Livadhi Beach
4.5 km north of Himara center (10 min drive)
Jale Beach
12 km north of Himara (20 min drive)
Pebble/mixed beach
300-400 m
12 km north of Himara (20 min drive)
Moderate to lively; quiet on June/September weekdays, a packed party scene on July-August weekends
Over Jale Beach
Jale Beach is a compact 300-400 meter bay 12 km north of Himara, tucked between rocky headlands with olive-covered hills rising behind it — the Riviera's backpacker cove, and increasingly its party one too. The water clarity is the strongest card: turquoise near shore, deepening to vivid blue, with good snorkeling along both headlands. Two campgrounds and a growing beach-bar strip (Favela Beach Bar draws the daytime crowd; quieter spots hold the sunset end) give it a youthful, social energy that shallow family beaches like Livadhi don't have. It's also the natural base for reaching Akuarium Beach, a 1.5 km coastal hike south around the headland. Peaceful in June and September; on July-August weekends the bar strip turns the whole cove into one late-night party.
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Watercondities
Turquoise clear water, deepening at a moderate rate — not as gradual as Livadhi, not as steep as Llamani
Hoe kom je er
20-minute drive north from Himara on the SH8 toward Dhermi, past Vuno village, down a paved but switchback-heavy side road (parking at the bottom, some lots 200-300 ALL/~2-3€); no direct bus — furgons on the Himara-Vlora route can drop you at the Jale turn-off on the SH8 for a steep 20-30 minute walk down; scooter (15-20€/day) is the easiest self-drive option.
Voorzieningen
Beach bars (Favela Beach Bar and others), seasonal restaurants, two campgrounds, sunbed rentals (800-1,500 ALL/~8-15€ per day)
Ideaal voor
Backpackers, young travelers, snorkelers, couples
- Kosten
- Free public beach; parking where charged ~200-300 ALL (2-3€)/day; sunbeds ~800-1,500 ALL (~8-15€)/day; camping from ~14€/night
Aanbevelingen in de buurt
- Favela Beach BarBar
- Akuarium BeachStrand
- Livadhi BeachStrand
Stranden in de buurt
Waar te verblijven
Overnachten bij Jale Beach
Vergelijk actuele prijzen van hotels, appartementen en pensions bij Jale Beach op de kaart — filter op je data en budget.
Bekijk Jale Beach vanaf zee
Hoe touroperators dit strand per boot bereiken, welke tours het bevatten en hoe de aankomst er vanaf zee uitziet.
Gidsen en lokale verhalen over Jale Beach
Jale Beach Guide: A Quiet Cove on the Albanian Riviera
Everything you need to know about Jale Beach — Albania's backpacker-favorite cove with absurdly clear water, camping, beach bars, and easy access to Aquarium.
Himara to Jale Beach: Transport Options Without a Car
How to get from Himara to Jale Beach without a car — taxi fares, scooter rental, boat tours, hitchhiking, and accommodation pickups for the 12 km coastal route.
Jale Beach — Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe kom je bij Jale Beach?
20-minute drive north from Himara on the SH8 toward Dhermi, past Vuno village, down a paved but switchback-heavy side road (parking at the bottom, some lots 200-300 ALL/~2-3€); no direct bus — furgons on the Himara-Vlora route can drop you at the Jale turn-off on the SH8 for a steep 20-30 minute walk down; scooter (15-20€/day) is the easiest self-drive option.
Hoe zijn het strand en het water bij Jale Beach?
Turquoise clear water, deepening at a moderate rate — not as gradual as Livadhi, not as steep as Llamani
Heeft Jale Beach ligbedden, bars of voorzieningen?
Beach bars (Favela Beach Bar and others), seasonal restaurants, two campgrounds, sunbed rentals (800-1,500 ALL/~8-15€ per day)
Voor wie is Jale Beach het meest geschikt?
Backpackers, young travelers, snorkelers, couples
Moet je betalen voor Jale Beach?
Free public beach; parking where charged ~200-300 ALL (2-3€)/day; sunbeds ~800-1,500 ALL (~8-15€)/day; camping from ~14€/night
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