Sarandë
A lively Ionian waterfront and useful base for exploring Butrint, the Blue Eye spring and the southern Riviera.
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Ksamil
Small coves and clear Ionian water near Butrint National Park; summer beaches can be extremely busy.
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The meeting point of Adriatic and Ionian travel routes, with a long waterfront and access toward the Llogara coast.
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A UNESCO-listed historic town known for hillside neighborhoods, traditional houses and its inhabited castle quarter.
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A Riviera town with beaches, nearby villages and a historic hilltop settlement above the modern waterfront.
Read the Himarë introductory note ↗Gjirokastër
A UNESCO-listed stone-built town with steep cobbled streets, an imposing castle and distinctive historic houses.
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Gjirokastër
A UNESCO-listed stone-built town with steep cobbled streets, an imposing castle and distinctive historic houses.
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Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
A vivid natural spring inland from Sarandë; follow protected-area rules and check current access arrangements.
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Llogara National Park
Mountain forest and panoramic viewpoints above the Riviera, with road and weather conditions worth checking.
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