Albania, Albanian Riviera
From pine forest at 1000 metres down a wall of hairpins to the Ionian Sea.
Length
30 km
In miles
18.6 mi
Driving time
56 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Orikum to Dhermi, following the SH8. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Fog and ice at the summit in winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 6 March 2026
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