Sarandë in October 2027
The southern Riviera's main town, with a long seafront promenade, Butrint nearby and ferries to Corfu.
Weather in October
- Average high23°C
- Average low14°C
- Rain~130 mm
- Sea~21°C
Long-term regional averages; actual 2027 weather will vary.
What to do in Sarandë in October
- September sea is still warm
- Calmer beaches from mid-September
- Many beach bars close during October
Confirmed 2027 road works, festivals and holidays
- All year · Road worksKashar–Rrogozhinë highway construction (confirmed)
The Blue Corridor Kashar–Rrogozhinë highway started on a 24-month contract in late 2026, so expect work zones and possible diversions around Kashar and Vaqarr throughout 2027. Specific closure dates are announced by ARRSH shortly before.
- Through 2027 · Road worksElbasan–Qafë Thanë and Elbasan–Rrogozhinë completion works (confirmed)
Both Corridor VIII roads are scheduled for completion in 2027. Expect lane shifts and slower sections on the routes to Lake Ohrid/North Macedonia and between Elbasan and the coast until they open.
- Tue 19 Oct · HolidayMother Teresa Day
Official public holiday in Albania: banks, public offices and many state museums close; shops and restaurants in tourist areas usually stay open. If it falls on a weekend the government may move the day off — check the official announcement.
- Sun 31 Oct · Road worksClocks go back one hour (end of summer time)
Albania moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. Double-check ferry, bus and flight times booked for that weekend.
New and upgraded beaches for 2027
The rebuilt Ksamil promenade and new bypass make the beach run from Sarandë easier in 2027, especially in July and August.