Saranda
Historical Notes
Saranda is a coastal town in Albania. Geographically, it is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean, about 14 km east of the northern end of the island of Corfu. Stretching along the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast, Saranda typically has over 300 sunny days a year. The city is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean. Near Sarandë are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In recent years, Saranda has seen a steady increase in tourists, many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of Saranda and its archaeological sites. The population is around 30,000, but during the summer that figure can spiral up to 200,000.
What to see
– The Ancient city of Butrint(UNESCO site)
– the natural park of Blue Eye
– beautiful sandy beaches of Ksamil
– Mirror Beach
– Monastery beach
– Lekuresi Castle
– Saint George Monastery
