Albanian Riviera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Sarande in Albania
Butrint, a Unesco World Heritage site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony (800 BC), a Roman city (44 BC) and a bishopric (5th centrury). Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development and that entity is unique. Moreover the ruines are situated in a beautiful natural setting. The photo shows the famous baptistery, a major ruin from the 6th century and an ancient Roman monument adapted to the cultural needs of Christianity. Its floor has a an exceptional and well-preserved mosaic pavement, but usually it’s covered with sand (for protection). #Culture #LocalSecrets #History
Beach only reachable via a dirtroad..
Beach in Ksamil. Small town near Saranda, and very very close to Korfu. Right there i met a man from Kosovo, which has a wife from Kraków. Uncommonly you can talk with Kosovar in Polish :)
This little island is part of the Ksamil islands on the Albanian riviera. You can take a small boat from the mainland for about $4 roundtrip. You must arrange with the driver a pickup time. Albania is a beautiful country off the mainstream tourist map, and definitely worth a visit for the beautiful waters and cheap prices. Check out more of Albania on my latest blog post➡️ www.crazytravelista.com :) #bestof5

Where to stay in Albanian Riviera

A panorama aerial view across the pool fed by the Blue eye spring in Muzine, Albania in summertime

Kodrra

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Kodrra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Sarandë and Sarande Ferry Terminal.

Kodrra
Blue Eye spring and river in Albania, Saranda area.

Qafë e Gjashtës

When in Qafë e Gjashtës, you can plan a visit to Castle of Lëkurësit and Sarande Ferry Terminal, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Qafë e Gjashtës
Sunset Terrace Viewpoint Between Ksamil and Sarandë, Albanian Riviera

Qender

5/5(1 area review)

Qender might not have many top sights, but Sarande Ferry Terminal and Port of Sarandë are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Qender
San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Rruga Mitat Hoxha Sarandë
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are located ...
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San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Hotel Luxury

Hotel Luxury

4 out of 5
Rruga Jul Cezari Ksamil
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ksamil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Great hotel and staff

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Hotel Luxury
Nobbu Hotel Ksamil

Nobbu Hotel Ksamil

3 out of 5
Rruga Jul Çezari Ksamil
The price is ₹4,861 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹4,861
₹5,755 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ksamil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ksamil Islands and Ali Pasha Castle are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Vi var nöjda med Nobbu hotel. Trevlig personal och bra läge. Vi fick en uppgradering av rum vilket vi uppskattade, mycket fin utsikt. Det tillagade på frukosten var något kallt och segt. Överlag nöjda och skulle kunna besöka igen.

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Nobbu Hotel Ksamil
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Apart-Hotel Lili2

Apart-Hotel Lili2

4 out of 5
Rruga Butrinti Sarandë Vlorë County
Stay at this aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Castle of Lëkurësit and Mango Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
The hotel was new and well appointed. The view was amazing. The bed was very comfortable. However, the staff were particularly unfriendly bordering on rude. The breakfast was limited. The stairs were constantly wet. The area was under development and this was not mentioned in the hotel description. ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Apart-Hotel Lili2
Dream Apartments Saranda

Dream Apartments Saranda

4.5 out of 5
Rruga Arbrit Sarandë Qarku i Vlorës
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 beach bars. Popular attractions Port of Sarandë and Sarande Ferry Terminal are ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
The manager so kind ,

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Dream Apartments Saranda
Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments

Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments

3 out of 5
Guri Nazifi No 29 Sarandë Vlora County
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of Sarandë and Sarande Ferry Terminal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Bring ear plugs!
this hotel has the potential of being a nice quiet, studio apt by the water except for the neighborhood barking dogs. there are 2 nearby residences that allow their dogs to bark day and night.the 1 starts barking and it gets the others going. so you have several dogs barking constantly. if it weren't ...

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Ksamil beaches. Four islands. The bay. The Tetran Archipelago. Ksamil. Albania. Drone shooting. Aerial photography

Ksamil Islands

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ksamil Islands during your travels in Ksamil.

Ksamil Islands
Ionian Sea, mirror beach Saranda, Albania, most beautifully beach, crystal clear sea

Beach of Mirrors

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach of Mirrors during your trip to Ksamil?

Beach of Mirrors
Gjipe Beach, famous beach in Albania

Gjipe Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gjipe Beach during your trip to Himarë? Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Gjipe Beach
umbrellas on Jale beach on albanian riviera, Albania

Jale Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jale Beach during your trip to Himarë? Discover the area's countryside and temples.

Jale Beach

Sarande Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Sarandë with a trip to Sarande Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Sarande Ferry Terminal

Port of Sarandë

Explore the waterfront in Sarandë with a trip to Port of Sarandë. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Port of Sarandë

Cities near Albanian Riviera

A view towards the far side of the bay at Sarande in the morning in summertime

Sarandë

Panoramic aerial image of Himare, a small city in the coast of Albanian Riviera.

Himarë

Ksamil beach panorama, Albania.

Ksamil

Butrint, a Unesco World Heritage site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony (800 BC), a Roman city (44 BC) and a bishopric (5th centrury). Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development and that entity is unique. Moreover the ruines are situated in a beautiful natural setting. The photo shows the famous baptistery, a major ruin from the 6th century and an ancient Roman monument adapted to the cultural needs of Christianity. Its floor has a an exceptional and well-preserved mosaic pavement, but usually it’s covered with sand (for protection). #Culture #LocalSecrets #History

Butrint