Saranda, is the southernmost city of Albania on the Ionian coast. Due to its position, mild climate, sunny days, etc., it is an important touristic site. Though Saranda is a new city, surrounded by hills that rise like an amphitheatre, the historical and archaeological data discovered, show that it has been an ancient settlement and renown sea-port.
Quite attractive are the excursions to Saranda. Apart from the visits to the city, the tours to the touristic site of Ksamil are rather interesting. The tourists have the possibility to enjoy the magnificent views provided by the island, the lake of Butrint and the citrus and olive-tree plantations.
The archaeological center of the ancient city of Butrint (Buthronton) lies a bit southward of Ksamil. The archaeological excavations have further enriched the history of Butrint. They have brought into light big monumental objects such as the Theatre, the Temple of Aesculapius, the Baptistery, Nympheum, Gate with towers, etc. The visit to that site is also enriched by the museum in the environments of the fortress. Numerous materials, such as sculptures, manuscripts, and different objects, a testimony to the flourishing of ancient Butrint, have been put on display there.