Wild coast
Hidden beaches in Albania
The quietest, hardest-to-reach beaches on the Albanian Riviera — pebble coves, wild bays and secret swims most visitors miss.
Ksamil and Dhërmi get the crowds, but the Albanian coast still hides beaches you'll share with a handful of people even in August. Most need a short hike, a boat or a rough drive — and that's why they stay quiet.
Where to go
Our picks
Riviera
Gjipe Beach
Canyon-fed cove between Dhërmi and Vuno — reach by 30-min hike or boat.
South
Krorëz Beach
Turquoise cove north of Sarandë, accessed by a steep dirt road.
South
Pulëbardha Beach
'Seagull beach' — small pebble bay hidden south of Sarandë.
Riviera
Filikuri Beach
White pebble beach only reachable by boat from Himarë.
South
Kakome Bay
Wild double-cove south of Sarandë, best by boat.
South
Buneci Beach
Quiet pebble stretch between Sarandë and Ksamil.
Travel tips
- · Bring water shoes — most secret coves are sharp pebble.
- · Go on weekdays; even the hidden ones fill on August weekends.
- · Book boat trips from Himarë or Sarandë harbour early morning.
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