Introducing Saranda
With the most attractive waterfront in Albania, Saranda is a charming little town. Its houses fan over the hillsides, small boats bob on the blue sea and people stroll up and down the waterfront promenade, enjoying the 290 sunny days per year. Ayii Saranda, an early Christian monastery dedicated to 40 saints gave the town its name. Saranda is a stone’s throw from the Greek island of Corfu (12.5 km) and a good point to cross between the two countries.
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Most of Saranda’s attractions are a little outside of the town itself. Nearby is the mesmerising ancient archaeological site of Butrint, the hypnotic Syri i Katterc (Blue Eye Spring), and some lovely beaches at Ksamili village, where you can dip and refresh after a day of exploring.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Albania, Greece and Turkey itinerary
by footlooseferrett 13 September 2011
Assuming that you are planning to enter Greece near Corfu, then I would recommend stopping in Saranda. From there, you can visit the…
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Re: Transport from Saranda to Tirana
by JuicyTours 11 September 2011
The buses leave directly every hour in the mornings from Saranda to Tirana and it can take up to 8 hours. I don't think there is an overnig…
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RE: Getting from Tirana to Igoumenitsa?
by neckervd 09 September 2011
Fastest way: take any Athens bound bus up to Ioannina (first town in Greece) and change there to a bus to Igoumenitsa Most scenic and…
