Lake Butrint
Liqeni i Butrintit
A saltwater lake behind Ksamil, with rows of mussel rafts across the water. Take a boat out to eat freshly harvested mussels and oysters.
Lake Butrint is part of Butrint National Park. It connects to the sea through the Vivari Channel and is one of Albania's main mussel and oyster farming areas. Several mussel farm restaurants line the lake shore, mostly between Ksamil and Bufi. You can take a small boat out to the farming platforms in the lake to eat freshly harvested mussels, oysters and grilled fish, and watch the sunset in the evening. The wetlands around the lake are a bird sanctuary, good for birdwatching. Most restaurants require a drive, and it is best to book ahead in peak season.
Opening hours
Restaurant approx. 12:00–22:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Ksamil Beaches
- Mirror Beach (Pasqyra)
- Ksamil Islands
- Pulëbardha Beach
- Butrint
- Vivari Channel & Ali Pasha Castle
- Lëkurësi Castle
- Monastery of the Forty Saints