Hours & Location
Krahu i Shqiponjës sits on the Sarandë promenade in southern Albania, with a full view of the Ionian Sea and the lights of Corfu across the strait — open daily from 10:00 to 23:30.
- Monday08:00 - 24:00
- Tuesday08:00 - 24:00
- Wednesday08:00 - 24:00
- Thursday08:00 - 24:00
- Friday08:00 - 01:00
- Saturday08:00 - 01:00
- Sunday08:00 - 24:00
Kitchen closes one hour before doors. Bar service continues until close.
Sarandë 9701
Albania
Find Krahu i Shqiponjës on the Sarandë waterfront
Sarandë 9701, Albania
- Monday08:00 - 24:00
- Tuesday08:00 - 24:00
- Wednesday08:00 - 24:00
- Thursday08:00 - 24:00
- Friday08:00 - 01:00
- Saturday08:00 - 01:00
- Sunday08:00 - 24:00
Parking
Free street parking along the promenade after 19:00. A paid municipal lot sits 200 m north of the entrance - the closest reliable option in high season. Valet is available on Friday and Saturday evenings from 20:00.
Getting Here
Ten minutes on foot from the Port of Sarandë passenger terminal. Taxis from Ksamil take 20 minutes; from Corfu, take the morning ferry to Sarandë and walk south along the corniche.
Access
Step-free entrance from the promenade side. Accessible restroom on the ground floor. Terrace seating is level; the wine cellar is reached by a short flight of stairs.
What to expect
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Great coffee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- Free street parking
Seaside dining in Sarandë - hours, address & how to reach us
Krahu i Shqiponjës is a waterfront restaurant on the Sarandë promenade in southern Albania, open daily from 08:00 with late-night bar service on Friday and Saturday until 01:00. The dining room and terrace face the Ionian Sea, five minutes on foot from the Port of Sarandë and ten minutes from the town centre - an easy walk from most Albanian Riviera hotels and apartments.
Opening hours in Sarandë
We serve breakfast from 08:00, lunch from noon, and dinner through the evening every day of the week. Kitchen closes one hour before doors; the bar continues pouring Albanian raki, Italian wines and cocktails until close. Sunday to Thursday we close at midnight; Friday and Saturday we stay open until 01:00 for after-dinner drinks on the terrace.
Address & map location
You'll find us at Bulevardi Hasan Tahsini, Sarandë 9701, Albania - right on the Sarandë waterfront, a short walk south of the Port of Sarandë passenger terminal. The Google Plus code V2F3+5X Sarandë, Albania drops a pin at the front door, and the terrace entrance is level with the promenade for step-free access.
Parking & arrival guidance
Free street parking is available along the Sarandë promenade after 19:00, when daytime restrictions lift. In high season the closest reliable option is the paid municipal lot 200 m north of the entrance - usually two to three euros for the evening. Valet parking is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings from 20:00 for guests arriving by car from Ksamil, Butrint or the Corfu ferry.
Arriving without a car? Taxis from Ksamil take around 20 minutes; from the Corfu-Sarandë ferry it's a ten-minute walk south along the corniche. Local buses from Butrint and the Blue Eye spring stop within a five-minute walk of the restaurant.
Book a table or ask a question
Sunset seatings on the seaside terrace fill up early through summer - we strongly recommend booking ahead. Reserve online on our Sarandë restaurant reservations page, or reach the team directly through our contact page for private events, larger groups and dietary requests. Prefer the phone? Call +355 69 442 2794 during opening hours.
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Common questions about visiting
Hours, directions, parking and accessibility for guests arriving from Ksamil, Butrint or the Corfu ferry.
What are your opening hours in Sarandë?
We're open every day. Sunday to Thursday from 08:00 to 24:00, and Friday and Saturday from 08:00 to 01:00. Kitchen closes one hour before doors; bar service continues until close.
Where exactly is Krahu i Shqiponjës located?
On the Sarandë waterfront at Rruga Butrinti, on the northern end of the promenade facing the Ionian Sea. Google Plus code: 5X7C+FV Sarandë. Ten minutes on foot from the Corfu ferry terminal.
Is there parking near the restaurant?
Free street parking is available along the promenade after 19:00. A paid municipal lot sits 200 metres north of the entrance — the closest reliable option in high season. Valet service is offered Fridays and Saturdays from 20:00.
How do I get there from the Corfu ferry?
It's a flat 5-minute (400 m) walk north along the Sarandë promenade from the port exit. Turn left as you leave customs; our terrace faces the sea.
Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The terrace entrance is step-free from the promenade, and there is an accessible restroom on the ground floor. Note the wine cellar is reached by a short flight of stairs.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Walk-ins are welcome when tables are available, but sunset seatings on the terrace fill early — especially June to September. We strongly recommend booking a table in advance.