Tirana International Airport 3 hr 58
Ali Pasha Castle of Butrint (34 min) Remote, 19th-century Ottoman structure built on top of an earlier Venetian ruin, accessible by boat. Mount Pantokrator (2 hr 37) The highest mountain on Corfu, accessible by car & with a cafe, monastery & views at the top. Lekursi Castle (11 min) Hilltop castle ruins featuring imposing round towers, sweeping views & a spacious eatery. Krorëza Beach (11 min) Hillside remains of a 6th-century Byzantine monastery, with views over Sarandë, its bay & Corfu. Bataria Beach (2 hr 37) Set in a cove, this small beach has a pebbly shore & clear water, plus sunbeds & umbrellas for rent. Pulëbardha Beach (26 min) Pebble beach backed by cliffs & known for its turquoise water, with sun loungers & a restaurant. Lake Butrint (4 hr 19) Lake and lagoon Ksamil Beach (27 min) Avlaki Beach (2 hr 35) Beach, equestrianism, and windsurfing Apraos Beach (2 hr 37) Lori Beach (30 min) Small cove with a sandy beach, shallow waters, sun lounges to rent & a restaurant serving snacks. The Blue Eye (38 min) Crystal clear natural spring-water pool descending over 164 ft., with a small viewing platform. Old Perithia [Palea Peritheia] Παλαιά Περίθεια (2 hr 53) Venerable village featuring medieval stone houses, churches & local restaurants. Butrint National Park (31 min) Olive-shaded archaeological site home to the Greek, Roman & medieval remains of the city of Butrint. |