Ionian Coast Sights

  1. Butrinti

    The ancient ruins of Butrinti are renowned for their size and beauty. They are in a fantastic natural setting, part of a 29-sq-km national park; set aside at least three hours to lose yourself and thoroughly explore this fascinating place.

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  2. Llogaraja Pass (National Park)

    The road going south from Vlora climbs up to the Llogaraja Pass, over 1000m high, for some of Albania's most spectacular scenery. If you are going to Dhërmiu or Himara, this is the road you will take.

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  3. The Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kalter)

    The Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kalter) is a hypnotic pool of deep-blue water surrounded by electric-blue edges like the iris of an eye. It feeds the Bistrica River and its depth is still unknown. This is the perfect picnic spot, under the shade of the oak trees.

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