Plazhi i Velipojes, Sandy beach in Velipoje, Albania.
Plazhi i Velipojes is a beach on Albania's Adriatic coastline with brown sand and gentle, shallow waters. The shoreline stretches for several kilometers and offers good swimming conditions for visitors of all levels.
The beach developed as a tourist destination only in recent decades after the small coastal village began attracting visitors. This shift transformed it from a quiet fishing community into a popular holiday spot in northern Albania.
The beach runs from the mouth of the Buna to the Viluni Lagoon, and the lagoon beyond its southern end is a spot for birdwatching and fishing. The shallow sea warms early in summer, and the pine forest behind the sand gives shade at the hottest hours.
Visitors will find toilets, showers, sunbeds, and lifeguards at the beach. Parking areas are located at a short distance from the shore and easy to access.
The beach runs about 4 km from the mouth of the Buna to the Viluni Lagoon, with an average width of some 200 m and a total area near 80 ha. Its shallow water deepens gradually, and the sand is backed by pine forest, deciduous trees and evergreen shrubs.
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