Ksamil Islands

About The Ksamil Islands

In front of the main beach in Ksamil are three islands (tre ihujt) which are uninhabited. The islands are only small, but beautiful and green and are part of the protected Butrint National Park. The Ksamil Islands are very popular among tourists for it’s beauty, especially in combination with the calm and amazingly clear turqoise water and the beautiful sandy beaches of Ksamil. The whole environment feels like a true paradise, where you might even forget you’re actually in Europe.

How To Get To The Ksamil Islands

The Ksamil Islands are easily reached by boat and there are many places along the Ksamil beaches where you can find boatsmen offering a trip to the islands. You can also swim to the islands, since they are so close to the mainland and the water is very calm. Especially the two islands closest by you can actually swim to in just a few minutes. Another option is to rent a peddle boat or canoe.

Facilities At The Ksamil Islands

In summer there are some pop-up bars on the islands of Ksamil and you can rent sun beds and umbrellas at the beach of the twin islands (the stretched out island furthest away from the mainland). Outside the summer season everything is closed on the islands.