Butrint National Park, National park and archaeological UNESCO site in Vlorë County, Albania.
Butrint National Park combines archaeological sites and large natural areas in Vlorë County. The territory includes freshwater lakes, salt marshes, reed beds, and Mediterranean islands along the Ionian coast.
Greeks founded the settlement in ancient times, which later grew into a city with public buildings under Roman rule. The area gained national park status in 2000 and UNESCO recognition followed in 2013.
The ancient theater sits on a hillside with views over the lagoon from its stone seating rows. Visitors follow paved Roman pathways between temple foundations and bathhouse remains that show how people once lived and worked here.
The site lies about 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of Sarandë and offers guided tours through the ruins. Staff maintain protection of the natural habitats, so visitors should follow certain rules during their visit.
More than 246 bird species use the area as a stopover along the Adriatic flyway, including golden eagles and peregrine falcons. The birds spread across wetlands, forests, and rocky slopes depending on season and migration patterns.
Location: Vlorë County
Inception: 2000
Website: http://akzm.gov.al/?option=com_k2&view=item&id=114%3Anational-park-of-butrinti&Itemid=435&lang=us
GPS coordinates: 39.74611,20.02028
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31
Albania offers a wide range of landscapes. From mountain peaks to rocky coasts, the country combines natural spaces with places full of stories. There are parks that protect valleys and high points, clear water sources, mountain villages where people still live as they did long ago, and coastal areas with beaches and cliffs. Each place tells part of the country’s story, from ancient times to the Middle Ages. The natural sites in Albania give different experiences. You can walk in the northern Alps, explore river canyons, walk along cliffs overlooking the Ionian Sea, or visit mountain villages made of stone. Underground springs create deep blue pools, and the coastal waters are home to rare sea animals. Rocks and old buildings in the landscape show how nature and human history have mixed here over many thousands of years. Every visit to Albania helps you see how the country keeps its natural and cultural features. Whether exploring the northern mountains, the rocky gorges inland, or the southern coasts, you will see landscapes shaped by time and communities keeping their traditions alive.
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