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The Venetian castle beside the Vivari Channel at Butrint archaeological park in southern Albania in daylight

Historic towns Updated 1 November 2026

Butrint: Albania's UNESCO City Everyone Drives Past

A Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian city on a wooded peninsula 4 km from Ksamil that most visitors skip. What to see and how long to allow.

Straw umbrellas and sun loungers lining a pebble beach beside turquoise water in Ksamil

The Riviera & south Updated 18 October 2026

Saranda or Ksamil: Where to Base on the Albanian Riviera

Saranda vs Ksamil as a base on the Albanian Riviera: beaches, hotels, restaurants, transport, day trips and crowds, with a clear verdict per traveller.

Ksamil beach in Albania with turquoise water and small offshore islands

Ready-made itineraries Updated 16 October 2026

Three Days in Saranda and Ksamil

An honest three days in Saranda and Ksamil: a day by day plan for beaches, Butrint at dawn, quiet coves, and the five mistakes that swallow a short trip.

The beach and promenade of Saranda curving around the bay with the town behind, Albania

Hotels & stays Updated 16 October 2026

Where to Stay in Saranda and Ksamil: An Honest Guide

Where to stay on the Albanian Riviera: Saranda for restaurants and transport, Ksamil for the water, quieter villages between, and what a sea view costs.

The white sand and turquoise sea of Ksamil with small green islands offshore on the Albanian Riviera

The Riviera & south Updated 15 October 2026

The Albanian Riviera: The Best Places on the Coast

The best spots on the Albanian Riviera, from the islands of Ksamil to Dhërmi, hidden Gjipe, laid-back Himarë and lively Saranda, and how to link them.