Tongo Island, Butrint National Park

Name: Tongo Island
Address: Butrint National Park, Albania

#2 among attractions in Butrint National Park

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Tongo Island is an island in the Ionian Sea in southern Albania. It is a rocky island, and its waters are rich in aquatic life. The island is situated about 300 metres off the Greek coast. It has an area of 2.5 hectares. ()

Local name: Ishulli i Tongos Area: 6.18 acres (0.0097 mi²)Maximum elevation: 33 ftCoordinates: 39°41'24"N, 20°0'20"E

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Butrint National Park Albania

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Day trips

Tongo Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ali Pasha Castle, Lori Beach, Museum, Butrint.

3.7 miN
Forts and castles
Ali Pasha Castle, Sarandë
95 min walk • Ali Pasha Castle is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820. The current fortress was rebuilt in 1819 from its surface with 3 towers. Until 1820 it was the second residence of Ali Pashe Tepelena.
5.3 miN
39°45'58"N • 19°59'40"E
Lori Beach, Butrint
135 min walk • Beach
3.9 miN
39°44'46"N • 20°1'12"E
Museum, Butrint
101 min walk • Museum
4 miN
City, Museum, Historical place
Butrint, Sarandë
102 min walk • Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus. Perhaps inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Epirote tribe of the Chaonians, later a Roman colony and a bishopric.
3.7 miN
39°44'33"N • 20°1'12"E
Triangular Fortress, Butrint
95 min walk • Forts and castles
5.3 miN
39°45'57"N • 19°59'45"E
Paradise Beach, Butrint
135 min walk • Beach