A palm-lined seafront, Roman ruins and clear blue water looking across to Corfu. Here's what Saranda is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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June and September are best, with warm seas and fewer crowds. July and August are hot, and Ksamil's beaches get very busy. Spring and autumn are good for Butrint and day trips.
Greek, Roman and Venetian ruins in woodland by a lagoon, with plenty of space to explore.
Small white beaches and islets you can swim or paddle out to. Sunbeds are usually paid.
A deep spring of startling blue water in the woods, a short walk from the car park.
A hilltop castle above town, best at sunset for the view over Saranda and Corfu.
A long seafront walk lined with cafés, busy with families in the evening.
A stone-roofed old town with a huge castle, about an hour and a half inland.
Yes, for good-value beach holidays with some history. Food and stays cost much less than nearby Greece. Some beaches are pebbly and the town is busy in summer.
A week gives time for the beaches, Butrint, the Blue Eye and a day in Gjirokastër.
Many families fly to Corfu and take the ferry across, which takes from about 30 minutes. You can also fly to Tirana, around four to five hours away by road. British passport holders don't need a visa for short stays.
Most visits are trouble-free. Driving is the biggest worry, as roads can be poor and local driving is fast, so take care or use a driver.
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