Butrint National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Butrint boasts ruins from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods, set amidst lush greenery and tranquil waters.
- Artifacts: Yes
- Restaurants/Cafés (on site): Yes
- Souvenir Shop: Yes
- Restrooms: Yes
- ATM: No
- Address: SH81, Butrint, Sarandë
- Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00
- Entry Fee: 700 Lek
Lëkurësi Castle (Kalaja e Lëkurësit)
Built in 1537 by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, this hilltop castle offers panoramic views of Sarandë and the Ionian Sea.
- Artifacts: Yes
- Restaurants/Cafés (on site): Yes
- Souvenir Shop: Yes
- Restrooms: Yes
- ATM: No
- Address: Kalaja e Lekursit, Saranda 9701
- Hours: 8am to 11pm
- Entry Fee: Free
Monastery of the Forty Saints (Manastiri i 40 Shenjtorëve)
Dating back to the 6th century, this ruined Eastern Orthodox monastery once served as a major pilgrimage site and lent its name to the city of Sarandë.
- Artifacts: Yes
- Restaurants/Cafés (on site): No
- Souvenir Shop: No
- ATM: No
- Restrooms: No
- Address: V2CC+WMG, Sarandë
- Hours: 9am to 6pm
- Entry Fee: Free
Sarandë Synagogue Complex
This 5th-century synagogue, later converted into a basilica, features intricate mosaic floors and stands as a testament to the city’s diverse religious history.
- Artifacts: Yes
- Restaurants/Cafés (on site): No
- Souvenir Shop: No
- ATM: No
- Restrooms: No
- Address: V2F4+VJW, Sarandë
- Hours: Open access
- Entry Fee: Free
St. George’s Monastery (Manastiri i Shën Gjergjit)
An ancient Orthodox monastery recognized as a Cultural Monument of Albania, offering insights into the region’s religious heritage.
- Artifacts: Yes
- Restaurants/Cafés (on site): No
- Souvenir Shop: No
- ATM: No
- Restrooms: No
- Address: Demë; halfway between Sarandë and Butrint
- Hours: Open access
- Entry Fee: Free