Darëzezë Beach
A long, quiet stretch of soft sand on the Adriatic, shallow enough for small children and wide enough to find your own space.
The best beaches in Albania for families
With small children, the best beach isn't the most photographed one. You want shallow water, parking close to the sand, shade and somewhere to eat. These are the beaches that tick those boxes.
Updated October 2026
Shallow sand for the youngest
The Adriatic beaches near Fier shelve so gently that toddlers can paddle a long way from the shore.
Easy pebble bays on the Riviera
Around Himarë, these bays have parking behind the beach, calm water on most days and tavernas within a few steps. Water shoes make the pebbles easy for small feet.
Livadhi Beach
A wide, generous bay of tavernas, olive groves and easy days — the most settle-in-able beach on the Riviera.
Potami Beach
Himarë's quieter beach — smooth pebbles, remarkably clear water and the lights of town across the bay at sunset.
Borsh Beach
Seven kilometres of shoreline fed by mountain springs, backed by Albania's largest olive grove — room for absolutely everyone.
Qeparo Beach
A relaxed pebble shore beneath one of the coast's most beautiful stone villages — with a fortress bay just down the road.
Calm water in Vlorë Bay
The bay is sheltered by the Karaburun peninsula, so the water is often flat — and you're close to the city's shops and pharmacies.
Better without small children
Gjipe needs a 30–40 minute hike each way, and Jale and Dhërmi are loud with beach clubs in July and August. All three are wonderful — just not with a pushchair.
Questions, answered
What is the best beach in Albania for toddlers?
Darëzezë or Seman near Fier, for soft sand and very shallow water. On the Riviera, Livadhi and Potami are the easiest pebble beaches.
Is Ksamil good for families?
The sand and shallow water are great, but Ksamil is very crowded in July and August. Go early in the day, or in June or September.
Do I need water shoes in Albania?
On the Riviera's pebble beaches they make life much easier, especially for children. On the sand beaches near Fier you won't need them.