Beach of Durrës, Sandy beach on the Adriatic coast in Durrës, Albania.

The Beach of Durrës is a long sandy shoreline along the Adriatic with shallow, calm water suitable for swimmers of all levels. The waterfront is equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a continuous line of dining and accommodation options.

Durrës was an important Roman port and trade hub established centuries before the modern era. Remains of these earlier civilizations lie buried beneath and near the modern beach, discovered periodically during construction and excavation.

The promenade serves as a social gathering space where locals and visitors walk, dine, and spend time together. Traditional fishing practices remain visible through boats anchored nearby and casual waterfront dining spots.

The beach is easily accessible on foot with wide pathways and gentle sloped entry for various mobility needs. The best swimming season runs from May through September when water temperatures are warm and most facilities are open.

The beach was laid out in the early 1930s, when the royal court had Durrës municipality draw up a plan for the strip then called Banjat: 300 plots of 400 and 500 square metres in four rows from the water to the national road. By 1936, 82 villas of one or two storeys had been built, costing 1,500 to 5,000 gold francs each.