Albania · Karaburun peninsula

Grama Bay

Best time to dive

May to October; June to September

What you might see

  • Moray eelLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of the Albanian Riviera's most popular snorkel/boat-tour stops; shallow turquoise water along cliffs bearing ancient Greek/Latin/medieval euploia inscriptions

Safety notes

Boat traffic in the bay during peak season; occasional swell/exposure where the bay opens to the sea; standard cliff/cave diving precautions near the inscribed rock walls (protected heritage - no touching/removal)

Permits & fees

Lies within the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park (Albania's first marine protected area) and is a designated natural monument; diving generally requires a local guide and is arranged through Vlore-based dive centers, which handle any marine-park permit requirements

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Vlore

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.