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About Albania
Albania is a country in span Southeast Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo[a] to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south and maritime borders with Greece, Montenegro and Italy to the west.
Learn moreThings to see in Saranda
Totally empty white beaches with crystal clear turquoise water, fresh seafood, baklava and local wine, and prices so low they make Thailand look expensive – isn’t southern Europe just wonderful?
On almost any hike, you’re bound to come across round, concrete machine gun nests and bunkers that Albania’s former dictator Enver Hoxha installed to ease his paranoia about being invaded. Sometimes you’ll come across Roman ruins or an entire Roman road. The area around Nivica, in southern Albania, is just beginning to welcome hikers with new guesthouses and initiatives to help locals turn homes into B&Bs.
The city is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean. Near Sarandë are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In recent years, Saranda has seen a steady increase in tourists, many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of Saranda and its archaeological sites.