Sea cave

The Pigeons Cave

The shaded swim-stop finale of the Caves Tour

The Pigeons Cave is where our Caves Tour finishes on a high — a shaded recess in the cliffs between Jale and Gjipe with deep, clear water, where wild rock pigeons nest above the entrance and there's time for a final swim and snorkel.

Smaller than the Pirate's Cave, the Pigeons Cave (Shpella e Pëllumbave) is a recess in the cliff face rather than a cave you motor through. Wild rock pigeons nest in the limestone hollows above the entrance — you'll often hear and see them flying in and out — which is how the cave got its name.

The water here is deep, clear and shaded by the overhanging rock, which makes it one of the better snorkel stops on the coast and a cool place to swim on a hot afternoon. With snorkelling gear provided on board, it's an easy spot to drift over the rocky seabed before the cruise home.

Highlights

A shaded cliff cave with deep, clear water
Wild rock pigeons nest in the hollows above the entrance
One of the better snorkel stops on the coast
The relaxed final swim stop on the Caves Tour

Visited on this tour

The Caves Tour

Dhermi Coast, Albania

Duration: 2–2.5 hours

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The Pigeons Cave Gallery

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called the Pigeons Cave?

Wild rock pigeons (the ancestor of city pigeons) nest in the limestone hollows above the cave entrance — you'll often see and hear them. Some operators translate the Albanian name, Shpella e Pëllumbave, as 'Doves Cave'; it's the same cave.

Can you snorkel at the Pigeons Cave?

Yes — it's one of the better snorkel stops on the coast. The water is deep and clear, shaded by the overhanging cliff, with rocky features and small fish along the cave wall. Snorkelling gear is provided on board.