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  • The picturesque village of Drymades and the monastery of St. Mary on top of the hill.

Drymades Village

After riding down on the snake road of Llogara National Park, Drymades is the second village that you encounter in the region of Himara and the Albanian Riviera.

UNIQUE IN SOUTH ALBANIA

The village is built on a slope of the Acroceraunian Mountains at approximately 200 meters in altitude. It comprises three neighbourhoods: Gjilekates, Kondraqia (also known as Kallami), and Drymades itself. The inhabitants of Drymades speak a variant of the Himariote dialect, characterized by archaic features not retained in standard Greek anymore. It has a population of 500 inhabitants and like the rest of the villages doe to immigration, most of them live mainly in Greece and other countries.

The first Greek school in the village started to function at 1682 with the support of the local bishopric of Himara. During the 17th century another Greek school started its operation under the sponsorship of a local benefactor. In the 1898-1899 school season three Greek schools were operating: elementary, secondary and a girls' school.

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  • The village's name derives from the Greek word Drys (Greek: δρυς , meaning "Oak"), and thats because of the many oak trees around the village.

  • It is ideal on the afternoon after the beach, to climb up the village over cobbled stones to enjoy the originality of Drymades village and to drink a coffee under the shade of the plan-trees. And to enjoy the breath-taking panorama that every window of the turret, every edge of the road above the mountainside offers.

  • The main entertainment option here are boat trips, water sports, swimming and diving. Most of the restaurants here combine traditional and foreign cuisine and serve many fresh seafood specialities.

  • IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

    The phone number to the Hospital is: (+355) 69 228 4462 or just 127 (all over Albania)

  • In case of fire, call 128

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A SUMMER DESTINATION

It is one of the most famous destinations in south Albania, the first place you keep in mind when you think of the summer vacation and the most popular, especially among Albanian tourists. Drymades still remains beautiful and coveted even for foreigners, and not only by tourists but also by journalists. Once more this summer, on media articles, Drymades was ranked second on the list of the ten most beautiful beaches in Europe by The Guardian.

The long emerald coloured line on the shore that runs away, turning into deep blue to the horizon, starts from Palasa and seems to have no end and a lot of mysteries. The whole beach is in the palm of your hand. Yet Drymades has its hidden bays, one of which is intimate, across a rocky window.

A RICH PLACE

The village of Drymades it is believed to be the most religious in the region and that can be proved by the numerous churches around (45 to correct), some interesting religious buildings are the churches of Agios Charalambos, Agios Spyridonas, which dates back to 1800 and has been renovated in 1967 and Agios Dimitrios. One of the most important monasteries in the area is that of Panagia (St. Mary), located at the top of the village hill.

The Pirate’s cave, which has become famous not only for its history, but also from the book of the same title by Petro Marko, constitutes one of the most valuable facilities on the coast of Himara. It is located south of Drymades beach, on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea and is very close to the Monastery of St. Theodore, which enriches the geography and history of this attractive part of the Albanian coast.

Perivolo beach, hidden in olive groves and evergreens, and surrounded by large rocks that create small and wondrous bays. Unique water colours, clarity of turquoise deep blue and burning orange sunset over the sea, create an amazing show before which everyone should surrender.

Dhermi beach (or Drymades as it is called by locals) is located on the southern part of the village of Drymades. The beach took a lot of fame after the opening of Havana Beach Bar more than 10 years ago, hosting some of the most popular dance party’s all over Albania.

Drymades is a great example of a rich religious past of the region, grab the chance and join our religious tour among the famous churches of the village

The coastal village of Dymades and the ioanian sea.
The picturesque village of Drymades and its protector, the monastery of St. Mary.
View of the village from the monastery at the top of the hill.
The older part of the village, with many abandoned houses.
The monastery of St. Mary.
The frescoes inside the monastery of St. Mary. Depicting various punishments.
Drymades beach, a small sandy beach.
Drymades beach, an aerial view.
Watching the sunset from the beach of Perivolo.
An amazing photo taken at Perivolo beach.
The famous cave of Pirates a little south of Drymades.
An amazing hidden beach near Drymades.

Plan Your Trip

How to arrive

It is easy to reach Himara and travel around the region once you arrive. By air from Tirana or Corfu airports, by ferry from Corfu, by bus or by your own car.

How to get around

Read about buses, taxis and ferry’s that tie the region together in a web of sea and land connections operated by both large and small scale operators.

Useful Informations

We have compiled useful information and good advise for your visit in the Region of Himara in our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

When to come

Summer is a season of swimming and partying , while spring is for exploration and sightseeing, read about when is the perfect time to Visit Himara.

Local providers

Havana Beach Bar

Jaliskari Beach, Drymades
9422, Himara Region
Phone: (+355) 67 204 1982More information

Royal Blue Restaurant

Jaliskari Beach, Drymades
9422, Himara Region
Phone: (+355) 69 667 4992More information

Demo Business

Drymades, Perivolo Beach
9422,
Phone: (+355) 393 12345More information

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