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Ksamil
Islets and turquoise sea
Turquoise water and four rocky islets just south of Sarandë, inside Butrint National Park.
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About Ksamil
Ksamil is famous for its clear turquoise water and the four small rocky islets that sit just offshore, within Butrint National Park. Reach them by boat or, if you are a confident swimmer, under your own steam, then return to beaches lined with sunbeds facing the islands. July and August are very busy, and the sunbeds fill early, so arrive first thing or come in June or September, when the sea is still warm. Spend the morning on the beach and the afternoon at Butrint, a few kilometres to the south.
Our take
- Swim to the islets
- June or September
- Near Butrint
- Address
- Ksamil
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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ksamil before you go.
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