Saranda Belvedere GuideBook
Groceries
The closest market, and the largest, is Supermarket Planet. When you leave the apartment, turn left towards the parking garage. You will see it located at the curve in the road, only a few minutes walk from the apartment.
Supermarket Planet
Rruga Gjergj AranitiThe closest market, and the largest, is Supermarket Planet. When you leave the apartment, turn left towards the parking garage. You will see it located at the curve in the road, only a few minutes walk from the apartment.
There are two medium size markets along the Fifth Road when you leave the apartment and head right. One is on the same side of the road, and a bit further up and on other side of the road you will find Family Mart. These are two medium markets that have more than your essentials.
Family Market
There are two medium size markets along the Fifth Road when you leave the apartment and head right. One is on the same side of the road, and a bit further up and on other side of the road you will find Family Mart. These are two medium markets that have more than your essentials.
This is a larger grocery store near Friendship Park. They have a good selection of grocery items and are within walking distance to the apartment.
Market Vellezerit Myrtaj
This is a larger grocery store near Friendship Park. They have a good selection of grocery items and are within walking distance to the apartment.
Halo has a grocery area, including fresh fruit and vegetables. They also have lots of household items as well as basic clothing and linen options (upstairs). Halo is located next to the stadium. There is usually plenty of street parking in front of the store, but there is also a small parking lot behind the building.
Market Halo
Idriz AlidhimaHalo has a grocery area, including fresh fruit and vegetables. They also have lots of household items as well as basic clothing and linen options (upstairs). Halo is located next to the stadium. There is usually plenty of street parking in front of the store, but there is also a small parking lot behind the building.
Yess Cash and Carry is mostly for bulk buying. They have a good selection of drinks and snacks. They do have a small parking area next to the store.
Yes Cash & Carry
185 Rruga SkënderbeuYess Cash and Carry is mostly for bulk buying. They have a good selection of drinks and snacks. They do have a small parking area next to the store.
Fresh Meat, Fish, and Vegetables
Stillo is on the west end of the Fourth Road, near the hospital and pharmacy area. They have a large selection of fresh meat.
A Stillo Shpk
300 Rruga Lefter TaloStillo is on the west end of the Fourth Road, near the hospital and pharmacy area. They have a large selection of fresh meat.
Sightseeing
Lekursi Castle is built on a hill overlooking Saranda. It was built in 1537 by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent who wanted to control the harbour around Saranda after attacking Corfu. The castle was attacked by Ali Pasha of Ioannina at the end of the 18th century. Today, there is not much of the castle to see, but it has magnificent views over Saranda. There is also a restaurant with outdoor sitting available. It’s a short drive from the center of Saranda if you want to travel by car, but you can also walk-up hill following a dirt road.
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Castelo de Lekuresi
Lekursi Castle is built on a hill overlooking Saranda. It was built in 1537 by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent who wanted to control the harbour around Saranda after attacking Corfu. The castle was attacked by Ali Pasha of Ioannina at the end of the 18th century. Today, there is not much of the castle to see, but it has magnificent views over Saranda. There is also a restaurant with outdoor sitting available. It’s a short drive from the center of Saranda if you want to travel by car, but you can also walk-up hill following a dirt road.
Ali Pasha Castle is a ruined castle in the middle of the water. In order to access the castle you will need to take a boat. Across the street from the entrance of Butrint National Park, you will likely find someone available to take you by boat to the castle. There isn’t much left of the castle, except the outside walls, however it is a fun trip by boat.
Kalaja e Ali Pashës
SH81Ali Pasha Castle is a ruined castle in the middle of the water. In order to access the castle you will need to take a boat. Across the street from the entrance of Butrint National Park, you will likely find someone available to take you by boat to the castle. There isn’t much left of the castle, except the outside walls, however it is a fun trip by boat.
Located under 20 minutes away. The archaeological park is quite large and there are different areas within the park to see. There is an old theatre with parts dating back to the first half of the third century B.C. There are also ruins of an eleventh to twelfth century Basilica, and ruins of houses complete with some preserved wall murals. Also, on the site you will find an old bunker that you can enter. The bunker contains a long walkway with small rooms that you can view. Just watch out for the birds living in the bunker!
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Phoenice Archaeological Park
Located under 20 minutes away. The archaeological park is quite large and there are different areas within the park to see. There is an old theatre with parts dating back to the first half of the third century B.C. There are also ruins of an eleventh to twelfth century Basilica, and ruins of houses complete with some preserved wall murals. Also, on the site you will find an old bunker that you can enter. The bunker contains a long walkway with small rooms that you can view. Just watch out for the birds living in the bunker!
The Monastery of 40 Saints sits on a hill overlooking the town of Saranda. The monastery was first built during the 6th century AD and was likely an important pilgrimage site in the region for at least one millennium. During the 14th and 15th centuries it suffered destruction due to the Ottoman conquest in the region. After renewed attention in the 18th and 19th centuries it once again was abandoned and fell into ruins. As late as the 1930s the high walls were still standing, but during World War II it fell into further destruction and shattered ruins. After the war it was demolished even more and was later used as a military base until the Albanian Civil War in 1997. It’s a short drive from the center of Saranda if you want to travel by car, but you can also walk-up hill following a mostly paved road.
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Monastery of 40 Saints
The Monastery of 40 Saints sits on a hill overlooking the town of Saranda. The monastery was first built during the 6th century AD and was likely an important pilgrimage site in the region for at least one millennium. During the 14th and 15th centuries it suffered destruction due to the Ottoman conquest in the region. After renewed attention in the 18th and 19th centuries it once again was abandoned and fell into ruins. As late as the 1930s the high walls were still standing, but during World War II it fell into further destruction and shattered ruins. After the war it was demolished even more and was later used as a military base until the Albanian Civil War in 1997. It’s a short drive from the center of Saranda if you want to travel by car, but you can also walk-up hill following a mostly paved road.
The Monastery of Saint George is located about 15 minutes south of Saranda town center. You can get to the monastery by car or bus, then climb the hill to the top where the monastery is located. The climb up isn’t too bad along a dirt road. There are large rocks and rubble along the road so it is not suitable for vehicles but may be OK for a good scooter. If travelling by car, there is an area next to the main road where you can park your vehicle while you visit the monastery. The monastery is located on the hill of Dema with great views over the Ionian Sea and Lake Butrint.
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The Monastery of Saint George is located about 15 minutes south of Saranda town center. You can get to the monastery by car or bus, then climb the hill to the top where the monastery is located. The climb up isn’t too bad along a dirt road. There are large rocks and rubble along the road so it is not suitable for vehicles but may be OK for a good scooter. If travelling by car, there is an area next to the main road where you can park your vehicle while you visit the monastery. The monastery is located on the hill of Dema with great views over the Ionian Sea and Lake Butrint.
South of Saranda is the archaeological site of Butrint. You can drive yourself, join a tour, or hire a private taxi. Butrint is a UNESCO site, that was inhabited from prehistoric times, including the site of a Greek colony and a Roman city. You can spend a couple hours walking around the ruined structures, including a theatre, forum, city walls, and an old well. There are information boards throughout the site to learn a bit about the different areas.
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Parque Nacional de Butrint
SH81South of Saranda is the archaeological site of Butrint. You can drive yourself, join a tour, or hire a private taxi. Butrint is a UNESCO site, that was inhabited from prehistoric times, including the site of a Greek colony and a Roman city. You can spend a couple hours walking around the ruined structures, including a theatre, forum, city walls, and an old well. There are information boards throughout the site to learn a bit about the different areas.
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Transporte
Taxi
There are a couple of taxi companies within Saranda. You can find the main taxi rank near Friendship Park. There are also taxis near the ferry port.
On average taxi rates are about 1 euro per km.
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Bus
The main bus station is near Friendship Park. Inside the bus window you will see the destination. You can purchase your ticket on the bus.
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Ferry
There are a couple ferry operators running between Saranda and Corfu. Some operators allow you to book tickets online. You can also visit the operator offices, located near the port, for ticket information.
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Car
You can travel Saranda by car. There are car hire services available in Saranda. There is street parking throughout Saranda however it is sometimes hard to find parking on the streets closer to the water in the busy summer months.
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Scooter
There are several companies within Saranda where you can hire a scooter. There are a few options near the Promenade.