Lake Butrint

Lake Butrint, a stunning salt lagoon next to the Ionian Sea, is found in Albania's far southwest, close to the well-known resort town of Sarandë.

Lake Butrint is a freshwater lake with saltwater marshes that is surrounded by hills that are heavily forested and has rocky shorelines. The Vivari Channel links the lagoon to the Ionian Sea. Lake Butrint has been recognized as a RAMSAR site because of the unique combination of freshwater and saltwater elements it has. It's one of the most beautiful lakes in Albania.

The lake is a part of the renowned Butrint National Park, one of Albania's most magnificent national parks, which is very significant. The park also safeguards a number of distinctive archaeological sites in addition to its indisputable natural importance.

A Roman theater, forum, aqueduct, Dionysus altar, temples, and thermae are among the Butrint ruins. Butrint National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 due to its abundance of historically significant ruins. From nearby Sarandë, Lake Butrint and Butrint National Park make for fantastic day trips.

Location: southwestern corner of Albania