Grama Bay and Shën Andre Bay are on top of the most beautiful outdoor destinations I’ve ever seen. Located in an unexplored part of Albania, the Bays remain to be virgins. Hiking from Palasë to Shen Andre first, and then to Grama Bay, is one of the most beautiful hikes in southern Albania.
How to get there
The starting point for this hike is in the small village called Palasë. Palasë is located close to the Llogara National Park, down the Qorre Mountain. The distance between Palasë and Dhërmi is around 5 km.
Going from Tirana is very easy. You head to Vlora first, and then you follow the road up to Llogara Pass. Once you arrive there, go down in Dhërmi direction. 5 km before arriving into Dhërmi, turn right to go to Palasë.
About the hike to Grama Bay and Shën Andre Bay
First, you have to go to Palasë shoreline and take after the trail to the church. Take after the way behind the church until the point that you will go to an unpaved road with a few bunkers. After 500 meters, you will confront a sheep path that will lead you until the end. The trail runs parallel to the sea and the landscape is exceptionally lovely. It isn’t very steep.
After 8.5 km of hiking, you will arrive at Shën Andre Bay. This Bay is exceptionally astounding with its uncommon sand and its water. The water is spotless and has an extraordinary shading. Here you will have the chance to appreciate the sun and the find in this perfect corner of the coast. Look at the photo for more:
After arriving at the Shën Andre Bay, there is around 4.5 km left to the Grama Bay. The trail runs parallel with the sea as well, and it is extremely wonderful. You will take after the way, to the point that you land to an old military station which was utilized amid the communist time. e. From that point, you can appreciate the most delightful perspective of this hike, the perspective of the Grama Bay. It is an immaculate shoreline in an extraordinary environment, where you can appreciate the nature or bathe in the perfectly clear seawater. Check it:
There isn’t any water source on this hike, therefore I would suggest a lot of water – around 4 liters. The weather is very warm, especially starting from May to October, so the best time of the year for this hike is early spring and late autumn.
There isn’t any water source in this hike, subsequently, I would propose a considerable measure of water – around 4 liters. The climate is warm, particularly beginning from May to October, so the best time for this hike is early spring and late autumn, and the total distance for this hike is 13 km.
Points of Interest:
Starting point: Palasë, Albania
Starting altitude: 45 m/alt
Highest altitude: 100 m/alt
Elevation gain: 533 m/alt
I would suggest following the wikiloc trail for this trail:
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Hi! Thanks for this post. I have some questions I hope you could answer. When you reach Grama bay is it possible to go out some other way or do you need to come back the same route to Palase? How long did it take to hike from Palase to Grama bay?
Hey Tanja,
There are two other ways, which I wouldn’t prefer. One is to go from Grame to Llogora National Park (has a lot of altitude gain/loss), and the other is to go to Orikum ( I wouldn’t prefer because the trail is not signed at all).
So, my suggestion is to get back to Palase.
It takes around 6 hours to go to Grama Bay, around 13 km.
Hi do you know the closest place I can drive to Grama Bay to walk down to the beach with a chance to see the viewpoint in your photo above also? Thank you!
Hi Lisa,
Definitely you need to hike! So, the distance is around 13 km one way from Palase, the best place to leave the car.
Thanks a lot!
Hi Granit,
Hoping to do this trail this coming September. Is it true that there a small coffee shack when you reach Grama bay?
Hey Erdi,
Yes, correct. The coffee shop works during the summertime.
Hey Granit,
Great article! Just what I was looking for :)
Quick Question; Did you spent the night there after the hike? I am considering bringing camping gear and stay for the night. I see there is a small restaurant where I could resupply on water etc?
Many thanks!
Hey Sem,
Thanks a lot!
Yes, during the summertime there is a small restaurant there.
Cheers!
Hello Granit, I’m looking to do this hike, but I see its 12 KM ( that’s like a 5 hours hike) so a sleepover is a must, right? or are there other options?
thanks
Hi, I would suggest a sleepover. Other option is to have a boat tour from Dhermi or Vlora.
Thanks for all your information on your website!
I have a question about the Wikiloc, is it possible toe download this route from above here so we can follow it?
Hi Ivo, I think that you need to have Wikiloc Premium subscription to be able to follow it offline.
Hey, I just signed in on Wikiloc and could download the route as .gpx that can be opened in any navigation app (Osmand, Google Maps even) and with downloaded maps and activated GPS you should be good to go :)
Hi! How advanced would you say this hike is only from Palasë to Shën Andre bay and back? Would anyone going need a lot of hiking experience or just in general be in good physical condition? Thanks!
Hey Sara, I would say that you don’t need to be very experienced for that. You just need proper clothing, a LOT OF WATER, and be in a good physical condition.