Vlorë County (Sarandë), Albania • Ionian Sea

Kakomë Bay

An enclosed emerald natural fjord bay backed by the 14th-century Monastery of Saint Mary on the hillside above.

Kakomë Bay in Vlorë County (Sarandë), Albania

Photo: Stephen Daniel Kellett (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

  • Best accessed via boat tour departing from SarandĂ« harbor
  • Explore the historic Monastery of Saint Mary perched in the cypress trees above the bay
  • Deep sapphire waters provide extraordinary visibility for snorkeling and diving

Water & Beach Specifications

Peak Summer Sea Temp 26.2°C (Peak Air: 30°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct) May: 19.2°C · Jun: 23.5°C · Jul: 25.8°C · Aug: 26.2°C · Sep: 24.1°C · Oct: 21.2°C
Best Months May, June, July, August, September, October
Sand & Shoreline Pebbles / Shingle • Deep Water
Water Clarity Turquoise (Clarity: 4.75/5 • Scenery: 4.55/5)
Daily Cost Guide €22/day (Sunbeds: €0)
Coordinates 39.9139°N, 19.9556°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Albania Sea Temperature Guide →

Amenities

Watersports: Swimming Only
Naturist: Designated / Tolerated
Free Parking: Available
Bathrooms: None
Showers: None
Food / Tavernas: None
Good for Kids: Steep Entry
Lifeguard: Unsupervised
Sunbed Rentals: None
Natural Shade: Exposed
Wheelchair Accessible: Inaccessible

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

CFU / TIA · 45m drive

Fly to Corfu (CFU) and take the 30-min express ferry to Saranda, or fly to Tirana (TIA) and drive south via the scenic Llogara Pass.

Ferry Connection: Port of Sarandë (30m hydrofoil from Corfu)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kakomë Bay

What is the water temperature at Kakomë Bay?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Kakomë Bay averages 26.2°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA OISST satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Kakomë Bay?

Kakomë Bay is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Vlorë County (Sarandë), Albania.

Is Kakomë Bay good for families with kids?

Kakomë Bay has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Kakomë Bay?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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