With around 30,000 inhabitants Saranda is the largest city in the south of Albania. With the influx of tourists in summer the number of people easily gets to over 100,000. Saranda is only a 30 minutes ferry away from the popular Greek island Corfu and provides a strategic location from where to discover the Albanian Riviera. You can find gorgeous beaches, ancient heritage sites, like the UNESCO archeological site of Butrint, castles and picturesque villages against mountainous landscapes.
The city itself is very lively with lots to do. Beaches with crystal clear waters surround the town, you’ll see many people taking a stroll on the boulevard that stretches alongside the bay and there are plenty of restaurants with great Mediterranean and international food. Many of them have great views over the bay. Some of the bars and restaurants turn into clubs at night, providing the city with a great nightlife.