District de Sarandë

Les incontournables du district de Sarandë

Sarandë's Absolute Essentials

Sarandë and its surroundings contain the UNESCO-listed Butrint National Park, featuring the 15th-century Venetian Triangular Fortress and the Vivari Channel. Historical landmarks include the 6th-century Forty Saints Monastery and the hilltop Kalaja e Borshit. The coastline offers various terrains, from the secluded gravel shores of Kakome Beach to the shallow waters of Pema e Thatë, alongside the 19th-century Ali Pasha Castle.

Sarandë's Absolute Essentials — Carte

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Kalaja e Borshit

Hilltop fortification dating to the 4th century BC, containing medieval walls and the ruins of a 17th-century mosque.

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Ali Pasha Castle

Ali Pasha Castle is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820.

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Vivari Channel

The Vivari Channel links Lake Butrint in Albania with the Straits of Corfu, and forms a border of the peninsula of Butrint.

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Pema e Thatë

Coastal area near Ksamil known for its shallow waters and views across to the island of Corfu.

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Kakome Beach

Secluded gravel beach located in a deep, sheltered bay, often accessed by boat.

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Triangular Fortress

Venetian-style fortification built in the 15th or 16th century to defend the entrance of the Vivari Channel.

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Forty Saints Monastery

The Monastery of the Forty Saint Martyrs is a ruined Eastern Orthodox monastery overlooking the coastal city of Sarandë in southern Albania.

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Market Bora Bora

Local grocery store and market in Ksamil.

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Dea Center

Cultural and artistic center located in the village of Ksamil.