Albanian Riviera Sarande
by Lianne Schneider
Title
Albanian Riviera Sarande
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
From Wikipedia and Wikitravel:
Saranda or Sarande is the capital of the District of Sarande, Albania, and is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Albanian Riviera. It is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean, about 8.7 mi east of the north end of the Greek island of Corfu. The city of Saranda has a population of about 30,000 (2001 estimate). Near Sarande are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Alongside its ethnic Albanian majority, Sarande is home to an ethnic Greek minority.
Sarande, the gateway to the southern Albania, is a small town of about 33.000 inhabitants, situated on a beautiful horseshoe bay between the mountains and the Ionian Sea. The name Saranda derives from an early Christian monastery dedicated to Agioi Saranta (Forty Saints). In antiquity, Saranda was known as Onchesmus. Located opposite the Greek island of Corfu, Saranda is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters. Saranda typically has over 300 sunny days a year. Due to its location and warm weather Saranda is one of the most attractive tourist towns on the Albanian Riviera, where honeymooners traditionally spend their holidays. Fronting the sea and along the main promenade there are some hotels and restaurants which offer you catering facilities and accommodation.
My deepest thanks to the hosts/groups below for featuring this image:
SIGNATURE STYLE ART - SHARON
ART WITH FLAIR - WILLIAM
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ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS - JOETTA
COLLECTORS TREASURES - KRISTA
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Comments (46)
Sandi Mikuse
The light on the rooftops is exquisite, Lianne...and what a quaint and inviting scene! I would love to go there! The painting-like quality of this image is gorgeous! L/F
Sherri Of Palm Springs
wow how wonderful is this wonderful picture, beautiful Lianne have a great week my friend Sherri LFV
Will Borden
Lianne~~a splendid depiction of this very beautiful part of the world- sure like this! F&L&T!
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so much to Jim, Taikan, and Bob and Nadine for featuring this image in your wonderful groups BEACH SCENES, SELECTED DIGITAL ART and ALL FINE ART AMERICA ARTWORK. And to each of you who has come by to leave a note - I hope I've had a chance to visit each of you but if I haven't yet, I will soon!!! You have my deepest gratitude for your kindness!!
Shawn Hughes
This is amazing, you never fail to blow me away Lianne! I am so behind! Love, Like, Fav, Adore! Hugs to you friend! Shawn
Lianne Schneider replied:
Behind is my middle name my dear friend - thank you sooooooooo much - what a lovely thing to say!!
Trudi Simmonds
Oh what a gorgeous scene Lianne, l am a big fan of the terracotta colours they blend so perfectly with the cool blue of the sea, wonderful work and thanks for the description , it sounds a fascinating place to visit
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so much to each of you for your lovely comments and encouragement - I can't tell you how much that means to me. Hopefully you've caught me browsing your work too and repaying your kindness with a personal visit. Special thanks to Darren, Sandra and Jim for featuring this piece in PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXTURES MAKE FINE ART, MEMORIES AND NOSTALGIA, and COMFORTABLE ART. I'm really honored.
Laurie Search
Oh wow, what a fabulous, romantic scene, dear Lianne....The colors are gorgeous...I'm ready to dive right into that sea, lol...Beautiful, beautiful work, my friend!!!! :))))))fv
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
There is some thing exceptionally beautiful in your paintings........the cozy atmosphere you create- with colors in your paintings, are so unique and magnificent,Lianne !!!! (F/L)