Fodor's Expert Review Ksamil Island Beaches

An easy drive or bus ride, the village of Ksamil is only 17 km (9 miles) from Saranda. There is also an hourly bus to Ksamil from Butrint, a major tourist site. The three small islands in the village of Ksamil are an easy swim away and well worth the minor effort (you can also take a boat). Grab a beach chair and bask in the Mediterranean sun on white-sand beaches or splash in the warm, Caribbean-blue waters. There are plenty of shallows for non-swimmers and pretty sheltered inlets where you won't be bothered by waves or wind. The beaches tend to be clean and well-kept, but can get crowded in the height of the tourist season in June and July. Abundant beachside bars and snack shops sell provisions, as well as sunscreen and other beach sundries. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: swimming, partiers, sunset, walking.