🦌 National Park📸 Tourist Attraction

Butrint National Park

Vlorë County, Albania

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Overview

National park in Albania. It rises in Albania's high country, best for hiking between June and September and snowbound in midwinter.

Why visit: Protected forests, glacial lakes and canyons that stay quiet even in high season.

Things to do

›Walk the marked nature trails
›Look out for wildlife
›Picnic by the water or forest
›Photograph the landscape

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Travel Information

Best time

May – October (open trails, alpine flowers)

Weather

Mountain weather — mild, bright summers (12–24°C on the heights) and cold, snowy winters; conditions turn quickly, so check the forecast before heading up.

Entry fee

Usually free; small parking or entry fee at some parks

Hours

Open daily, daylight hours

Est. budget

₹800 – ₹3,000 for the day

Duration

Half to full day

Nearby attractions

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📍 Castle

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Venetian Acropolis Castle

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Reconstructed castle in Butrint. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

April – October (clear views from the walls)1 – 2 hoursExplore

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📍 Castle

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Triangular Fortress of Butrint

Butrint

Venetian fortress across the channel at Butrint. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

April – October (clear views from the walls)1 – 2 hoursExplore

1.3 km

📍 Archaeological

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Butrint

Sarandë municipality

Ancient city of Albania. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

April – June & September – October (avoid midday heat)2 – 3 hoursExplore

2.4 km

📍 Castle

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Vivari Fortress

Butrint

Cultural heritage monument of Albaniafort in Southern Albania, on the west end of the Vivari Channel near Butrint.

April – October (clear views from the walls)1 – 2 hoursExplore

3.9 km

🏖️ Beach

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Ksamil Islets

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6.4 km

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Tongo Island

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June – September (warm Ionian and Adriatic water)Half to full dayExplore

10.9 km

🏞️ Lake

4.5

Bistricë

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River in Albania. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

May – September (warm enough to swim)Half dayExplore

13.3 km

📍 Castle

4.5

Lëkurësi Fortress

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Cultural heritage monument of Albania. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

April – October (clear views from the walls)1 – 2 hoursExplore

14.3 km

📍 Archaeological

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Onchesmos

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Onchesmos is a notable archaeological in Albania. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

April – June & September – October (avoid midday heat)2 – 3 hoursExplore

14.3 km

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Sarandë synagogue

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April – June & September – October (avoid midday heat)2 – 3 hoursExplore

14.4 km

📍 City

4.5

Sarandë

Sarandë municipality

City of Albania. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

April – June & September – OctoberHalf to full dayExplore

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Phoenice

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