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Saranda, double increase of visiting tourists

TIRANA, June 11/ATA/ There was a large number of foreign tourists in the coastal city of Saranda during May.

The Ship and Ferry Handling Office in Saranda port told ATA that, “It was rather positive month for the port of Saranda, where there was recorded a large increase of tourists who have entered Albania through this port. During May, 10,635 people and 40 vehicles arrived at the port of Saranda “.

“Meanwhile, there has also been an increase in the movement towards Corfu where 10,544 people and 56 vehicles have crossed from Albania”, said the branch of Ship and Ferry Handling Office in the port of Saranda.

During June, it is also expected an increase and a doubling of the arrivals of tourists in Saranda through the port.

Defined as the “White City”, Saranda is surrounded by hills and in front of it is the Greek island of Corfu. Apart from the sun and the beach, Saranda is also known for its history and culture: the castle of Lëkurës is magical, while the Butrint Archaeological Park fascinates many tourists with its millennial history. /k.s/j.p/p.s./

 

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