The beautiful city of Saranda , which is located in the far south of Albania , offers a special atmosphere and a unique style. Located in front of the Greek island of Corfu, Saranda is now mostly visited by tourists who come here to enjoy the unique climate.
The Accommodation
Lovely apartment in Saranda .
Distance from the sea 300 m . It can be reached by car taking the ferry from Ancona - Igoumenitsa and then 1 hour drive in the direction of Saranda. By Air direct flight Airlines flying from Rome / Milan to Corfu or Tirana , and then ferry from Corfu to Saranda ( 25 min) . The vacation apartment is within walking distance from the port of Saranda - distance 800 meters.
access Visitors
Access to the apartment.
Interacting with Guests
My parents will always be available for any need.
the Neighborhood
around the neighborhood and recently built . There are ample parking lots , grocery stores , bars , playgrounds and more.
A tour around
the city center and within walking distance in 4 minutes
Butrint
Just south of Saranda is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean , the ancient city of Butrint (open 08:00 - sunset, admission 700 lek ) , a National Park and World Heritage Site .
Thousands of years of settlement from the Neolithic tribes , Illyrians , Greeks , Trojans, Macedonians , Romans, Byzantines , Normans , Angevins , Venetians and Ottomans have left their traces here . The city was abandoned in relatively recent times , in the Ottoman period , and was later covered by vegetation and forgotten.
Other than the famous sites in Greece and Turkey , Butrint is largely intact , with pieces of brick sticking out of the ground here and there, and forests that offer a romantic atmosphere. Excavation is in progress, and you will see the protective sheets mosaics and other works of art .
Yet , there is much to see: the well-preserved theater , the temple of Asclepius , the remains of a large Roman house , an early Christian baptistery and a church, the ' Well of the Nymphs Greek era , and some massive walls of the Illyrian city . Climb the Acropolis a stunning view of the site and the bay. Now you get a good brochure at the entrance, and there are also excellent new information panels throughout the site .
The beautiful lagoons , marshes, woods and olive groves of the National Park can be explored on foot, by boat or on horseback with CISP , an agency of eco-tourism Italian
Several buses run daily to Butrint (50 lek , the main square of Saranda , Butrint through the hotel , 30 minutes) .
More Things to Highlight
Ferries to and from Corfu are operated by Ionian Cruises, who have an office in Saranda ; ferry to Saranda depart daily at 10:30 and Tuesday to Sunday at 16: 15 . A one-way ticket costs 19 € .