Is Sarandë worth visiting?

Yes — base here 2–3 nights for Ksamil beaches and Butrint.

Can I ferry from Sarandë to Corfu?

Yes — 30 min by hydrofoil (€19) or 1 h by car ferry. Multiple sailings daily May–October.

Sarandë Travel Essentials — Emergency, Safety & Things to Do

🚨 Emergency help in Sarandë

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Sarandë is a curving bay of café terraces facing the Greek island of Corfu. It's the natural Riviera base for the beaches of Ksamil and the ancient ruins of Butrint.

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Nearby emergency services

🏥 Hospitals

Spitali Rajonal Sarandë
Rruga e Spitalit
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🚓 Police stations

Sarandë Police Station
Rruga Skënderbeu
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💊 Pharmacies

Farmacia Sarandë
Rruga Skënderbeu 23 — Daily 08:00–22:00
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Currency in Sarandë

Currency

Albanian lek

Code / Symbol

ALL · L

Rate

~100 ALL = €1

· Euros accepted in beach bars and tour operators.
· Cards rare outside hotels.

What to eat in Sarandë

Grilled fish
Fresh from the Ionian — Haxhi restaurant on the south end of the promenade.
Mussels Buzara
Local farmed mussels in white wine and garlic.

Is Sarandë safe? Travel safety tips

Beach umbrella scams

Confirm prices BEFORE sitting down — some operators charge €30/day in Ksamil.

Sea urchins

Wear water shoes off the rocks of Ksamil — urchin spines are common.

Top things to do in Sarandë

Butrint National Park
UNESCO
Ancient Greek-Roman ruins — €10, hire a local guide for €15.
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Ksamil beaches
Beach
Crystal-clear Caribbean-blue water — visit the islets by pedalo.
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Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
Nature
Natural karst spring, electric-blue water — €2.
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Lëkurësi Castle
Viewpoint
16th-c. ruin with the best sunset over Sarandë bay.
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Useful Sarandë info

Best time to visit

June and September. July/August is rammed.

Public transport

Walkable promenade. Local minibuses to Ksamil 100 ALL.

Airport

Nearest is Corfu (CFU) — daily ferry 30 min. Tirana Airport is 4 h by bus.

Plug & voltage

Type C/F, 230V

· Daily ferry to Corfu (€19, 30 min hydrofoil or 1 h ferry).
· Furgon to Tirana 4 h, Gjirokastër 1 h, Berat 4 h.

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