Things to Do in Sarande

Remains of a 5th-century synagogue with mosaic floors, later a Byzantine church, uncovered in the 2000s.

🕐 Open 24 hours (fenced area, visible from street)

💡 It's a quick stop—10 minutes max. Combine with the nearby ruins of a Roman villa for a fuller picture of ancient Saranda.

A 16th-century hilltop fortress offering panoramic views of Saranda, the bay, and the Greek island of Corfu.

🕐 Daily 09:00–20:00 (summer); 09:00–17:00 (winter)

💡 Entry is about 200 lek (€2). Go just before sunset to avoid the tour bus crowds and see the lights come on across the strait.

A 2km palm-lined promenade along the Ionian Sea, perfect for evening walks with views of Corfu and the nearby islands.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Go at sunset and buy a cheap corn-on-the-cob from a street vendor for the best local snack.

A seasonal river canyon 5 km north of town, with smooth limestone walls and a natural swimming hole in spring.

🕐 Open 24 hours (access via dirt road off SH81)

💡 Bring sturdy shoes and go after rain for the best waterfall flow. No shade, so take water and go early or late afternoon.

Small municipal museum housing finds from Phoenice and Butrint, including pottery, jewellery, and inscriptions.

🕐 Monday–Friday 09:00–14:00, 16:00–19:00; closed weekends

💡 Entry is 200 lek (€2). Ask the caretaker to unlock the back room—it has the best Roman coins. Allow 30 minutes.