The Albanian Riviera & Mirror Beach Albania

Albania has a beautiful coastline just between Montenegro and Greece. Therefore, it is almost unthinkable, that Albania is still unknown as a holiday destination. This is due to the fact that Albania was closed to outsiders during most of the 20th century. But since the communist regime ended in 1991, the country has been working hard to put itself on the tourism map.

The absolute highlight for tourists in Albania, is the Albanian Riviera. The Albanian Riviera is a 120 km long coastline along the Ionian Sea in the south of Albania. To reach the best beaches you can drive along the coastal road from Vlora to Saranda. And the best part is that you will have the isolated bays and beaches all to yourself. Trust me, you have never seen such beautiful turquoise water.

One of the highlights of the Albanian Riviera is Mirror Beach Albania. Mirror Beach gets raving reviews on TripAdvisor. But other than TripAdvisor, there is not much content out there about the popular coastline. So what makes this small stretch of coastline, so incredibly popular?

In Albanian, Mirror beach is called “Plazhi Pasqyra”. This means: the beach of mirrors. During the day, the sunlight reflects on the sea. Therefore, the sunlight makes the sea look like a sparkling mirror. The reflection of the sea really has a magical effect. Which is one of the reasons why many locals, say that mirror beach is the highlight of the Albanian coast.

The bay of Mirror Beach is surrounded by overwhelming rock formations. The rocky background makes the bay feel like a secret spot. If you walk towards the end of the shore, you will see some smaller, more intimate beaches. You can even wade through the water of the sea, to reach a hidden spot, which can only be accessed through the water. On first sight, you will not believe your eyes, when you see the bright blue water of Mirror Beach.

Insider tips about Albania’s most beautiful beach can be found here: https://www.albaniatourguide.com/mirror-beach-albania/