Ksamil Resort in Albania – Albanian Maldives

The southernmost city of Albania, Ksamil, is located near Greece, on the coast of the Ionian Sea. It resembles a beautiful exotic southern island in a distant ocean. This resort of the Balkan Peninsula is one of the most beloved and visited by tourists from Albania and foreign countries. Here is the beach «Ksamil Beach» — the best in Albania.
It is noteworthy that the city itself is part of the National Park, a historical landmark with the same name of the ancient city of Butrint found here. In this article, you will learn detailed information about Ksamil in Albania.

Features of rest in Ksamil.

The natural conditions of this resort resemble a piece of paradise. Here is a very beautiful color of the sea — bright blue, and in some places emerald in combination with the white sand of the coast (in fact, these are white stones crushed to the size of grains of sand), the purest transparent water to a depth of several tens of meters. For the amazing beauty of nature, Ksamil is called the Albanian Maldives. The city was built relatively recently, in 1966. But during its existence it has become a favorite and visited place by many tourists.

This resort attracts lovers of a quiet holiday. There is no such developed tourist infrastructure as in many large resort areas. But the magnificent nature, climate conditions, excellent beach holidays are worth such a choice. Moreover, there is a lot of entertainment (discos, night clubs) in the neighboring city of Saranda, which is only 13 km from Ksamil. Saranda also has many shops and several large shopping centers.

In the city of Ksamil itself, there are no large supermarkets, only small shops. There are many restaurants and cafes, which are mainly located in the coastal zone. There are even small night clubs that work around the clock, which have a rather cozy atmosphere. But for real entertainment, you need to go to Saranda.

Those tourists who have a Schengen visa can easily visit the Greek island of Corfu, which is located only 12 km from Saranda. You can get there by ferry. There are many historical and natural attractions in the vicinity of Saranda.

For lovers of beach holidays in Ksamil, there is the possibility to rent water bikes, boats, catamarans, which can be used to get to any of the numerous islands located near the Ksamil beaches. During the season, there are even free boats. On any of these islands, you can not only relax in nature, but also have a great lunch in one of the restaurants. They specialize in Mediterranean cuisine, mainly seafood.

The resort of Ksamil has excellent conditions for diving. The purest transparent water attracts fans of this sport, of which there are always many among the vacationers. Such visibility under water for several tens of meters is not often found at seaside resorts.

Weather in Ksamil.

The beach season at this resort lasts from June to October. The daytime air temperature during this period is from +22C to +31C, the water temperature in the sea from June to September is from +22C to +26C. In other months from +18C and below, the lowest water temperature in the sea in winter is up to +9C.

The hottest weather is in July and August. From November to April there is rainy weather, cold. Some tourists prefer to plan their vacation in Ksamil Albania for September-October, when it is still warm, but not hot, the water temperature allows swimming in the sea, there are fewer vacationers, and the prices are lower. In winter, the daytime air temperature in Ksamil is from +12C to +14C, nighttime – from +9C to +11C. The rainiest months are November, January, February.

Sights of Ksamil.

If you get tired of beach holidays, you can visit some local attraction on your own or with an excursion. There are many interesting places here – architectural, historical, natural.

Lake Butrint.

Situated near Saranda. Part of the Butrint National Park. The only lake on the Balkan Peninsula with salt water. In fact, it is a lagoon connected to the Ionian Sea by a three-meter channel. Since the current in the channel periodically changes direction, the water in the lake is half fresh. Due to this unusual property, the fresh-salt lake is favorable for growing mussels, and fishing has long been thriving here.

Butrint Archaeological Museum.

This museum-reserve is located on the shore of Lake Butrint, near the Albanian village of the same name. Here are the ruins of the ancient city of Butrint excavated by archaeologists — the remains of the walls of the acropolis, marble statues, a sanctuary, destroyed residential and public buildings. This open-air museum is one of the most valuable historical monuments in the country, because it contains the most unique archaeological finds.

Monastery of St. George.

This temple is built high on a hill. It is located between the sea and the highway from Saranda to Ksamil. Near the road there is a small Chapel of St. George, who is considered the heavenly protector of this country. The path from the chapel to the monastery takes 15 minutes along a steep path.

The monastery is in excellent condition, many frescoes have been preserved since its foundation. It is usually closed, but at the request of visitors, the caretaker opens the doors so that guests can get acquainted with the sights of the shrine.

In the summer, a children’s health camp operates here. Nearby is a small beach with beach equipment rental services, a bar, a mini-hotel, a parking lot.

What to see in the vicinity of Ksamil.

There are many other attractions in this resort area, including:

A karst spring near Saranda called the «Blue Eye». It is powerful, knocking out of the ground at the foot of the mountain. In the center it is dark in color, like a pupil, and at the edges it is blue. Its approximate depth is 45 m, the water temperature is 14C. This natural monument is a well-known landmark, protected by UNESCO;

Konispol Caves. An ancient archaeological site of Albania. Traces of ancient human habitation from the prehistoric era have been found here. There are eight cave formations in total;

Lekures Castle. It is built on a hill, towering over the city of Saranda. This place offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area, especially beautiful here in the evening at sunset. The castle itself is built in the shape of a square with two round towers located at the corners. Next to the castle there is a restaurant built in the form of a miniature copy of it, even the walls are made of similar material.

Beaches of Ksamil.

There are all the conditions for a beach holiday here. You can rent beach equipment (chaise lounges, umbrellas, other accessories for relaxing on the beach). There are many cafes on the coastline, all the amenities. For entertainment, there is a rental of water bikes and catamarans.

On the coast there is one long beach (440 m) and 10 small bays, which are closed by islands, so there are no big waves. Calm transparent water of a beautiful turquoise color, light sand (white and yellow), larger than usual, because it is finely ground stones.

Where to eat inexpensively in Ksamil.

There are many cafes and restaurants in Ksamil in any price category. You can choose establishments specializing in any type of cuisine — seafood, pizza, grill, barbecue, Mediterranean, European, Greek, Italian, etc. The best cafes and restaurants in Ksamil can be determined by the rating, reading the reviews of tourists.

How to get to Ksamil from Saranda.

You can get from Saranda to Ksamil Albania by bus or taxi. If you arrive in Albania by plane, then from Tirana airport you must first take a taxi to the city of Tirana (18 km), and then from the city bus station take a bus to Saranda (273 km). Then with a transfer on another bus to Ksamil. Where is Ksamil on the map of Albania.

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