Local tips from the Dhermi Boat Tours team: the best beaches, caves and bays around Dhermi, and how to reach them. We have been running boat tours from Dhermi beach since 2017.
Caves, beaches and the sea
- Thunder Cave, Albania: How to Visit by Boat from Dhermi
Thunder Cave (Shpella e Bubullimës) on the Karaburun coast north of Dhermi: where it is, why it’s called Thunder Cave, and how to visit it on a boat tour from Dhermi. - Pirates Cave, Dhermi: The Legend and How to Visit by Boat
Pirates Cave, just south of Dhermi beach: the legend of the pirate Al Evra, Petro Marko’s novel, and how to visit the cave on a boat tour from Dhermi. - Best Beaches Near Dhermi to Visit by Boat
Our favorite hidden beaches near Dhermi, south and north: Gjipe, Pigeons Cave Beach, Couple’s Bay, Grama Bay and Saint Andrea Bay, and how to reach them by boat. - Secret Blue Cave and Grama Bay: What to ExpectGrama Bay and the Secret Blue Cave on the Karaburun coast north of Dhermi: ancient inscriptions, swimming in blue light, and how to visit both by boat.
- How to Visit Gjipe Beach: By Boat vs. Walking
Two ways to reach Gjipe Beach near Dhermi: the steep walk from the Saint Theodore Monastery, or an easy boat trip from Dhermi beach with stops at the sea caves.
Plan your trip
- Rent a Boat with a Skipper in Dhermi: Prices and Options
How to rent a boat with a skipper in Dhermi: private boat prices from 199€ for 2–4 people, what is included, and when a group tour is better value for money. - How to Get to Dhermi: From Tirana, Vlora, Saranda and Corfu
Getting to Dhermi by car, bus, taxi or ferry: routes and travel times from Tirana, Vlora, Saranda and Corfu, plus parking and the bus stop in Dhermi. - Dhermi Boat Tours in Lonely Planet’s Albania Guide
Dhermi Boat Tours is featured in Lonely Planet’s March 2026 guide to Albania as the way to visit Gjipe Beach by boat. Here’s what the guide says and what our tour looks like today. - Rough Sea? What to Do in Dhermi
When the sea is too rough for a boat trip: walk the old village, visit an olive oil workshop, watch the waves from a café, and a trip up to Llogara National Park. - How to Avoid Being Scammed in Dhermi
Local tips to avoid surprises when you book a boat trip in Dhermi: agree on the price, check what is included, choose a licensed company and check the safety equipment. - When Is the Best Time for a Boat Tour in Dhermi?
When boat tours run in Dhermi, prices by month, the 15% Early Booking Discount, which time of day to go, and why to book private tours at least 7 days ahead.
Things to do in Dhermi
- Our Story – Dhermi Boat Tours – A Family Journey Since 2017
Our family story: from one small 5.4-meter boat in 2017 to PETRO and TOMAS-I. Meet Tina, Enea, Tomas and Petro, the family behind Dhermi Boat Tours. - Things to Do in Dhermi: A Local’s GuideThe best things to do in Dhermi, from locals: sea caves, Gjipe Beach, Grama Bay and the Secret Blue Cave, the old village, sunset spots, cocktails and dinner with a view.
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dhermi
A self-guided walking tour of the old village of Dhermi: the water mills trail, Panagia church, an old olive oil workshop, Saint Dhimitri Square and churches by the sea.
Ready to see it from the sea? See our group boat tours or book a private boat tour.