Hotels near Butrint National Park

Butrint is Albania's most important archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set on a wooded peninsula between a lagoon and the sea. Inhabited for over 2,500 years, it layers Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman remains in one extraordinary, atmospheric spot.

A shaded walking trail links a superbly preserved Greek theatre, Roman baths with mosaics, an early Christian baptistery, a Venetian tower, and city walls, all half-swallowed by forest. Climb to the acropolis museum for views over the surrounding wetlands, which are themselves a haven for birdlife.

Pro Tip: Entry is around 10 EUR; go early or late to avoid the midday heat and tour groups. Allow at least two hours, and combine it with Ksamil, which lies on the same road south.