TIRANA, May 20 /ATA/ – A total of 193 international visitors arrived in cruise ship at Saranda port this week, as the southern coastal town of Saranda, one of the many hidden gems of Albania’s Riviera, is poised to become one of the most preferred summer destination for foreign tourists for its beautiful coastline, crystal clear waters, ancient archaeological sites and cultural festivals.
The 157-m long Silver Cloud luxury cruise ship, with a capacity of 296 passengers, brought to the southernmost Albanian city along the Riviera some 193 tourists mainly from the United States of America, Spain, Canada and Australia.
The foreign tourists landed in the town of Saranda and visited the Butrint archaeological park.
Silver Cloud is a small cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises, the luxury brand of the Royal Caribbean Group conglomerate of cruise lines. It entered service in 1994 as Silversea’s first ship.
Earlier this month, Silver Moon cruise ship brought to Saranda a total of 546 visitors from the United States, England, Australia and other countries.
Saranda, known for its beautiful pure waters, is one of the most popular destinations in the Albanian Riviera, attracting an increasing number of foreign tourists.
Known as the pearl of Albanian Riviera, the southernmost Albanian district of Saranda is a top destination during summer, offering tourists a combination of rocky and sandy beaches as well as cultural heritage attractions such as the Butrint UNESCO World Heritage site and the Blue Eye spring.
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