About Himara
When we sit to write something about Himara's art, culture and tradition, mind flies in those distant ages of the past which Himara through her sons' generations with a rifle and a pen sought to lay the foundations of this region, which would resonate peace and culture among the nations and other states of the great world.
CULTURE, TRADITION, HISTORY
For a visitor or a tourist, native or foreign, the acknowledgment of Himara, as such a beautiful province, only starts when you see it with your own eyes, when walking in the narrow stone paths of these Mediterranean villages and when you begin to explore every inch of this sacred strip of land.
History
You will learn that Himara has been the land of the Chaons an Epirot tribe, has been inhabited for 3000 years and has never been abandoned by its inhabitants.
Language
The Chaonians, today Himariots, Hellenized in culture, education, development, civilization still retain the language and the ancient dialect used 2500 years ago.
Architecture
Himara’s architecture reflect a rich variety of architectural styles and is rooted in its history, culture and religion.
A Taste of Himara
The gastronomic culture of Himara is rich, inspired by the peculiarity of the terrain (mountain-sea), the climate, the peoples settled here and the emigrants of Himara who traveled the world.
