Attractions & nature
Butrint, the Blue Eye spring, beaches and heritage sites.
The Best Beaches in Albania: A Complete Guide
A guide to Albania's most beautiful beaches — from the turquoise coves of the Riviera (Gjipe, Livadhi, Borsh) to Ksamil and the sandy beaches of the north, and how to choose.
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The Blue Eye Spring: Albania's Syri i Kaltër
A guide to the Blue Eye spring (Syri i Kaltër) — the karst pool that wells up from an unmeasured depth, how to get there from Sarandë and Gjirokastër, and what to know before you visit.
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Butrint: An Entire Ancient City in a National Park
A guide to Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Sarandë — the Greek theatre, the baptistery mosaics, the Lion Gate and the Venetian castle, and how to visit.
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World Heritage Sites in Albania: Every UNESCO Site
A guide to Albania's UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the stone towns of Berat and Gjirokastër, the ancient city of Butrint, the Ohrid region and the primeval forests — and how to fit them into your route.
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