Lëkurësi Castle
Ottoman hilltop fortress above Sarandë
Sarandë
Albanian RivieraSarandë
About
This hilltop fortress above Sarandë was built in 1537 by Suleiman the Magnificent. From its walls there are panoramic views over Sarandë, Ksamil and the island of Corfu.
Practical info
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Best Season
- April – October
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
The castle was built in 1537 on the orders of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to control Saranda, Butrint, and the Strait of Corfu.