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Ksamil and Sarandë travel guide

Turquoise water, little islands and Butrint's ruins

Ksamil and its islands. Photo: Cannm01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3hflight from London
TIAnearest main airport
26° in Augwarmest month
6° in Jancoolest month

Ksamil is Albania's most famous beach, with white sand and clear water and three little islands you can swim or kayak to. Sarandë, a busy seaside town, is a short drive away and a ferry ride from Corfu.

Butrint National Park, a UNESCO site, and the Blue Eye spring are both nearby.

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What Ksamil is known for

  • Ksamil islands

    Swim or kayak to them.

  • Butrint

    Greek and Roman ruins.

  • The Blue Eye

    A deep blue spring.

  • Corfu

    A short ferry away.

Top things to do in Ksamil and Sarandë

  1. 1

    Ksamil beaches

    Sunbeds and clear water.

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  2. 2

    Butrint

    Ruins in a forest by a lagoon.

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  3. 3

    The Blue Eye

    A natural spring.

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  4. 4

    Lëkurësi Castle

    Sunset over Sarandë.

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Where to stay in Ksamil and Sarandë

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Best time to visit Ksamil and Sarandë

Best value: Apr, Sep–Oct. June and September: warm sea, fewer crowds. July and August are packed.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h from London to TIA, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Buses and taxis link Ksamil, Sarandë and Butrint.

Airport transfer to Ksamil

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Good to know

  • Arrive early to get a sunbed in high season.
  • Bring cash: many places don't take cards.
  • Fly to Corfu and take the ferry for a shorter trip.
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Ksamil and Sarandë FAQ

Is Ksamil worth it?

Yes, outside peak summer.

How do I get to Sarandë from Corfu?

A 30 to 75-minute ferry.

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