Albania

Day trips from the Albanian Riviera

Places you can visit in a day from the Albanian Riviera and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
17 km from the Albanian Riviera
A spring of deep blue water in the forest, great for a quick nature stop.
2

Gjirokastër Old Town & Castle
25 km from the Albanian Riviera
A stone town with Ottoman houses and a hilltop castle, offers history and views.
3

Porto Palermo Castle
28 km from the Albanian Riviera
A small seaside fortress with ruins and sea views, reachable by a short walk.
4

Piqeras Beach
19 km from the Albanian Riviera
A quiet pebble beach with clear water, good for a relaxed swim.
5

Antigonea Archaeological Site
30 km from the Albanian Riviera
Ruins of an ancient city on a hill, accessible via a short hike.
6

Borsh Beach
22 km from the Albanian Riviera
A long sandy beach with shallow water, suitable for families and sunbathing.