SH 8 (Albania)
National Road SH8 | |
|---|---|
| Rruga shtetërore SH8 | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 126 km (78 mi) |
| Location | |
| Counties | Fier, Vlorë |
| Highway system | |
| Highways in Albania | |
The Albanian State Road 8 (SH8), (Albanian: Rruga Shtetërore 8) connects Fier with the port city of Saranda in southern Albania. It leads mostly through the mountainous terrain of the Albanian Riviera along the Ionian Sea. The highest point of the SH8 is the Llogara Pass, 1,043 m (3,422 ft) above sea level.
The road was built in 1920.[1]
Contents
1 Route
2 Gallery
3 See also
4 References
5 External links
Route
The National Road SH8 branches off from the National Road SH4 in Fier and leads the city of Vlorë. From Vlorë, the road crosses the Llogara Pass, to the Albanian Riviera near Dhërmi and through Himarë to Sarandë. It ends at the city center of Sarandë.
Gallery

SH8 near Kakomë

Roads seen from Dhërmi

Llogara Pass
Llogara "Heart" platform from above
See also
- Transport in Albania
- Economy of Albania
References
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External links
- Video along SH8
- From Llogara to Dhërmi
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