Lekuresi Castle
Lekuresi Castle
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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- ianc951Buckingham, United Kingdom57 contributionsCheck out the sceneryTook the ferry from Corfu city to Saranda on day trip. Long day but well worth the effort. Was feeling fit so walked what felt like 10 miles upto and back from the castle, but there are plenty of taxis if desired. Found it strange that 75 percent of the population drive around in black or dark blue 25/30 year old benz's. Very few other visitors at the castle and only one staff member in the bar. The restaurant looked permanently closed for the season. Fantastic views of the surrounding countryside, coast and Saranda.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 5, 2023
- jordanellie41Longridge, United Kingdom1,157 contributionsASTONISHING VIEWS TO DIE FOR!W had a hire car and drove up to this castle late one afternoon. The place was virtually deserted and the restaurant was just starting to get things organised for the evening. It was a beautiful hot day that had just started to cool down with clear blue skies. What awaited us up there was something quite extraordinary, the views all around Sarande from the mountains on one side to the coast on the other were quite astonishing. I've seen some mesmerising views on my travels and this one is certainly up there with the best. We did not venture into the castle or even really pay attention to it, but you must not miss this opportunity to witness these views. I have some of the most memorable videos and photos I'll never forget!Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 2, 2024
- Jennifer B53 contributionsWorth a visit for views and pizza!Visited here on a Friday evening. When we arrived, there was a posher restaurant we were sat in. However realised then that there was a pizza restaurant underneath, which had more space for our kids to run around so we went down there! Both have beautiful views. The view is stunning and get it on a sunny night with no cloud, beautiful. It was no where near as busy as we expected with everyone being able to see the view. I would suggest coming for the view then sitting down for dinner. We were attacked by wasps which is no one’s fault but they disappeared quickly when the sun went down! After Sun went down, we went down to a bit where drinks were served on bean bags. Again lovely spot and the city was lit up so nice views. Pricey drinks compared to other parts but food was average price and delicious pizzas! When we were leaving, live music was coming on. We got a taxi from Bougainville bay and it was 1500lek one way. Definitely recommend a visit!Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 29, 2024
- fjore93Thatcham, United Kingdom149 contributionsMust visit, amazing viewThis is a must if visiting Sarande. Its a beautiful view. There’s 2 restaurants and a bar there, but you dont need to order anything, you can just go for the photographs and the view. Best time to go is before the sunset. We are thinking to do a second visit, as it was so niceVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 9, 2024
- Spase MSkopje, Republic of North Macedonia2,510 contributionsThe most beautiful sunset can be seen from hereHere you will have the best view of the sunset. I am visiting the castle for the second time after 3 years and I am delighted. Although I haven't sat in the restaurant, I still think the prices are high, but you don't have to sit in a restaurant. Just come and enjoy the sunset. From here you can see the whole of Saranda. Come early at sunset to find a parking spot. In the summer period, there are often crowds. There is no entrance fee to the castle.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 11, 2024
- dianaortizg9126 contributionsPerfect to watch the sunset with some Aperol and Pizza!Really nice place to have some drinks and watch the sunset. You can also eat some delicious pizza and enjoy a really good evening with family and friends. To get there it is better to do it with a taxi and if you can get the number of your driver so you would be picked up when you are ready.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 10, 2024
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Danish K
11 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Here is the scam! Usually this castle is just for paranomic view and picture. Mostly locals recommend not to eat there, and entrance is free of cost. Today I have booked taxi and visit this castle there was a concert inside. At the entrance people were charging 500lek (5euros) just because of there was concerts. So everyone who visits castle was forced to pay for concern weather you see concerts or not. I requested them sir I don’t want to see concert I want to see castle I will take 5 minutes to see view and come back. There were bouncers and they misbehaved and very unprofessional approach. I requested three times as I paid one day hotel and taxi to see castle but I was absolutely unwilling to pay for concert. But they nonsense and uncivilised people forced to pay for concert. It was horrible experience. This happened to so many tourists and they all were super angry like me😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
Written June 24, 2022
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Viola
Catania, Italy68 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Non è un castello! If you are looking for a castle you will not find it. It's just a restaurant with a nice view. I don't understand why it's advertised as a visit to the castle. Yes, the view from the RESTAURANT terrace is wonderful and worth the slightly higher price you pay for the drink you sip while watching the sunset. Ma è solo questo!
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Written June 22, 2024
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LZR
7 contributions
May 2021
The views here are absolutely stunning! There is a lot of history about the castle, and the venue could not be more beautiful. However, the service is terrible. We had a wedding planned there, and it happened to rain. The owners made very little effort to accommodate inside, even though it was previously agreed on. The food is not good, and the service lacks in many areas. The castle inside is worn out, and with all the tourists they get, they need to make a descent effort to update it.
Written September 20, 2021
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sinclairlaing
Carrbridge, UK19 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A great venue with stunning sunset views over Sarandë. Enjoyed that with a glass of wine. Booked in for dinner. Very busy and lively place enjoyed by couples and families. But, the food wasn't great. Some sides came out with starters and some starters with mains. Weird. Ordered fish and steak for mains. The steak was big and expensive and sadly both mains were overdone and dry. When paying, turns out they only take local cash. Which they didn't warn us about and we didn't have enough of. No reason in this day not to have a card reader - especially in such a big, busy and prime location. Had to get an overpriced taxi to take us to get cash to pay. Very annoying and inconvenient. They had live Albanian music at the venue and that was really good and great fun. Overall some good, more bad and wouldn't recommend the restaurant!!!
Written August 29, 2022
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Claes-Jörgen P
2 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
A fantastic environment but completely disengaging staff. We were not allowed to sit outside on the terrace, we were not allowed to order drinks uranium we had to order food to get drinks. This was justified by the fact that only the bar out on the terrace could serve only drinks and it did not open until 6PM. We were there 4 PM. We had walked up from Saranda center, about 4.5 km of which 3 km with steep climb, and like us there were other guests who had done the same and also those who.visited the place by car. No one was allowed to order drinks alone, and most turned around and went or walked the way down from the mountain.
However, we ordered food as we looked forward to a lunch after our effort up the mountain and judging by our surprise when it was almost double the price compared to Saranda promenade and that it was not well prepared.
We have travelled across the world but have never been so arrogantly received and never been so unhappy with our visit.
We do NOT recommend this restaurant.
However, we ordered food as we looked forward to a lunch after our effort up the mountain and judging by our surprise when it was almost double the price compared to Saranda promenade and that it was not well prepared.
We have travelled across the world but have never been so arrogantly received and never been so unhappy with our visit.
We do NOT recommend this restaurant.
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Written September 1, 2024
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Filip T
8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Beautifull castle on a hill. They modified it into restaurant. Didn't like the fact that they are having little monkey trapped in a cage. Not to mention that there was no water (for monkey) on 35 degrees night.
Only a view to Saranda for this place. Waiter was really good, but he had funny approach telling us that is forbidden to sit and drink without food, which we planned to order, but let us thing and see the menu please :)
Better solution is just to go and see the view, then go to a real restaurant.
Only a view to Saranda for this place. Waiter was really good, but he had funny approach telling us that is forbidden to sit and drink without food, which we planned to order, but let us thing and see the menu please :)
Better solution is just to go and see the view, then go to a real restaurant.
Written August 2, 2021
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Arjanna K
25 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This place is fabulous. The view is beautiful especially on the pizzeria floor. The pizzas are delicious but the restaurant has nothing to envy of it. It's not the first time we've been there and I noticed that this year the pizza menu has decreased a lot. However, as far as the restaurant is concerned, everything is very good and the menu is vast, just a little pricey. There are also singers of Albanian classical music.
Written August 19, 2023
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jrapeter
Bude, UK920 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This was once a castle. What’s left of the walls now house a huge restaurant. We didn’t try it so can’t comment.
Don’t expect Berat or Gjirokaster sized castles, it’s a 15 minute stay for castle and views if you don’t use the restaurant.
The views are indeed panoramic.
It’s a good 45minute uphill walk from the end of the port up to the castle and 30/35 down again.
Don’t expect Berat or Gjirokaster sized castles, it’s a 15 minute stay for castle and views if you don’t use the restaurant.
The views are indeed panoramic.
It’s a good 45minute uphill walk from the end of the port up to the castle and 30/35 down again.
Written September 17, 2022
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Piopio96
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The only beautiful thing is the sunset view, but unfortunately it is ruined by the chaos of the place and too many people. We sat in a low table and waited more than an hour to order 2 oranges (asking the waiter 3 times to order). Disorganization at best, there is no price list, we paid in lek and had no change to give us, in the end we paid two cans of fantasy 8€ with straw. Impossible.
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Written August 28, 2024
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Chiara M
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Couples
Nothing to say about the place and the view. The only menu that is served is the pizza menu with its prices. As for the drinks, no menu is provided with prices and when you go to pay and ask for the bill on it there is no written price of the latter. 10 euros for a coke and a red bull. When we pointed out the lack of prices we received a rude and by no means exhaustive Response.
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Written September 27, 2024
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Hello, If I wannt to make a reservation forvthecrestaurant, how I proceed? Thanks!
Written July 24, 2021
telephone +355 69 304 9750
seating inside and outside, many tables and loud live music. You can also go up just for the view and eat elsewhere!
Written July 25, 2021
Здравствуйте, если это ещё актуально, мы ехали на машине ровно 5 минут. Какой транспорт туда ходит, не знаю
Written September 1, 2019
εκτος απο καφε το πρωι ,μπορει να παρει και πρωινο ο επισκεπτης?
Written June 10, 2019
Allezi juste visiter, surtout ne manger pas, la nourriture est horrible et chère... je suis très déçu par à port à leur cuisine
Written August 6, 2018
Allezi juste visiter, surtout ne manger pas, la nourriture est horrible et chère... je suis très déçu par à port à leur cuisine
Written August 6, 2018
Dear Zamir,
i have expressed my opinion, you are free to have your but you don't have to wright to me.
Written August 27, 2018
Is it necessary to make a reservation before arriving? Thanks
Written July 26, 2018
No need for reservation - but have to say depends upon tourist traffic on the day. Suggest just go with it. Do not be lulled into agents pressing you to make reservation. Hope this helps
Written July 27, 2018
Its open allday and night for sighseeing
Written August 2, 2018
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