To the north, the city of Saranda is bordered by Kakome and Hamalloi, to the southeast by Lekursi (a village depopulated since the War of Lekursi in 1878, now in ruins), to the east by Gjashta, and to the west by the Ionian Sea. Saranda has a typical Mediterranean climate and boasts the highest number of sunny days in Europe, over 270 days annually.The Saranda area is characterized by a large number of natural, semi-natural, and artificial habitats. It has diverse Mediterranean vegetation. The area is known for producing citrus fruits and olives, with fruit trees occupying about 30 percent of the surface area. The botanical wealth of Saranda also includes the aquatic vegetation of the Ionian Sea, where corals can be found in its depths. The region offers both domestic and foreign visitors spectacular views of blue waters.Saranda's fauna includes wild boars, hares, jackals, foxes, wolves, roe deer, partridges, ducks, and more. Several reserves, such as the Butrint forest, Stillo, Corraj, and Muzina, are popular hunting grounds for enthusiasts. The marine life of the Ionian Sea is also diverse. Dolphins are frequent visitors to Saranda's shores, and a Caretta caretta turtle has recently been spotted in Butrint.