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Winter reverse travel | I followed the advice and came to Saranda, it was so beautiful that I was speechless!

|Heard the advice came Salanda, beautiful to me speechless! . Salanda 🏖️ As the most famous seaside resort in Albania, I think the most beautiful place is not the sea, but the Kajala e Lëkurësit on the mountain behind Salanda, where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the town and the bay, I am Went twice at dusk and morning, in different sunlight, the presented landscape is also unforgettable, perfect for winter travel. · 🚗Transportation The castle of Lekushi is located on Lekursi hill and can only be reached via a path that goes around the back of the hill. It is about 3 to 4 kilometers from the center of Salanda to the castle, the roads, although narrower, are basically asphalt, the road is in good condition, there is a relatively large parking lot in front of the castle, which is still very convenient. You can also hike up the mountain, which takes about 1 hour from the city of Salanda. · 🏛️ History Le Couch Castle was built in 1537 by Suleiman the Great of the Ottoman Empire when he attacked the island of Corfu and needed control of the harbor and the Saranda Butlint Highway. With its strategic location, Le Courche Castle provided protection against the Venetians. In the 20th century, under Hocha, the castle became a military fortress, once stationed 200 soldiers, under the fortress also built tunnels and leading to several surrounding small fortresses that only accommodate 2 soldiers. · 🏰Castle The castle of Le Courche, as seen today, was built in a square shape with two round towers oriented diagonally to each other. The tower in the southeast corner is best preserved, and the walls of the castle are of limestone. The wall once had a parapet topped with a tower, part of which has been restored. · 📸 Landscape Of course, the most important reason to come to Le Couch Castle is the stunning views of the mountains and seas here. Standing on the castle and looking out, on one side is the Gulf of Salanda and the Ionian Sea, not far away the island of Corfu belonging to Greece is in sight. On the other side are stretching valleys and mountains, and even the blue Lake Butlint can be seen. · 🍴Restaurant There is a restaurant within the walls of Lekuhi Castle, named Restorant Kalaja e Lekuresit, which has a huge outdoor terrace, which is considered the best view of the castle. Even if you are not dining here, you can take free photos. The restaurant is busy at sunset, with many locals and tourists eating, drinking and waiting for the magnificent scenery at sunset. · 🏞Name |Le Couch Castle 🎫Tickets |Free ⛳Address |Sarandë, Albania
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Posted: Dec 20, 2024
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