The following list highlights some of the best beaches in Albania. So if you are in Albania, I recommend visiting the following:
The Best Beaches in Dürres
Dürres Beach, Durres
Address – Beach of Durrës, Durrës, Albania
Google Maps Link – 41°17’30.1”N 19°30’15.7”E
Dürres Beach is located in Durres, to the northern of the Coastal Albania region. Being a sandy beach with clear and shallow water, Dürres Beach is the most popular beach in Albania. Snorkeling on these crystal waters gets you up close to many colorful sea creatures. Hundreds of beach chairs and parasols cover the shore, making sure everyone will have a spot to sit on, even during the busiest hours. Nearby, you can find restaurants, bars and resorts, all offering excellent services. From Dürres Beach you can admire an unforgettable sunrise and sunset; and at night, the beach clubs come to life and the atmosphere transforms.
The Best Beaches in Lezhë
Rana e Hedhun Beach, Lezha
Address – Thrown Sand Beach, Rana e Hedhun, Lezha, Margjonaj, Albania
Google Maps Link – 41°49’31.2″N 19°33’11.4″E
Rana e Hedhun Beach is located in Lezha, at the northern end of the Coastal Albania region. This quiet, calm beach has soft sand dunes unlike most pebbled beaches in Albania. There are restaurants and bars nearby; besides, you can bring your own food and have a picnic on the sand, or camp on the shore and light a bonfire at night. Besides, kids and adults alike enjoy the waterslide and sliding down the sand dunes. Watching the sunset from the sandy hill is unforgettable.
The Best Beaches in Vlorë
Pulëbardha Beach, Ksamil
Address – Butrint National Park, Albania, Ksamil, Albania
Google Maps Link – 39°48’00.4″N 20°00’01.9″E
Pulëbardha Beach is located in Ksamil, to the southern end of Coastal Albania. A beautiful pebbled beach with clear waters, backdropped by rocky hills. What seems to be an endless line of umbrellas cover the shore, and there is a rocky area at the left end of the beach where you can sit under the shade freely. Perfect calm water for swimming, so clear you can see fish pass by you; if you want to get the best views, you can hike and climb the hills surrounding the beach. It is a very popular beach and it gets crowded often; restaurants and bars in the area offer delicious food and drinks, and stunning views of the sea.
Drymades Beach, Dhërmi
Address – Drymades Beach, Dhërmi, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°08’29.7″N 19°38’22.7″E
Drymades Beach is located in Dhermi, in southern Coastal Albania. This is a calm, pebbled beach, backdropped with beautiful mountains. The water is clear blue, stretching for long enough to make it seem empty all year long. There are many beach bars nearby and around the area, giving the beach an amazing atmosphere at night; besides, there are restaurants and pizza places in the area.
Borsh Beach, Borsh
Address – Borsh Beach, Qazim Pali, Albania
Google Maps Link – Borsh Beach, Qazim Pali, Albania
Borsh Beach is located in Borsh, in southern Coastal Albania. An empty pebbled beach, with crystal clear water that gets deep quickly. This beach is not as popular and touristy as many other beaches in Albania, therefore it is quiet and never crowded. You can rent beach chairs, and there are some restaurants and bars in the area. This is the beach to sit and enjoy the warmth of the sun, with the relaxing sound of the waves.
Livadhi Beach, Himare
Address – Livadhi Beach, Vlorë District, Himare, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°06’26.8″N 19°43’35.0″E
Livadhi Beach is located in Himare, in southern Coastal Albania. This famous pebbled beach has bright turquoise waters, backdropped with verdant hills and fields of olive trees. During summer, the atmosphere at the beach is active; but if you visit during the low season, you will find a quiet and isolated beach. Here, you can have fun and ride a jet ski, a canoe or even a paddle boat. Besides, if you hike the hills enclosing the beach, you get the best and most beautiful views. There are seafood and Mediterranean restaurants in the area, as well as cafes and hotels.
Buneci Beach, Bunec
Address – Buneci Beach, Piqeras, Bunec, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°00’19.9″N 19°53’27.3″E
Buneci Beach is located in Bunec, in southern Coastal Albania. This pristine beach has clear waters with the brightest blue shade, backdropped with sandy hills covered in verdant trees. Having such easy access, you might think it would be crowded, but the beach is rather empty, quiet and has a relaxing atmosphere. The water is not warm, but it is calm and the pebbled shore turns into sand underwater. There are bars and restaurants in the area offering tasty seafood, refreshing drinks and great views.
Palasa Beach, Palasë
Address – Palase Beach, Palasë, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°09’42.3″N 19°35’28.8″E
Palasa Beach is located in Palasë, to the southern area of the Coastal Albania region. Crystal clear blue waters welcome when you arrive at this pebbled beach, the waves crashing against rock being the only sound. Some areas of the beach are more developed than others, having restaurants and resorts nearby, and many facilities available. However, if you want isolation, in the undeveloped areas you will find a quiet, empty beach; bring your own umbrella to these areas. Besides, paragliding in Palasa Beach is a favorite activity; swimming can be dangerous due to the strong waves.
Jalë Beach, Jali
Address – Jali Beach, Rruga Jala, Jali, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°07’11.4″N 19°42’05.1″E
Jalë Beach is located in Jali, in southern Coastal Albania. This small, secluded sandy beach has clear, blue water, enclosed on both sides by rocky hills. There are many restaurants in the area, cafes and bars are nearby, and there are even camping sites. During the day, the beach is quiet, not too crowded, and perfect for relaxing, sunbathing, swimming or enjoying water sports. At night, the party atmosphere attracts more people, with great music and fun events.
Gjipe Beach, Vlore District
Address – Gjipe Beach, Vlore District, Iljas, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°07’36.1″N 19°40’13.9″E
Gjipe Beach is located in the Vlore District, in the Coastal Albania region, north of Jalë Beach. This white sandy beach stands secluded and surrounded by fantastic caves, stretching for less than 200 meters (500 ft). The water, clear and blue, calm but gets deep quickly. To get there, you have to walk around 20 minutes from the main road, or get a private boat ride. You can climb up the designated rocky hills, admire the breathtaking views, and jump into the water. A restaurant and the bars on the beach offer food and refreshing drinks.
Grama Bay, Dukat
Address – Bay of Grama, Dukat, Albania
Google Maps Link – 40°12’59.1″N 19°28’24.5″E
Grama Bay is located in Dukat, in southern Coastal Albania. The water, crystal clear, mix between bright green and deep blue, enclosed by rocky hills covered with vegetation. Being fairly difficult to reach, the bay is almost empty and quiet all year long, perfect to sunbathe and relax. However, besides swimming on the calm waters, you can also try snorkeling and diving. A restaurant at the beach offers fresh seafood and local dishes, with stunning views of the sea. If by the end of the day you still feel like you didn’t get enough, you can camp on the beach and stay the night.
Mango Beach, Sarandë
Address – Mango Beach, Sarandë, Albania
Google Maps Link – 39°51’13.1″N 20°01’13.2″E
Mango Beach is located in Sarandë, to the southern end of the Coastal Albania region. This popular beach has the perfect party atmosphere for those who like active and fun beaches. At midday, the beach is at its busiest hours, so arrive early if you want to rent an umbrella on the best spots. It is pebbled on the shore and even underwater; be careful of the deep water if you go for a swim. There are some beach restaurants, bars and resorts; however, the clubs and the nightlife at Mango Beach are what make this a popular spot.
Mirror’s Beach, Ksamil
Address – Mirror’s Beach, Ksamil, Albania
Google Maps Link – 39°48’15.2″N 20°00’18.1″E
Mirror’s Beach is located in Ksamil, in southern Coastal Albania. This small, secluded beach is enclosed by white cliffs, the water, a perfect blue reflecting the sunlight like a sparkling mirror. On these clear waters you can enjoy snorkeling or diving, clim bing the rock formations and jumping into the sea. A restaurant on the beach offers fresh seafood and refreshing drinks; besides, you can rent sunbeds on the shore.