Ksamil

Ksamil is found in Albanian Riviera, part of Butrint National Park. In recent years Ksamil village has been one of the most popular sites for tourists who visit Albania.

Ksamil is known for it beautiful beaches, majestic paysage, islands, among a ton of reasons to visit this touristic village in Southern Albania. Its crystal clear waters attract thousands and thousands visitors from many parts of Europe. Very near Ksamil are Saranda and also antique Butrint, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When staying in Ksamil for more than 1 day it is always worthy going for a trip to ‘The Blue Eye’ , take the road towards ‘Muzina’ and visit ‘Blue Eye’ of Saranda.

Go for a historical visit at Butrint, an UNESCO world heritage site. If you are staying in Ksamil for more than 3 days then try taking a ride to Porto Palermo Castle and visit this amazing Historical Site of Albanian Riviera.

This amazing castle built by the famous Ali Pasha Tepelena is located 60 km away from the beach town of Ksamil. The road goes through olive hills, with the sea by your side all the time.

The prices in Ksamil are very economical compared to other parts of Europe, you can choose from a variety of hotels , restaurants, fast foods etc.

There are markets in this village selling products very economical prices, like in other locations of the country. In the restaurants and coffee shops you can expect to pay 1$ for a coffee, 3$ for a beer, 3$ for a donner and sandwich.

In this touristic town, you will find a lot of accommodation options with varying prices. The medium accommodation prices for 1 double room during summer season is around 60$ with breakfast included.

You can stay 3 days and visit amazing beaches, UNESCO site , natural attractions, Saranda and more. We recommend staying for at least 2-3 days to get the best from Ksamil and the nearby area.

Enjoy the sun in one of the beaches in Ksamil, visit Butrint, Blue Eye, Lekursi castle of Saranda among other activities you can do here.

Ksamil is 278 km away from the capital of Albania, it takes less than 4 hours to arrive in this town.

A lot of visitors visit Ksamil and its beaches from the port city of Saranda. The distance between Saranda and its neighbor Ksamil is just 14 km.

In recent years Ksamil has been blooming with tourists, a lot of them come from the nearby Corfu Island, the proximity and the regular ferries operating between Saranda and Corfu makes it possible to take a daily trip to Corfu.

Today it is possible to have plenty of lunch, dinner options in Ksamil. From traditional taverns to sea food restaurant and fast foods, Ksamil offers different types in cuisines in such a small area. Go and take a ‘Greek gyro’ at the center of Ksamil village. Also don’t hesitate to ask locals when trying to find traditional restaurants in Ksamil.

We also suggest going for a ride at the nearby villages and look for traditional taverns, prices might be more economical and service plus quality might be better than Ksamil during the summer season , and you will have less crowd.

When visiting Ksamil you may be interested to enjoy a traditional dinner with folk music at the nearby ‘Lekursi Castle’ which lies at the top of Saranda, 15 minutes away from Ksamil. The food and panorama at this historical/cultural attraction make it a worthy experience, Ionian sea, city of Saranda, Corfu Island, will ask for attention from your eye and the camera of course.

Ksamil is part of the Butrint national park, UNESCO world heritage site. Just minutes of driving time separate the beaches of Ksamil and this Antique city, making Butrint an ideal destination to escape the heat during midday and experience antiquity, meeting history and archaeology. Butrint is the most important and visited archaeological site in Albania.

Ksamil beaches are second to none , some of the most beautiful waters beyond expectation. Also nearby you have plenty of hidden beaches, and adventurers can rent a bike, or a quad bike and go explore all the nearby beaches like ‘Plazhi Pasqyrat’ .

Yes, there are regular speed ferries operating from Corfu towards Saranda city, from there you can go travel to Ksamil by taxi or bus/minibus. Another option is to take the car ferry towards Igumenica and from there you can drive to Ksamil, Butrint, Saranda.

Ksamil is known for its economical prices compared to other European destinations. Hotels during the summer season average 40-80$ with breakfast included.

Albaniatourism.al makes tours to Ksamil and Butrint regularly all year round, with these tours you can have an experience filled with natural attraction, beautiful scenery, amazing beaches, castles, and UNESCO sites. Try the traditional cuisine in southern Albania, and listen the folk music.

Albanatourism.al recommends a multi day tour, with notable stops at Gjirokastra museum city, with fascinating Ottoman architecture, and a lot of interesting point, then continuing towards Permet and getting the most of Vjosa Valley, thermal baths, majestic landscapes, eye catching nature, delicious food. From Permet we head to Ksamil and enjoy the beaches, and historical, cultural sites nearby.

You can visit Ksamil from Saranda by bus/minibus which operates regularly between the two summer destinations, a taxi ride can get you there in less than half hour, while adventurers can always rent a bike in Saranda and go visit Ksamil or Butrint.

Ksamil i frequented from couples and familiars , usually it is a quiet destination with the most of the parties happening throughout the day, meaning you can expect a quiet night at this town.

Those who like nightlife can travel to the nearby Saranda and there are many clubs which gather youth people. Also you can take a walk at the promenade in Saranda and have a drink nearby.