Monumento · Hidden cove

Gjipe Beach

Actualizado 2026Verificado a pieBetween Dhërmi and Himarë

A hidden cove at the mouth of a dramatic canyon between Dhërmi and Himarë, backed by tall pale cliffs and reached only by boat or on foot down the gorge. One of the Albanian Riviera's most striking beaches, with clear turquoise water and a wild, undeveloped feel.

The turquoise cove and cliffs of Gjipe Beach
Gjipe Beach · Hidden cove
Época
Hidden cove
Ubicación
~3 km south
Entrada
Free
Horario
Open 24 hours
Tiempo necesario
Half to a full day

El horario y los precios se comprobaron por última vez en 2026 — cambian, así que confírmalos el día de la visita.

Historia

Cómo surgió

Gjipe sits where a deep canyon cut through the Ceraunian range opens onto the Ionian Sea. The gorge and the pale cliffs framing the beach were carved by water over long ages, leaving a sheltered cove that stayed hard to reach and largely undeveloped — today a favourite for campers, hikers and boat trips along the coast.

Lo que verás

En una visita

The setting is the draw: a curve of pebble and sand between high cliffs, exceptionally clear water for swimming and snorkelling, and the canyon behind the beach that you can walk up into. It's a popular spot for wild camping and for boats stopping along the coast.

Cómo visitar

No road reaches the beach. Walk in down the canyon trail — around half an hour from the parking area off the SH8 — or come by boat or water taxi from Dhërmi or Himarë in summer.

Mejor momento

June to September; go early to beat the midday sun on the exposed trail, and take water.

Galería

Cómo llegar

Ubicación
~3 km south · Between Dhërmi and Himarë

Bueno saberlo

Either walk down the canyon trail — roughly half an hour from the parking area off the coast road — or take a boat or water taxi from Dhërmi or Himarë in summer. There is no road to the beach itself.

Gjipe is one of the Riviera's best-known spots for wild camping, and there is basic seasonal food and drink on the beach. Come prepared and take your rubbish out with you.

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