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Things to see in Sarandë (Albania): 32 places and when to go
Sarandë is a town in Albania, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly History (25), Nature (5), Temples (5). The best known are Butrint, Butrint National Park and Blue Eye, Albania. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 39.877, 20
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (25) · Nature (5) · Temples (5) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (2) · Diving (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 173 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sarandë
The places in and around Sarandë, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ButrintAncient city of Albania15 km
- Butrint National ParkNational park in Albania14 km
- Blue Eye, AlbaniaKarst source in Albania17 km
- Porto Palermo CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania27 km
- PhoeniceAncient city and archaeological site in Albania6.7 km
- Ali Pasha CastleCultural heritage monument of Albaniafort in Southern Albania, on the west end of the Vivari Channel near Butrint15 km
- Gjin Aleksi MosqueCultural Monument in Albania11 km
- Borsh CastleCastle in Albania25 km
- Lëkurësi CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania2.5 km
- Baptistery of ButrintTemple15 km
- Forty Saints MonasteryMonastery in Sarandë, Albania1.9 km
- St. Mary's Monastery, KakomeHistoric site in Kakome7.4 km
- St. Nicholas Monastery Church, MesopotamChurch in Albania9.2 km
- Venetian Triangular CastleVenetian fortress across the channel at Butrint15 km
- Venetian Fortress of ButrintReconstructed castle in Butrint15 km
- Banesa e Evro dhe Amalia KocolenitCultural Monument in Albania19 km
- Banesa e Foto KonomitCultural Monument in Albania14 km
- Bredhi i SotirësNature reserve in Albania30 km
- Kalasa CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania16 km
- SHPELLA ME PIKTURACultural Monument in Albania11 km
- St. George's Monastery, SarandëHistoric site near Sarandë7.4 km
- Greek Theatre of ButrintAncient Greek theatre in Butrint, Albania15 km
- Ura e Gurit (Tatzat)Cultural Monument in Albania18 km
- Ura Jesir (Tatzat)Cultural Monument in Albania18 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Archaeological Museum of Butrint, Archeological Museum
- History: Delvinë Castle, Basilica of Butrint, Well of Junia Rufina
- Beaches: Manastir Beach
- Nature: Bay of Porto Palermo
- Diving: SS Probitas Shipwreck
When to go to Sarandë
The best time to visit Sarandë is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:49
- JulPossible14:34
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. In June, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sarandë
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 173 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gjirokastër29 places26 km
- Dhërmi13 places43 km
- Tepelenë8 places45 km
- Përmet20 places50 km
- Çorovodë8 places74 km
- Ersekë11 places77 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sarandë?
The best known: Butrint, Butrint National Park, Blue Eye, Albania, Porto Palermo Castle, Phoenice. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sarandë?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to Sarandë?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 173 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sarandë as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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