About Tirana

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Tirana attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Tirana Best beaches

view the highest rated beaches in area

Kids friendly
Very good
8.1
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Golem Beach

Golem 0.5 km
Good
7.7
Beach resort • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Karpen beach

Karpen 1.1 km
Good
7.7
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom • Small open area
5.4 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Spille beach

Spille 1.1 km
Good
7.7
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Vile-Bashtova beach

Rreth-Greth 3.5 km
Pleasant
6.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
4.4 Amenities index
Senior friendly
Pleasant
6.4
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 7 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Tirana.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Tirana, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 6 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Tirana is less than 500 meters. 7 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The beaches in Tirana are used mainly by beach clubs (resorts), usually open to everyone but for a fee. These establishments offer a full range of amenities with limited operational hours. At the same time, you can still find a wild beach, use our filter for this.

Latest reviews on Tirana's beaches

Golem Beach
6 Talia Tuziova

The beach boasts a stunning stretch of golden, fine sand. We found ourselves at the farthest end of the shoreline, where there were no more hotels in sight.

Karpen beach
2 Renaldo Kovalsky

There is a significant amount of litter scattered across the beach, and the water appears to be a murky brown color.

Golemit II beach
2 Renala130 Renala130

Upon arrival, I encountered a closed wooden gate labeled as private property. The road leading to the beach was quite lengthy, narrow, bumpy, and covered in dust. Approximately 2 kilometers before reaching the gate, as we followed a canal, an overwhelming stench of a septic tank permeated the air all the way to the entrance. It might be wise to avoid exploring this area.

Gjeneralit II beach
4 Simona Radu

Not good

The General’s Beach
10 Sara Manoyan

Although I'm not usually a fan of sandy beaches, I must say that this one stands out among the others I've visited in Albania. The golden sand is simply perfect.

Vile-Bashtova beach
10 Niralj Priftoj

The pristine and picturesque shoreline boasts a remarkable expanse of velvety sand and crystal-clear waters. The beach is immaculately maintained, and its natural beauty is a testament to the care and attention it receives. The tranquil atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun's warm rays, while the gentle waves provide a soothing soundtrack to the idyllic surroundings. Overall, this beach is a true gem, offering a serene and refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 5 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.5°C and water up to 26.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 10.7°C and water to 15.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Tirana? In total there are 7 beaches and the most popular is The General’s Beach.