Sarandë, Ksamil and Butrint · Albania
Sarandë
4 published places to visit in Sarandë, Ksamil and Butrint, each with what it is, how long to allow, and the official source to check before you travel.
Mirror Beach is a smaller cove reached by a steep local access road. Clear water and rocky coastal scenery are the reward, while facilities and access vary by season.
Places in Sarandë
Lëkurësi Castle
1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Lëkurësi Castle offers one of the broadest viewpoints over Sarandë, Corfu, the Ionian Sea and the surrounding hills. Much of the visitor experience is the panorama and restaurant setting.
Monastery of the Forty Saints
1 hour · typical visit The ruined monastery occupies a high ridge above Sarandë and offers a quiet, exposed historic stop with wide coastal views.
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Ready-made trips through Sarandë
Albania Heritage Route — 5 Days
5 days · 21 stops · Moderate pace
A southbound heritage journey from Tirana through Kruja, UNESCO-listed Berat and Gjirokastër to Butrint and the Ionian coast.
South Albania and Riviera — 7 Days
7 days · 30 stops · Moderate pace
A balanced week combining Albania’s historic cities with the Blue Eye, Butrint and the main Riviera landscapes.
Classic Albania — 10 Days
10 days · 38 stops · Moderate pace
A broad introduction to Albania’s capital, northern mountains, UNESCO towns, archaeological sites and Riviera coast.
Grand Albania — 14 Days
14 days · 48 stops · Moderate pace
Travel from Tirana and Shkodra into Theth, then south through Berat, Përmet and Gjirokastër to Sarandë, Butrint and the Riviera before returning via Vlorë.