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Discovering Albania's Hidden Gems: Ancient Butrint and Beyond

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Zaclin29Singapore

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Discovering Albania's Hidden Gems: Ancient Butrint and Beyond

#ancientcities Exploring Ancient Butrint was an unforgettable experience! This ancient city, hidden amidst Albania's stunning landscape, revealed its rich history and breathtaking beauty. As I wandered through Butrint's ruins, I uncovered ancient temples, theaters, and basilicas, surrounded by the serene wetlands and Lake Butrint. The vibrant wildlife, including birds and turtles, added to the charm. Albania's pristine beaches, picturesque villages, and warm hospitality made our vacation truly special. From the Ionian coast to the rolling hills, Albania's natural beauty left me in awe. A must-visit destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and adventure seekers!

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

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#tripaway 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. The archaeological heritage of Butrint is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country, containing different artefacts and structures, dating from the Iron Age up to the Middle Ages. Numerous monuments are still extant including the city walls, a late-antique baptistery, a great basilica, Roman theater and two castles. The ancient city is situated within a natural woodland with a complex ecosystems which depends on the nearby lake and channel. Nevertheless, it is this combination of cultural monuments and natural environment which makes Butrint such a unique place. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the park as Category II. In 1992, the archaeological site joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The lagoon has been further recognized as a wetland of international importance by designation under the Ramsar Convention. Nevertheless, Lake Butrint is an Important Bird and Plant Area, because it abundant to significant bird and plant species of international importance. #visitalbania #beautifulalbania #tripaway

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#tripaway “Characteristics of the gulf of Krorez” Beauty Exclusivity (the impression of being unique in the world) A wild and virgin environment: the one that gives us the opportunity to project and construct an incomparable ex-nihilo village An archeological area in the vicinity of Butrint and a city dating back to the XIII-th century (Gjirokastra) A transparent sea Two enclosed beaches in the middle of nature: number 1, in the heart of the village, number 2, next to the village, easily accessible 290 sunny days a year A wonderful temperature (rarely higher than 30 Celsius degrees) ”" The Monastery of Saint Maria Krorez that has been created in 1672 "They also suggest an efficient solution in order to guaranty an easy access to the bay for any international tourist. #visitalbania#beautifulalbania#travel #tripaway

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#tripaway Saranda is a coastal city in the south of Albania, near the border with Greece, a place that has wonderful beaches in the Ionian Sea. Saranda is a small paradise that has all the conditions to spend a wonderful vacation like the beaches with small natural stones, a wonderful blue sea, as well as with extraordinary views that leave you breathless. #visitalbania#beautifulalbania #tripaway

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#tripaway Cape Merli is a private beach in the south of Albania. A fairytale vacation spot, otherwise known as the "European Maldives". The beach in the south of Saranda is not much explored by tourists, because a private villa complex is being built there. The white sand, the crystal clear sea and the steepness of the rocks with the stairs that lead to the sea after descending from the villas make Cape Merli very special. This magical place has been given the name of "Cape Merli" or Cape of the Black Bird, as centuries ago in this area among the bushes lived bird colonies. These dense moss bushes that dominated the earth were also referred to as the mythical plants of Aphrodite, which were considered a symbol of well-being and beauty. The locals have called the place ‘Cape of the Black Bird’. The ecological approach to the architecture used for the tourism project has made it possible to build a natural value system that will be implemented with human care, encouraging the Thrush to return once again. Respect for nature remains the ultimate guide to the concept of architecture. The project covers a large area and is divided into two areas respectively: Northern Peninsula This area is characterized by hotels and villas on the south side. The hotel will be five-star and will have 207 rooms, 3 luxury suites, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, conference rooms, SPA & Wellness Center. While in this part will be built a seaport for yachts with (10 parking lots), 16 Marine type villas and 4 luxury villas, each with pool. Southern Peninsula In this area will dominate the family rooms mainly a family hotel and villas which will have an extension on the east side. The hotel will have 250 rooms, suites, bars, restaurants, an amphitheater, conference rooms, SPA & Wellness Center, 2 yacht ports (with more than 90 parking spaces) as well as 33 Mediterranean type Villas, each with swimming pool. #tripaway

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