Cape of Rodon

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The Cape of Rodon is a breathtaking 10-kilometer rocky peninsula along the Adriatic Sea that is often skipped by international travelers, but times are changing! According to Illyrian legend, the cape is named after the god Redon, the main deity for the Illyrian people. The cape has an interesting mix of attractions, from the 12th-century Church of St. Anthony to the historic Rodoni Castle, once built by national hero Skanderbeg as a strategic maritime fortress. As with much of Albania, as you walk around the shores of the cape, you’ll see communist-era bunkers scattered throughout the landscape. Many have been repurposed by local beach vendors in a clever reclaiming of Albania’s paranoid past. Rugged walking trails also wind through evergreen forests, and you’ll find magnificent sea views and access to secluded sandy beaches if you manage to make it over the rocky landscape. Please note that a portion of the cape is on private property, and you may be charged a small fee.