The most beautiful beaches of Albania

15 coastal destinations worth discovering.

TOP beaches

1. Ksamil — Crystal-clear bays and four small islands a short swim from shore — the most photographed spot on the Albanian Riviera.
2. Vlorë — The city where the Adriatic meets the Ionian, and where Albania declared independence.
3. Durrës — Albania’s ancient port city with Roman ruins and a long sandy beach.
4. Sarandë — The Riviera’s main gateway, a lively port town facing the island of Corfu.
5. Himarë — Beaches tucked between mountains and the Ionian Sea, with a Greek-Albanian heritage.
6. Golem — A family beach resort just south of Durrës.
7. Dhërmi — A whitewashed village above one of the Riviera’s most beautiful bays.
8. Shëngjin — A northern Adriatic seaside town and growing resort.
9. Borsh — The longest beach on the Riviera, framed by olive groves.
10. Velipojë — A wide beach and river lagoon near the Albanian-Montenegrin border.
11. Qeparo — Olive groves running down to a peaceful shore, with an old stone village above.