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Cave of Haxhi Ali

Sea cave reachable only by boat

Karaburun Peninsula, near Vlorë

About

This large sea cave in the Karaburun cliffs near Cape Gjuhëz measures about 30 metres deep and 18 metres high. Reachable only by boat, it is a Natural Monument within the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park.

Practical info

Best Season
June – September
Typical visit
3–5 hours
  • Outdoor

Did You Know?

The largest sea cave in Albania, on the Karaburun Peninsula, is named after the 17th-century seafarer Haxhi Ali, and passing sailors traditionally cast bread and olive oil into the sea for his soul.