What local food can I look forward to in Sarandë?

Naturally, freshly caught fish and shellfish is readily available. Another popular dish are stuffed peppers, and Tavë Kosi – a national dish of succulent lamb cooked with yoghurt as a casserole.

How hot does it get in Sarandë during the summer? And what temperatures can I expect during other months?

It can be anywhere between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius in the summer, as an average. In winter, it ranges roughly between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius.

What currency can I use in Sarandë?

The Euro is used widely across Albania, but the official national currency is the Albanian Leke. As a guide, 50 Lek is equivalent to around 45 pence, although exchange rates frequently change.

What can I look forward to doing whilst in Sarandë?

As a resort town on the Albanian Riviera, it’s unsurprising that the glorious beaches are the star attraction. But there are also loads of historical sites to explore too, like the nearby Butrint National Archaeological Park.

Sarande, Albania cruise holidays

Part of the Albanian Riviera, Sarandë has a stylish main promenade lined with trendy hotels and restaurants. Above the town is the old castle of Lekures at 'The Pass of Six', where you'll find an outdoor restaurant within the castle, offering panoramic views over Sarandë Bay below. Nearby on the Ksamili Peninsula lies the Graeco-Roman site of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of pre-Greek civilisations, a Roman city and a Byzantine Port, and has fallen under the influence of the Normans, Venetians and Ottomans. Needless to say, the remains here are spectacular! Close by you'll also find the 12th century Mesopotamian Monastery and the intriguing Blue Eye spring.

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