Saranda to Corfu ferry times
Some tips how to get to Corfu or Saranda
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Is Saranda worth visiting? How to visit the “Capital” of the Albanian Riviera
The best way to get from Corfu to albania is by ferry boat. Although Corfu is a Greek island, it is actually very close to the Albanian coastline. In fact, Corfu island is only 35 kilometres from the Albanian coast. The ferry brings you from the Port of Corfu
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The Ferry from Corfu to Saranda
Our ferry was departing from the terminal at the very farthest end of the port. When we arrived, we went through all the usual ticket and passport checks before we boarded our craft. The boat was well-worn but practical, economically priced and not uncomfortable. We set off and motored
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Wander the gorgeous ottoman-era old town of Gjirokastra
Lying just an hour away from Saranda, this enchanting old town – one of Albania’s most beautiful in my mind – is an easy day trip that will leave you with plenty of time to explore.
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Swim in the icy waters of Syri i Kalter, Albania’s blue eye
And while it’s a beautiful place to visit, I’ll add one very important caveat – don’t bother going in the peak summer period unless you plan to arrive super early or late. As the source of the Bistrica River, where bone-chillingly cold water bubbles up from a depth of
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Hop over to Greece with a trip to Corfu
Hovering tantalisingly close to Saranda’s pebbly shores, the hulking mass of Corfu and all that a day on a Greek Island implies is almost too much to resist. Plus, if you plan it right, you might even get to travel there by Hydrofoil which basically looks like a boat
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Walkthrough the ancient ruins of Butrint
A visit to Albania’s Butrint is like walking through the pages of history. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first to be listed in Albania, was inhabited and built by the ancient Greeks and Romans over centuries only to be left in abandoned in the Middle Ages. Set in
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Why visit Albania?
Albania is a country that has been shrouded in mystery until relatively recently. It has remained somewhat undiscovered by western tourists and still has a rather enigmatic reputation. Now that you’re desperate to visit this beautiful country of dramatic mountains, white beaches, and quirky little towns, here’s how to take
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A day trip by ferry from Corfu to Saranda
From Corfu Port, there is a ferry to the Albanian town of Saranda. The port is about a 30-minute walk from the center of the town of Kerkyra. There is not much shade if you are walking to the port so make sure you bring plenty of sun protection
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How to get from Corfu to Saranda?
To get the ferry from Corfu to Albania you’ll have to go all the way to the far end of the new port (basically keep walking until you can walk no more), and then through passport control. If you get hungry, there’s a small cafe inside the terminal building
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