With classic holiday spots in Europe rammed this summer, more and more people are looking for less frequently visited alternatives to travel to instead.
Butrint, located in Vlore County, Albania, is a national park and archaeological site offering everything tourists could desire for a holiday – excellent weather, stunning turquoise waters, and even ancient Roman ruins
It has been likened to the “Maldives” in reviews, thanks to its picturesque sea, white sandy beaches, and warm summer climate.
Visitors to Butrint can enjoy nature walks, historical sites, and the quintessential sun, sand, and sea experience.
Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sprawls across 9,424 hectares of diverse terrain, including hills, lakes, wetlands, salt marshes, and more.
The park encompasses the ancient town of Butrint, inhabited since prehistoric times and later developed as a Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian settlement.
Its historical richness is evident in the well-preserved ruins spanning from the 4th to the 19th century, including a theater, churches, villas, forums, gates, towers, and basilicas.
Entry to Butrint National Park is affordable, costing less than £5 per person, making it an excellent day trip option.
Visitors can explore the natural beauty, admire the ruins, visit the castle, and even take a rope ferry to a smaller Venetian castle across the Vivari channel, offering glimpses of ancient Roman and Ottoman structures.
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Accommodation options near Butrint include Hotel Livia, located just a short walk from the park entrance, offering rates starting from £39 per night.
Alternatively, visitors can stay in Sarandë, a resort town a 30-minute drive away, known for its beautiful bay, beaches, promenade, and 16th-century castle.
Sarandë provides various accommodation choices, from budget-friendly options like Ideal Apartments and Villa Kanina to more luxurious offerings like Bougainville Bay Apartments, all at remarkably affordable prices compared to popular tourist destinations.
In addition to its affordability, accessibility is another advantage of visiting Sarandë. Travelers from the UK can fly to Tirana or Corfu at budget-friendly rates and easily reach Sarandë via bus or ferry, respectively.
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