Ksamil Travel Guide 2026
Turquoise water, tiny islands and Butrint next door — everything you need to plan Ksamil: transport, beaches, sunbed prices and timing.
How to get to Ksamil
From Tirana Airport (TIA) · ≈ 4 h 45 min by car
Rental car or private transfer via Fier–Tepelenë–Gjirokastër, or bus to Sarandë then local bus.
Tirana Airport → Ksamil transfer guideFrom Corfu (Greece) · ≈ 1 h 30 min door to door
Ferry Corfu → Sarandë (30–75 min, several daily in summer), then taxi or the Sarandë–Butrint bus.
From Sarandë · ≈ 20–25 min
Local bus toward Butrint stops in Ksamil roughly hourly in season; taxis wait by the port.
Best beaches and islands
- Ksamil Islands (Three Islands) — Reachable by kayak, pedal boat or short boat ride; the island beaches are the postcard view.
- Plazhi i Pulëbardhës — Small, calm bay at the southern end — popular with families.
- Ksamil main beaches — Sunbed-lined coves along the village seafront, a few steps from cafés.
- Pasqyrat (Mirror Beach) — Bright white-pebble cove between Sarandë and Ksamil; best early morning.
- Plazhi i Gjirit të Hartës — Quieter stretch north of the village with clear water.
Planning a boat day? See Ksamil boat trips.
Sunbed prices by season
Typical ranges reported for 2025–2026; prices are set by each beach bar and change yearly.
| Season | Sunbed set |
|---|---|
| July–August (peak) | €15–40+ per set (2 beds + umbrella); front rows cost most |
| June & September | €10–25 per set |
| May & October | €5–15 per set, many beaches quieter or still opening |
Most beach bars and small shops prefer cash — read the cash, cards & ATMs guide.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get from Tirana Airport to Ksamil?
- Drive or take a private transfer (about 4 h 45 min). By public transport, take the airport bus to Tirana, a bus to Sarandë (about 5 h), then the local Butrint bus to Ksamil.
- Can I visit Ksamil as a day trip from Corfu?
- Yes. Take an early ferry to Sarandë, a 20-minute taxi or bus to Ksamil, and return on the evening ferry. Check ferry times the day before.
- How much are sunbeds in Ksamil?
- Expect around €15–40+ per set in July–August and €10–25 in June and September. Prices vary by beach and row; confirm before sitting down.
- When is the best time to visit Ksamil?
- June and September give warm sea, lower prices and fewer crowds. July and August are hottest and busiest.