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Porto Palermo
Porto Palermo
About
Porto Palermo is a deep-blue bay dominated by a rare triangular fortress perched on a narrow island
Insider Tips
The main attraction is the remarkably well-preserved triangular Ali Pasha’s Fortress. You can explore the dark, cool interior chambers and climb to the roof terrace for a 360-degree view of the Ionian Sea. Entry to the castle is 300 LEK (cash only) and it is usually open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
North of the castle, you’ll see a massive, vaulted tunnel entrance carved into the mountain at sea level. This was a secret Soviet-era submarine pen. While it is fenced off and technically military property (so you can't go inside), you can get a great view of it from the road or a boat
Did you know?
While long attributed to the Ottoman ruler Ali Pasha, some historians believe the castle may actually have been built on the ruins of a much older Venetian fortification, as its triangular design with circular bastions is more characteristic of Venetian military architecture than Ottoman styles of the time