For years, this small strip of land has been almost a forbidden place, but lately, although many people visit it almost every year, the Karaburun Peninsula remains one of the not only beautiful, but also the most mysterious destinations of the Riviera coast. Albanian.
So Bordeaux will travel along the coast, to confess the emotions caused by such a beautiful place. Karaburuni has been a restricted area for a long time because it was located on a perimeter of high military security, but for several years day tours have started, where the easiest to do are those by sea, as the road is often it is forbidden to be trampled.
The best trip, can depart from Vlora, taking a boat which takes you to the destination, for a fee, which is worth it, because you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique view of the pearl of the Ionian coast.
The name “Karaburun” is thought to come from the Turkish meaning “black cape”, while it is found in ancient writings with the classic name, such as the Akrokeraunian Peninsula. The western part of the peninsula consists of a gentle relief and filled with sandy and rocky beaches, sea caves and steep cliffs.
Upstairs, the rocky land is populated with various citrus and olive groves that look like people with bent backs starting to take the road up the mountain. Then, suddenly, small or large lawns appear, such as the Ravenna plateau, which go downhill to near the blue waters.
The coast has always been the target of visitors and tourists, because there is always a small bay, without the excessive attention of locals or visitors, where you can relax with your family, whether under the shade of a rock, or have a picnic in Sun shine.
Nearby you can visit the small beach of Dafina or the coast of Bitri, the bay of Skaloma, Arusha or the famous and beautiful of all, Grama Bay.
The Karaburun Peninsula continues to be one of the most sought after destinations on the Albanian coast, due to the fact that it is almost completely untouched, with an impressive landscape completely surrounded by water, while equally interesting is the fact that wildlife is a natural reserve that attracts more and more visitors, especially foreigners, who want to get to know the area more and more.
In almost all of this area you can find accommodation options to enjoy the panorama, if you decide to stay, whether in hotels, many of which are modern, or the apartments of locals who have turned their homes into accommodations especially during the period of summer.
The basic cuisine is that with seafood, all come directly from the Ionian waters, served in all sorts of ways on the table, be they local recipes, but also the most popular international menus. This has also been the reason that this area continues to be an unstoppable attraction for tourists, because there you never get enough of what you see and enjoy.
Cultural tourism
At the northwestern tip of the peninsula, on the Cape of Gjuhëza, is the cave of Haxhi Alia, a well-known name in the history of maritime piracy. This natural object is the largest sea cave in the country, with many pockets inside. Inside the cave sleeps a modest lake surrounded by rock walls decorated by stalactites. There is also the cave of Grama, inside which numerous inscriptions have been discovered, which correspond to different periods of history.
The small bay of Grama, located in the western part of Karaburun, is one of the most special surprises of the peninsula, from a historical point of view. According to historians, this place has served since ancient times as a resort for ships. On the numerous walls of the bay, many inscriptions carved by sailors are easily found, expressing gratitude to Poseidon.
The first writings belong to the IV century BC. In the Latin writings, which correspond to the first century AD, are found the names of Mark Antony and Pompey, as well as various drawings, including ships, crosses, anchors, shields, etc.
The peninsula can be reached in two ways. The sea route is the shortest, but the destination is also reached by land. The earthly journey begins at Orikum and traverses through the Pashaliman base. But of course this is the least preferred way, even as it may happen that the military base is blocked. From the bay of Vlora it takes only a few minutes by speedboat or boat to reach the peninsula of mysteries and wildlife.
During the summer months Cape Tongue is populated by vacationers looking for adventures in pristine waters and shores. It is almost ideal to soak in fresh emerald-colored water or get colored, lying on the fine, white fall. Brisan Bay is also a place worth visiting. Water sports enthusiasts can have fun in all forms, or you can even climb the cliffs and steep area that characterizes this area. (Bordeaux Magazine)
