Sazan (definite Albanian form: Sazani) is an island inside the Mediterranean Sea in southern Albania. It is the largest island in Albania and strategically located between the Strait of Otranto  and the entrance to the Bay of Vlore, forming the border between theAdriatic and Ioniana Sea. The island has a surface area of 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi) with a length of 4.8 km (3.0 mi), width of 2 km (1.2 mi) and a coastline of about 15 km (9.3 mi).In addition to being the largest island in Albania, it is a military zone and sometimes in clear weather it is visible from the coast of Salento Italy in the west. The island was open to the public in July 2015.2,721.87 hectares (6,725.9 acres) of the territory of the island's surrounding marine area became part of the Karaburun-SazanMarine Park in 2010.