Ksamil
Tiny islands, water the colour of a swimming pool, and the ruins of Butrint ten minutes away.
[Intro paragraph — replace me.] Ksamil is the photo everyone posts from Albania, and in June or September it lives up to it. In August it is packed, the sunbeds are pricey and the village is one long traffic jam. Come early in the day, pick the right bay, and rent a kayak or take the boat out to the islands — that is where the quiet water is.
Ksamil beaches
Most beaches here are private sunbed operations. These are the ones worth paying for, and the free options.
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Ksamil main beach
[One-line description — replace me.] The central strip facing the islands. Beautiful, busy, and the launch point for boats and pedalos.
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Mirror Beach
[One-line description — replace me.] Back towards Sarandë; deep clear water and fewer sunbeds. See the Sarandë guide.
Where to eat
Mussels from Butrint lagoon are the local speciality — order them anywhere that has them.
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Coffee
Ksamil is small; the best coffee is wherever the view is.
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Where to stay in Ksamil
Mostly family-run guesthouses and apartments. Anything walkable to the main beach goes first.
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Tours and boat trips from Ksamil
Get on the water — it is the whole point of Ksamil.
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Ksamil islands & Butrint boat trip My favourite
Three hours around the four islands with swimming stops, then along the channel towards Butrint. From €35.
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Butrint National Park guided visit
Greek theatre, Roman baths and a Venetian tower in a forest by the lagoon. Go with a guide — the site has few signs. [Price]
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Blue Eye spring & Gjirokastër day trip
Pick-up from Ksamil for the same full-day trip we recommend from Sarandë. From €45.
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