Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: August 2026 | Livadhi Beach is one of Albania's finest beaches, with crystal clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere. When we traveled along the Albanian Riviera by camper van, we stayed for a few days at Camping Moskato – and it was one of the most relaxing stops of the trip.
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Livadhi Beach
Livadhi Beach is a relatively quiet and small-scale beach, with white pebbles and crystal clear green-tinged water. Along the beach are several campsites and several smaller restaurants as well as a few small hotels.
Livadhi Beach is located just north of Himara, and to get here we had to drive down a relatively steep hill.
Restaurants, campsites and hotels at Livadhi Beach
Livadhi Beach has developed a lot in recent years and the area continues to grow. At the same time, the beach still retains a much quieter and more small-scale feel than many of Albania's most popular beach resorts.
When we talk to camping owners on site, we hear that they are renovating and expanding – a little more each season. And of course we understand that there is potential – Livadhi Beach is fantastically beautiful.
Restaurants and nightlife at Livadhi Beach
In the evenings you can enjoy good food and drinks at the small beach restaurants. They serve fish and seafood as well as grilled meat and both Italian and Greek specialties.
The price level is still low, at least when compared to other popular destinations in southern Europe, which is why it is easy to enjoy life here.
Camping Moskato
Camping Moskato is a nice campsite right on the beach. The price is reasonable and includes both electricity and really good WiFi. There is also a small bar and very service-minded, friendly and English-speaking staff.
The Swedish flag flies along with other flags at the entrance, which made us feel a little extra welcome. For us, the campsite was a perfect base for a few quiet days of swimming, good food and excursions along the Albanian Riviera.
More to see and experience in Albania
There is of course much more to see and experience around Albania. Here you will find more tips and reports:
- Things to do in Ksamil
- Things to do in Sarandë
- Albania's beaches
- Lake Shkodra Resort
- Albanian food – dishes to try
- Driving in Albania – tips for cars and campervans
FAQ – frequently asked questions about Livadhi Beach
Where is Livadhi Beach located?
Livadhi Beach is located just west of the coastal town of Himarë on the Albanian Riviera in southern Albania. Surrounded by high mountains, the beach is one of the most popular swimming beaches along the Ionian Sea.
Is Livadhi Beach worth a visit?
Yes, Livadhi Beach is considered by many to be one of Albania's finest beaches. Here you can expect crystal clear water, a long beach and a calmer atmosphere than, for example, Ksamil during the high season.
Is Livadhi Beach a sandy beach?
The beach consists mainly of pebbles and gravel, with clear turquoise water. Many people appreciate that the water is unusually clean and transparent. Swimming shoes may be useful to bring.
Is Livadhi Beach child-friendly?
Yes, the beach is good for families with children, especially when the sea is calm. Keep in mind that the beach consists of pebbles rather than fine sand.
Are there restaurants at Livadhi Beach?
Yes, along the beach there are several restaurants, taverns and beach bars where you can have lunch, dinner or just have a drink overlooking the sea.
Is it possible to camp at Livadhi Beach?
Yes, there are campsites in the area, including Camping Moskato, which is located close to the beach. Here you can stay with a camper, caravan or tent and be within walking distance of swimming and restaurants.
Is Livadhi Beach suitable for campervan travellers?
Yes, Livadhi Beach is a nice destination for those traveling by motorhome. The area offers campsites and is a good base for discovering more beaches along the Albanian Riviera.
How far is it to Himare?
From Livadhi Beach it is only a few kilometers to Himarë. The journey takes a few minutes by car and you can also walk or cycle if the weather is pleasant.
What is there to see near Livadhi Beach?
Nearby you will find Himarë, Jale Beach, Dhërmi, Gjipe Beach and Llogarapasset. The area is perfect for those who want to combine beach life with excursions along the Albanian Riviera.
When is the best time to visit Livadhi Beach?
May, June and September offer warm weather, pleasant swimming temperatures and fewer visitors. July and August are high season with busier beaches and more open restaurants.
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Frankie & Co says:
It makes me happy to read your experiences in Albania! Lovely start to the day - have a great weekend all 3 - Freedom deserves it if workhorse on the roads and byways you travel on ?
21 August 2015 - 8:44
Anja says:
On 15 March this year, Expressen wrote the following about Albania http://www.expressen.se/allt-om-resor/albanien-i-sommar–har-ar-10-basta-tipsen/
Note! With reading tips!
The last comment I wrote was about the job Helena.
21 August 2015 - 9:07
Lennart says:
Seems perfectly OK!
Maybe we should visit Albania sometime!
21 August 2015 - 9:18
BP says:
In other words, they hurry slowly, which is smart. A hole in the floor as a toilet - well, you've been there... A bit uncomfortable and very "wet" when you're squatting there and the cleaners come with the hose....
Oh all the pictures you've shown so far from the campsites really show that it's nice and clean there - even outside the toilets. No rubbish at all!
21 August 2015 - 9:28
Lena says:
Wow so surprisingly nice! They really seem to be on a roll, tell me more?
21 August 2015 - 9:34
Ama de casa says:
It's great to see a country and places before tourism has completely taken over.
On the other hand, you are a tourist and contribute to that development.
Looks very cosy there! 🙂
21 August 2015 - 10:29
Ama de casa says:
en: Damn it. Would have been much easier to solve the fridge lamp problem by unscrewing the lamp or simply breaking it. Didn't think of that... 😉.
21 August 2015 - 10:43
admin says:
Frankie & Co, travelling in Albania makes you happy 🙂 .
Anja, thank you so much for the link!!! Will email you later.
Lennart, Albania is a nice and friendly country to travel in! You just have to be prepared for a little more disorder 😉.
BP, it is very nice here and clean in most places. We have seen rubbish piles in a few places, but not as bad as in Sicily or southern Italy.
Lena, it feels like a little pioneer spirit in tourism 🙂 .
Ama de casa, of course you are part of tourism! Actually it's good, tourism needs to grow for their economy! At the same time, it is charming like this before it grew more...
21 August 2015 - 11:05
Steve says:
It's a real settler adventure you're on in Albania. Fun to think back on when you return sometime in the future.
21 August 2015 - 11:38
Ditte says:
Always fun to be among the first tourists on the spot. And certainly Albania will be able to develop as a tourist country, (good for the country's economy) especially for those who do not expect a lot of entertainment and "all inclusive". But you don't know how fast it will happen. Bulgaria and Romania have not succeeded as tourist countries despite the fact that it is cheap, but there the development was probably too fast (I have visited both and do not feel any desire to return).
Was in the Maldives when it was in its infancy and likewise Sri Lanka and then it was really special. Likewise, the first time we came to Phuket in 1980, there were three hotels there. Now I don't go there.
Becomes more and more interested in Albania but sees that it is a bit tricky with flights there if you do not want to go on a charter trip... May check out more.
21 August 2015 - 13:08
admin says:
Steve, there's a bit of a pioneering spirit here and it feels positive 🙂 .
Ditte, it is indeed difficult to know what will happen. You hope they do well, because there is a "settler spirit" and optimism (at least in these tourist areas - we are aware that it can be very poor in the countryside). In any case, it seems that Italians come here quite faithfully. For them it is close and cheap. Many people speak Italian and there is Italian food, so the Italians feel at home I think 😉 Interesting to hear about the places where you were early - times change!
21 August 2015 - 13:49
Annika/Resfredag says:
Oh how wonderful! My little sister is currently in Albania, she and her boyfriend seem to like it very much! They are currently camping in the mountains for 65 SEK / night including breakfast and dinner. Talk about affordable!
21 August 2015 - 18:25
admin says:
Annika, oh that sounds absolutely fantastic and exciting! Yep, it's cheap here... 😉.
21 August 2015 - 18:42
Elisabeth says:
Travelling in Albania sounds very exciting. I was there in 1967 and it was very Marxist and I wasn't allowed to go as I wanted. I am very keen to see the country again.
21 August 2015 - 19:30
admin says:
Elisabeth, 1967!!!? How exciting! I thought the country was closed then!? How did you happen to be here?
21 August 2015 - 19:39
Anja says:
On the TV news tonight (maybe good to know) http://www.svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/targas-mot-migranter-vid-makedonsk-grekiska-gransen
21 August 2015 - 19:43
admin says:
Anja, thank you so much! Yes, we have heard... We think we will go to Macedonia anyway, but we will check the UD's travel recommendations again (have done it today) before we go in....
21 August 2015 - 20:11
Leif Berglund says:
Glad to see that you enjoy Albania, we did too, despite or perhaps precisely because it is so different, it is like travelling in time. You can compare it to travelling by motorhome in Sweden in the fifties when there were no motorhomes and hardly any tourists either. Right now Albania is becoming a tourist paradise, it will take many years but there is no doubt that it will become so. Right where you are now, a campsite with European standards is needed for those who are prepared to invest in it.
I also saw a report on the unrest at the border between Greece and Macedonia, I don't think you need to worry about that, in Italy where I live there are several thousand refugees every day but that doesn't make the country unsafe but certainly there is an ongoing migration of people from trouble spots in the Middle East and Africa into Europe that needs a solution from a united Europe, a solution that not all European countries are prepared to accept yet.
But Macedonia is a country worth visiting because of the optimism and belief in the future of its people, despite all the problems they have and all the problems in their neighbourhood.
21 August 2015 - 21:53
admin says:
Leif Berglund, thank you very much for your comment! Certainly there may be a need for campsites with European standards. At the same time, I think many motorhome drivers are prepared to stay simple, as they are used to parking spaces! Swedish motorhomers often want to stay simple and cheap and avoid a lot of noise and entertainment, etc. I think this could suit many Swedes! When it comes to the unrest in Moldova, we follow the news and I look at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but we will enter at another border so there should be no problem. Thanks again for your comment!
21 August 2015 - 22:16