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Ksamil is easy to fall into. The beach is right there, the water is unreal, and a lot of people happily never leave the sand. But one of the quiet advantages of basing yourself here is how much sits within easy reach. A UNESCO-listed ancient city is practically next door. One of Albania’s most famous natural springs is under an hour away. A lively coastal town with a proper promenade is a short hop up the road. And on a clear day, Greece is right across the water.

This guide covers the day trips worth making from Ksamil, how to reach each one, and roughly how long to set aside. Some you can do by local bus, others are easier with a car, and most can be combined into a single well-planned day if you are short on time.

Butrint National Park: the one you should not skip

If you do only one day trip from Ksamil, make it Butrint. It is remarkably close, just south of Ksamil at the tip of the peninsula, and it is one of the most rewarding archaeological sites in the country.

Butrint is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with layers of history stacked on top of each other: an ancient Greek city that later became a Roman colony, with remains spread across a wooded peninsula surrounded by water. You can wander among a Greek theatre, Roman baths, and an early Christian baptistery, with much of the site shaded by trees, which is a genuine relief in summer. Plan on around three hours to do it justice, more if you like to take your time.

Getting there is simple. The local bus that runs between Saranda and Butrint passes through Ksamil, so you can hop on heading south and be at the entrance in a short ride. A taxi is quick too. Some energetic visitors even walk it from Ksamil through the olive groves, though that is a commitment in the heat. Because Butrint sits right at the end of the line, it pairs naturally with a relaxed afternoon back on the Ksamil beaches afterward.

The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër): Albania’s famous spring

The Blue Eye is one of Albania’s most photographed natural sights, and for good reason. It is a karst spring where water bubbles up from an underground cave more than 50 meters deep, forming a vivid deep-blue center ringed by bright turquoise shallows. The water stays icy cold all year, around 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, so even in peak summer it is a bracing experience.

From Ksamil, the Blue Eye is roughly a 45-minute drive inland, sitting on the road between Saranda and Gjirokastër near the village of Muzinë. Entry is a small nominal fee paid in cash, and the spring is open daily year-round. From the car park, a flat path of around two kilometers leads through the forest to the spring, which takes 10 to 15 minutes to walk, though you can also catch a ride part of the way if you prefer not to walk it.

A few practical notes. Swimming in the spring itself is officially not allowed, partly because of the cold and the depth, though you will often see people wading or dipping in the outflow river nearby. Go early, especially in summer, because the wooden viewing platform over the spring gets crowded by mid-morning. Bring water and sun protection, since stretches of the path sit in full sun. Budget around 45 minutes to an hour on site.

Reaching the Blue Eye without a car takes a little planning. There is no direct bus from Ksamil, so you would first head to Saranda and then catch a Gjirokastër-bound bus, asking the driver to stop at the Blue Eye turnoff. A comfortable air-conditioned shuttle service also runs between Saranda and the spring through the day. Many visitors find it easiest to either drive or join a tour that bundles the Blue Eye with other stops.

Saranda: the lively town next door

Saranda is the larger town just up the coast from Ksamil, about 20 minutes away by road with frequent buses running between the two. Where Ksamil is a small beach village, Saranda is a proper town with a long seafront promenade, a wider range of restaurants and shops, more nightlife, and the region’s main transport connections.

It makes an easy half-day or evening trip. You can stroll the bulevard, eat dinner with a sea view, and get a feel for a busier slice of the Albanian Riviera before heading back to the quieter pace of Ksamil. Saranda is also the jumping-off point for several other day trips, including the ferry to Corfu and many of the organized tours into the interior.

Up above the town sits Lekursi Castle, a hilltop ruin with sweeping views over Saranda, the bay, and out toward Corfu. It is a popular spot for sunset, with a restaurant and bar making the most of the panorama. It is a common final stop on full-day tours of the area, but easy enough to reach on your own as well.

Gjirokastër: the stone city in the mountains

If you want a complete change of scenery from the coast, Gjirokastër is worth the trip inland. It is around an hour and a half from Ksamil, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman-era town of steep cobbled streets, distinctive stone houses, a sprawling hilltop castle, and an old bazaar. The castle alone is a highlight, with commanding views and a quirky collection that includes old military hardware.

Gjirokastër is a longer day out given the drive, so it suits travelers who want a deeper dip into Albanian history and culture rather than just beaches. It often gets combined with the Blue Eye on the way, since the spring sits roughly on the route, making for a satisfying full day of nature plus history.

Corfu: a day in Greece

Because Ksamil sits so close to the Greek island of Corfu, a day trip across the water is genuinely doable. You would travel up to Saranda and catch the ferry, which crosses to Corfu in as little as 30 minutes on a fast boat. Corfu Town rewards the effort with elegant Venetian-influenced architecture, a grand promenade, and a couple of imposing old forts to explore.

Keep in mind this is an international border crossing, so you need your passport and should factor in passport control on both sides, plus the time difference (Corfu is an hour ahead of Ksamil). It makes for a long but memorable day, essentially adding a second country to your beach holiday.

How to choose and combine

If you have a car, you have the most freedom, and you can pair stops efficiently. A classic combination is Butrint in the morning, then the Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle, or the Blue Eye paired with Gjirokastër for a history-focused day. Without a car, Butrint and Saranda are the easiest to reach by local bus from Ksamil, while the Blue Eye, Gjirokastër, and Corfu take more planning or are simpler as part of an organized tour.

Organized day tours from the area typically run five to eight hours and bundle several highlights together, which is convenient if you would rather not deal with bus schedules and parking. The trade-off is a fixed schedule and limited time at each stop. If you like to linger, self-driving usually wins.

A comfortable home base for day trips

Day-tripping is far easier when you are not packing up and changing accommodation every night. Basing yourself in Ksamil and radiating out for the day means you come back to the same beds, the same pool, and the same quiet evening each time, with the beach waiting whenever you want a slower day instead.

Villa Papa works well for this rhythm. It has on-site parking behind a security gate, which matters if you rent a car for trips to the Blue Eye or Gjirokastër, and it sits a five-minute walk from Ksamil Beach for the days you would rather not go anywhere at all. With four bedrooms and space to spread out, it suits families or groups who want to mix big days out with easy days in. After a long drive back from the mountains, the private pool and shaded lanai are a welcome way to wind down.

Frequently asked questions

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The beach will still be there when you get back. Give yourself at least a day or two away from the sand, though, and you will see why this stretch of southern Albania is about far more than its coastline.

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Sources

• Blue Eye entry fee, opening hours, depth, water temperature, trail length, and no-swimming rule: Adventure Albania – How to Visit the Blue Eye; Himara.net – South Albania Itinerary; Type1Travelling – Blue Eye Albania

Ksamil is built around its beaches. The whole reason people make the trip down to this corner of the Albanian Riviera is the water: clear, shallow, and a shade of turquoise that genuinely looks edited even when it is not. The catch is that the secret is well and truly out. In July and August the most famous stretches fill with sunbeds packed so tightly you can barely see the sand, and the beach bars keep the music going all day.

The good news is that Ksamil has far more coastline than its headline beach, and a short walk or a quick paddle is often all it takes to find calmer water. This guide covers the main beaches you will hear about, the offshore islands that make the place special, and, just as importantly, where to go when you want to escape the crowds.

The central beaches: beautiful, lively, and busy

These are the beaches in the heart of town. They are stunning, they have everything within reach, and in peak season they are crowded. If you want amenities, people-watching, and easy access to the islands, this is where you go.

Ksamil Beach is the main event, the one you have almost certainly seen in photos. Wooden docks reach out over the water, kayaks and paddleboats line up for hire, water taxis idle at the shore, and cafes and restaurants run the length of the sand. The view of the offshore islands sits right in front of you. The sunbeds here are owned by the surrounding restaurants, and as a rule the closer to the water you sit, the more you pay.

Bora Bora Beach is a short walk away, a white-sand stretch with a direct view of two of the islands. It is one of the most popular spots in town, with a lifeguard tower, water sports, and plenty of rentals. It is also lively and can get noisy, partly because so many boats and water taxis launch from here to ferry people out to the islands. Because the beach is fairly small, the sunbeds get packed in tight when it is hot.

Ksamil Beach 7 (you may see it called Plazhi 7) sits right next to the islands, with soft white sand and water so clear it is almost transparent. Its big draw is proximity: the two closest islands are less than 100 meters offshore, so you can swim or paddle out from here easily. It tends to be a little more spacious than the very central beaches, and it has one of the better sunset views in town.

A general note on cost: across Ksamil, a set of two sunbeds and an umbrella typically runs somewhere from around 800 to 5,000 lek for the day, climbing higher at the most central, in-demand beaches in peak season. Most of the beach is public in principle, but in July and August almost every patch of sand is given over to organized sunbed areas, so finding room for your own towel is realistic mainly in the early morning or late afternoon.

The offshore islands: the highlight of Ksamil

Just off the coast sit a small cluster of uninhabited islets, green and rocky, surrounded by water clear enough to snorkel. They are visible from nearly every central beach, and reaching them is one of the best things you can do here.

Getting out is simple. By mid-morning, kayaks and paddleboats line the main beaches, usually renting for around 1,000+ lek per hour. The two nearest islands are an easy paddle, just a few minutes from shore, and strong swimmers can even swim to the closest one when the sea is calm. For the islands further out, small water taxis shuttle people back and forth for a few euros return, taking about ten minutes each way.

A couple of the outer islands are connected by a narrow strip of sand that surfaces at low tide, forming a quiet little beach you can only reach by water. It is the kind of spot that feels genuinely secluded even in a busy month. If you rent a kayak or paddleboat, plan on a few hours so you have time to actually explore rather than rush. And always check the wind and current before swimming out; the water is usually calm, but it is worth a look first.

How to find the quiet beaches

Here is the part most first-timers miss. You do not have to accept the crowds. The quieter beaches fall into two groups.

Walk south within Ksamil. The southern beaches tend to feel calmer than the central chaos. Lori Beach is a favorite for exactly this reason: tucked a little away from the busiest part of town, framed by trees on both sides, with soft sand and unreal water. It is popular with families and stays relatively protected when the wind picks up. Right across the small bay is Puerto Rico Beach, a tiny cove that makes a good fallback when the larger beaches are full, calm, blue, and family-friendly. Paradise Beach, further south, is a larger cove with white sand and clear water, again quieter than the center.

Drive or bus north toward Saranda. Along the road between Ksamil and Saranda lies a string of more natural, less developed beaches: Mirror Beach, Monastery Beach, Pulebardha, and others. Mirror Beach (Plazhi i Pasqyrave) is the best known, a pebble bay hemmed in by white cliffs, with water so vivid it has a real reputation for its color. It has a wilder, more natural feel than the manicured central beaches, though it too fills with sunbeds in high season. Monastery Beach is quieter and scenic, sheltered by cliffs and good for snorkeling. The easiest way to reach these is by car or scooter, but you can also take the Saranda-bound bus and ask the driver to drop you at the track down to the beach you want.

One reliable rule: prices and crowds both drop the further you get from the central beach and the islands. Moving even a couple hundred meters along the shoreline often means a calmer patch of sand and a cheaper sunbed.

When to go for fewer crowds

Timing matters as much as location. The season runs roughly from June through September, with July and August by far the busiest and most expensive. If you can, visit in June or September, even into early October. The water is still warm, the weather is still reliably good, and the beaches have room to breathe. The trade-off in the shoulder months is that some beach bars, clubs, and restaurants close down, so the town feels quieter in every sense.

Whenever you come in peak season, the single most useful habit is to arrive early. Getting to a popular beach before around 10 in the morning means you can choose your spot and grab a lounger before the day’s crowd rolls in.

A base close to the sand

One thing that makes beach days in Ksamil easier is staying somewhere you can walk to the water, so you are not depending on taxis or hunting for parking every morning. Because the town is so compact, a central base puts most of these beaches within a few minutes on foot, which means you can wander out early to claim a quiet spot and head back whenever you like.

Villa Papa sits about a five-minute walk from Ksamil Beach, so the main beach, the island launch points, and the quieter southern stretches are all within easy reach. After a day in the sun, there is a private pool and a shaded lanai back at the villa, plus on-site parking if you want to drive out to the quieter beaches up toward Saranda. It is a practical setup for anyone who wants to make the most of the beaches without the daily logistics.

Frequently asked questions

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Ksamil’s beaches earn the hype, crowds and all. Get there early, be willing to walk a little or paddle a little, and you will find that the quiet, clear-water version of this place is still very much within reach.

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Ksamil is small. That is the first thing to understand when you are figuring out where to stay. The whole village runs along one main road that follows the coast, and you can walk from one end to the other in around half an hour. So no matter where you book, you are never truly far from the water. What changes from one part of town to another is the feel: how loud the nights get, how packed the nearest beach is in August, and how easy it is to park if you have a car.

This guide breaks Ksamil down by area so you can match where you stay to the kind of trip you actually want. Whether that is rolling out of bed onto the busiest beach in town or tucking yourself somewhere quieter with the sand still a few minutes away, here is how to choose.

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The short version

If it is your first visit and you want to be in the middle of everything, stay in central Ksamil near the main beach. You will have restaurants, shops, beach bars, and kayak rentals all on your doorstep.

If you are traveling with family, arriving by car, or you simply value quieter evenings, look at the northern side of town or the more relaxed southern stretch around Lori Beach. You stay within walking distance of the action but step back from the busiest, loudest part of it.

If you are on a tight budget or backpacking, the streets set slightly back from the beach on the eastern side of the village have the most affordable rooms, and you are still a short walk from the sand.

Because the town is so compact, you can honestly enjoy Ksamil from any of these areas. The differences are real, but none of them leave you stranded.

Central Ksamil: the heart of the action

Central Ksamil wraps around the main beach, the postcard stretch you have probably seen in photos, with wooden docks reaching out over impossibly clear water and the little offshore islands in the background. This is where the most restaurants, cafes, and beach clubs are clustered, and it is the easiest base if you arrive by bus, since the central stops drop you right here.

The trade-off is crowds and noise. In July and August the main beach fills up early, sometimes so completely that you can barely see the sand under the sunbeds, and the beach bars keep the music going late. If you thrive on that buzz, this is exactly where you want to be. If you came to decompress, it can be a lot during peak season.

A practical tip that applies all over town: restaurants set a row or two back from the waterfront tend to offer better value than the front-row spots, without giving up much in the way of atmosphere.

North Ksamil: quieter and easier with a car

Head to the northern side of the village and the mood shifts. This area feels more residential and less dominated by beach clubs. It is practical rather than picture-perfect, which is a genuine advantage if you are arriving by car and do not want to circle for a parking space every time you head out.

North Ksamil is a smart compromise for a lot of travelers. It is calmer than the center, the evenings are more peaceful, and you are still close enough that walking to the beach or to dinner does not feel like a trek. It suits families and anyone who wants to stay near the buzz without sleeping inside it.

The honest caveat is that you will not get that flip-flops-out-the-door, toes-in-the-sand-in-thirty-seconds feeling here. If being on top of the busiest beaches matters most to you, the center is the better fit. But for many people, trading a few minutes’ walk for quieter nights and easier parking is well worth it.

Lori, Bora Bora, and the southern beaches: relaxed but connected

South of the main beach you reach the Lori and Bora Bora areas, along with a string of smaller bays. This part of town tends to draw travelers who want a more relaxed beach stay without feeling cut off. The beaches here are scenic, the water is just as clear as in the center, and there are still enough restaurants and shops nearby that you are not stuck for dinner options.

Bora Bora Beach has lively beach bars and water sports and can still get busy in peak season, so it is not exactly a hidden corner. But areas like Lori tend to feel calmer than the central chaos. A sweet spot many repeat visitors recommend is somewhere close to the water between Bora Bora and Lori: quiet enough to relax, close enough to walk to the best beaches in minutes.

This stretch is a particularly good match if your ideal day is a slow one, reading on a less crowded patch of sand, wandering out for seafood, and watching the sunset rather than chasing the party.

East Ksamil: the budget-friendly base

The streets set back from the beach on the eastern side of the village are where you will find the most affordable accommodation, from simple apartments to budget hotels. You give up the beachfront views, and you are a little further from the sand, but in a town this walkable that often means only an extra five or ten minutes on foot. For backpackers and anyone watching their budget, it is a sensible choice that still keeps the beaches and restaurants within easy reach.

Some places up on the hillside here even reward you with views over the wider landscape, a different but lovely alternative to a sea view.

A few things to know before you book

Ksamil is intensely seasonal. From roughly April to October the town is alive, but July and August are when the crowds peak and prices climb. Visit in the shoulder months, late spring or September into October, and you get warmer-than-you-expect water, far more breathing room on the beaches, and a noticeably calmer town. The trade-off out of season is that some bars and restaurants close down, so the place can feel quiet in the other direction.

You do not need a car in town. Once you are in Ksamil, everything is walkable. A car earns its keep only for day trips out to Butrint, the Blue Eye, or beaches further along the coast. If you do bring one, on-site or nearby parking is worth prioritizing, especially if you stay in or near the center where space is tight.

Consider splitting your stay. A popular approach among experienced visitors is a few nights in Ksamil for the beaches and Butrint, then a couple in nearby Saranda for more restaurants, nightlife, and transport links. The two towns are only about 20 minutes apart by road, with regular buses between them, so this is easy to arrange.

Where a private villa fits in

Hotels and apartments dominate Ksamil, but if you are traveling as a family or a larger group, a private villa changes the equation. Instead of booking several hotel rooms and meeting up in a lobby, everyone shares one space with a kitchen, a pool, and room to spread out, which often works out better value per person than separate rooms.

Villa Papa sits in this bracket. It is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom villa about a five-minute walk from Ksamil Beach, so you get that close-to-the-water convenience while staying in a self-contained home rather than a busy hotel strip. There is a private pool and a large backyard with a lanai for family meals, plus on-site parking behind a security gate, which solves the parking question if you are renting a car for day trips. For groups who want the walkable-to-the-beach location without being in the middle of the late-night beach-bar noise, it is the kind of setup that is genuinely hard to find among standard hotel rooms.

Frequently asked questions

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Wherever you land in Ksamil, you are never more than a short walk from that unreal turquoise water. Pick the area that matches your pace, book early if you are coming in summer, and the rest of the town is yours to wander.

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Ksamil sits at the southern tip of Albania, a small beach town wrapped around turquoise water and a cluster of tiny islands you can practically swim to. The catch is that no airport sits right next to it, so getting there takes a little planning. The good news is that the planning is simple once you know your options.

The fastest way to reach Ksamil for most travelers is to fly into Corfu, take the short ferry across to Saranda, and finish the last stretch by taxi or local bus. If you would rather land inside Albania, you can fly into Tirana and drive or bus down the coast, though that leg is long. Below is exactly how each route works, what it costs, and how to choose the one that fits your trip.

Quick answer: which route is right for you?

If you are flying from elsewhere in Europe and want the shortest trip, fly into Corfu and take the ferry to Saranda. The sea crossing is short and the onward drive to Ksamil is around 20 to 30 minutes.

If you want to see more of Albania, are traveling outside the summer ferry season, or already have a flight into Albania booked, fly into Tirana. From there it is roughly a five-and-a-half-hour drive south, so plan to treat that travel time as part of the trip rather than something to rush through.

Saranda is the gateway town for both routes. Whether you arrive by ferry from Corfu or by road from Tirana, you will pass through or near Saranda and cover the final short hop to Ksamil from there.

Route 1: Corfu to Ksamil (the easiest for most travelers)

This is the route I would point most first-time visitors toward. Corfu Airport has far more direct flights from major European cities than Tirana does, especially in summer, and the ferry crossing to Albania is genuinely quick.

Step 1: Get to Corfu Port

Corfu Airport sits close to the town and port, so the first leg is short. A taxi from the airport to the port takes only about 10 to 15 minutes. You can also reach the port from Corfu Old Town by public bus or taxi. Ferries to Albania leave from the international terminal, so head there rather than the domestic one.

Step 2: Take the ferry to Saranda

The ferry from Corfu crosses to Saranda, the Albanian port town just north of Ksamil. On a fast ferry the crossing takes as little as 30 minutes, while a slower boat runs closer to an hour or more. Two of the main operators on this route are Finikas Lines and Ionian Seaways, and they run several departures a day during the tourist season from spring through autumn.

A one-way foot-passenger ticket usually falls somewhere around 20 to 27 euros in high season, with lower fares outside the summer peak. Because this is an international crossing, you go through passport control on both sides, so bring your passport and arrive with a little time to spare. In the busy months it is worth booking your ticket in advance to lock in the departure you want.

One thing that catches people out: Corfu is one hour ahead of Ksamil. You lose an hour crossing into Greece and gain it back coming into Albania, so double-check which clock your ferry time is using.

Step 3: Saranda to Ksamil

Once you land in Saranda, Ksamil is about 14 to 15 kilometers south. You have two easy choices:

By taxi, the ride takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and costs in the region of 2,000 lek, which is around 20 euros. If you find other travelers heading the same way at the port, sharing a taxi is a common way to split the fare. By local bus, the ride is the budget option. The bus that runs between Saranda and Butrint stops in Ksamil along the way, and tickets are very cheap, usually well under 2 euros, paid in cash to the driver. The bus takes around 30 minutes and there are a couple of stops in Ksamil, so let the driver know roughly where you are headed.

Route 2: Tirana to Ksamil

If you fly into Tirana, you are landing in Albania’s capital, which is a long way north of Ksamil. There is no train to the coast and no quick shortcut, so this route is all about the road south. Plan for a long travel day and you will be fine.

Driving from Tirana

Driving yourself gives you the most flexibility, and a rental car is genuinely useful if you plan to explore the wider Albanian Riviera. The inland route through towns like Fier, Tepelene, and on toward Saranda takes around five and a half hours. Google’s estimate of four hours tends to be optimistic once you account for the mountain sections and real-world traffic, so budget more time than the map suggests.

There is also a scenic coastal route through Vlore, the Llogara Pass, and Himare. It is slower and easily becomes a full day, but it is one of the most beautiful drives in the country if you have the time and want the journey to be part of the holiday. A quick honest note: driving in Albania can feel chaotic if you are not used to it, so if you have any hesitation, a transfer or bus may be the calmer choice.

Taking the bus from Tirana

There is no single direct bus from Tirana Airport to Ksamil, so the public-transport version involves a transfer. The usual pattern is to reach Tirana’s intercity bus terminal, take a bus south to Saranda, then change to the short local bus from Saranda to Ksamil. The Tirana to Saranda leg runs several times a day and takes around five hours, with the final Saranda to Ksamil hop adding about 30 minutes.

There are also direct minibus services run by private operators that follow the coastal route from Tirana down through the Riviera towns to Saranda and Ksamil, with a journey time of roughly five hours. These tend to use comfortable air-conditioned minibuses and ask you to reserve a seat in advance, which is worth doing in peak season.

Buses in Albania are paid in cash to the driver, and tickets are inexpensive. The trade-off is time and the occasional crowded ride, especially if you are carrying a lot of luggage.

Private transfer or taxi from Tirana

If you would rather not deal with transfers, a private transfer or taxi will take you door to door in around three and a half to four hours via the faster route. This is the most comfortable option and the easiest after a long flight, but it is also the priciest, often well over 150 euros, so it suits travelers who value convenience over saving money.

Getting around once you arrive

Here is the reassuring part. Once you are in Ksamil, you do not need a car for daily life. The town is small and walkable, the beaches are close together, and bars, restaurants, and grocery shops are all within a few minutes on foot. A car earns its keep mainly if you plan day trips to places like Butrint, the Blue Eye, or further along the coast.

That walkability is worth thinking about when you choose where to stay. A base within a short walk of the beach and the town center means you can park the car and forget about it for most of your trip. Villa Papa sits about a five-minute walk from Ksamil Beach with on-site parking behind a security gate, so it works whether you arrive on foot from the bus or roll in with a rental car for those day trips.

A note on new airports

You may see mentions of new airports near the coast at Vlore and Saranda. These are not yet serving travelers heading to Ksamil in the way Corfu and Tirana do today, so for now those two remain your realistic entry points. It is worth keeping an eye on, because closer air access would shorten this journey considerably down the line.

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Whichever way you come, the last stretch into Ksamil is the same: that first glimpse of impossibly clear water that makes the journey worth it. Plan your route, pack your passport if you are crossing from Corfu, and the rest is easy.

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