Shëngjin Beach
Sandy resort beach on the northern Adriatic
Shëngjin, Lezhë County
Northwest & CoastShëngjin
About
Shëngjin is a growing resort town on the Adriatic coast of Lezhë County in northwestern Albania, with several kilometres of sandy beach. Sheltered by a cape and backed by pine woods and the Kune-Vain lagoons, it offers shallow warm water and a lively promenade of hotels and restaurants. It is one of northern Albania's most popular summer seaside destinations.
Practical info
- Best Season
- June – September
- Typical visit
- 3–5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Known in earlier centuries as San Giovanni di Medua, Shëngjin served for over a thousand years as the main seaport for the inland city of Shkodër.