Butrint Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Butrint, a Unesco World Heritage site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony (800 BC), a Roman city (44 BC) and a bishopric (5th centrury). Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development and that entity is unique. Moreover the ruines are situated in a beautiful natural setting. The photo shows the famous baptistery, a major ruin from the 6th century and an ancient Roman monument adapted to the cultural needs of Christianity. Its floor has a an exceptional and well-preserved mosaic pavement, but usually it’s covered with sand (for protection). #Culture #LocalSecrets #History
Butrint, a Unesco World Heritage site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony (800 BC), a Roman city (44 BC) and a bishopric (5th centrury). Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development and that entity is unique. Moreover the ruines are situated in a beautiful natural setting. The photo shows the famous baptistery, a major ruin from the 6th century and an ancient Roman monument adapted to the cultural needs of Christianity. Its floor has a an exceptional and well-preserved mosaic pavement, but usually it’s covered with sand (for protection). #Culture #LocalSecrets #History
One of the over 700,000 bunkers built in Albania during the forty year leadership of Enver Hoxha. This particular one is on the Vivari Channel close to Butrint National Park and is almost hidden now amongst the shrubs and pretty yellow wildflowers.
The ancient city of Butrint, Sarandë Albania 🇦🇱
Butrint national park looking on to Corfu

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San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Rruga Mitat Hoxha Sarandë
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are located ...
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Hotel Apollon Saranda

Hotel Apollon Saranda

4 out of 5
Mithat Hoxha Sarandë
The price is AU$133 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$133
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are located ...
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Julia Hotel

Julia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rruga Butrinti Sarandë Vlorë County
The price is AU$74 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$74
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
Staff is outstanding. Lovely place. Easy to everything . The view, stunning. Breakfast fantastic

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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Apart-Hotel Lili2

Apart-Hotel Lili2

4 out of 5
Rruga Butrinti Sarandë Vlorë County
Stay at this aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Castle of Lëkurësit are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
The hotel was new and well appointed. The view was amazing. The bed was very comfortable. However, the staff were particularly unfriendly bordering on rude. The breakfast was limited. The stairs were constantly wet. The area was under development and this was not mentioned in the hotel description. ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

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Green Garden Villa

Green Garden Villa

3.5 out of 5
Rruga Ali Pasha Ksamil Vlorë County
Stay at this aparthotel in Ksamil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ksamil Islands and Beach of Mirrors are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
My only compliant was that there were ants entering the Apt in the kitchen area. The property is filled with plants and fruit trees etc, they may have been entering through a wall. Keep things clean and place food in the refrigerator or you will share your food with the ants. You also must drive ...

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2024

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Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments

Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments

3 out of 5
Guri Nazifi No 29 Sarandë Vlora County
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
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this hotel has the potential of being a nice quiet, studio apt by the water except for the neighborhood barking dogs. there are 2 nearby residences that allow their dogs to bark day and night.the 1 starts barking and it gets the others going. so you have several dogs barking constantly. if it weren't ...

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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The ancient city of Butrint, Sarandë Albania 🇦🇱

Butrint National Archaeological Park

Explore the great outdoors at Butrint National Archaeological Park, a lovely green space in Butrint. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Butrint National Archaeological Park

Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum during your trip to Butrint. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Museum

Activities

Natural Park of Blue Eye.

Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature

AU$32
per adult
Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature
Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

AU$99
per adult
Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.
Visit the highest veiw point on Corfu

Self Guided Drive of Corfu's Principal Mountain Range

AU$28
per traveller
Self Guided Drive of Corfu's Principal Mountain Range
Stress-Free Corfu for Cruise Ships with Boat Tour or Beach Visit

Corfu for Cruise Ships: 6 Hour Tour with Boat Ride or Beach Visit

AU$182
per adult
Corfu for Cruise Ships: 6 Hour Tour with Boat Ride or Beach Visit
Glyfada Beach sand and waves

The Amazing Glyfada Beach

AU$129
per adult
The Amazing Glyfada Beach
Saranda City Tour

Saranda City Tour

AU$42
per adult
Saranda City Tour
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Ksamil beach panorama, Albania.

Ksamil