Lukove Village

Located about 18 km from Saranda, Lukove is a beautiful coastal village with traditional architecture, small cobblestone trails, amazing beaches, crystal clear waters and spectacular sunsets.

the capital of Lukove region

The village of Lukove is located in the Municipality of Himara, in the midst of citrusy terraces in a contrasting landscape between the blue of the Ionian Sea and the greenery of the surrounding hills. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Himara. The population at the 2011 census was 2,916.

not old but beautiful

The name of this village appeared for the first time in the Osman “defteres” of 1431 with 13 families and in 1520 with 49 families. An inscription written in relief of 1813, around the bell of the Monastery of Saint Mary of the Crown, refers to some strata (soldiers) from the village of Lukove serving in the kingdom of two Sicily’s.

French traveller Pukavil at the beginning of the 19th century compares this village with the "Garden of Eden".

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A stone walk between the houses of Lukove.

A small beach as seen from the main road.

A villager transporting fresh collected herbs with hes mule.

PRESENT DAY

Lukove has become known among Albanians during communism as one of the most important volunteers works for terracing the hills of this area, which began in the mid-60s. Today, the giant plantations with tens of thousands of trees, for which many generations of prisoners and volunteers worked, are mainly abandoned.

Today, this small village is hosting several guest houses and its preferred among tourist that want relaxing and quiet holidays.

ATTRACTIONS

Close to this village is the church of St. Premtes, which dates back to the 15th century. Lukove is also a rich archaeological site, where you can visit the ancient walls of Hundecovo, the ancient graves of Jelima and the prehistoric fortification of Gjashnjari.

The church of St. Sava’s is a typical example of dome basilicas, consisting of our naos and the altar environment in which you can enter the two doors, respectively on the southern and western sides. Currently her physical condition is very damaged. The church of St. Sabbath is thought to be built in the 17th century. It is easily visited in one of the lower quarters of Lukove.

The coastline of Lukove consist of a variety of small beaches and a large named Cave beach. The way to the beach is long and follows the hills down like a snake road between the olive trees giving it a unique and natural beauty. It has almost turquoise like crystal clear waters with white sand. During the summer the beaches of Lukove are a peaceful escape from the crowded beaches of Borshi and Himara.

A small sandy beach at the coastline of Lukove.

Shpella beach at the coastline of Lukove.

The byzantine era church of St. Premte (Saint Friday) near Lukove.

The iconostas inside the church of St. Premte (Saint Friday).

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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.

Lukove Village

the capital of Lukove region

not old but beautiful

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