Between the towns of Dhërmi and Himara and located in a canyon with walls 70 meters (230 feet) high, Gjipe is a lovely secluded little enclave with very slight surf. There are also no amenities to speak of here except a beach bar, but nearby there are hotels, restaurants, and summer clubs; throughout the surrounding area family tourism has developed, where visitors can rent guesthouses or stay in a variety of hotels. Near Himara, eight kilometers (five miles) south of Dhërmi, you will find the village of Vuno, a central area of the Albanian Riviera, a tourist town that comes to life during the summer season thanks to the younger generations that come here.

Read more in Tripatini member Rohny Jones's post 5 Beautiful Beach Towns on the 'Albanian Riviera,' its Ionian Coast.

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