3 curated Scuba Diving spots in Albania, each with its own note and source.
Vlorë · Best time: May–Oct · Beginner
Off Porto Palermo on the Riviera dives run between 20 and 30 metres: the entrance to an underwater cave sits at 20 metres and the cave reaches almost 30. On the floor of the sheltered bay lie amphorae from the 2nd century BC that once carried oil and wine. The season runs May to October; an Open Water certification is the minimum.
Sources: Albania Adventure
Vlorë · Best time: May–Oct · All levels
Guides and park permits for the marine park are arranged through the dive centres in Vlorë. Haxhi Ali sea cave and the amphora fields sit in 5 to 15 metres, the Cold War wrecks in 15 to 30 metres, and the Karaburun wall with barracuda and grouper in 20 to 40 metres. Open Water is the minimum; main season is May to October at 22 to 28 °C, 15 to 18 °C in winter.
Sources: Silver Sky Diving, Scuba.al
Vlorë · Best time: May–Oct · Beginner
Off Ksamil an underwater park of six scuttled military ships sits in 16 to 30 metres, with machine guns, engines and cannons still in place. Shallower is the Hunda e Mërtesë reef, where dives do not go past 12 metres — with morays, lionfish and usually 15 metres of visibility or more. Both sites require a certification.
Sources: Saranda Diving Center, Albania Spirit
Without a dedicated Scuba Diving note yet, listed on the country page: Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër).