Why it's worth your time
Lëkurësi Castle was built in the 16th century to watch the approaches to Corfu — and watching is still exactly what it does best. The squat stone fort crowns the hill behind Sarandë, and its walls and terraces serve up the widest view in the region: the curve of Sarandë bay, the Ksamil islands, Butrint's lagoon, and the Greek mainland and Corfu across the strait.
A restaurant and bar operate inside the castle, which makes the ritual simple: arrive an hour before sunset, take a terrace table, and let the show happen.
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