Albanian Riviera

Travel Guide

Aerial view of Sarande in Albania
Aerial view of Sarande in Albania
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
Beach only reachable via a dirtroad..
Beach in Ksamil. Small town near Saranda, and very very close to Korfu. Right there i met a man from Kosovo, which has a wife from Kraków. Uncommonly you can talk with Kosovar in Polish :)

Where to stay in Albanian Riviera

A panorama aerial view across the pool fed by the Blue eye spring in Muzine, Albania in summertime

Kodrra

While there might not be top attractions in Kodrra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Sarandë and Sarande Ferry Terminal.

Kodrra
Sunset Terrace Viewpoint Between Ksamil and Sarandë, Albanian Riviera

Qender

Qender might not have many top sights, but Sarande Ferry Terminal and Port of Sarandë are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Qender
Blue Eye spring and river in Albania, Saranda area.

Qafë e Gjashtës

When in Qafë e Gjashtës, you can plan a visit to Castle of Lëkurësit and Sarande Ferry Terminal, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Qafë e Gjashtës
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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San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Hotel Luxury

Hotel Luxury

4 out of 5
Rruga Jul Cezari Ksamil
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ksamil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Great hotel and staff

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Hotel Apollon Saranda

Hotel Apollon Saranda

4 out of 5
Mithat Hoxha Sarandë
The price is RM326 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
RM326
RM369 total
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 ...
Hotel Apollon Saranda
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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

Apart-Hotel Lili2
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 Ali Pasha Castle 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

Green Garden Villa
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)
Bring ear plugs!
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

Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments
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Ksamil beaches. Four islands. The bay. The Tetran Archipelago. Ksamil. Albania. Drone shooting. Aerial photography

Ksamil Islands

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ksamil Islands during your travels in Ksamil.

Ksamil Islands
Ionian Sea, mirror beach Saranda, Albania, most beautifully beach, crystal clear sea

Beach of Mirrors

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach of Mirrors during your trip to Ksamil?

Beach of Mirrors
Gjipe Beach, famous beach in Albania

Gjipe Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gjipe Beach during your trip to Himarë? Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Gjipe Beach
umbrellas on Jale beach on albanian riviera, Albania

Jale Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jale Beach during your trip to Himarë? Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Jale Beach

Sarande Ferry Terminal

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Sarandë with a trip to Sarande Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Sarande Ferry Terminal

Port of Sarandë

Explore the waterfront in Sarandë with a trip to Port of Sarandë. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Port of Sarandë