Castle of Lekursi

 Another attractiv, historical site is the castle of Lekursi on the top of a dominant hill over Saranda, only 2 km far from the town. The castle of Lekursi was built up during XVI – XV centuries, by Sultan Suleymani in his compaign to conquer Corfu.

From the walls of the castle the tourist can catch by eye an area of 60 km.
While you are in Saranda, the magical place of “Blue Eye” spring is also worth visitng (18 km northeast of Saranda). At this beautiful spot, shaded by centuries old oak trees, a twelve headed dragon, according to the legend , jeausly guarded and held back the spring waters from the villagers. Consequently, pagan rituals were carried out by sacrificing young voluptuous maidens to the gods of the same waters.

 
Your stay in Saranda will be an even more enriching experience if you also visit the nearby traditional villages of Lukova, Piqerasi and Borshi where unique panoramic sea views, beautiful mountain and olive grove landscapes are combined with the charm of village environment and the most dramatic and magnificent scenery along the whole length of Ionian sea.