13/10/2017
No one can escape the fascination of the beauty and tranquility of this place, where natural encirclements so well complement ancient ruins.
, or the ancient name , lies in the southwest of , 20 km south of the modern port of . Its position is spectacular: The occupies the main part of the hill lurking from the Vivari canal, a narrow waterway that connects today, 4 km west of Butrint, with the lake of salt water. A plateau south of the canal extends a barren land of water that separates Butrint from a series of mountains stretching along the southern -Greek border.
The is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and untouched areas of all of Albania. The and shores have a shocking beauty. Palm trees and olive groves dominate the landscape by giving it a characteristic beauty. Sea view, floral varietal, favored by mild climate, makes Saranda a favorite holiday and recreation center and an important tourist city. Tourists from Corfu land here by ferry. There is a daily bus line from Saranda to Butrint. In 2000 Butrinti hosted more than 30,000 foreign visitors. The ancient city is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious attractions of the Albanian Riviera and one of the most striking destinations not only of foreign tourists but also of the themselves. History, intertwined with antique art and surrounded by an amazing , occupy an important place in the memories of those who have tasted it and in the of those who have heard of it.
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