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With temperatures that rise in southern Europe and seasonal escape routes to countless tried and tested sunny places that are launched again, you are probably busy choosing where you spend your summer vacation afterwards.
If you keep it classic, of course there are always Amalfi and the series of villages on the cliff that are through azure blue seas, the French Rivièra and its cinematic, vintage charm, and don’t forget Croatia, hot with the picturesque coastal drives and island runs out.
But maybe you long for something else this time, extraordinary, where both historical charm and modern tourist facilities can co -exist and who knows, maybe even there is even there Fine, white sandy beaches Those are Caribbean-like?
You know none of the usual pebbles.
Discover Sarandë, the jewel of the Albanian Riviera
Sarandë, an emerging resort city with a horseshoe -shaped bay, is (alternative spelled saranda) sandwiched between the Verbacle Hills of Albania, One of the most underrated countries in EuropeOn that, and the green -blue colored Ionian Sea.
There is much to discover in Albania as a whole, but before we leave our usual tanges, you need to know that if it is your first time it explores the fastest growing destinations in Southeast Europe, Sarandë is probably the ideal place to start.
The best developed tourist destination of Albania, it is the home of a modern promenade, a series on the beach that cost only a small fraction of the usual Mediterranean prices, and a number of old monuments that certainly meet your desires for that old world allure.
Strandfront hotels from just $ 28 per night
Directly in the center of Sarandë, just a few steps away from the main beach, you can have a whole apartment In the month of June, the hottest month to be in Albania, of just $ 52 per night (or an even cheaper $ 28 if they travel as a few).
When it comes to the traditional hotel experience, Hotel Havana is A 4-star list with triple rooms for approximately the same price ($ 57 per night), so considering how affordable everything is, you may be wondering if some splashes are in order.
Well, for a 5-star, luxurious resort, the only adults San Angelo Resort & Spa Follows its own piece of private, non-related sand-and-gravel beach, and it has facilities of world class, including a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, renowned restaurants and a wellness center ($ 211 per night).
All in all, Sarandë ensures one Perfectly affordable European Zomervacat:
The average costs of a meal in a cheap restaurant are around $ 11, the transport costs on average $ 8 per day, including local buses and taxis, and if you are careful with your budget, you can do with $ 350 for the week.
Welcome to the Caribbean of Europe
If you wonder where the comparisons of the Maldives come from, you have to view Ksamil, a fishing village is slowly converted into a leisure destination and part of the municipality of Sarandë – from the inner city zone, it is A short drive of 25 minutes’ drive.
Unlike most beaches on the Ionian coastline, Ksamil is filled with soft, white sand and combined with the crystal clear water, luxury villas and the picturesque wooden scaffolding that extend to lush green islands in the distance, it is no wonder It gives ‘tropical’.
It is worth noting that Ksamil is probably the most visited district of Sarandë. In the summer it can be full of Albanian families full of Albanian families for a place in the sun.
If you don’t mind shooting the dough according to Albanian standards, and by that we mean a reasonable $ 206 a night (or $ 103 per adult), the Arameras Beach Resort Manages a private strip of the beach, and this is still a short distance from the most important shopping street and all restaurants.
Non -disconcertable old charm
Sarandë, apart from the beautiful coastline, is popular because he acts as a gateway to one of the most historically charged regions of the Mediterranean basin.
About half an hour’s drive south of the city, butrint National Park A large archaeological zone Consisting of a destroyed Greek-Roman city, with a partially flooded old theater, countless temples and a fort in the hilltop overlooking picturesque wetlands.
Just above Sarandë, Lekursi is a medieval castle that recommends a breathtaking panorama of the city below, and it is especially famous because it is a sunset pot:
There is a restaurant inside, so you can treat yourself to a traditional Albanian meal and locally produced wine while seeing the sun over the Ionian.
Corfu is a short boat trip of half an hour away!
In addition, in case you wonder what those islands are off the coast, They are in fact to Greece!
The Trendy Holiday Island Corfu is a short 30-minute ferry from the Sarandë-Haven, and it is a popular day trip for holidaymakers based on Albanian Riviera.
Explore the pastel-colored streets in Venetian style of Kerkyra (or Corfu Town) in Corfu, relax at the image-perfect beach in Palaibaastritsa, or go on a winery tour to taste Corfiot delicacies and wine for just $ 40.
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