WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mario & Gjergji
Mario & Gjergji
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

SIGHTS

This is the old castel of the city, it is strategically placed there and view from there is stunning. Best time to visit it, is around sunset time where you can take some of the best pictures. By car/moto: 5 mins By foot: 50 mins uphill
34 locals recommend
Lëkursi
34 locals recommend
This is the old castel of the city, it is strategically placed there and view from there is stunning. Best time to visit it, is around sunset time where you can take some of the best pictures. By car/moto: 5 mins By foot: 50 mins uphill
The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring near the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a depth of more than fifty metres.
12 locals recommend
Blue Eye
12 locals recommend
The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring near the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a depth of more than fifty metres.
The monastery from which the city of saranda was named by. The monastery of the saints forty. Also the view of the city from there is really good.
9 locals recommend
Manastiri i 40 Shenjtorëve
9 locals recommend
The monastery from which the city of saranda was named by. The monastery of the saints forty. Also the view of the city from there is really good.
Was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus.Perhaps inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Epirote tribe of the Chaonians, later a Roman colony and a bishopric. It entered into decline in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the city. In modern times it is an archeological site in Vlorë County, Albania, some 14 kilometres south of Sarandë and close to the Greek border. It is located on a hill overlooking the Vivari Channel and is part of the Butrint National Park. Today Bouthrotum is a Latin Catholic titular see and also features the Ali Pasha Castle.
66 locals recommend
Butrint National Park
SH81
66 locals recommend
Was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus.Perhaps inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Epirote tribe of the Chaonians, later a Roman colony and a bishopric. It entered into decline in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the city. In modern times it is an archeological site in Vlorë County, Albania, some 14 kilometres south of Sarandë and close to the Greek border. It is located on a hill overlooking the Vivari Channel and is part of the Butrint National Park. Today Bouthrotum is a Latin Catholic titular see and also features the Ali Pasha Castle.

FOOD

Mare Nostrum is one of the best fish restaurants of the city, fresh and unique plates definitely number 1 pick of the city.
13 locals recommend
Mare Nostrum Cuisine
Rruga Bilal Golemi
13 locals recommend
Mare Nostrum is one of the best fish restaurants of the city, fresh and unique plates definitely number 1 pick of the city.
Bar Restaurant Limani it is a place in the center of the city at the small fishing harbor, it has decent prices and really good fresh fish. It is also a really good place for a morning coffee next to the sea.
47 locals recommend
BAR RESTAURANT "LA BANANA"
Rruga Ismail Tatzati
47 locals recommend
Bar Restaurant Limani it is a place in the center of the city at the small fishing harbor, it has decent prices and really good fresh fish. It is also a really good place for a morning coffee next to the sea.
It's not fancy it's not quite and it's definitely not gourmet. But it's a place that serves big portions with fresh products and probably the best prices in the city. Definitely the most value for maoney place in the city. WARNING don't go there if: -You dont like loud environment. -You are not really hungry. -And you are vegetarian.
Taverna Laberia
It's not fancy it's not quite and it's definitely not gourmet. But it's a place that serves big portions with fresh products and probably the best prices in the city. Definitely the most value for maoney place in the city. WARNING don't go there if: -You dont like loud environment. -You are not really hungry. -And you are vegetarian.
Another good place resturant that you should visit.
10 locals recommend
Restaurant La Petite
Rruga Naim Frashëri
10 locals recommend
Another good place resturant that you should visit.
20 locals recommend
Taverna Fish Filipi
42 Rruga Ismail Qemali
20 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Taverna Peshkatari 2
128 Rruga Idriz Alidhima
7 locals recommend

BARS-CLUBS

Club.
41 locals recommend
Orange Cocktail Bar Music
SH81 Rruga Butrinti
41 locals recommend
Club.
BAR
12 locals recommend
City Lounge
Rruga Butrinti
12 locals recommend
BAR
BAR
19 locals recommend
Jericho Cocktail Bar
Shëtitorja Naim Frashëri
19 locals recommend
BAR
This is a tiny but well decorated bar in the city center. if you dont like smoking don't go there since most of the people smoke inside and the space is really small.
21 Bar
Rruga Skënderbeu
This is a tiny but well decorated bar in the city center. if you dont like smoking don't go there since most of the people smoke inside and the space is really small.
New place in the city center, with good view and great decoration. Definitely worth visiting.
RoofTop Cocktails & Dreams
Rruga Flamurit
New place in the city center, with good view and great decoration. Definitely worth visiting.

FAST FOOD / DELIVERY

Probably the best fast food of the city that also does delivery.
PIZZA SAVOS
Rruga Adem Sheme
Probably the best fast food of the city that also does delivery.
PIZZA place that also does delivery.
Pizza Mejdani
PIZZA place that also does delivery.
Fast food with suvlaki.
Fast Food Clasic
Rruga Mitat Hoxha
Fast food with suvlaki.
New and big enviroment, but the pizzas are not the best.
Pizza Nepsi - Sarande
Rruga Idriz Alidhima
New and big enviroment, but the pizzas are not the best.

PASTISSERIE

This is a really good pasticeri in the city of saranda, with fresh products and a few tables that you can enjoy your morning coffee there.
Pasticeri Dolce
Rruga Butrinti
This is a really good pasticeri in the city of saranda, with fresh products and a few tables that you can enjoy your morning coffee there.
Another good patisserie in the city of Saranda.
Kalimera
116 Rruga Abedin Dino
Another good patisserie in the city of Saranda.

BEACHES

One of the best beaches of Saranda if not the best.
14 locals recommend
Mirrors’ beach
SH81
14 locals recommend
One of the best beaches of Saranda if not the best.
This place is next to the Plazhi pasqyrat.
6 locals recommend
Shpella e Pellumbave
6 locals recommend
This place is next to the Plazhi pasqyrat.
Another beach which is worth visiting.
18 locals recommend
Pulebardha Beach
18 locals recommend
Another beach which is worth visiting.
8 locals recommend
Plazhi i Manastirit
SH81
8 locals recommend
This beach is located in Ksamil. During the summer season this is the most crowded beach of Ksamil and its really hard to find a place to sit. But definitely worth visiting since is one of the most beautiful places.
42 locals recommend
Ksamil Islands
42 locals recommend
This beach is located in Ksamil. During the summer season this is the most crowded beach of Ksamil and its really hard to find a place to sit. But definitely worth visiting since is one of the most beautiful places.
This beach is 25km far from Saranda around 35 min by car. It's a big beach with plenty of space to sit and enjoy the crystal clear waters. Distance: 25 km TIME: 35 mins
9 locals recommend
Plazhi i Lukovës
Lukovë - Shpellë
9 locals recommend
This beach is 25km far from Saranda around 35 min by car. It's a big beach with plenty of space to sit and enjoy the crystal clear waters. Distance: 25 km TIME: 35 mins
Another huge beach, with plenty of space for people that don't like crowded places. Distance: 39 km Time: 52mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5 (of it's size)
8 locals recommend
Bunec Beach
8 locals recommend
Another huge beach, with plenty of space for people that don't like crowded places. Distance: 39 km Time: 52mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5 (of it's size)
Distance:45km Time:57 mins Recommended: ★★★★☆ crowded: 3/5
7 locals recommend
Porto Palermo Beach
7 locals recommend
Distance:45km Time:57 mins Recommended: ★★★★☆ crowded: 3/5
Distance: 47 km Time: 60 mins Recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:3/5
Lambjano Bay
SH8
Distance: 47 km Time: 60 mins Recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:3/5
Distance: 52km Time: 67mins Recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded: 4/5
Plazhi i Himarës
Distance: 52km Time: 67mins Recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded: 4/5
Distance: 57 km Time: 75mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
12 locals recommend
Livadhi Beach
12 locals recommend
Distance: 57 km Time: 75mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
Distance: 56km Time: 74mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
Aquarium Bay
Distance: 56km Time: 74mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
Distance: 65 km Time: 85 mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:4/5
8 locals recommend
Jali Beach
8 locals recommend
Distance: 65 km Time: 85 mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:4/5
WARNING THE ROAD IS REALLY BAD TO GO DOWN THERE. Distance: 67 km Time: 91mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
20 locals recommend
Gjipe Beach
20 locals recommend
WARNING THE ROAD IS REALLY BAD TO GO DOWN THERE. Distance: 67 km Time: 91mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
Distance: 72 km Time: 98mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
6 locals recommend
Palasa Beach
6 locals recommend
Distance: 72 km Time: 98mins recommended: ★★★☆☆ crowded:2/5
11 locals recommend
African Beach Club
69 Rruga Mitat Hoxha
11 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

During the summer season avoid cars inside the city.

During the summer Saranda has really bad traffic. So number one rule would be to avoid moving inside the city by the car, if you dont want to get stack in the traffic all day.
Ways to save

Converting money

Converting money to Albanian Lek is a key thing to do if you want to save some money during your stay in albanian. The reason for that is beacuse a lot of places accept Euros and dollars but with a really bad exhcange rate usually 1 for 1. Now about the converting part there are a lot of places in Saranda, but not all of them have good rates. You should definetly avoid exchanging money to the ''rruga 1'' (first road) as it is called in Albanian because its the most commercial road and they have really bad rates.
Useful phrases

SOME USEFUL ALBANIAN TO KNOW

Yes – Po No – Jo Hello – Pershendetje! Good morning – Miremengjes! Good day – Miredita! Good evening – Mirembrema! Good night – Naten e mire Bye – Mirupafshim!
What to pack

WHAT YOU NEED

Sunscreen. :)