The Karaburun Peninsula stretches south of Vlorë, with a rugged coastline that holds small bays, sea caves, and quiet beaches best reached by boat. Unlike the busy shores near town, these places stay calm, offering clear water and views of steep rock walls. Short trips from Vlorë often include stops at Dafina Bay or small unnamed coves, letting visitors swim or sit on deck without crowds nearby.
Further along the peninsula, many tours visit Grama Bay, known for its bright water and simple pebble beach, or Haxhi Ali Cave, where the high stone entrance opens into a cool, shaded space. Each stop is a chance to see parts of Albania’s coast that remain natural and undeveloped. The trips are straightforward, giving guests a slow look at the coastline while the boat moves between points, with plenty of time to swim or take photos.
Many visitors don’t realize that small carvings and inscriptions can be found on rocks near Grama Bay, left by sailors over hundreds of years. These simple marks include names, dates, or short messages cut into the stone, showing how this coast has been a quiet stop for travelers long before modern tours ever came here.
