Scuba diving locations in Albania:

• The coast of the Ionian Sea, starting from Vlora Bay (the bay of Vlora), has rocky outcrops hiding sea life and other goodies.
• The Karaburun Peninsula has a rich and varied stock of wildlife, but of especial interest is the endangered Mediterranean Monk seal. Diving may depend on sea conditions.

When to scuba dive in Albania:

Due to the protected conditions and warm water temperatures, ranging from around 12C in Winter to upwards of 24C in Summer, diving here is comfortable all year round.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Albania:

• The Po, in the bay of Vlora is the wreck of a WWII Italian hospital ship. Starting at 18 metres and descending to 33 metres it is sheltered from currents. It's 150 metres long, so there's enough to go back for.
• The Probitas, an Italian freighter, sunk in the Bay of Sarande in 1944. Staring at a depth of only a few metres and descending to over 20 metres.

The best snorkeling spots in Albania:

In the Bay of Sarande. Warm protected waters, shallow depths, a variety of sea life and good visibility make this an excellent location.

Fun scuba Facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Lek (ALL)
• Population: is approximately 3,000,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: CET (GMT+1), Summer CEST (GMT+2)
• Main languages spoken: Albanian ## Diveable overseas territories:

Albanian scuba diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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