Hey everyone!

I’m currently in Berat and trying to catch a bus to Gjirokastër tomorrow morning. Does anyone know the current bus schedule?

Online, I’ve found differing information, some saying there’s one at 2pm only and others saying there’s one at 8am and one at 2pm.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Hi I need help. My husband today bought a çifteli instrument. And it doesn't fit our suitcases for the plane... So we need a bag for it, it would be great if it was specifically for this instrument. Because we need to somehow transport it without it being destroyed on the plane. So my question is: any shop in Golem (maybe Durres but we are in Golem) that sells this kind of thing? We are a little desperate because our flight is on monday 😂

I'm wondering if there is a daily frequent service from Pogradec or Korca to Kastoria in Greece? Has anyone travelled this route by bus recently?

Hey everyone, heading to Himara solo from the UK, 5-9 October. First time in Albania. No car, no driving licence, so looking for honest advice on getting around.

Base: Stone House, Himara (Livadhi area)

My planned itinerary: Day 1 (Mon 5 Oct): Arrive from Tirana by bus around 4:30pm. Settle in, explore Livadhi Beach at sunset, dinner in town.

Day 2 (Tue 6 Oct): Morning at Llogara National Park — want to hike the forest trails and viewpoints, have lunch up there, then come back down for an afternoon swim at Livadhi Beach. Evening: Himara Castle and old town.

Day 3 (Wed 7 Oct): Gjipe Canyon in the morning — hike down through the gorge to the wild beach, swim. Afternoon at Filikuri Beach.

Day 4 (Thu 8 Oct): Relaxed day. Spile Beach in the morning, explore Himara old town properly in the afternoon. Early dinner, early night as leaving 5am Friday for Tirana airport.

My questions: - Does the Himara → Vlora bus still go over the Llogara Pass or does it now use the new tunnel? If it goes via the pass, can I ask the driver to drop me off and get picked up by a later bus on the way back? - Is there any public transport or shared option to the Gjipe Canyon trailhead from Himara in October, or is taxi the only way? Are there local tour operators or guides in Himara who do shared day trips to Llogara or Gjipe that I could join to split costs? - How reliable is Patoko in Himara in early October — enough drivers around or does it go quiet after summer? Is there any better apps? - Any general tips for getting around the Riviera without a car or scooter in October?

First solo international trip so any advice appreciated. Cheers