Every morning, fishing boats and runabouts gather in the Port of Vlore to collect everyone who wants to go on a fascinating journey to the coast of Sazan Island. Bounded by the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea, this exotic corner of the world is a tourist attraction in itself.

The coastal waters of the inhabited island are so clear and translucent that its floor is literally covered with underwater meadows of Posidonia, and it is known that this marine plant is the best natural indicator of cleanliness and safety. Speaking of safety, don’t forget to bring your aqua shoes, there are sea urchins even by the very shore. Urchins aren’t the only residents of Sazan’s underwater world. Here, one can encounter numerous species of colourful fish without even diving too deep, diving masks and snorkels will suffice.

The vastness of Albania’s national marine park, established near the island in 2010, awaits those who want to see the real Kingdom of Poseidon. Covering over 120 square kilometres, the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park is regarded as one of the main attractions of the country. Annually it’s visited by thousands of curious tourists, the fans of diving and snorkelling because its waters are full of marvellous treasures and fantastical marine inhabitants.

Dozens of species of molluscs and crustaceans, sponges and fish, fresh green seagrass and bright red corals mesmerise with their beauty. It’s often possible to see dolphins and sea turtles, and even the most dangerous predators, white sharks, in mysterious labyrinths of underwater caves. However, most of the time it’s just spiny dogfish, common threshers and velvet belly lanternsharks glowing in the darkest depths. One simply needs to follow the instructions, respect Poseidon’s subjects, and the dive will turn into an unforgettable adventure with plenty of vivid emotions.

Moreover, the park’s seafloor houses ruins of ancient Roman and Greek ships, sunken ships of WWII that can be explored. Allow yourself to feel like a true hunter for relics and sunken treasures, just like the famous Lara Croft.