Saranda is situated in an open sea gulf, opposite the island of Corfu. The sea panorama, the variety of flora, favored by the soft climate, make Saranda the preferred center for rest and recreation and an important tourist town. Most Albanian couples come to spend their  honey-moon in Saranda. That's why it is known in  Albania as the town of the honey-mooners.  There are today, daily ferry services to and from Corfu. Saranda is rapidly developing into the southern gateway for tourism into Albania.