RESIDENCE

Italian Style

Bari—Ancona

Bari—Roma
Milano—Bologna

Brindisi

International flight

Other Connections:

 from Corfù to Saran-

da there is a daily
Ferry Service;

 From Igoumentisca
to Saranda by car in
Bari—Ancona to 90 minutes.
Igoumenitsa
 Location Saranda and the Surrounding
Welcome to Saranda, the ancient, charming fishing village and a popular tou-
The Residence “Azzurro” is positioned in the Gulf of $aranda, directly at the rist resort for Albanians, especially newlyweds! With its excellent climate and
right side of the Touristic Port. stunning location overlooking the Ionian Sea, its definitely one of the loveliest
settings in Albania.
Address:
Street Mitat Hoxha
The town of Saranda is built in amphitheatre style rising up a hill, with stone
Saranda
steps linking the top of the hill, right down to the sea promenade.
The Residence, directly in first line in front of the sea, offers a 180°
panoramic view of Saranda gulf, Saranda city and Corfu Island. With lashings of fresh fish to whet your appetite, after a days wallowing in
the crystal clear waters! Rounded off with a relaxing stroll through this char-
ming town, visiting the few museums and the remains of the 6th century
Synagogue.
Apartments The perfect location to relax and attune into the local pace of reality!

The apartments, of 100 m2, consists of 2 bedroom‟s, 1 sitting room + kitchen Saranda is an ideal base for exploring the many attractions of the southwest
& 1 bathroom with shower. All the apartments are fully air-conditioned. of the country, especially the amazing archaeological site of Butrint.

What you will find in the apartment? Butrint

The kitchen is fully equipped with necessary dishes and kitchenware's
necessary for cooking.
All the apartments have direct balcony/terrace on the sea furnished with table
and chairs.
The bathroom has Shower Cabin.
All the bedroom‟s are fully equipped with bedclothes.

What you need to bring with you? No trip to Albania would be complete without a visit to the ancient town of
You will need the bring your bath towel & beach towel. Butrint. One of Albania‟s and the Balkans‟ major archaeological centres,
which is protected under UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Points of interest near the Residence: According to one legend, the city was founded by fleeing Trojans after the
burning of Troy by the victorious Greeks, in the 12th Century B.C.. „Butrint‟
 On the right side of the Residence—approx. 120 meters—you will find provides a glimpse of Mediterranean civilization from the Bronze Age through
the 2 beaches which are equipped with umbrella‟s, deckchairs and bar; the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman periods - all atop a cliff
 Bar‟s & Restaurant‟s; overlooking Corfu.
 Groceries & Bakeries; Just 18km South of Saranda, in a fantastic natural setting, you will need at
least half a day to lose yourself and thoroughly explore this a 29-sq-km natio-
 Internet point;
nal park.
 The center of Saranda is 4 minutes walk;
 Parking is allowed along the road. Not to be missed!
 Blue Eye Spring - Syri i Kalter
In a beautiful forested setting of hazelnuts, cherries, walnuts, pines and firs,
18 springs ascend from the earth, creating a rare beauty, the famous ‘Blue
eye,‟ a geological phenomenon.
Given its name because of the deep blue centre and light blue edges resem-
bling the iris of an eye.
When you throw a stone into the centre of the spring, after some time the
stone will return to the surface of the water!
Situated 15km from Saranda, a lovely picnic spot to unwind near a picture-
sque waterfall, with the freshest spring water ridding all notions of some
shuteye!
LëkursiCastle
A lovely walk of about 3km from Saranda centre, though all uphill!
But the fabulous views overlooking Saranda, Corfu and the Butrinti Lagoon
are well worth the hike, both during the day and at night.
Beautifully restored castle, once Ali Pasha‟s lookout post, housing a
restaurant/bar and offering traditional Albanian music nightly in summer.
Gjirokaster
Only 2 hours by bus from Saranda, well worth an interesting day trip and a
chance to sample the fantastic culinary fare.
„Olde worlde‟ Gjirokastra with a winding network of steep, cobbled streets set
into the mountain, eventually leading to the 13th century Castle (old prison)
at the top. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, this historic city is a
rare example of a well preserved ottoman influenced town. A visit to the Ca-
stle with the panoramic views of the town and the snow-capped mountains
ahead, certainly make the climb worthwhile.
The 19th century houses are a rare experience, with their original grey, stone
roofs sometimes level with the road, and the unique, stone fronted shops.
Gjirokastra was the birthplace of former dictator Enver Hoxha who awarded it
the status of „museum city‟ and thus special care was taken to retain its tradi-
tional architecture.
Another famous son of Gjirokastra, Ismail Kadare, the most noted writer who
won the booker prize award for one of his amazing novels, „A Chronicle of
Stone.‟