Kakome bay, the quiet bay of Ionian sea

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A tent and hiker on the rocky beach at Kakome Bay, with calm water and wooded hills in bright sunlight
Kakome bay, Albania

Where it is

Kakome bay, on the map

What to pack11 things, for a swim

Every hike

Water and sun

The light for photographs

Today at the high point: sunrise 06:20, sunset 16:27.

Today at the high point: sunrise 06:20, sunset 16:27.

At the high point, in local time (Europe/Tirane), with an open horizon: the mountains around can hide the sun sooner.

In short

Kakome Bay is a beach destination near Saranda, reachable by boat or by car and a walk of around 20 minutes downhill. There are no restaurants or bars, so bring food and drinks; the post also suggests walking up the hill for a bay view.

Are you planning for a day trip far from the noise and crowded beaches? I think Kakome bay has them both! When you add this the beautiful virgin nature and clean Ionian sea, this destination is a must!

A hiker sits on a rock above the clear turquoise water of Kakome Bay, backed by green hills

How to get there

There are two ways to get there, from Saranda by boat or by car.

Kakome bay is located 13 km from Saranda. If you are in Saranda, you need to take the road to Himara. After around 13 km, you will see a sign, and you need to turn left, the road will lead you to Kakome beach.

There is a construction company there building a big resort, so if you want to go there and enjoy the virgin nature, you need to hurry! You have to pay to get in, or just leave the car and go down to the beach on foot.

Where to eat and drink in Kakome bay

There isn’t any restaurant or bar to this beach. So, if you want something to eat or drink make sure to buy them before. There are a lot of supermarkets in the city of Saranda.

About the Kakome bay beach

A tent and hiker on the rocky beach at Kakome Bay, with calm water and wooded hills in bright sunlight

While going down you will realize how beautiful this bay is, and after walking for around 20 minutes you will arrive at the Kakome bay beach. If you are lucky, the beach may be only for you! Try going to the hill, to enjoy the view of Kakome bay.

Near this bay, there is a fortified Monastery called Saint Mary of Kakome’s Monastery, constructed in the XVI century.

I would highly suggest a trip to this bay!


From Kakome there are a lot of boats to transfer you to another magic beach called Krorëz beach, and it takes around 10 minutes to arrive on that beach.

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Questions and comments

4 comments

  1. Christian GEMIN

    Hello
    About Kakome
    That seems beautiful !
    You say: “You can leave the car at the entry of the private area and go down to the beach on foot”
    How long is it ?
    Thank you
    Best regards

    Reply

    1. Granit Author

      Hey,

      It is around 2 km, and it takes around 10-15 minutes to go down!

      Cheers,
      Granit

      Reply

  2. Michele

    Hi, i was there today but there’s a gate and you have to pay 10 € to enter…do you reach the beach by taking another path?

    Reply

    1. Granit Author

      Unfortunately no! There isn’t any other way to reach the beach.

      Reply

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