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Published Apr 19, 2025Detailed local description of the Cold Water beach strip, access, facilities, crowds, and safety notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Cold Water
Shore-access Vlorë strip with cool water and easy entries.
Beach / HangFreediveScubaSnorkelShore EntryBeginner
Reef
Rocky, step-access shoreline in Vlorë with public beach sections, a tunnel-side swim area, and busier summer use near the road.
About Cold Water
Cold Water is a shore-access coastal strip in Vlorë between the Lion Monument and the tunnel, with pebble beaches, stepped entries, and a small pier around the cool freshwater-fed water. It suits easy shallow dives and relaxed swims on calm days, but open-weather chop, boat lanes beyond the buoys, and the cliff-backed shoreline still shape the plan.
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Research Estimate At Cold Water
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Cold Water?
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Cold Water Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 18m
Depth Note
A small tunnel begins around 3 m; overall depth range reported as 3–18 m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Cool freshwater-fed water, mostly clear conditions, pebbly and stepped entries, summer crowds, and occasional rough-sea exposure on open days.
Safety & Access At Cold Water
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch your footing for sea urchins and rough rock edges. Do not swim beyond the buoys where fishing and tour boats operate.
Access Restrictions
The cliff behind the tunnel is private property and not open to visitors.
Legal Notes
Stay within public beach access areas and respect the no-access cliff area behind the tunnel.
Local Intel For Cold Water
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Treat it as an easy shore dive with a shallow tunnel-side stretch, step entries, and light current on ordinary days.
Freedive
Shallow entry points and steps make relaxed freediving possible in calm conditions.
Snorkel
Calm-weather snorkeling is easiest from the stepped or pebble sections, where the water stays clear and cool.
Chill / Non-diver
A practical summer swim stop with a short walk from the road, public beach sections, and easy access to cafés and parking.
Cold Water Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Cold Water
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Exposure Note
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Wildlife at Cold Water
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cold Water
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cold Water
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
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Cold Water Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Cold Water Guide - Sources and Updates
Last Updated
Research Sources
silver-sky.club · Operator
General Vlora diving conditions, including visibility, seasonality, and marine life.
vlora.gov.al · Official Municipal
Published Oct 24, 2016Official city context for Uji i Ftohtë and the tunnel boundary between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
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