the map19.5 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 9Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%97.1 – 1,034.5 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Maja ThanasitViewpoint8.2 mi in
- RrënojaLandmark2.8 mi in
- Maja Gjikë SpirosViewpoint7.2 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow road with limited barriers
- Gradients up to 11%
- Tight hairpin bends
- Sheer drops to the Ionian coast
- Heavy tourist traffic in summer
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“The highest point of the SH8 is the Llogara Pass, 1,043 m above sea level.”
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