The shore south of Vlorë rises sharply into hills, creating a large number of coves with small beaches. A narrow road heading to the Albanian Riviera can just about fit between the steep slopes and the sea, yet development is rampant and hotels have sprung up on every available plot. Radhimë is the main resort in this area.
Radhimë stretches along several kilometres of coastline, with its southern end essentially connected to Orikum. Today, the coastal road is lined along its almost entire length with hotels with small private beaches. Probably the most sought-after is called Bora Bora.
Radhimë is one of the places you can take a boat trip to the Karaburun Peninsula. The trip can be organized either at the accommodation or at the visitors centre of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park at the Radhimë’s port.
Frequent minibuses operate between Orikum and Vlorë via Radhimë. The bus stop in Vlorë is located opposite Riviera Shopping Centre. The journey takes less than half an hour.
The new highway from Vlorë to Orikum, which bypasses Radhimë from above, has dramatically reduced the traffic on the old road along the coast, making the seaside resort more attractive to tourists.
Cover photo by Jakub Hrab
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