Why Butrinti Street Is One of Saranda’s Hottest Property Spots

If you’ve spent even a few days in Saranda, you’ve probably heard someone mention Butrinti Street. It’s one of those places that comes up in almost every conversation about real estate here — and for good reason.

As someone who’s lived in Saranda for years and works full-time helping people find their dream homes along the coast, I can tell you: this street isn’t just a location. It’s a vibe.

Last week, I showed a lovely couple from Poland an apartment just a few meters from the promenade. We stepped onto the balcony and they both fell silent. After a moment, the woman whispered, “It’s like being inside a postcard.” That moment — I live for it.

The View Everyone Wants

Let’s start with the obvious: the views.

Butrinti Street stretches along the hillside above the main beach area. From almost anywhere along this road, you get that classic, sweeping view of the Ionian Sea. On a clear day, you can even spot Corfu across the water, its silhouette turning pink during sunset. I’ve lived here a long time, but even I still stop to admire the way the light hits the water in the late afternoon. There’s something magical about it.

And that view isn’t just for show — it adds real value to properties. Whether you’re looking for seaview apartments for personal use or Saranda apartments for sale as an investment, Butrinti Street offers some of the best return on view-to-price you’ll find in the Albanian Riviera.

Here’s one I recently listed:

Seaview 2-Bedroom Apartment for Sale in Saranda – Prime Location & Parking.

First-floor, stunning views, fully furnished, and located right in that sweet spot of Butrinti. Honestly, it’s one of the best deals right now, especially with private parking included — which, if you know Saranda, is absolute gold.

Why Butrinti Street is So Practical

Beyond the beauty, there’s the practicality.

Butrinti Street connects the city center with the beaches of Ksamil and the UNESCO site of Butrint (yep, that’s where the name comes from). That means everything is within reach — cafes, supermarkets, the promenade, even those little roadside fruit stands that pop up every summer.

There’s a bakery I always stop at just before showing properties in the area. It’s small, family-run, and they make these fluffy byrek that taste like something your gjyshja would make. Grab one of those and a coffee, sit on a bench by the sea, and you’ll understand why people fall in love with this part of town.

Another perk? The infrastructure. Unlike some parts of town where development came fast and disorganized, Butrinti Street has a proper layout, paved sidewalks, and wide enough roads that you don’t feel boxed in. It’s also one of the few areas where you can still find affordable properties with both a view and accessibility.

New Developments Are Raising the Bar

There’s a new wave of development happening here, and I’m honestly excited about it.

We’ve been working with a number of projects that aim to bring modern, European-standard living to Saranda, while still respecting the natural beauty around. One that stands out is Fabeno Residence — a stylish, high-quality development just off Butrinti Street. You can check it out here:

Fabeno Residence – Saranda

The apartments there start from €92,000 and go up depending on layout and floor. What I like most about Fabeno (aside from the views and smart design) is how they’re managing things like parking, green space, and building quality. It’s the kind of development that attracts long-term residents, not just summer renters — which is great if you’re thinking long-term investment.