Sarandë walking tour & city guide
The seaside capital of the Albanian Riviera.
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Sarandë is the main town of the Albanian Riviera, a horseshoe of apartment buildings around a bay facing the Greek island of Corfu. Its palm-lined promenade comes alive on summer evenings, and some of the most beautiful beaches and ruins in Albania are a short drive away.
The promenade and the town
The seafront promenade runs the length of the bay, lined with cafés and restaurants and packed with strollers at sunset. In the center are the ruins of a 5th-century synagogue and basilica, and on the hill above, Lëkurësi Castle offers views over the bay and Corfu.
Butrint, Ksamil and the Blue Eye
The ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO site with Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian ruins in a lagoon forest, is 30 minutes south. On the way, the village of Ksamil has small white beaches facing tiny islands in turquoise water.
Inland, the Blue Eye is a deep spring of astonishingly clear blue water. Ferries connect Sarandë with Corfu in about 30 minutes.
Top sights in Sarandë
- 1
Seafront promenade
A palm-lined walk around the bay.
- 2
Lëkurësi Castle
A hilltop castle with views of Corfu.
- 3
Butrint
A UNESCO-listed ancient city.
- 4
Ksamil
White beaches and small islands.
- 5
Blue Eye
A crystal-clear blue spring.
Food markets & where to eat in Sarandë
Seafront promenade
Seafood restaurants and cafés by the bay.
Sarandë market
A local market for fruit and vegetables.
Food to try in Sarandë
Grilled seafood
Fresh fish, mussels and octopus.
Butrint mussels
Mussels farmed in the Butrint lagoon.
Byrek
A flaky pastry for breakfast.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Sarandë
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