While this might sound like a typical article written by a local businessman trying to convince you to visit his town, we promise it’s not. Here, we’ll briefly cover some of the main reasons why you should visit Saranda at least once in your lifetime!
Yes, you read that correctly. Saranda and its surrounding areas have been inhabited since prehistoric times. Not far from the town, near a village called Konispol, lies the Kreshmo Cave, which is around 27,000 years old.
Just a few kilometers away is the Ancient City of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 4th century BC. A few kilometers further, you can find the Ancient City of Phoinice, also from the 4th century BC.
And that’s just the beginning. In the surrounding area, you can also visit, The Monastery of the 40 Saints, The Monastery of St. Nicholas, The Monastery of St. Mary in Kostar, The Monastery of St. George, The Mosque of Gjin Aleks, The Paleochristian Basilica, The 4th-century Jewish Synagogue. The list goes on and on. A trip to Saranda can feel like a lesson in human history, art, and antiquity.
But Saranda is not just about history. There are many more reasons to visit this beautiful town.
YES THEY ARE ALL IN SARANDA!
Crystal-clear water so blue it looks painted. All locations are easily accessible by public transport or private vehicles. The farthest sites are only 25 minutes from the city center, while the closest are just 100 meters away.
Crystal-clear water so blue it looks painted. All locations are easily accessible by public transport or private vehicles. The farthest sites are only 25 minutes from the city center, while the closest are just 100 meters away.
Being so close to the sea, water activities are abundant. Enjoy speedboat tours, sailing trips with Onhezmus 1, and more.
The region’s favorable climate – about 305 sunny days per year – makes it perfect for nearly any activity, with rainfall limited to just one or two months a year.
You can hike to the Monastery of the 40 Saints for breathtaking panoramic views or climb Mount Heremec, the highest point in the Saranda area.
Just a few kilometers from the town lies one of the most stunning natural wonders: The Blue Eye Natural Park. This park features a magnificent karstic spring resembling a human eye. Cool, refreshing water, tall trees, and amazing wildlife await visitors a perfect summer destination. Activities in Saranda include: Speedboat tours, boat trips, horseback riding, fishing tours, nightlife and cocktail bars, restaurants offering traditional albanian, mediterranean, and modern cuisine
Accommodation options are plentiful, with thousands of apartments available for rent. Check platforms like Booking.com, or let us help you find the perfect place.
It would take pages to describe everything Saranda has to offer. But the best part is discovering it yourself – not just reading about it online.
Saranda is quickly becoming the new Mallorca, and Albania might soon become the new Spain. And as they say about Spain:
“You should have visited it while you could.”
Don’t miss this chance! 😉