Located in the city of Durrës, Albania, the Durrës beach spans across 10.5km of sandy coastline. The beach is supervised by lifeguards, and is both dog-friendly and accessible for individuals with limited mobility.
Boasting the title of Albania's longest beach, Durrës is surrounded by opulent hotels, resorts, and bars, making it a highly sought-after destination for the approximately 600,000 tourists who visit each year.
In addition to the traditional sunbathing experience, Durrës offers a range of water-based activities including jet-skiing. Some areas of the beach are equipped with Wi-Fi, and for a nominal fee, visitors can rent loungers and parasols.
Toilets and showers are on hand for visitor convenience, and a large parking lot is available adjacent to the beach.
Durrës amenities include parking, toilet, Wi-Fi, shower and loungers.
Best bars near Durrës include Ideal Beach Bar, LA PLAYA, Los Locos Beach, BeachBar Oktapodi, Empire Beach Restaurant, Taku's Bar, Manjani bar, Bar London and Bar Esperado.
Best restaurants near Durrës include Verona Restaurant, Olivia Bar & Restaurant, Restaurant Illyria - Hotel ADRIATIK, RESTAURANT ELITA, Bar Restorant Pizzeri Fast Food Henry, Fast Food Kosova, Fast food MJESHTRI Durrës, Empire Beach Restaurant and Bar Restaurant Prince.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach in question is generally clean and the water is clear, safe, and shallow, making it a good place to bring children. However, visitors complain about the crowds and the behavior of some families leaving trash behind. The beach is the largest and most popular in Albania, with around 600,000 tourists visiting it annually.
If you're visiting Durrës, consider staying in the city itself where numerous opulent hotels and resorts offer easy access to the 10.5km stretch of sandy beach. Alternatively, the neighboring coastal town of Golem is also a popular choice, known for its beautiful beaches and family-friendly accommodations.
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Latitude: 41.302654 / Longitude: 19.49319
Durrës is located in Durrës. The following map of Durrës shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 21.7°C/34.5°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 34.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 26.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:30/20:06 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.85 |
| Cloud Cover | 0% |
| Speed | 16.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 29.5 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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