“The town of Sarand롩n the south is arguably the highlight of the Albanian Riviera, and part of its appeal is that it’s just across the channel from the (also modestly priced) Greek island of Corfu,” says the Price of Travel portal
TIRANA, May 8 – The southernmost Albanian town of Saranda, known as the pearl of Albania for its beautiful pure Ionian waters, has been named by the United States Price of Travel portal as the third cheapest beach destination in Europe.
“The town of Sarand롩n the south is arguably the highlight of the Albanian Riviera, and part of its appeal is that it’s just across the channel from the (also modestly priced) Greek island of Corfu. Perhaps one day it will be competing for the mass market cheap holidaymaker, so it could be a good choice for those who like to go to those places first so they can complain about the development later,” says the portal.
“While many of its neighboring countries have worked to draw in more visitors from the rich areas of Europe, Albania is still mostly in the starting gate,” adds the portal.
Nicknamed as the pearl of Albania, the southern coastal town of Saranda is one of the top destinations in Albania known for coastal and archeological tourism, the latter represented by the Butrint park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992.
A regular ferry line from neighbouring Corfu island operates daily. The Ksamil beaches and the Blue Eye spring are some of the key attractions.
Located in southernmost Albania along the Ionian Sea and only a few miles from the Greek Island of Corfu, Saranda is the main resort of the Albanian Riviera. In recent years the town has suffered massive uncontrolled constructions somehow spoiling the charm of the town.
