Albanian Designs : Saranda
Only 27km from the Greek island of Corfu lies the small
resort town of Saranda. The town is located in a horseshoe shaped hill which drops into the clear blue sea below. Saranda is expected to be a major holiday destination for visitors to Albania but is currently still in development.
The major attractions in Saranda are its climate and its beaches. Saranda experiences around 300 days of sunshine per year. Summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and wet. The town is also a popular entry point for travellers from Greece. Regular ferries and hydrofoils to and from Corfu make the island an easy day trip from Saranda and vice versa.
Saranda has a number of popular beaches which are becoming lined with houses and hotels in many new developments. Many cafes and restaurants are opening to cater for the increasing numbers of tourists to the region. One of the most popular beaches in the area is at Ksamili village. Ksamili beach is very popular for its clean, clear waters and sunny weather.
Nearby Saranda is the ancient archeaological site of
Butrinti which is a UNESCO World Heritage site close to the Greek border. Remains at the site are believed to date back as far as the 10th century BC.
Our
Saranda t-shirts are the perfect souvenir after your visit to the town. These t-shirts are excellent quality which will last many washes without shrinking. A number of t-shirt designs are available in a wide range of sizes. If you are from Saranda and now living overseas, these t-shirts will make a great reminder of your beautiful town. Your friends and family are sure to appreciate these
Saranda t-shirts and sweatshirts if given as a gift.
Saranda BoxBuy Saranda gifts and souvenirs online. Saranda t-shirts, toys, jumpers, and many more items are available. All make great souvenirs or gifts for yourself or for an Albanian friend. |
Saranda AlbaniaAt Butrinti you can see a 4th century BC Cyclopean wall, 3rd century BC Greek theatre, 6th century baptisry and basilica, and mosaic covered public baths. You can see Lake Butrinti from the acropolis. |
Italic SarandaThe best beach near Saranda is 17kms to the south at Ksamili. The four beautiful islands there make a great picnic and bathing spot. There are a number of new luxury hotels by the beach in Ksamili. |
SARANDA ALBANIANear the Blue Eye Spring is the 12 century monastery of Mesopotami. The monastery is situated on a hill beside the Bistrica River. The spring and Butrinti are a short day trip from Saranda. |