Kroreza Beach and Hidden Cave Small-Group Boat Tour Saranda

The Hidden Cave (Milot Cave)

The first stop is the Hidden Cave, known locally as Shpella e Milotit, a sea cave cut into the limestone cliffs south of Saranda. The boat stops for about ten minutes so you can admire the rock formations, the play of light on the water and the arch of the cave from up close.

It is one of the most photographed spots on this coast, and seeing it from a small boat lets you get closer than the larger tour boats. Whether the boat can enter or only approach always depends on the sea on the day. The captain shares stories about the coastline here, and it is the moment to have your camera ready.

Gremina and Cape Qefali

Next comes Gremina, a peaceful cove by Cape Qefali with deep turquoise water and white stones. The 20-minute stop is ideal for a first swim and snorkel: the rocks along the edge attract small fish, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom from the boat.

Masks are provided and the captain shows you the best place to jump in. Basic swimming skills are recommended for snorkelling, and life jackets are on board for anyone who wants extra support in the water. Gremina is also a favourite with photographers, as the white stones under the water give the sea its bright turquoise colour.

Soldiers' Beach and Kakome

Soldiers' Beach, Plazhi i Ushtarit in Albanian, is a small sheltered cove where the boat anchors for another 20-minute swim. A little further on lies Kakome, one of the most beautiful natural coves on the Albanian Riviera, with a crescent of pale pebbles and emerald water backed by olive and cypress trees.

Both stops feel far from the busy beaches of Saranda, and both are reached only by boat. They are the perfect places for photos from the water, with the green hills dropping straight into the sea. Kakome is known for the calm of its water, sheltered from the wind by the surrounding hills, which makes it a good stop for children and less confident swimmers wearing life jackets.

Kroreza Beach

The highlight of the tour is Kroreza Beach, where you spend about two and a half hours. It is one of the most stunning beaches in Albania: fine sand and small pebbles, transparent turquoise water and a wild setting with no road traffic. Sunbeds and an umbrella are included, so you can simply settle in and relax.

There is time to swim, snorkel among the rocks and have lunch at the beachfront restaurant while admiring the view (lunch is not included). Kroreza is the main reason travellers search for a Saranda boat trip, and spending this long here is what makes this tour stand out. Bring cash, as paying at the beach is easiest that way.

Pllakator beach on the Lukova coast

On the way back the captain makes one last 20-minute stop at Pllakator beach on the Lukova coast for a final swim in the Ionian Sea. The water here is calm and clear, and the cliffs behind give the cove a secluded feel.

The boat then returns to Saranda along the coast, giving you a last look at the caves and coves of the morning. The whole trip lasts about five hours from departure to return. Expect to be back in Saranda by mid-afternoon, with time to rest or explore the town in the evening.