Plongée à Albania — Albania
Albania's Riviera is Europe's best-kept secret for budget diving, where a former Cold War submarine base at Porto Palermo sits alongside pristine Ionian caves and the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park. Marine life is rebuilding after decades of isolation. Above water, the country's wild beaches, Ottoman architecture, and rock-bottom prices make every euro go further.
- Score
- 61.1
- Visibilité
- 10–30m
- Température
- 15–26°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
SCORE
39.8750°N
20.0050°E
Albania's Riviera is Europe's best-kept secret for budget diving, where a former Cold War submarine base at Porto Palermo sits alongside pristine Ionian caves and the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park. Marine life is rebuilding after decades of isolation. Above water, the country's wild beaches, Ottoman architecture, and rock-bottom prices make every euro go further.
Europe's Last Undiscovered Riviera
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
48.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Butrint UNESCO site
- Gjirokastër castle
- Porto Palermo castle
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Local hospitals in Sarandë and Vlorë; nearest hyperbaric chamber in Corfu, Greece (ferry crossing required) — travel insurance essential
Top Operators
Albania Diving
PADI