Albania · Karaburun peninsula

Haxhi Ali Cave

Best time to dive

May to October; June to September

What you might see

  • Moray eelPossible

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

Certification & difficulty

Technical

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - the single most popular snorkel/boat-tour stop on the Karaburun coast, marketed as Albania's biggest sea cave

Safety notes

Overhead/cave environment requiring buoyancy and light control for the interior; boat congestion at the cave mouth in peak tourist season

Permits & fees

Designated a Natural Monument of National Importance and part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park; diving/boat access is typically arranged with a permit through Vlore-based dive or boat-tour operators

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.