Hiking Trip to Borsh Castle

About this tour

A hiking trip to the beautiful Borsh Castle where the coastal village of Borsh is located in Albania. The Albanian Riviera offers gorgeous views and crystal clear waters. We start this tour in Saranda.

A picturesque place considered as a paradise to visit meanwhile in Albania. Borsh has it all, the waters that come in every shade of turquoise possible.

In this tour you will get to swim in the most beautiful waters. However, Borsh is not only beautiful clear waters and amazing beaches. In Borsh Albania you will find more than beautiful waters and beaches. There also, you will find The Borsh Castle that is located on the hill of the village of Borsh, about 500 m above sea level.

We will hike towards the castle (moderate difficulty).  The castle dates way back to the 3rd – 4th centuries, B.C. In the middle ages, it was known as the Sopot Castle. Furthermore, it was mentioned as early as 1192 in the memoirs of Anna Komnenos, daughter of Byzantine emperor, Alexios I Komnenos.

During Ali Pasha’s ruling, in the 18th century, a mosque was added to the castle which is well-preserved to this day, missing only a minaret.

This hiking trip to Borsh Castle in Albania will be unforgettable, and we advise you to not forget to visit Borsh with Sondor Travel for a more authentic experience of this beautiful place. Book Now!