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Hidden Gem Beaches in Albania

We rank the 6 hidden gem beaches in Albania. Gjipe (Albania) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Ksamil Beaches, Borsh.

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 6 have easy access, and 6 are hidden gems.

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1Gjipe

Himara, Albania · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 25 °C

A pebble beach at the mouth of a canyon on the Albanian Riviera, with sea caves and clear Ionian water.

Ksamil Beaches, Albanian Riviera, Albania

2Ksamil Beaches

Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Small islands and shallow turquoise coves on the Albanian Riviera, facing Corfu.

3Borsh

Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

About seven kilometres of pebble beach, often described as the longest in Albania, backed by olive groves and a hilltop castle.

4Qeparo

Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

A curved beach of pebble over sand with very clear water, backed by a stone promenade, with a semi-abandoned old village on the hill above.

Lukove Beach, Lukove, Albanian Riviera, Albania

5Lukove Beach

Lukove, Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.3 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A quieter beach on the Albanian Riviera between Himare and Saranda, below green hills with clear water.

6Velipoja Beach

Shkoder, Albania · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A wide, gently shelving beach of dark sand on the northern coast of Albania, with mountains behind.

Quick comparison

#	Beach	Country	Score	Water	Best season	Access
1	Gjipe	Albania	4.6	25 °C	June–September	Challenging
2	Ksamil Beaches	Albania	4.5	25 °C	June–September	Easy
3	Borsh	Albania	4.4	25 °C	June–September	Easy
4	Qeparo	Albania	4.4	25 °C	June–September	Easy
5	Lukove Beach	Albania	4.3	24 °C	June–September	Moderate
6	Velipoja Beach	Albania	4.3	24 °C	June–September	Easy

How we picked these beaches

Included when we flag the beach as a hidden gem, meaning it is quieter than the headline beaches nearby, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top-rated hidden gem beaches in Albania?

Our top three are Gjipe (4.6 out of 5), Ksamil Beaches (4.5 out of 5), Borsh (4.4 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?

Ksamil Beaches, Borsh, Qeparo, Velipoja Beach 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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