Palasa Travel Guide: Beach, Village & Llogara Gateway
Palasa is the Albanian Riviera's northern gateway — its only Blue Flag beach, the Green Coast resort, an old hill village, and where Caesar landed. When to go, where to stay.
Palasa Beach
Northernmost beach of the Albanian Riviera, just north of Dhermi (~35 min drive north of Himara)
White pebble beach
~1.5 km
Northernmost beach of the Albanian Riviera, just north of Dhermi (~35 min drive north of Himara)
Busy in July–August; quieter shoulder season; mix of resort guests and day-trippers
About Palasa Beach
Palasa Beach stretches roughly 1.5 km along the northern end of the Albanian Riviera, just south of the Llogara Pass and a short drive north of Dhermi. Its bright white pebbles and exceptionally clear water make it one of the most striking beaches on the coast, and the Green Coast Resort section here became the first beach in Albania to receive Blue Flag certification. Beach clubs, restaurants, sunbed and umbrella rentals line the shore, with paid premium sections, free public stretches, and water-sports operators offering jet ski, kayak, paddleboard, and dive gear.
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Water Conditions
Crystal-clear; 24–27°C in July–August; calm with gentle swell
How to Get There
By car off SH8; well-developed road access from Llogara Pass or Dhermi
Facilities
Beach clubs, restaurants, bars, sun loungers and umbrellas, showers, toilets, playground, sports field; jet ski / kayak / paddleboard / dive rentals
Best For
Travelers wanting a polished, full-service beach day with water sports nearby
- Special Feature
- Green Coast Resort beach here was the first in Albania to receive Blue Flag certification
See Palasa Beach from the Sea
How operators reach this beach by boat, which tours include it, and what the arrival looks like from offshore.
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