Saranda is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean sea and typically it has over 300 sunny days a year and is about 14 km (8.7 mi) east of the island of Corfu. In recent years, Saranda has seen a steady increase in tourists, many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of Saranda and its archaeological sites.
Saranda, then under the name of Onchesmos, is held to be the site of Albania's first synagogue, which was built in the 4th or 5th century. It is thought that it was built by the descendants of Jews who arrived on the southern shores of Albania around 70 CE. Onchesmos' synagogue was supplanted by a church in the 6th century.
The region is prosperous with varied attractions, plants and mountains, rivers and lakes, springs and virgin beaches, citrus plantations, olive groves and vineyards, pastures and woods, fish and shellfish farming, desirable hunting places. In short, the right place for the development of tourism. Saranda's stony beaches are quite decent and there are plenty of sights in and around town, including the mesmerising ancient archaeological site of Butrint and the hypnotic Blue Eye Spring. Between Saranda and Butrint, the lovely beaches and islands of Ksamil are perfect for a dip after a day of exploring.
In addition to the beautiful waters and attractive places, Saranda Bay hides in it some sunken ships. Most important of them is the World War II ship "Probitas", an Italian military ship, used for transport, sunk on September 16, 1943. This point needs 2 anchor bova for the craft to visit. In the deep waters of Saranda Bay there is also an Albanian ship. Sank in 1942, the Tomorri ship was made of wood and was used to transport foodstuffs, following the road Corfu - Saranda. The area around the Tomorri Ship needs 1 anchor bova.