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Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Albania’s only marine park
Sea caves, cliffs and clear water around the Karaburun peninsula and Sazan island.
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Image courtesy of © Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Image courtesy of © Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park
Where the Adriatic meets the Ionian, Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park protects more than 125 square kilometres of sea around the Karaburun peninsula and Sazan island. Its wild coast of cliffs, sea caves and secluded coves, washed by remarkably clear water, shelters rich marine life, and it is recognised as a specially protected area of Mediterranean importance. Sazan, Albania’s largest island and once a military zone, has welcomed visitors since 2015. In summer, boat trips leave from Vlorë and Orikum, the easiest way to explore the caves and swim in the coves.
Our take
- Sea caves
- Sazan island
- Summer boat trips
- Address
- Bay of Vlorë, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Tirana guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park before you go.
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