Ksamil

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Ksamil
Municipality
Ksamil
Coordinates: 39°46′N 20°0′E / 39.767°N 20.000°E / 39.767; 20.000Coordinates: 39°46′N 20°0′E / 39.767°N 20.000°E / 39.767; 20.000
Country  Albania
County Vlorë County
District Sarandë District
Time zone Central European Time (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Car Plates SR
Website http://www.komunaksamil.gov.al

Ksamil (Greek: Εξαμίλιο)[1] is a municipality in the riviera of Southern Albania built in 1966, and part of Butrint National Park.The coastal village is located south of the city of Sarandë off the road to Butrint and is part of District of Sarandë.

Ksamil is one of the most frequented coastal resorts by both domestic and foreign tourists. Ksamil Beach and Albania's Jonian Coast further north was included in the Guardian's 20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013.[2]

Coast of Ksamil overlooking the Ksamil Islands.
Ksamil's beach

The main attractions are the nearby Ksamil Islands, where fresh seafood restaurants are located and which can be easily reached by boat. The mainland beach is small but clean.

During communism, the area became well known for the production of olive oil, lemons, and tangerines. In 2010, national authorities demolished over 200 illegal structures that violated the town's master plan and the integrity of Butrint National Park. Some remains from the demolished buildings have yet to be removed by authorities.

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