Albanian Riviera transfers — private taxi journeys along the southern coast
The Albanian Riviera runs from the Llogara Pass down to Sarandë: a single coastal road linking villages that are close together on a map and awkward to travel between in practice. We cover that road as private transfers, from short beach runs to full-length coastal journeys.
Why the Riviera is hard to travel without a car
The villages along this coast each sit in their own bay or on their own hillside, separated by headlands and connected by one winding road. Bus services exist, but they are seasonal, infrequent, and they stop on the main road — which is often several hundred metres above the beach and the accommodation.
Hiring a car solves some of that and creates other problems: parking near the beaches is genuinely difficult in July and August, and the mountain sections are demanding if you are not used to them.
A private transfer is the middle option. You get door-to-door travel on your own timing, without parking, without a timetable, and without driving the Llogara Pass yourself after a flight.
Destinations along the coast
Each has a page with local detail, pickup notes and a direct booking link.
- Stone houses of Dhërmi village on the hillside above the Ionian Sea
Taxi in Dhërmi
Local pickups in the village, on the beach road and at Drymades and Palasë.
Read more - The stone village of Vuno on the hillside above the Albanian Riviera coast road
Taxi in Vuno
Up to the stone village above the coast road, between Dhërmi and Himarë.
Read more - The pebble bay at Jal on the Albanian Riviera, enclosed by steep green hillsides
Jal Beach
Down the access road to the bay at Jal, below Vuno.
Read more - The bay and harbour at Himarë on the Albanian Riviera, with the castle hill above
Taxi in Himarë
Transfers between Dhërmi and Himarë, plus local pickups around the bay.
Read more - Olive terraces above Qeparo, with the old hillside village and the sea beyond
Taxi in Qeparo
Between the old hill village and the shore, south of Himarë.
Read more - The long shoreline at Borsh, backed by olive groves and hills
Taxi in Borsh
The long shore and olive groves on the southern Riviera.
Read more - The harbour and seafront of Sarandë, looking across the channel towards Corfu
Taxi in Sarandë
The southern coast route to Sarandë, Ksamil and the Corfu ferry.
Read more - The waterfront promenade at Vlorë, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian
Taxi in Vlorë
Over the Llogara Pass to Vlorë — the city, the port and onward connections.
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Types of Riviera journey
Village-to-village transfers
Single journeys between two points on the coast, with luggage, for travellers changing accommodation mid-trip.
Beach transfers
Out in the morning, collected at an agreed time in the afternoon or evening — including the bays that need a drive plus a short walk.
A vehicle for the day
A driver for a set period with stops where you choose, for visitors who want to see several villages without booking each leg separately.
Long-distance connections
Riviera to Tirana, the airport, Gjirokastër, Berat and other destinations beyond the coast.
The coast from north to south
Palasë is the first village below the Llogara Pass, with a wide bay and a long beach. Dhërmi follows: the old village high on the slope, with Dhërmi Beach and Drymades below and the hidden cove at Gjipe to the south.
Vuno sits on the hillside above the road, a compact stone village with the bay at Jal below it. Himarë is next and is the largest settlement on the Riviera, with a harbour, a castle hill and beaches on both sides.
South of Himarë, Qeparo splits between an old village on the hill and a newer settlement by the sea. Borsh has one of the longest beaches on the coast, backed by olive groves and the remains of a hilltop castle. Beyond that the road turns inland before Sarandë, the Riviera's southern city and the port for Corfu.
Plan a Riviera transfer
Tell us the villages you want to move between and the dates, and we will put together the journeys.
What to send us
- Where we pick you up — a hotel, apartment, beach or airport terminal
- Where you are going
- The date and the time
- How many passengers, including children
- How much luggage, and anything bulky
- A flight number, if you are arriving or departing
Send those details and we reply with the vehicle, the price and the pickup arrangement. Nothing is booked until we confirm it.
We use your details only to arrange your journey. Nothing is stored on this website.
Our vehicles on the coast road
Group size and luggage decide the vehicle. For transfers between accommodation, tell us the number of suitcases as well as passengers.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Our main car: a black E-Class saloon with a leather interior, licensed as a taxi and used for everything from a run down to the beach to the long transfer to Tirana airport.
- Passengers
- 4
Passenger van
For groups and families travelling with luggage, where a saloon would not have the space. Tell us your numbers when you book and we will confirm whether the van is the right vehicle and whether it is free.
Book a Taxi
Frequently asked questions
Can you cover several Riviera villages in one day?
Yes. A vehicle and driver booked for a set period, with stops where you want them, is a common arrangement for visitors who want to see more than one bay. Tell us what you have in mind and we will confirm what fits.
Do you transfer luggage between accommodation on the Riviera?
Yes, and it is one of the more common bookings we take. Give us the number of suitcases as well as passengers so we send a vehicle with the space.
Which beaches can you drive to directly?
Most of the main beaches have road access, though some sit at the bottom of steep descents and a few — Gjipe in particular — need a walk at the end. We will tell you exactly where we can take you before you book.
Do you serve villages not listed on this site?
Possibly. The pages here cover the destinations we are asked for most often. Send us your route and we will tell you plainly whether we can cover it.
Is it better to hire a car or book transfers?
It depends on your trip. A car suits long stays with a lot of independent movement; transfers suit shorter stays, groups with luggage, evenings out, and anyone who would rather not drive the Llogara Pass or hunt for beach parking in August.
Planning a trip along the Riviera?
Send us the villages and dates and we will put the journeys together.