Saranda City

Saranda City

Here are 10 activities you can do in Saranda, Albania, during the summer season:

  1. Stroll The Hasan Tahsini Boulevard: Enjoy a stroll on this beautiful seaside walkway, explore markets for souvenirs, and relax at various bars and cafes.
  2. Explore The Ancient Synagogue Complex: Visit this 5th-century building complex that includes a school, community center, and various religious structures to learn about the Jewish heritage of Saranda.
  3. Enjoy The Views From The 40 Saints Monastery: Visit this significant 6th-century monastery for its historical importance and wonderful views of Saranda. You can enter the surviving crypt with permission from the city hall.
  4. Visit Ksamil: Known as the “Ionian Pearl,” Ksamil offers one of the best beaches in Saranda, bustling bars and restaurants, and a handful of islands that you can swim to.
  5. Sunbathe On Mirror Beach: This relatively secluded beach offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. However, it can get crowded in summer, so it’s recommended to leave early.
  6. Visit Dhermi Village and Dhermi Beach: Located just north of Saranda, Dhermi is home to one of the most incredible beaches on the Albanian Riviera. You can also enjoy its nightlife.
  7. Watch the sunset from Lëkurësi Castle: Enjoy beautiful sunsets overlooking the city from this castle, which also hosts a restaurant that opens in summer.
  8. Visit Butrint: Explore this UNESCO-protected ancient city that dates back to the Iron and middle ages. It’s a large site, so prepare to spend a few hours here.
  9. Enjoy wine and a view from Kristiano wine bar: Enjoy the magnificent city view while savoring an Albanian white or red wine at this hilltop wine bar near the Monastery of the 40 Saints.
  10. Visit St Georges monastery: This historic monastery overlooks Monastery Beach and Saranda. You can reach here by taking a bus to Ksamil and getting off at Monastery Beach.

Bonus Activities:

  • Check out the underwater life: The underwater life in Saranda is quite vibrant. Opt for a tour or diving course with Saranda Diving Centre or explore the underwater life at Monastery or Mirror Beach.
  • Take a dip in Blue Eye: This natural spring offers some of the clearest waters. While swimming in the eye itself is not allowed, you can swim in the other parts. But be prepared, the water is freezing even in the summer.