Best Family Beaches in Albania
We rank the 4 family-friendly beaches in Albania. Velipoja Beach (Albania) comes first with 4.3 / 5, followed by Lalzit Bay Beach, Albania, Durres Beach.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 4 of the 4 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Velipoja Beach
Shkoder, Albania · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA wide, gently shelving beach of dark sand on the northern coast of Albania, with mountains behind.
2Lalzit Bay Beach, Albania
Lalzit Bay, Durres, Albania · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CLalzit Bay is a long curve of sandy beach on the Adriatic coast north of Durres, with calm shallow water and a view of the hills behind the bay.
3Durres Beach
Durres, Albanian Adriatic · 4.0 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CDurres has a long beach of grey sand along the Adriatic coast, close to Albania largest port and the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre.
4Golem Beach, Albania
Golem, Kavaje, Durres, Albania · 4.0 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CGolem is a wide beach of dark golden sand on the Adriatic coast of Albania between Durres and Kavaje, with shallow water and a long gentle slope into the sea.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velipoja Beach | Albania | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Lalzit Bay Beach, Albania | Albania | 4.1 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Durres Beach | Albania | 4.0 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Golem Beach, Albania | Albania | 4.0 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in Albania?
Our top three are Velipoja Beach (4.3 out of 5), Lalzit Bay Beach, Albania (4.1 out of 5), Durres Beach (4.0 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Velipoja Beach, Lalzit Bay Beach, Albania, Durres Beach, Golem Beach, Albania have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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