Sarande (also: Saranda) is located on the Albanian Riviera, very south of the country. The city has about 15,000 inhabitants. Sarande is a city in the middle of development. The cityscape is characterized by socialist buildings, but has a strong Mediterranean charm and is also the tourist center of the area.
Bilder zum Hafen Sarande (Butrint) / Albania
Cruise offers to the port Sarande (Butrint) / Albania
The surroundings of Sarande is a special attraction. Here you can find both landscape and cultural treasures. To the former belongs the "blue eye", a small cold water lake that glimmers in beautiful colors. Also the beautiful coast landscape with the beaches attracts stressed visitors and promises relaxation, which is already announced during a walk along the marvelous promenade of Sarande. But the undisputed greatest attraction of the area are the ancient ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO world cultural heritage. It lies on a small peninsula on a beautiful lagoon. The settlement was founded in the 7th century BC, but most of the ruins date from the Roman period. At that time, Butrint became a popular and exclusive spa town of the Romans due to the mineral springs, which could also shine through a theater and provide amusement. You can still see the center with the Aesculap temple and theater, all around bathhouses, villas, fountains. Especially the Baptistery, a magnificent building with mosaics. The imposing church dates from Byzantine times. Each epoch has left its stone witnesses. Unfortunately, Butrint has not yet been fully excavated.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Sarande (Butrint)?
Azamara Cruises, Emerald Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, Nicko Cruises, Oceania Cruises, PLANTOURS Kreuzfahrten, Compagnie du Ponant, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Sea Cloud Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises
In which country / island is Sarande (Butrint) located?
