A former military base turned paradise island with crystal-clear waters, abandoned bunkers, and stunning beaches. Sazan is the highlight of our Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun boat tour, and also appears on the Vlora sunset cruise.
Sazan Island
Visitor Information
Operating Hours
08:00 – 19:00
The docking pier is under Albanian military supervision. Arrival and departure times are strictly enforced.
Admission & Services
The beach is managed by a strategic investor for the 2026 season.
Sunbeds, umbrellas, food and beverages are available for purchase on the island.
Entry to the island is free – services on the beach are paid.
Best Season
spring
summer
autumn
Points of Interest
Cold War Military Bunkers
Network of underground bunkers and tunnels built during the Cold War era, a unique piece of Albanian military history.
BeachSazan Submarine Base
Former secret submarine base carved into the island rock, used by Italian and Albanian navies.
BeachChemical Weapons Storage
Former chemical weapons storage facility from the communist era, now decommissioned and open for guided tours.
BeachItalian-era Church
Small church ruins dating from the Italian occupation period (1914-1943).
BeachSazan Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the northern tip of the island with views across the Strait of Otranto toward Italy.
BeachSazan East Beach
Pebble beach on the eastern coast facing Vlora Bay, the main swimming spot for visitors.
BeachSazan West Coast
Rugged western coastline with dramatic cliffs overlooking the open Adriatic Sea.
BeachSazan Harbor
Small natural harbor on the eastern side, used as the main landing point for tourist boats.
PortSummit Peak (344m)
The highest point on Sazan Island at 344 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, Karaburun Peninsula, and the Italian coastline on clear days.
ViewpointMediterranean Wildlife
Home to 435 plant species, pine forests, and diverse wildlife including rabbits, hedgehogs, seabirds, and Mediterranean monk seals in surrounding waters. The endemic Limonium anfractum grows only here.
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