Place to visit
Basilica of Butrint, Albania: what it is and when to go
Basilica of Butrint is a temple in Albania (Sarandë). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Temple in Albania · History
- Where
- Albania
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 187 km as the crow flies
- Website
- butrint.org
- Coordinates
- 39.74644, 20.02308
What it is and where
Basilica of Butrint is a temple in Albania (Sarandë).
It is in Sarandë, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.74644, 20.02308; the nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 187 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Albania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Basilica of Butrint is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Albania
To enter Albania there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Albania checklist. Currency: Albanian lek (ALL); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 129 police · 127 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Baptistery of ButrintTemple102 m
- ButrintAncient city of Albania219 m
- Well of Junia RufinaArchaeological site220 m
- Greek Theatre of ButrintAncient Greek theatre in Butrint, Albania246 m
- Venetian Fortress of ButrintReconstructed castle in Butrint263 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Albania guide.
More in Albania: History
- Berat
- Gjirokastër
- Apollonia: ancient city in modern Albania
- Parliament of Albania: unicameral legislature of Albania
- Amphitheatre of Durrës: Roman amphitheatre in Durrës, Albania
- Mother Albania: statue located at the National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania
Every Albania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of Butrint?
It is a temple in Albania.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of Butrint?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Basilica of Butrint?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 187 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Albania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Albania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Baptistery of Butrint, Butrint, Well of Junia Rufina. The rest is in the Albania guide.
Keep reading
- Sarandë32 places to see in and around Sarandë, Albania: Butrint, Butrint National Park, Blue Eye, Albania. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- History193 places for history in Albania, from Berat to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- AlbaniaBefore travelling to Albania: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Spanish…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.