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About Vlorë County

Pebbly beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Vlorë County. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

General information

The beaches of Vlorë County are mostly small and located in cozy bays. Some places have hard-to-reach bays of a bizarre shape, provoking active travelers to explore them. An important clarification - most beaches do not have natural shade, as the vegetation is either too small or completely absent, so do not forget your sun umbrella and protective products.

Most beaches of Vlorë County are located within settlements, usually more accessible and well equipped, but less picturesque. The latter does not apply to Vlorë County because, despite a large number of city beaches, many still offer stunning views.

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Popular destinations

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Green Coast Residence

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Ksamil islands

2 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Dhermi

14 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Kondaqi (Dhermi)

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Kallam (Dhermi)

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Ilias

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Jale

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Spile

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Himare

21 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Potam (Himare)

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Limjoni (Sarande)

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Gjashte

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Lukove

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Piqeras

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Qeparo i Siperm

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Qeparo

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Qazim pali

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Nivice-Bubar

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Shate (Dukat)

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Dukat i Ri

21 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Tsouka

40 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Orikum

31 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Sarande

61 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Sazan island

1 beach
Picturesque • Pebbles • Shore shape - bay

Ksamil

54 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Manastir

56 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Narte

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Uji i Ftohte (Vlore)

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Radhime

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Vlora

27 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Cobenjt (Zvernec)

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Zvernec

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Dellinje

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Beach volleyball

Konispol

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
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Vlorë County Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Lukova beach

Lukove 2.2 km

8.8
Large free area • Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
For explorers

Isole Gemelle beach

Ksamil 1.2 km

8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Access by boat • Crowded in season • No parking
4.5 Amenities index

Pulebardha beach

Manastir 0.9 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Camping

Gjipe Beach

Ilias 1.7 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Crowded in season • No parking
4.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Palasa II beach

Green Coast Residence 0.4 km

8.7
Large free area • Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • White pebble • Blue pure water
7.8 Amenities index

Llaman Beach

Potam (Himare) 0.7 km

8.7
Beach resort • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index

Popular types of Vlorë County beaches

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 87 beaches in the region.

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

Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is abrupt, so non-swimmers should be very careful. There are 49 such beaches out of 87 in the region.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Vlorë County is less than 500 meters. 74 beaches are relatively easy to access, 3 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 9 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The beaches in Vlorë County 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.

Dozens of beaches in Vlorë County attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kayakers, snorkeling lovers, water jumpers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 14 beaches in Albania that are popular with snorkelers, of which 14 beaches are in Vlorë County. According to our users, the best locations are: Isole Gemelle beach, Pulebardha beach, Gjipe Beach.
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 21 beaches in Vlorë County can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Lukova beach, Isole Gemelle beach.
  • Jumping. If your body needs a little adrenaline, jumping is a great solution, cooling the body and ardor. There are about 2 places in Vlorë County that are popular with water jumpers. But be careful, this activity requires utmost skill and experience.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Vlorë County you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Albania, it may well compete for this title because there are about 11 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 11 beaches of Vlorë County. 3 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 8 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 50 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 30°C and water up to 27°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8.1°C and water to 16.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Vlorë County? In total there are 87 beaches and the most popular is Lukova beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Vlorë County?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Vlorë County, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 87 beaches in total, of which about 45 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Vlorë County:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Vlorë County?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Vlorë County, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Vlorë County and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Vlorë County?

Most of the beaches located in Vlorë County are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Vlorë County by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Vlorë County:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Vlorë County?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Vlorë County?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Vlorë County by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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Which beaches in Vlorë County are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Vlorë County?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Vlorë County?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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