Dhermi beach is beautiful, but some of the best beaches around it are hidden in small bays under the cliffs, where no road goes. The easiest way to reach them is by boat. Here are our favorite beaches near Dhermi, south and north, and how to visit them.
South of Dhermi
1. Gjipe Beach
The most famous hidden beach on the Albanian Riviera: white pebbles and turquoise water at the mouth of the Gjipe Canyon. Gjipe is not reachable by car. You can walk down from the parking lot near the Monastery of Saint Theodore, or arrive the easy way, by boat. Read our full guide: How to visit Gjipe Beach: by boat vs. walking.
Visit it on: the Caves & Gjipe Beach tour, with a stop of around 90 minutes, or the Caves tour, with a photo stop.
2. Pigeons Cave Beach
A small, quiet beach next to Pigeons Cave, with calm, clear water that’s great for swimming. It’s the long swimming stop on our Caves tour.
Visit it on: the Group Tour of the Caves or a private tour.
3. Couple’s Bay
A tiny, romantic cove between the cliffs, just big enough for a few people. It’s best seen from the water.
Visit it on: the Group Tour of the Caves or a private tour.
North of Dhermi: the Karaburun coast
North of Dhermi, the Karaburun Peninsula is completely wild: no roads, no villages, just cliffs, caves and hidden bays. This coast is part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park, and the only way to reach its beaches is by sea.
4. Grama Bay
A pebble beach under high cliffs, famous for the inscriptions that ancient sailors carved into the rocks while sheltering from storms. The water is perfect for snorkeling. Read more in our guide: Secret Blue Cave and Grama Bay: what to expect.
Visit it on: the Grama Bay & Secret Blue Cave tour or a private tour.
5. Saint Andrea Bay
A peaceful bay on the Karaburun coast with a beach and clear water, and a swimming stop on our way to Grama.
Visit it on: the Grama Bay & Secret Blue Cave tour or a private tour.
Which tour should you choose?
- Short trip, great for families: the Group Tour of the Caves (2 hours, two departures a day).
- Caves plus a long beach stop: the Caves & Gjipe Beach tour (3 hours).
- The wild north and the most beautiful swims: the Grama Bay & Secret Blue Cave tour (4 hours, not recommended for children under 12).
- Your own boat, your own plan: our private boat tours, north or south.
Tips for a beach day by boat
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- Water shoes help on the pebbles.
- July and August are the busiest months, so book a few days ahead.
- All our tours leave from our office on Dhermi beach.