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Krorëz beach, the paradise of Ionian Sea

Krorëz beach · Albania

Difficulty
Easy
Water
Drinks available at two small bars on the beach
Parking
Free

In short

Krorëz is a beach on Albania’s southern coast, reached by boat or by a coastal hike. The post describes the hike from Lukovë beach as easy and around 5 km, and lists a route starting at Skore with a distance of 12.5 km and 141 m of elevation gain.

The route

Distance
12.5 km
Ascent
+141 m
Descent
−170 m
High point
106 m
Lowest point
48 m

A Skore, Gjirokastër: 39.97432, 19.91317▲ High point: 39.94572, 19.93652

Elevation profile of Krorëz beach, the paradise of Ionian SeaStarts at 57 m, climbs 141 m in total to a high point of 106 m after 4.0 km, and finishes at 53 m; 11.7 km in all.50 m100 m150 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 kmSkore, GjirokastërHigh point · 106 m

Walking time, without breaks

  • Relaxed4 h 25 min
  • Average3 h 30 min
  • Fast2 h 50 min

How steep

  • Under 8% 11.1 km
  • 8 to 15% 0.4 km
  • 15 to 25% 0.2 km
  • Over 25% 0.0 km

What to pack

Every hike

  • Water: about 1.5 litres (half a litre an hour)
  • Food and snacks for the day
  • Rain jacket
  • A warm layer (fleece or light down)
  • Sun cap, sunglasses and sun cream
  • Boots or trail shoes with good grip
  • Phone with the map offline, and a power bank
  • Small first aid kit
  • Headlamp, in case it gets late
  • Some cash and your ID

Water and sun

  • Swimsuit and a quick-dry towel, if you fancy a dip
  • More water than usual in summer, and time in the shade

The guide

Krorëz beach, in my opinion, is one of the bests virgin beaches in Albania. There I enjoyed the cleanest and the clearest water of any time. This beach is located in southern Albania, between the city of Himara and Saranda.

How to get there

Going there is not as easy as reaching the other beaches in this area. I think this is the reason why Krorëz is still a virgin beach. There are two ways to get there. The first one is going by boat from Saranda or from Kakome beach, which is very near to Krorëz beach. Kakome has 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. You have to follow the road which leads you to Kakome beach. From Kakome beach there are a lot of cheap boats all day.

Lukove Alpventurer

Another way is to hike from Lukovë beach, which is located 22 km to the north of Saranda. There you can find the last mini markets to buy food or drinks. From Lukovë beach you need to follow the trail through the coastline which is around 5 km. It is an easy hike, but I wouldn’t suggest it when the temperatures are high.

About the Krorëz beach

Krorez Bay Saranda Albania

After arriving at this beach, you will realize how beautiful this virgin beach is. Very clean and clear water combined with white sand. Krorëz is separated into two beaches with a lot of rocks in between. In one part you can find two small bars, where you can buy any drink you want.

There isn’t any hotel or Guesthouse near this beach, so, you need to camp here and I am sure that you will love it.

Points of interest:

Starting point: Skore, Gjirokastër

Distance: 12.5 km

Elevation gain: 141 m