Walk through the narrow stone alleys of the old village. You’ll find the ruins of ancient Illyrian walls at the base, topped by Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.

The Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus, a beautiful example of local religious heritage.

While often attributed to the powerful Ali Pasha of Tepelena in the early 19th century, some historians believe the foundations may be even older, built by the Venetians.

Explore the dark, cool stone corridors and climb to the roof for a 360-degree view of the bay. It is one of the best-preserved castles in the country.

According to legend, this massive sea cave was a sanctuary for medieval pirates who used it to hide their ships and treasures from passing galleons.

It was made famous by the Albanian author Petro Marko in his book Shpella e Piratëve.

This site is best visited by boat, allowing you to swim inside the same cavern where legends were born.

For centuries, sailors, pirates, and soldiers took shelter here from storms. They carved their names and prayers into the rock walls—some dating back to Classical Antiquity.

You can find inscriptions dedicated to the Dioscuri (protectors of sailors) and names of high-ranking Roman and Byzantine figures.

Built during the communist era under Enver Hoxha, this giant tunnel was designed to hide and protect submarines.

Seeing this "James Bond-style" fortress from the water is a haunting reminder of Albania’s isolated past and its strategic importance during the 20th century.