The prestigious American newspaper The New York Times has selected Dhërmi as one of the world’s best global tourist destinations.

“Another summer of scorching temperatures across Europe has prompted travelers to look for creative ways to beat the heat,” writes Gabe Castro-Root for The New York Times.

When temperatures soar, the Acropolis or the top of the Eiffel Tower may sometimes close, but beaches remain open and at their best.

You can dance all night on the sand in Albania, go windsurfing in Sardinia, or hike a giant dune in France. Or enjoy the long days of Arctic sun in Norway.

But the beach of Dhërmi, on the Albanian Riviera, draws sun lovers and many tourists with its numerous music festivals throughout the summer.

The Albanian Riviera has emerged as an alternative to the crowded shores of Croatia and Greece, thanks to beaches like Dhërmi.

Just over a kilometer long, with sunbeds available and secluded rocky coves scattered along the southern edge of the beach, Dhërmi is also a prime destination for those looking to party, as the area hosts several major music festivals all summer long.

Kayaking and snorkeling are popular activities, and the wreck of a Soviet-era warplane just a few hundred meters off the nearby Dhermi (Drimadhes) beach is a unique attraction for divers.

Hiking trails and olive groves in the area offer panoramic sea views, and the Kerautine mountains rising to the east provide a stunning backdrop both from the beach and while walking along the winding coastal road.