Summer Flight Timetable for Flights to Albania
(Version 5 Effective 05 March 2021)
CAMPING
Rrjolli Beach, Shkodra
If you’re in the North of Albania you should spend some time in Shkoder and also consider hiking Theth to Valbona before relaxing on the beach. This little beach was completely abandoned when we were there. Only a few workers from the local bars were there to close up for the season. We heard that it is also a quiet beach even in the peak season and there is not a lot around so I imagine free camping is easy all year round.
Location: 41.857591, 19.484940
Ok for tents: Yes in September, possibly the rest of the season.
Toliet situation: None, unless you ask the local beach bars.
Showers: None that we saw.
Wifi access: Not that we found but possibly at the bars in high season
Shade: None on the beach but there were trees further back which may have had possible parking spots.
Durres Beach, Durres
This was a great spot for exploring nearby Durres and camping on the beach, we ended up staying three nights. Parking is under pine trees and there are many nearby bars and restaurants. There are people around throughout the day and evening but nobody minded and the nights were peaceful. This is a public parking area so free camping in peak season should also be ok.
Location: 41.257828, 19.520450
Ok for tents: Unsure, there’s definitely space and no signs against it.
Toilet situation: You can access the toilets at the bars without having to buy anything.
Showers: There are lots of freshwater showers along the beach. We washed and filled up water for dishes and washing without problems.
Wifi access: In the cafes and bars, none that reached the van.
Shade: Completely shaded under the trees.
Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, Fier
This area is through a national park. You’ll drive through a leafy forest area and come out at a wide beach. Be careful how close to the sea you drive as another van got stuck when we were there and needed to be towed out. Huge long coast area with lots of space. It may be busier in the summer but there is so much space that parking overnight shouldn’t be a problem.
Location: 40.842476, 19.394994
Ok for tents: Absolutely
Toilet situation: Nothing around.
Showers: None that we found. We used our solar shower for a wash!
Wifi Access: None.
Shade: You can park in the treeline before the beach but otherwise it’s very open and flat.
Narta Beach, Vlora
As it was the end of the season here, the bars and restaurants on this little beach were closed apart from one. We free camped under the pine trees and enjoyed a beer at the little bar. No one else in sight. In the height of summer I imagine this area is much busier but again, this is a public parking area so it would be possible to stay overnight.
Location: 40.495917, 19.427497
Ok for tents: Yes, at this time in the season.
Toliet situation: There were toilets out the back of the bar but the water had been cut off. Otherwise there is plenty of forest.
Showers: There was one by the bar but we didn’t use it.
Wifi Access: The bar had good wifi that we managed to use in the van.
Shade: Lots of trees.
Orikum Beach, Vlora
This is a small stretch of beach consisting of restaurants, a strip of parking and the beach. Most places were closed while we were there and it was fine to stay for a night but not great for longer.
Location: 40.327386, 19.455650
Ok for tents: Not really. It may be possible to pitch a tent on the beach but there are no other sheltered areas.
Toilet situation: The sea? Or a couple of restaurants nearby
Showers: There were a few showers along the beach.
Wifi Access: We guessed the password to one of the nearby restaurants.
Shade: Nope
Gjipe Beach, Albanian Riviera
This is a popular, chilled beach which requires a 20 minute walk to get to. There are signs that forbid free camping on the beach but people were doing it anyway. There is also a ‘campground’ on the beach which looked very basic. If you have a 4-wheel-drive it is possible to drive onto the beach and stay there, otherwise you can park overnight in the carpark. Be prepared to pay the lady that hangs around there 200L for a day’s parking and another 200L for the night although she’s not very persistent if you refuse.
Location: 40.127178, 19.669711
Ok for tents: Yes
Toilet situation: There were some toilets at the beach.
Showers: There were signs to some at the campground but we didn’t use them.
Wifi Access: None
Shade: Not a lot down at the beach but some trees up at the carpark.
Livadh Beach, Albanian Riviera
This was probably our favourite spot for wild camping in Albania and was more of an unofficial campground. It’s a large area of stony beach next to a small tourist town. It’s a very relaxed area with a couple of shops, restaurants and three campgrounds. There were about 10 other vans parked at the beach while we were there and no one seems to mind. The water is crystal clear and there are also some stunning smaller bays that you can walk to over the hill.
Location: 40.110691, 19.719834
Ok for tents: Yes
Toilet situation: There is a bar on the beach or plenty of shrubbery.
Showers: Plenty at the nearby bars.
Wifi Access: There is wifi at the beach bar.
Shade: None.
