Llogora Travel Guide

 JLBG Says:  Just as we went to our car to drive to Vlorë, a herd of 20-30 cows with their calves came down from a path, upper than the pass and took the road to Vlorë. They hindered the road (photo 1) but we had to overtake them!They had two herdsmen and one tried to restrain them to... 

 JLBG Says:  Why donkeys would roam on the side of the road where there is nothing to graze while on the other side there is plenty to make their living? I have been searching for an explanation to this odd behavior and the only sensible explanation that I have found is that donkeys... 

 JLBG Says:  At Llogara pass itself, in front of the entrance into Hotel Restaurant Appolonia, a new building is almost finished (may 2009). Obviously, it has been designed as a bar and restaurant with a dining room overhanging the slopes that go down to the sea. 

 JLBG Says:  On top of Logare pass, fist on the left when you climb from the south, stands a bar and restaurant (sorry, I forgot to write down its name!) with amazing tables and chairs made of wrought iron (photo 1).Photo 2 is a close up on a chair. Actually, these chairs are not... 

 JLBG Says:  Along the new road, strong concrete walls have been build each time there is a hazard of stones rolling on the road during each strong rainfall. Actually, that means that there are kilometers of smooth but crude concrete. Why not to use it as a several kilometers long board... 

 JLBG Says:  The range of the Çika Mountain stretches from the Karaburun peninsula, where it is much lower, to Qeparo and Borsh. It reaches 2,044 meters elevation, not far from Llogara pass. This might be Mali i Athanasit, 2,044 m (Athanasius mount) on this photo.If you enlarge the... 

 JLBG Says:  I know, you will not see honeybees on this photo that was taken 20 meters away from the bee houses but look at the plants and shrubs that stand around the calf. As honeybees collect honey from the same highly odoriferous plants, no wonder that this honey is a pure marvel. 

 JLBG Says:  In 2009, there seemed to be more bee houses along the road (photo 1) but less honey sellers. They seemed to be better organized and most of them had now a well-built shelter for their trade (photo 2). Moreover, honey was now sold in two sizes of glass jars (photo 3). No... 

 JLBG Says:  When the road begins to climb smoothly towards Llogara pass, it is framed on both sides with honey sellers. Jars and bottle of honey are standing either on a small table (photo 1) or on the rear of a wrecked truck (photo 2 and enlargement on photo 3), wisely arranged. Photo... 

 JLBG Says:  About one kilometer down to Llogara pass, on its Northern side, this fountain flows freely with fresh mountain water for the travelers. I understand it is more useful for those that walk from Dukat, the first village below the pass, 5 km away. We saw several groups of... 

 JLBG Says:  On the western side (sea side) of Llogara pass, a huge monument seems to be half abandoned and is not in good condition. At first sight, I felt that it should be from the Enver Hoxa era with warriors fighting for the country, etc, which would have explained its poor... 

 JLBG Says:  On top of Llogara pass, a parking space is for Bar, Restorant Apollonia. The place looks very welcoming with small houses half hidden under the pine trees. However, that was not time for a meal and we have not been there. 

 JLBG Says:  Beginning not long after Dhërmi, the road to Llogara pass is a brand new road. It is very well designed and has an excellent condition, one of the best we have found in the whole country. Moreover, the view is stunning and is worth the travel. Not far before the summit of... 

 JLBG Says:  Around Llogara pass, the landscape is rugged. The pine trees cling firmly to the rocky slope in order to resist to the winter ferocious winds. Several species of bushes and trees are found only in this area, which explains why it was made as a National Park. 

 JLBG Says:  When you are at the viewpoint near the top of Llogara pass, your attention is first caught downwards by the magnificent landscape over the Palasë beach and the sea. It will be usually after that caught upwards towards the impressive range of the Çika Mountain.You might miss...