 Saranda : Profile
Saranda is a popular holiday destination for both Albanians and foreign tourists who come to visit the Roman ruins of Butrint. It is however very dusty, with half completed buildings and piles of rubble everywhere. Cruisers have reported that the restaurants are not very good, but they are cheap.
This is Albania's southernmost port and a convenient place to clear in by boats coming from the south. Visitors are very welcome here.
Call the Port Captain on VHF 11 or VHF 16. They will direct you to a berth if available. Officials normally board the boat for clearance.
Use of an agent is recommended and if advised of your ETA and crew details, can arrange the necessary shore passes. These are all that are required as crew of a boat. It is likely the agent will be on the dock to meet you when you arrive.
Last updated March 2010.
Agim Zholi
Saranda
Tel:+355 692 566 576
agimzholi@yahoo.com
Shipping Agent for help with clearance, provisioning, laundry, tours, fuel and local information. Very helpful. Recommended by cruisers.
Arquile Sotiri
Eneasped (Agjensi Detare Spedicionere)
Tel:+355 852 6057 Mobile: +355 6923 75078
finikaslines@yahoo.com
2006 Fees: Eur40 including 2 nights alongside.
The port gives good shelter in most weather but as it has no breakwater it is open to the south and can be very exposed to swell.
Anchor in the northern part of the bay, in sand, or where directed by the authorities. It is advisable not to leave the boat unattended whilst at anchor as children might swim out from the beach and climb aboard.
It is also possible to berth at the quay near the Port Authority, however if the swell is bad, anchoring is preferable. The dock has recently been rebuilt, is in good shape and is very clean. Security is good (24 hrs). The depth at the dock is 4-6 m, there is fresh water and electricity.
Costs August 2009: 50 euros for agents fees and 5 euros/night dockage fees (including free water and electricity).
Last updated August 2010.
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