The beautiful coast is one of the main reasons why you should visit Albania. The southern Albanian Riviera in particular, with its countless picturesque beaches, offers great opportunities for a seaside holiday. Accommodation is still significantly cheaper than in neighbouring Greece, Italy and even Montenegro.
The Albanian coastline is nearly 500 kilometres long. The northern Adriatic Sea is characterised by long beaches on the shore that is often lined with wetlands. The coast of the more southerly Ionian Sea, on the other hand, is steep, jagged and full of coves. It is just as stunning as the well-traveled destinations of Croatia, Greece, and Italy. The dividing line between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas is the Karaburun peninsula.
If you choose to stay by the sea anywhere south of Vlorë, you basically can’t go wrong. The water is clear everywhere, the beaches are small, mostly clean and some of them are still uncrowded. The most beautiful coves can be found on the Albanian Riviera and the Karaburun peninsula.
But don’t limit yourself just to the sea. Albania’s lakes also offer great swimming. There are hundreds of them in Albania, from small mountain lakes to large reservoirs such as Lake Koman.
Below you will find my mini guide to the Albanian beaches. They are ordered by coastal area, always from north to south. I have also added links to the nearest accommodation.
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