One of the Albania’s top summer destinations, Ksamil has made it to the top 10 under-the-radar places to visit for 2019 in a rating by Booking.com. The island of Ksamil and the nearby beaches in southern Albania offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Albanian Riviera. Ksamil is a popular destination located only 15 kilometers south of the city of Saranda, close to the archaeological UNESCO site of Butrint.
“The world is getting smaller. Thanks to faster, cheaper, longer flights, far-flung destinations are easier to reach than ever before. That doesn’t mean there aren’t still a few stones left unturned, though. On the list are countries you may not have expected, like Uzbekistan, and places you may not have even heard of, like Ksamil in Albania,” writes the Business Insider.
“If you didn’t associate Albania with pristine white beaches and pristine waters before, then you may want to reconsider. Located on the Albanian Riviera, Ksamil is a peaceful village with three islands a stone’s throw from the shore. Booking.com users endorse the area for seafood, seaside, and friendly people,” the Business Insider reports.
Back in 2016, Brussels-based European Best Destinations organization rated the Ksamil islands along the country’s Riviera as one of Europe’s best beaches.
While it remains a very quiet village throughout the year, Ksamil becomes quite overcrowded with tourists during summer. The small islands are the main attraction, together with a number of isolated beaches.