Things to Do in Gjirokastër

There are 19 attractions in Gjirokastër. Butrint, ancient unesco archaeological site with greek, roman, byzantine layers, is the most popular.

1

Butrint

Ancient UNESCO archaeological site with Greek, Roman, Byzantine layers

Historical Site

2

Butrint National Park

Coastal national park protecting archaeological site and wetlands

Park

3

Ksamil Islands

Small Ionian islands known for clear beaches

Island

4

Blue Eye

Karst spring with striking deep blue pool

Nature Reserve

5

Gjirokastër Fortress

Ottoman-era fortress overlooking Gjirokastër's historic town

Monument

6

Mount Pantokrator

Highest point on Corfu with Byzantine monastery

Mountain

7

Antigonia

Hellenistic city ruins near Gjirokastër

Monument

8

National Park - Fir of Hotova

Protected Albanian forest reserve conserving endemic fir ecosystems

National Park

9

Phoenice

Ancient Illyrian and Greek city with archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

10

Bazaar Mosque, Gjirokastër

Ottoman-era mosque adjacent to Gjirokastër bazaar

Mosque

11

Nemërçka

Mountain massif in Albania with rugged limestone peaks

Mountains

12

Ali Pasha Castle

Seaside fortress in Vlorë County, Ottoman-era castle

Castle

13

Porto Palermo Castle

Ottoman-era fortress guarding a scenic Albanian bay.

Castle

14

Mali i Gjerë

Mountain massif in southern Albania

Mountains

15

Tongo Island

Small Adriatic island near Vlorë, uninhabited islet

Island

16

Vjosa Wild River National Park

National park protecting Europe's last wild river

National Park

17

Peristeres (island)

Uninhabited Greek islet group in the Ionian Sea

Island

18

Ruins of Kotsika

Archaeological ruins of ancient settlement in Epirus

Ruins

19

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

Ottoman-era towns notable for stone houses and citadels

Historical Site