Butrint

Parku Kombëtar i Butrintit — Greek, Roman and Venetian layers.

An ancient Greek city, later Roman, on a hill above the Vivari Channel about 14 km south of Sarandë. Butrint has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992 and the centre of Butrint National Park since 2000.

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What to do

The theatre, the baptistery and the Lion Gate inside the archaeological park.
The Venetian tower and acropolis museum on the hilltop.
Ali Pasha's castle across the Vivari Channel.
Combine it with a swim at Ksamil, just up the road.

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Good to know

Go early in summer to avoid heat and crowds.
Ksamil and Sarandë have their own pages on this site.

Where to eat

Dining

Types of places, typical dishes and, where verified, named spots with their own website and directions. Always check recent reviews and opening hours.

Fancy dinners

Hotel restaurants, lakeside or seaside terraces, and places where you dress a little nicer for a long meal.

Typical dishes: Grilled fish or seafood, lamb, steaks, salads and wine. On the coast look for fresh catch of the day; inland, thoughtful takes on tavë kosi and traditional plates.

Street food

Bakeries, grill counters and small stands you can eat standing up or take away.

Typical dishes: Byrek and pite by the piece, qebapa in bread with onion and kajmak, qofte, suxhuk, bakllava and strong coffee or macchiato.

Comfort food

Family kitchens, village guesthouses and everyday restaurants that cook like home.

Typical dishes: Tavë kosi, fërgesë, flija or pite, sarma, beans (pasul), yogurt and simple grilled meats. In the mountains: dairy, flija and slow-cooked dishes.

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