Best Pebble Beaches in Albania
We rank the 8 pebble beaches in Albania. Gjipe (Albania) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Dhërmi, Ksamil Beaches.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 7 of the 8 have easy access, and 4 are hidden gems.
1Gjipe
Himara, Albania · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 25 °CA pebble beach at the mouth of a canyon on the Albanian Riviera, with sea caves and clear Ionian water.
2Dhërmi
Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA beach of about 1 km of white and grey pebbles below the mountains, with bars and sunbeds at the south end and free open space elsewhere.
3Ksamil Beaches
Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CSmall islands and shallow turquoise coves on the Albanian Riviera, facing Corfu.
4Borsh
Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CAbout seven kilometres of pebble beach, often described as the longest in Albania, backed by olive groves and a hilltop castle.
5Drymades
Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA long stretch of coast beside Dhërmi, now lined with beach clubs but with free open areas still available.
6Livadhi Beach
Himare, Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long pebble beach on the Albanian Riviera near Himare, with clear water and green mountains rising behind the shore.
7Qeparo
Albanian Riviera, Albania · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA 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.
8Potami Beach
Himara, Albania · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA long pebble curve about 2 km south of Himara town, with clear water fed by freshwater springs and a quieter feel than the town beach.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gjipe | Albania | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 2 | Dhërmi | Albania | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Ksamil Beaches | Albania | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Borsh | Albania | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Drymades | Albania | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Livadhi Beach | Albania | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Qeparo | Albania | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Potami Beach | Albania | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated pebble beaches in Albania?
Our top three are Gjipe (4.6 out of 5), Dhërmi (4.5 out of 5), Ksamil Beaches (4.5 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?
Dhërmi, Ksamil Beaches, Borsh, Drymades, Livadhi Beach and 2 more 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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