Ksamil

“Ksamil is probably Albania’s most well known destination, thanks to lots of Instagram videos hailing it the “Maldives of Europe”. It’s a coastal village in southern Albania, very close to Corfu. You can actually see Corfu from the shore in Ksamil, and the ferry across only takes around an hour. The beaches in Ksamil are absolutely beautiful, the water is crystal clear and the sand is bright white, but they do get extremely busy. The whole stretch of beach is covered by beach clubs, there’s only a tiny section that’s free for sunbathing. Everywhere else you’ll need to pay to rent sun beds. I’d recommend Guvat beach club, it’s on a nice section of the beach with a calm inlet perfect for swimming. My friend and I paid €30 for two sun beds. Having visited the Maldives, I don’t agree with the comparisons to it, especially if you’re visiting in peak season, expect Ksamil to be very crowded. But it is a great place to visit for a couple of days of relaxation.”