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Sarandë, the gateway to the southern Albania, is a small town of about 33.000 inhabitants, located between high mountain and the Ionian Sea. The name Saranda derives from an early Christian monastery dedicated to Agioi Saranta (Forty Saints). Located on the shores of Ionian sea, in front of Greek island of Corfu, Saranda is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters. Due to its location and warm weather Saranda is one of the most attractive tourist town in Albanian Riviera, where honeymooners traditionally spend their holidays. Located in front of the sea and along the main promenade there are some hotels and restaurants which offer you catering facilities and accommodation.

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Daily ferryboats link Sarandë with the nearby Greek island of Corfu.

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Ksamili and Butrint

The village of Ksamili is near Sarande. Ksamili has a beautiful beach with several small islands you could swim to. There was one hotel in the village in 2005. The owner exchanges dollars as well operates a full service restaurant. You can catch a bus from Ksamili to Butrint.

Just outside of Ksamili, lies Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site that you can visit for a few US Dollars! Butrint was an ancient city throughout Greek, Roman, bishopric and Byzantine periods. The city was finally abandoned during the Middle Ages perhaps due to the marsh surrounding and subsequently malaria epidemic.

The current archaeological site includes an impressive Roman amphitheater, a Byzantine Basilica, a Roman temple with mosaic floor, a beautifully carved lion gate as well numerous constructions built throughout the periods. As of summer of 2005, there is cross-national archaeological team doing digging at Butrint. You could watch the scientists do their work inside the park.

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Once you have visited Butrint and the Ali Pasha Tepelana Castle, you could go to the Pulbardha Beach and enjoy great food and relax on the sandy beach. Syri i Kalter is just 25 min away past the city of Saranda. This is a great place to visit and relax .

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There are a few places now that u can eat in Ksamil. At least 4 restaurants that are opened in the winter, but in the summer there are a lot more opened and lots of the are just seconds from the beach all of them serve fresh mussels , fresh fish and local produce .

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