Sarande

The Jewel of Albanian Riviera!
Get your own car or bike and explore some of the most beautiful beaches of Ionian Coast in Albania. Go for lunch or dinner at ‘Lekursi Castle’ to enjoy the food, folk music and the panorama of the city, with Corfu just in front, go for your favorite drink at the clubs , take a walk at the promenade.
Saranda is the perfect base to visit Unesco site of Butrint, also ‘The Blu Eye’ natural attraction, and Ksamil plus the many beautiful beaches nearby.

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Some common questions and information every tourist should know before visiting Saranda.
Where is Saranda?
Saranda , the unofficial capital of Albanian Riviera, is located at the south of the country, on an open sea gulf of the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast.

How far is Saranda from Tirana?
Saranda has a distance of 260 km from center of Tirana, it takes almost 4 hours of car driving to get from one city to the other, 3 and a half hours are needed to connect Saranda with Tirana International Airport.

How are the prices in Saranda?
Albania is cheap in terms of vacations pricing compared to the other major tourism destinations in Europe. In Saranda you will find cheap prices, free public beaches, good prices overall in the restaurants, accommodation, services.

How are accomodation prices in Saranda compared to Corfu?
Saranda comes on top when comparing economical prices with nearby touristic island of Corfu. You can expect to pay less than half when staying in Saranda.

How far is Saranda from Corfu?
Saranda and Corfu are near and within clear sightseeing distance, during the busy summer months there are regular ferries connecting these two touristic destinations on a daily basis. The small ferries can travel from Saranda to Corfu within 2 hours or less.

How much is the ticket from Saranda to Corfu?
A one way ferry ticket to visit Corfu from Sarande and vice verse , so far has costed around 25 Euros.

How to travel to Sarande from Tirana?
If you need to visit Sarande from Tirana with public transport, take a bus or minibus at the bus terminal near ‘Casa Italia’. There is everyday bus service connecting this two cities.

Which transport mode to choose when traveling to Saranda?
Saranda is enjoyed and explored best when traveling by private car, nearby the city just minutes away , lie amazing beaches , natural attractions, historical sites that must be visited.

When is the best time to visit Saranda?
To get the most of Saranda we recommend visiting this beautiful city during the summer months, refresh in its beaches, visit nearby cultural sites most notably ancient city of ‘Butrint’ , an UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
If you have a particular interest in history, culture, and archaeology , then Saranda is a great choice all year round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saranda, Albania ?

Saranda , the unofficial capital of Albanian Riviera, is located at the south of the country, on an open sea gulf of the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast.

How far is Saranda from Tirana?

Saranda has a distance of 260 km from center of Tirana, it takes almost 4 hours of car driving to get from one city to the other, 3 and a half hours are needed to connect Saranda with Tirana International Airport.

What are the overall prices in Saranda?

Albania is cheap in terms of vacations pricing compared to the other major tourism destinations in Europe. In Saranda you will find cheap prices, free public beaches, good prices overall in the restaurants, accommodation, services.

How are accomodation prices in Saranda compared to Corfu?

Saranda comes on top when comparing economical prices with nearby touristic island of Corfu. You can expect to pay less than half when staying in Saranda.

How far is Saranda from Corfu?

Saranda and Corfu are near and within clear sightseeing distance, during the busy summer months there are regular ferries connecting these two touristic destinations on a daily basis. The small ferries can travel from Saranda to Corfu within 2 hours or less.

How much is the ticket from Saranda to Corfu?

A one way ferry ticket to visit Corfu from Sarande and vice verse , so far has costed around 25 Euros.

How to travel to Sarande from Tirana?

If you need to visit Sarande from Tirana with public transport, take a bus or minibus at the bus terminal near ‘Casa Italia’. There is everyday bus service connecting this two cities.

Which transport mode to choose when traveling to Saranda?

Saranda is enjoyed and explored best when traveling by private car, nearby the city just minutes away , lie amazing beaches , natural attractions, historical sites that must be visited.

When is the best time to visit Saranda?

To get the most of Saranda we recommend visiting this beautiful city during the summer months, refresh in its beaches, visit nearby cultural sites most notably ancient city of ‘Butrint’ , an UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. If you have a particular interest in history, culture, and archaeology , then Saranda is a great choice all year round.

Interesting things to do in Sarande?

We suggest renting a bike and exploring the nearby hidden beaches of Albanian Riviera, also cultural, historical and archaeological sites like ancient Butrint or Porto Palermo Castle, without forgetting the main natural attractions like ‘Blu Eye’.