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Orikum Beach

A long beach at the foot of the mountains, Albania's first marina, and an ancient Greek city hiding at the edge of town.

Type
Long pebble & sand
Access
On the SH8 road
Crowd
Relaxed
Best for
Marina & ancient Oricum
Directions

Updated October 2026

Know before you go

Orikum sits where Vlorë Bay ends and the Ceraunian Mountains begin — the last town before the road climbs to the Llogara Pass. Its beach is long and open, with plenty of space even in August, and the town has kept a low-key, local feel.

It's also a place with serious history: the ancient city of Oricum, founded by Greek colonists and fought over by Caesar and Pompey, lies in the pine forest at the edge of town, next to Albania's first yachting marina.

MarinaAncient ruinsGateway to Karaburun

Where to stay

Guesthouses in town

Simple, good-value rooms a short walk from the beach — Orikum is one of the cheaper overnight stops on the coast.

Beachfront hotels

A row of mid-size hotels faces the water along the main beach road.

Camping near the pines

Campsites operate towards the marina end of the beach, under the pines.

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Where to eat

Marina restaurants

Eat alongside the sailboats — seafood and pasta with a view of the masts and the mountains behind.

Town centre tavernas

Family tavernas in Orikum serve big portions of grilled meat, fish and oven dishes at local prices.

Bakeries for the road

Stock up on byrek and bread here — it's the last proper town before the pass and the Riviera villages.

Don’t leave without

Ancient city of Oricum

Walk the ruins of the 2,700-year-old harbour city — theatre steps, cut-stone channels and lagoon views (check opening arrangements, it sits by a naval base).

Boat trips to Karaburun

Orikum and its marina are the closest launch point for the peninsula's caves and hidden beaches.

The Llogara climb

From Orikum the SH8 begins its switchback ascent — even if you're staying put, drive up for dinner with a view.

Nearby

Along the coast road

North along the coastRadhimë Beach