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How to Visit Kepi i Qefalit (Cape of Qefal) & Gremina Bay, Albania

How to Visit Kepi i Qefalit (Cape of Qefal) & Gremina Bay, Albania

Kepi i Qefalit is an incredible cape on the Albanian Riviera near Saranda. Along the cape, you’ll find Gremina Bay, which is characterised by astonishing cliff wall formations and crystal clear turquoise water. The most common way to visit Kepi i Qefalit and Gremina Bay is to do a Kroreza Beach Boat Tour.

In this guide, we’ll briefly describe how to visit Kepi i Qefalit and Gremina Bay by doing a Kroreza Beach Boat Tour.

About Kepi i Qefalit

Kepi i Qefalit is an amazing part of the coastline along the Albanian Riviera. Along the cape’s coastline, there is an especially unique section called Gremina Bay. Featuring zig-zag striped patterns across its white cliff face and sparkling turquoise water, Gremina Bay is a mindblowing coastal attraction of Kepi i Qefalit.

Other than having astonishing white cliff walls, the oval-shaped cape features a range of hills covered in evergreen shrubs and pockets of forest. At its peak, the cape reaches a height of around 140.5 metres above sea level.

In English, Kepi i Qefalit translates roughly to Cape of Qefal, which is otherwise known as Cape Qefali, Cape Qefal or Cape Kefali.

Where Is Kepi i Qefalit?

Kepi i Qefalit and Gremina Bay are around 11km north-west of Saranda – the capital of the Albanian Riviera.

Location: Google Maps

People swimming at Kepi i Qefalit

How to Visit Kepi i Qefalit

The most popular and convenient way to visit Kepi i Qefalit is by boat. Most boat tours visiting Kroreza Beach will feature a stop at Gremina Bay. Undoubtedly, stopping at Gremina Bay, and soaking up the beauty of the cape is one of the highlights of doing one of these boat tours of the Albanina Riviera.

Kroreza Beach Boat Tour

Doing a Kroreza Beach Boat Tour provides the best opportunity to explore Gremina Bay and Kepi i Qefalit. During these boat tours, you’ll stop at Gremina Bay for around 20 minutes. You can swim, snorkel or just relax on the boat during a stop at this beautiful bay.

Given the hot weather, Beck was more than happy to go for a swim at the bay. I chose to play photographer and simply admire the cliff walls of the cape and blue waters of the bay from the boat.

Book a Kroreza Beach Boat Tour

Turquoise water alongside white cliff wall
  • Visit the highlights of the Albanian Riviera by boat
  • Umbrella at Krorzea Beach and complimentary drink included
  • Free cancellation and reserve now, pay later

Other Things to Do Nearby

Most Kroreza Bay boat tours visit Kepi i Qefalit before visiting Kakome Beach and Kroreza Beach. After chilling out at Kroreza Beach for around three hours, you’ll then visit other bays such as Soldier’s Beach and Gjiri i Rrojdhes. All of these other beaches and bays provide ample opportunity to swim, snorkel and explore other breathtaking parts of the Albanian Riviera near Saranda.

Beck stands and walks with the water of Kroreza Beach up past her waist
Kroreza Beach

Other than doing one of these boat tours to visit Kepi i Qefalit, there are many other worthwhile places to visit near Saranda. If you want to explore another breathtaking stretch of coast along the Albanian Riviera, check out Mirror Beach. Otherwise, must-see attractions near Saranda include the Blue Eye, Butrint National Park, Lekuresi Castle and Kantine e Veres Isak.

Mirror Beach

Where to Stay in Saranda

Most visitors to the Albanian Riviera will stay at either Saranda or Ksamil. We recommend staying in Saranda, as it offers more in terms of variety, culture, and places of interest, compared with Ksamil.

For the best value for money budget stay in Saranda, we highly recommend Mariana Apartments.

Best Budget Stay in Saranda

Dan and Beck take a selfie on the balcony of their apartment
  • Seaview balconies offer excellent views
  • Apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens
  • Owners are super friendly and helpful

Want to explore more of the Mediterranean? Check out our Sicily, Malta, Mallorca and Menorca guides.

Daniel Piggott

Dan is a travel blogger, physiotherapist, hiker, natural wonder seeker and world traveller. He loves writing travel guides to help his readers explore the most beautiful destinations in the world.

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