Albania travel guide
What to see in Ksamil
Islets and turquoise water facing Corfu, Albania’s Caribbean.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 8 must-see places
- Stay in Ksamil
Ksamil highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Butrint
A Greco-Roman city, a World Heritage Site.
- Lake Butrint
A brackish lagoon with mussel farms.
- Lëkurësi Castle
A ruin with views over the bay.
- Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
A karst spring of turquoise water.
- Ksamil Islands
Islets you can reach by swimming or kayak.
- Monastery of the Forty Saints
Byzantine ruins with views over Sarandë.
- Pulëbardha Beach
A quiet cove between Sarandë and Ksamil.
- Pasqyra Beach
A beach of crystal-clear water near Ksamil.
Where to stay in Ksamil
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Ksamil · Lëkurësi · Bulevardi Hasan Tahsini
Day trips from Ksamil
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Ksamil
Any time of year is good to travel to Ksamil: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the zgara (grill house). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Albania guide.
Frequently asked questions about Ksamil
What to see in Ksamil?
Butrint, Lake Butrint, Lëkurësi Castle, Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), Ksamil Islands and Monastery of the Forty Saints.
What to see in Ksamil in 3 days?
Don’t miss Butrint, Lake Butrint, Lëkurësi Castle, Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), Ksamil Islands and Monastery of the Forty Saints. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay in Ksamil?
The handiest areas to stay are Ksamil, Lëkurësi and Bulevardi Hasan Tahsini.
What’s the best time to travel to Ksamil?
Any time of year is good to travel to Ksamil: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Ksamil?
Butrint.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.