Gjipe Beach

Gjipe is what people picture when they dream about the Albanian Riviera: a pale pebble beach at the mouth of a limestone canyon, cliffs on both sides, water shifting from turquoise to deep blue — and no road anywhere near it.

You arrive either by boat (from Himarë or Jale) or on foot, hiking down from the parking area above or through the canyon itself. The effort keeps the crowds honest. Facilities are minimal — a basic seasonal bar and a simple campsite — so come prepared and carry your rubbish out.