Hotels near Lëkurësi Castle

Lekuresi Castle stands on a hilltop directly above Saranda, a 16th-century Ottoman fortress built by Suleiman the Magnificent to control the bay and the approach to Butrint. Though partly ruined, its walls and towers survive, and a restaurant now occupies the site.

The reason to come is the view: a sweeping panorama over the whole horseshoe bay of Saranda, the Ksamil peninsula, the Butrint lagoon, and the mountains of Corfu across the strait. It is the finest vantage point in the area and a spectacular place to watch the sunset.

Pro Tip: Come for sunset; a taxi up is inexpensive and saves the steep climb. You can visit the ruins for free, and booking a table at the castle restaurant secures the best view.