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The local perspective, within Albania.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Sarandë has a published GLD City Score of 53/100, in the Medium range.
Sarandë contributes a distinct Europe perspective within Albania. Its GLD City Score of 53/100 combines the national baseline with destination-level evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Sarandë, coastal access, marine conditions, weather and high-season capacity should be checked before committing to fixed plans. Road, rail and border connections determine the practical reach of a short stay. Confirm current access and operating details before departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for AlbaniaFor Sarandë, destination-level evidence refines the wider country score. Official Albania tourism evidence; GLD Editorial Review - City Local Adjustment; Tirana Pride/travel evidence where relevant; LGBTQ+ travel evidence for Tirana and tourist context. Its recorded local adjustment is 29/100, while venue-level experiences can still vary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyThe 53/100 result places Sarandë on the shared GLD scale while preserving its relationship with Albania. It is contextual guidance, not a certification or guarantee of safety.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyCoastal access, marine conditions, weather and high-season capacity should be checked before committing to fixed plans. Road, rail and border connections determine the practical reach of a short stay.
Sources: Official tourism information for AlbaniaThe 53/100 result combines the Albania country baseline with available local evidence and should be supplemented with recent destination information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Official Albania tourism evidence; GLD Editorial Review - City Local Adjustment; Tirana Pride/travel evidence where relevant; LGBTQ+ travel evidence for Tirana and tourist context.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 19 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.