SARANDA JEEP SAFARI (for hotel in Saranda & Ksamil)

This amazing Jeep tour starts with a 10 minute drive to the Castle of Lekursi. Lekursi Castle was built in 1537 by the Ottoman Empire in a commanding position above the city of Saranda from where it could protect the whole region around. For modern day visitors this also has the strategic advantage of making it a breathtaking spot for photos, including great views of Corfu and Ksamil islands, and making it a must see on your visit to Saranda.

We continue our tour and we plan to passed by the beach of Borsh and his village powered by the production of olive oil. You’ll get to explore this picture-perfect area with , typical villages and breathtaking panoramas.

We will stop in a secret beach call "Secret beach" were we can arrive only by land rover. Is a wouderful place were we will relax and enjoy.

After which you’ll head for Porto Palermo, the only safe harbour between Saranda and Vlorë. The village is also home to Porto Palermo Castle, which you will visit. Controversy surrounds the alleged origins of the edifice, with some scholars disputing it was built in the early 19th century by Ali Pasha of Tepelena and instead accrediting its construction to the Venetians. After you’ve had a chance to look around.

Qeparo, is a beautiful stone village. Divided in the more recent lower Qeparo and the historical upper Qeparo, has suffered from the Albanian Diaspora that caused a great loss of human capital, which mainly moved to Greece.

The discovery of authentic Albania also proceeds under the gastronomic aspect. The stop for lunch is planned in a very suggestive location where an Albanian family will host us in their home and will make us taste a simple and tasty cuisine based on fish and more. Lunch is optional (it costs only 13 euros including wine and raki ….) which you can pay directly to the family.

From here we will start a beautiful off-road full of adventure and fun.