At a glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| What it is | Long, family-friendly pebble bay (~1.2–1.5 km) on the edge of Himarë |
| From Dhërmi | ≈18 km · ~25–35 min south on the SH8 |
| Water | Shallow, deepens slowly — good for children |
| Watersports | SUP, kayaks, pedalos; jet skis at busier clubs (Jun–Sep) |
| Costs | Sunbeds ~1,000–2,000 lek (€10–20)/pair; cash in lek |
| Best for | Families, watersports, swimming, space |
| Time needed | Half to full day (pairs with Himarë old town) |
Long, local and family-friendly
Livadhi Beach is the long, easygoing bay on the edge of Himarë — a wide strand of pebble and shallow water that's one of the biggest and most family-friendly beaches on this stretch of the Albanian Riviera. Where Dhërmi and Jal trade on turquoise drama and party energy, Livadhi trades on space, gentle water and watersports, which makes it a natural day trip from Dhërmi, about 25–35 minutes south.
Livadhi is long and wide — roughly 1.2 to 1.5 km of pebble backed by rocky headlands and pine — so even in high season it rarely feels overcrowded. The water is shallow and deepens slowly, which is exactly why families with young children favour it. It's developed, with sun-lounger rows, beach bars and a handful of good seafood restaurants, but the scale keeps it relaxed.
Watersports and costs
Because the bay is broad and calm, Livadhi is one of the better bets for watersports on the Riviera: SUP boards, kayaks and pedalos widely available, and jet skis at the busier clubs in season, generally June to September. Sunbeds run around 1,000–2,000 lek (€10–20) a pair, and watersports are quoted in lek on the day — it's a cash-in-lek coast, so draw money in Himarë first. Because Livadhi is long, there are usually free stretches away from the clubs.
Making a day of it
Livadhi's edge over the smaller coves is that Himarë is right there — walk or drive the few minutes into town for the best concentration of tavernas on this stretch of coast, plus shops, ATMs and the hilltop old town. Pair a morning swim and watersports at Livadhi with an afternoon in Himarë old town for a full day out, and it slots neatly beside nearby Porto Palermo Castle if you're pushing further south. North toward Dhërmi, the party cove of Jal below Vuno is the coast's liveliest summer beach if you want the opposite of Livadhi's calm. For how it stacks up against the coast's other beaches, see best beaches near Dhërmi.
