Velipoja

Velipoja is a large beach town in northern Albania. It is a highly popular destination during the peak summer season for tourists from Northern Albania, particularly Shkodra, and tourists from Kosovo.

Understand
Velipoja Beach is marked by a long and wide fine beach with natural protected areas to the north and south. It is a continuation of Ulqin (Ulcinj) Beach, divided only by the Buna (Bojana) River which marks the border between Albania and Montenegro at this location. Velipoja Beach is divided by the other nearby resort of Shëngjin, Albania, by mountains, and is not directly accessible by land.

A long pedestrian pathway has been constructed.

Get in
Velipoja is 30 km from the northern Albania urban center of Shkodra and can be reached by vans (furgons) which cost 200 lek and leave irregularly from downtown Shkoder. There is no fixed time, check around 10:00 or 13:30 what is the situation, potentially you will have to wait another hour before it leaves.

Get around
The area is small and navigable on foot.

Do
Velipoja, located in Albania, offers several activities for visitors. You can enjoy its beautiful beaches,go for a swim or relax by the sea. Additionally, you can explore nearby attractions such as the Buna River, go hiking in the surrounding mountains, or visit historical sites like the Skanderbeg Castle in nearby Shkoder.And of course,don#t miss out on trying the delicious local cuisine! Sunbathing is of course the most popular activity in Velipoja. A pair of sunbathing seats costs 400-500 lek. Further out to west there are beaches which are freely accessible without cost and with few people around. Organized activities are rather limited. Boat rides to Shengjin are offered.

Eat
In high season snacks are offered at the beach. Various other restaurants are offered, with seafood being plentiful.

Drink
Numerous bars and cafes are available along the beach. Prices are standard and WiFi is provided.

Sleep
Various accommodation options are offered, from single family homes to decent quality hotels.



Go next

 * Shkodra-Velipoja is 22 kilometers(about 14 miles) northwest of Shkodër.You can easily travel between the two by car ,taxi,or public transportation.
 * Shëngjin-Velipoja is about 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Shëngjin.
 * Puka- Velipoja is roughly 70 kilometers(about 43 miles) southeast of Pukë.
 * Ulcinj-Velipoja is 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) northwest of Ulcinj.