Borsh Beach 2026: Albania's Longest Beach (North vs South)
7 km of coast splits cleanly into two beaches. We tested both ends in May 2026 — where to set up for sunbeds, where to walk for empty sand.
Borsh Beach
18 km south of Himara (25 min drive)
Sand and gravel mixture
~7 km
18 km south of Himara (25 min drive)
Less frequented with stretches of solitude
About Borsh Beach
Borsh Beach is the longest beach on the entire Albanian Riviera, stretching roughly 7 km along the coast with a sand and gravel surface. Its deep blue, shallow waters and vast stretches of uncrowded shoreline make it a favorite for families seeking space and quiet. Beach clubs, hotels, restaurants, and sunbeds with parasols are available, but the sheer length of the beach means solitude is always just a short walk away.
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Water Conditions
Deep blue, shallow depths
How to Get There
By car via SH8; turn off near BOLV gas station, then 1 km to beach
Facilities
Beach clubs, hotels, restaurants, sunbeds with parasols
Best For
Families seeking space and quiet
Borsh Beach Guides & Local Reads
Borsh Castle: 3,000 Years of Fortifications on the Riviera
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Borsh Day Trip from Himara: Beach, Waterfall, Castle
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