Sarandë: The Complete Guide
Sarandë is a coastal town in Southern Albania, at the end of the Albanian Riviera. It is situated in the central Mediterranean on an open sea plain of the Ionian Sea, some 14 km east of the island of Corfu. The coastal town is host to some of Europe’s finest beaches, is the unofficial capital of the Albanian Riviera and is the perfect place to discover Albania’s south.
The ruins of the ancient town of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are near Sarandë. Sarandë has a large Greek population and is considered one of the two centers of the minority in Albania.
From the plebby beaches close to the city to the vibrant nightlife, Sarandë is a top choice destination that every traveler and is often included on the itinerary of cruise ships.
Visiting Sarandë for the first time and wondering what are the top places to see in the city? In this complete guide, I share the best things to do in Sarandë on the first visit. Top help you plan your trip, I have also included an interactive map and practical tips for visiting!
This website uses affiliate links which earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
11 Best places to See in Sarandë
This complete guide to Sarandë not only tells you about the very best sights and tourist attractions for first-time visitors to the city but also provide insights into a few of our personal favorite things to do.
This is a practical guide to visiting the best places to see in Sarandë and is filled with tips and info that should answer all your questions!
Lekursi Castle
Visiting Lekursi Castle
Monastery of Forty Saints
Visiting Monastery of Forty Saints
Sarandë Museum of Archaeology
Location: Rr Flamurit | Hours: 9am-2pm & 6-8pm Mon-Wed & Fri, 12.00am-8pm Thu, 6-8pm Sat & Sun | Price: 100 lekë | Distance: 2.20km
Visiting Sarandë Museum of Archaeology
Sarandë Museum of Tradition
Visiting Sarandë Museum of Tradition
Sarandë Synagogue
Location: Rr Skënderbeu | Hours: 8am-8pm Apr-Oct, to 5pm Nov-Mar | Price: 100 lekë | Distance: 2.40km
Visiting Sarandë Synagogue
Monastery’s Beach
Location: Saranda SH81 Albania | Distance: 5.40km
Visiting Monastery’s Beach
Mirror Beach
Visiting Mirror Beach
Ksamil Village
| Website | Distance: 10.80km
Visiting Ksamil Village
Butrint National Park
Location: "Butrinti" Street, Sarandë | Hours: Every day 09:00-19:00 | Price: 800 lek | Distance: 12.90km
Visiting Butrint National Park
Syri Kalter - The Blue Eye
| Price: 50 LEK | Distance: 15.80km
Visiting Syri Kalter - The Blue Eye
Borsh Castle & Mosque
Visiting Borsh Castle & Mosque