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| - | * | + | * Fresh market: About 250m north of the port exit [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|52.428|N|20|0.134|E|}}. Go to the roundabout, turn right and the market is about 50m along on the left. |
| - | * | + | * Large supermarket: About 300m north of the port exit [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|52.397|N|20|0.192|E|}}. Go to the roundabout, take a left and immediately to right. The supermarket is about 30m along on the left. |
| + | * Other: There are a number of small supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and grocers in the streets around the port. | ||
| + | * Bank: On the north side of the roundabout just north of the port. | ||
| + | * Fuel: A fuel station is about 400m north-west of the port [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|52.4154|N|20|0.0265|E|}}. Go to the roundabout, take a left and the fuel station is about 170m along on the right. | ||
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Revision as of 15:54, 31 May 2013
Sarandë, Albania (Port of Entry)
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The city of Saranda has a population of about 30,000 (2001 estimate). Near Sarandë are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a World Heritage site.
Alongside its ethnic Albanian majority, Saranda is home to an ethnic Greek minority and considered one of the centers of the Greek minority in Albania. The city’s current name derives from the Byzantine church of Ayioi Saranta (Forty Saints whose ruins are still on the hill overlooking the city. It was a church of the proto-byzantine period. It had two row of columns in the interior and arcs along the length of its sides. They said that there were 40 churches in its environs one for each Sebastian martyr. A Greek community is still there but smaller. Greek schools are still operating as well as Greek churches.
Their harbor is unlike most harbors. In the open bay, where the city is located, they have built on one side a breakwater and this is the quay of the harbor. It is there that all the official buildings are located since Saranda is a port of entry to Albania. Most of the boats there are small ships that ply the Saranda-Corfu route. In addition there can be one or two small cargo ships. There are no other crafts, pleasure or fishing. Not even row boats.
Charts
See Albania.
Radio Nets
Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
See Albania.
Details?
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
You must use an agent to undertake the paperwork for entry and exit from ports in Albania. It is best if, before entering the harbor, especially if this is your first port into Albania, you have arranged an agent and communicated your ETA. One list of possible agents is shown on Noonsite.
As you approach the harbour call Durres Port Control on VHF channel 15. If you get no response then call on channel 16.
You should be met by your agent at the quay for a process of filling in a form. If you have selected the wrong agent then you may be asked to fill in endless forms by the officials.
Prior to departing from the harbor your agent will communicate with the authorities and provide the departure permission. Expect to give your agent a day's notice of departure. A standard charge is likely to be of the order of EUR50 for formalities and EUR10 per night for your stay in the harbour.
Offshore Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina details.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- The World Heritage listed ancient city of Butrint is a short trip south of Sarande. It can be reached by taxi or bus (Wikipedia Butrint article).
- The historic town of Gjirokaster is 55km north-east of Sarande. It is accessible by taxi or bus. (Wikipedia Gjirokaster article).
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Fresh market: About 250m north of the port exit
39°52.428′N, 20°0.134′E. Go to the roundabout, turn right and the market is about 50m along on the left.
- Large supermarket: About 300m north of the port exit 39°52.397′N, 20°0.192′E. Go to the roundabout, take a left and immediately to right. The supermarket is about 30m along on the left.
- Other: There are a number of small supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and grocers in the streets around the port.
- Bank: On the north side of the roundabout just north of the port.
- Fuel: A fuel station is about 400m north-west of the port 39°52.4154′N, 20°0.0265′E. Go to the roundabout, take a left and the fuel station is about 170m along on the right.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Wikipedia - Sarandë
- See also Albania
References & Publications
See Albania.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2007 FANEROMENI
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