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Lëkurësi Castle
Sunset above Sarandë
A 16th-century Ottoman castle above Sarandë, now a restaurant with views to Corfu.
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Image courtesy of © Jarosław Lichoń · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Lëkurësi Castle
The Ottomans built Lëkurësi Castle in the 16th century on the hill above Sarandë to guard the road and the bay; square in plan, with two round towers, it once protected the old village of Lëkurës. Today it houses a restaurant with a panoramic view over the bay, Corfu and the Butrint lagoons. Come for sunset over the Ionian, order the chef’s specialities, and stay as live music plays and the town lights come on. Drive or take a taxi up, as the walk is steep, and book a table in summer.
Our take
- Ionian sunsets
- Views to Corfu
- Book in summer
- Address
- Sarandë, the Balkans
- Website
- lekursi-castle.al
- Our city guide
- On our Tirana guide
- Price guide
- €€ (restaurants price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lëkurësi Castle before you go.
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