Aerial view of Drymadhes Beach with sun umbrellas and the turquoise Ionian Sea.

Experiences

The Riviera, at your own pace.

Drymadhes is not a place that needs a packed itinerary. The best days here often begin with the sea, pause on the veranda, and end with dinner somewhere along the coast.

The days

Slow mornings, sea in the afternoon, dinner along the coast.

When you want to explore, the villa is well placed for some of the most memorable beaches, villages, viewpoints, and drives in southern Albania. When you don't, the veranda and plunge pool handle the rest of the day.

Wide aerial of the bay below Villa 4, looking out across the Ionian.

Everything the house offers, inside.

3 king bedrooms

Sleeps six comfortably across three bedrooms, each with a king bed.

3 private bathrooms

Walk-in showers with microcement walls and matte-black fittings throughout.

Full kitchen

Oak cabinetry, integrated oven, induction hob, dishwasher.

Fireplace & heated floors

For cooler nights outside the summer season.

Fast Wi-Fi

Fibre throughout — comfortable to work from if you must.

Living area

Open-plan lounge with linen sofa, oak table, and TV.

And everything it offers, outside.

Private plunge pool

Set into a timber-decked terrace with a sea horizon.

Sun loungers

By the pool for reading, resting, or cooling off after the beach.

Shaded veranda dining

A long table with sea views beneath the timber pergola.

Outdoor lounge

Couches under cover for sitting in the breeze.

One minute to the beach

Drymadhes Beach is a short walk from the villa entrance.

Beach access

Sun loungers and a quiet pebble shore on the Ionian.

The coast, on foot or by car.

Drymadhes Beach on the Albanian Riviera, one minute from Villa 4.
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Beach days

Walk down in the morning before the beach gets busy, return to the villa for lunch, then go back in the late afternoon when the light softens over the Ionian. Beach umbrellas and sunbeds may be available through nearby hotel operators, depending on the season.

Gjipe Beach — a hidden cove at the foot of a limestone canyon on the Albanian Riviera.
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Gjipe Canyon

One of the most memorable day trips from Drymadhes. The route takes you through a limestone canyon toward a beach that feels more remote than it is. Go early, bring water, and wear proper shoes for the trail.

Stone alley in the old village of Dhërmi above the Ionian coast.
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Dhërmi Old Town

Above the coast, Dhërmi Old Town offers a different view of the Riviera — stone houses, narrow lanes, small churches, and mountain light. Especially beautiful in the late afternoon.

Himara Castle ruins on the hilltop above Himara town and the Ionian coast.
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Himara & Himara Castle

An easy coastal outing for lunch, dinner, or a change of beach. The old castle area sits above the town and gives wide views across the Riviera.

Llogara Pass — pine forests above Dhërmi and the Ionian coast.
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Llogara Pass

The road moves through mountain forest before opening suddenly to the sea. The views are wide, dramatic, and worth stopping for — also a useful route for guests arriving from Tirana.

Porto Palermo Castle on its slim peninsula, south of Dhërmi.
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Porto Palermo

Further south, Porto Palermo is known for its fortress, calm bay, and clear water. Works well as a day trip with lunch along the way — the drive itself is part of the appeal.

A mix of beach restaurants, tavernas, and seasonal spots.

Drymadhes and the surrounding coast have a rotating cast of places to eat. Nearby recommendations may include Abonora Hotel, Drymadhes Inn, Zoe Hora, Salt at Green Coast, Summer Dream Hotel, and other local spots depending on the season.

For guests who prefer to keep things simple, the villa's kitchen and veranda make eating at home just as appealing.

Concierge support

"The goal is not to over-plan the stay. It is to make the easy things easier."

We can help with local recommendations, transfers, beach arrangements when available, and selected restaurant guidance — just ask before or during your stay.