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The northern and western coasts are 14 km long, starting from Cape Karlovec to Cape Gjuhëza and extending to the coast of Bristan. The slopes of the Karaburun Peninsula are extremely steep on the west side, culminating in the central part. The west side is characterized by high cliffs, which go deep into the water and consist of canyons with permanently sandy beaches. These rocks are affected by erosion and there are numerous caves through which fresh water flows.

Vegetation is dominated by low and sparse shrubs on both sides of the range mountain, as well as some conifers or other trees. The coastal underwater environment along the west side is diversified and relatively abundant, and is organized according to several descending ecological marine areas. The canyons and caves of the peninsula, often inaccessible through land, serve as ideal habitats for sea lions. The area is of interest for fishing. Karaburun-Sazan is a National Marine Park positioned in Vlora. The total area of ​​this park is 12 428 hectares, divided into: 428.00 ha, divided as follows:

Offshore area of ​​Karaburun peninsula with an area of ​​9 ‟848.95 hectares. The area near the Karaburun peninsula, the cape of St. Basil to the area of ​​Langadha, the island of Sazan with a distance of 1 nautical mile, has been identified by local and foreign experts as a natural heritage of very high value. The region is rich in a variety of underwater landscapes, habitats and species of marine flora and fauna; it stands out as the place that provides shelter, food and breeding species of national, regional and global environment. It is also a suitable breeding ground for many plants or underwater animal organisms, ranging from marine algae, sponges, mollusks, crustaceans, red corals, reptiles, mammals and possible habitats for Mediterranean sea lions. One of the distinguishing marks of the biodiversity of this area are the underwater meadows of Posidonia (Posidonia Oceanica), which are considered as a deteriorating species in the Mediterranean Sea. Their purpose is related to the nature and composition of the seabed, water features, such as transparency, purity, etc. Which are best distinguished on the Karaburun peninsula and Sazan island.

 This area is inhabited or visited by endangered species, which are listed in the international conventions to which Albania has acceded, such as some species of fish, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins and sea lions (Monachusmonachus).