Lion Gate, Butrint

Sarandë and the Far South of Albania

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January 1st 2024
Dear All Greetings from Sarandë! This is a lovely gem of a port and beach town in the far south of Albania. I used it as a base to explore some nearby places of interest, and these have very much been of interest and beauty. I really enjoyed my time there, and as with other places thus far, I've very much had the place to myself, along with of course lots of very friendly Albanians. They are a ... read more

Europe » Albania » South » Sarandë

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Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapi... ... read more