The Albanian Riviera the Ionian coast between Vlorë and Sarandë has some of the clearest, most affordable beaches in the Mediterranean. Here are the ones our guests love most.
Touring the south? We can combine the best beaches with Butrint, the Blue Eye and the Riviera road. Ask us on WhatsApp.
Ksamil
The pearl of the Riviera: powder-white sand, shallow turquoise water and four little islands you can swim or wade to. Go early in July–August.
Gjipe Beach
A wild cove where a canyon meets the sea, between Dhërmi and Himarë. Reached by a 20-minute walk or by boat worth it for the seclusion.
Drymades & Dhërmi
Long stretches of golden sand and pebbles below the Llogara mountains lively beach bars at Dhërmi, calmer coves at Drymades.
Jale Beach
A small, sheltered bay known for some of the clearest water on the coast great for snorkelling.
Porto Palermo
Less a beach, more a stunning calm bay with Ali Pasha’s triangular castle on a peninsula. Quiet swimming and big views.
Mirror Beach & Grama Bay
For the adventurous: Mirror Beach near the Llogara descent, and remote Grama Bay on the Karaburun peninsula, reachable by boat with ancient inscriptions on the cliffs.
Practical tips
- Best months: June and September for warm sea and fewer crowds.
- Getting around: the coast is spread out a guided trip or transfer saves a lot of time.
- Bring: water shoes for pebble coves, and cash for beach bars.
Plan your Riviera trip
We arrange guided coastal trips, transfers and hotels all along the Riviera. Tell us your dates and we’ll suggest the best beaches for your trip start on WhatsApp or see our tours.