About Butrint National Park

The Butrint National Park  is a national park in Vlorë County, southern Albania. It is located 18 kilometres  south of Sarandë. The park encompasses 9,424 hectares  of hilly terrain with freshwater lakes, wetlands, salt marshes, open plains, reed beds and islands. The park’s significance for conservation is reflected in the large number of species with over 1,200 different animals and plants. Its mandate includes the protection of the lake and lagoon of Butrint, the natural channel of Vivari, the islands of Ksamil and as well the archaeological site, that provides valuable remains of ancient civilisations.

Butrint is strategically located in the eastern part of the Strait of Corfu in the extreme south of the country. It sprawls across a peninsula that is surrounded by Lake Butrint and Vivari Channel. The channel connects the lake to the Ionian Sea through a narrow sandy bar. Located in the direct proximity to the sea, the park experiences mild Mediterranean climate. This means that the winters are mild and the summers are hot and dry.

Residing close to the Greek Island of Corfu, Butrint National Park is one of the incredible places to visit in Albania. A home to a varied number of ecosystems and impressive archeological sites, this national park showcases a unique blend of nature and history. This natural attraction is bordered by lake Butrint on one side and Vivari Channel on the other side. Apart from this the national park is a shelter to around 1,200 different species of animals and plants.The major attraction inside the border of this national park is the archeological site which holds the history of 2,500 years.