Himarë Castle, Medieval fortress on hilltop in Vlorë District, Albania.

Himarë Castle is a fortress complex on a hilltop near the coast with remaining fortification walls, two entrance gates, and a round tower positioned to the north. The ruins cover a large area and reveal building styles from different periods through the structures that have survived to today.

The castle's walls date to the 5th–4th centuries BC, when this Chaonian stronghold controlled the coastal route from Orikum to Butrint. In the 8th century AD it became the seat of the Bishopric of Himarë, and the name Himarë came to designate the whole region. Hellenistic polygonal wall sections, similar to those at Finiq and Butrint, survive within the complex.

The castle grounds hold several Orthodox churches, including the 13th-century Saint Michael church, which reveal how religious life was woven into this fortress community. Visitors can see these structures today and understand the importance of faith in the lives of those who lived here.

The castle sits on a rocky hill in Himarë's old town, above the coastal road. Two entrance gates, one to the north and one to the south, once closed at the end of the day. The ground inside is uneven and partly overgrown, so sturdy shoes help; allow time to walk between the churches and the Spyromilios mansion.

The castle is also known locally as Kastro and as Barbaka, and it sits on a rocky hill between two canyons: the Vishë canyon to the northwest and the Kole Midharit stream canyon to the southeast. Its two gates, one north and one south, were shut at the end of each day.