The Name Dhërmi
A coastal village of the Himarë region -- and the different ways its name is spelled.
The Name in Short
Dhërmi is a coastal village on the Albanian Riviera, on the Ionian shore of southwestern Albania, below the Ceraunian Mountains.
The village is also spelled Drimades or Drymades. Locally the beach area is often referred to by these names.
Part of Himarë municipality in Vlorë County, on Albania's Ionian coast.
A Village of the Himarë Region
Dhërmi is a small coastal village on the Albanian Riviera, tucked below the Ceraunian Mountains where they drop toward the Ionian Sea. It belongs to the historic communities of the Himarë region, a stretch of coast in southwestern Albania known for its clear turquoise water and dramatic mountain backdrop.
In English and other languages the name appears in more than one form — most often Dhërmi, but also Drimades and Drymades. The variant spellings reflect the different languages spoken along this coast over time, and today they are used more or less interchangeably, especially for the beaches below the old village.
The Different Spellings
If you are searching for the village online, you will come across a few different forms of the name. They all point to the same place on the same stretch of coast:
Dhërmi -- the standard Albanian spelling, and the form used across this site
Drimades -- a common alternative spelling, often used for the beach area
Drymades -- another spelling seen on maps and in travel listings
For the fuller picture of the village and its setting, see our About Dhërmi guide.
Why We're Called Dhermi.net
We chose Dhërmi because it is the standard name of the village and the one most travelers search for. Whether you see it written as Dhërmi, Drimades, or Drymades, this guide covers the same place — the beaches, the coves, the mountain backdrop, and the summer life of the coast.
Explore Dhërmi
Discover the beaches, the coves, and the mountain setting that give Dhërmi its character.