Havana Beach Club in Dhërmi, Albania

Havana Beach Club is a long-running beach club, bar and restaurant on Plazhi i Dhërmiut, positioned directly on one of the busiest sections of the Dhërmi coastline. It works as both a daytime beach base and a social venue, with sunbeds, drinks, food and music forming the core of the experience. The club suits visitors who want service at their lounger and a livelier setting than an undeveloped beach. It is less appropriate for travellers seeking a quiet, low-cost or entirely public-beach experience. Current listings and 2026 visitor reports confirm that Havana is operating, but published opening hours conflict, so timing should be checked directly during the season.

The location is the strongest reason to go. Albania’s national tourism agency describes Dhërmi Beach as a major Ionian destination with rounded-stone and sandy sections, clear water, bars, restaurants, water activities and nightlife. Havana sits within that beach economy rather than apart from it. A day here is therefore not simply about swimming; it is about having a managed place on the shore, ordering food and drinks, listening to music and staying through the afternoon or sunset without repeatedly moving between separate businesses.

Sunbeds are a central part of the club’s daytime model. A current SunEasy listing shows Havana as a bookable beachfront venue and publishes sunbeds from 1,000 lek, while a 2024 Tripadvisor visitor described reserving front-row beds in advance through WhatsApp and paying more for a two-bed setup. These figures should not be treated as a fixed tariff because beach prices change by row, demand and season. The practical lesson is to ask the club for the current rate and reservation conditions before committing, especially on weekends or in July and August.

Food and drink are available throughout the beach-day experience. Restaurant Guru currently lists burgers, beer and wine among commonly ordered items and categorises the venue as a club with outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, takeaway and booking. Recent July 2026 Tripadvisor reports describe cocktails, a varied menu, food service and a relaxed-to-lively seaside atmosphere. Earlier reviews are more mixed, including criticism of service and waiting time, so it would be misleading to present the guest experience as uniformly positive. The evidence instead suggests that service quality can vary with date, crowd level and individual visit.

The atmosphere changes over the course of the day. Current 2026 descriptions emphasise a beach-club format rather than a conventional restaurant: sunbeds and swimming dominate earlier hours, while music and socialising become more important later. Havana has also been associated with nightlife and events in Dhërmi for years. Travellers who enjoy music with their beach day may see that as the point of choosing it. Travellers who want only the sound of the sea should compare quieter sections of the coast before settling in.

Access by car requires some thought. The club is on the Dhërmi beach strip, where summer parking demand can be intense. A detailed 2024 visitor account noted that the club itself did not provide dedicated parking and that private paid parking nearby was used instead. Parking arrangements can change, but the account is useful because it matches the physical reality of a popular narrow coastal zone. If driving, arrive earlier on busy days and confirm where the venue currently recommends parking rather than expecting a reserved club car park.

Published hours are inconsistent enough that they should not be stated as settled fact. Google-linked business data and Restaurant Guru currently show the venue as open 24 hours, while SunEasy lists a much narrower 08:00–21:00 service window. A venue can also have different beach-service, restaurant and event hours, which may explain part of the discrepancy. Because Dhërmi businesses are strongly seasonal, the safest approach is to contact Havana directly for the exact date, particularly outside peak summer or if you plan to arrive late in the evening.

Cost expectations also deserve context. Havana is a serviced beach club, not a free stretch of coast, so the total day can include sunbeds, parking, meals and drinks. That does not automatically make it poor value; it means value depends on whether you want those services. A visitor who plans to stay for many hours and use food-and-drink service may find the convenience worthwhile. Someone who wants only a swim for an hour is unlikely to get the same benefit from paying for a full beach setup.

The wider setting gives visitors alternatives. Dhërmi Beach extends beyond a single club, and other beaches such as Drymades Beach and Gjipe Beach offer different landscapes and levels of development. This makes Havana easy to place within a multi-day stay: it can be the deliberately social beach-club day rather than the only way to experience the coast. The old village above the shore provides another contrast, with traditional stone architecture and churches that are separate from the modern summer strip.

Havana Beach Club is therefore best chosen for its combination of beachfront position, serviced sunbeds, food, drinks and social atmosphere. The current evidence supports an active 2026 operation, but it also shows why visitors should verify the practical details rather than relying on one directory: opening hours conflict, sunbed prices can change, and parking is not guaranteed. Arrive with a clear idea of whether you want a full day club experience or simply access to the sea. If the former is your priority, Havana remains one of Dhërmi’s established places to combine swimming with the resort’s summer social scene.