Ksamil Beach, Saranda 2024 By Drone - One of most beautiful beaches in Albanian Riviera

Why should you visit Ksamil?
It is a less discovered holiday destination. Therefore, you can visit the beautiful paradise beach, and have it to yourself.
It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. The beach is picture perfect; There is crystal clear water and perfect white sand. The nature and mountains surrounding the beach are stunning as well.
Visit an uninhabited island. You know that saying, what would you take with you to an uninhabited island. In Ksamil, there are four little islands right in front of the beach. You can swim to the nearer islands or rent a canoe or boat.
It is a small village and the locals are incredibly friendly and kind. If you need any assistance they will be more than happy to help you out! I can assure you that you will feel welcome in Albania!
The crystal clear water is full of sea-life, which makes it an excellent place for snorkeling.
The Ksamil albania restaurants at the beach offer an abundance of fresh seafood. The restaurants along the beach offer excellent fish-menus and grilled dishes. Albanian cuisine is a mixture between Mediterranean, Greek and Turkish.
It is a very affordable beach destination. The Guardian included the beach in the list of the 20 best bargain beach holidays of 2013. On TripAdvisor someone wrote: Why would I spend the money on the Maldives if Ksamil is like the cheap Maldives?
Ksamil beach is one of the cleanest beaches in Europe and excellent for swimming.
Ksamil is the Top Beach Destination in Albania
Ksamil is a hidden-gem. Albania as a country is new and upcoming tourist destination within Europe. When you visit Albania, you cannot miss the highlight Ksamil Beach!
Ksamil is a paradise-like beach destination in the south of Albania. The Albanian Riviera has many pretty beaches. But this beach gives you that bora bora beach feeling. Only here you feel like you are in the Maldives, without the hour of flying or the high expenses.
Unlike other beaches in the Mediterranean, Ksamil is still a quiet and secluded place. The water is crystal clear and turquoise color. The beach site offers white sand and fantastic views of the Ionian coast. Furthermore, the beach is surrounded by stunning Mountain scenery. This beach is the star of the Albanian Riviera.
Ksamil is perfect for a fun day on the beach or a romantic holiday. You can spend the day sunbathing, and swimming. You can even swim to one of the uninhabited islands in front of the coast.
Ksamil beach and its little islands are one of the best beach destinations in Europe. Have a look at some of the Ksamil images, Ksamil pictures and the gallery just below. Below you can see some photos and tips on accommodation, how to get here and the top things to do in Ksamil. I hope you will enjoy this Ksamil blog.
What airport should you fly to if you want to go to Ksamil?
The nearest airport to Ksamil is the Corfu airport. Corfu is a Greek Island close to the Albanian coast. Unfortunately, Ksamil airport or Saranda airport does not exist (yet). Therefore, you should book a flight ticket to the nearby Corfu island instead. If you are interested in flying to Corfu, check out my full guide here.
When you arrive in Corfu, you can take a ferry across the sea to Albania. The ferry takes you to the Albanian City Saranda. From Saranda, you can travel by bus or by taxi to Ksamil beach. The beach village is located only 12km to the south of Sarande. The taxi ride will take you roughly 10-minutes and it will cost you 25 euros. Or alternatively, you can travel by bus from Saranda to Ksamil. The bus journey takes roughly 30-minutes. But the price is considerably lower, since it will cost you less than 1 euro.
Another option is to fly to Tirana International Airport. I have written a full-guide about flying to Tirana Airport, which you can visit here. From the capital city Tirana, you can travel by road to Ksamil. The bus from Tirana city to Saranda takes 6-7 hours.
Flying to Tirana is a good option, if you plan to make a tour though Albania. Check out my perfect itinerary for an Albanian Riviera tour here!
How to get to Ksamil?
If you plan to visit only Ksamil in Albania, it easier to fly to Corfu airport instead of Tirana International Airport. Corfu Airport offers several low-cost flights operated by budget airlines. Your next step will be to travel from the Corfu airport to the Corfu ferry port. From the Corfu ferry port, you can take the ferry to the Albanian city Saranda. And then from Saranda, you can travel to Ksamil by bus or by taxi.
When you are booking the ferry tickets, please remember that Greece has a 2-hour time difference with the United Kingdom. And Albania only has a 1-hour time difference with the United Kingdom. As you can imagine, little time miscalculations can mean you miss your ferry.

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wow the vibrant colors of the sea and the surrounding islands are simply breathtaking! new friend here