Saranda to Konispol guided tour

Departing from Saranda at 9 am, the journey to Konispol takes about 40 minutes, revealing a distinct rural landscape marked by agricultural traditions and seasonal rhythms. Konispol is renowned for its fertile lands producing delicious oranges and mandarins, vibrant traditional dances, and music festivals celebrating cultural encounters and borderland heritage. This region offers a rich blend of Albanian and Greek influences, evident in its centuries-old recipes and warm hospitality that shine during communal meals. Situated on a hill about 400 meters high, Konispol comprises several hamlets and is the southernmost settlement in Albania, closely linked to Greek culture due to historical migration from the Caoni tribe of Epirus. The area's fertile soil supports the cultivation of olives, citrus, and vineyards, with products historically traded through the nearby Greek port of Igoumenitsa. Despite its proximity to Greece—just a kilometer away—Konispol maintains a strong local identity, predominantly Muslim and home to the Cham ethnic group from the Chameria region, preserving a unique cultural heritage shaped by centuries of coexistence and tradition.