Ksamil

Ksamil
Municipality

Crystal blue waters of Ksamil

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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 Albania
County Vlorë
Municipality Sarandë
Population (2011)
 • Administrative Unit 2,994
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Vehicle registration SR
Website http://ksamil.al/

Ksamil (Albanian: Ksamili) is a village and a former municipality in the riviera of Southern Albania, and part of Butrint National Park. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Sarandë.[1] The population at the 2011 census was 2,994.[2] The coastal village, built in 1966, is located south of the city of Sarandë off the road to Butrint.

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.[3]

The main attractions are the nearby Ksamil Islands. The mainland beach is small but very 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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References

  1. ↑ Law nr. 115/2014
  2. ↑ 2011 census results
  3. ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2013/jan/04/20-best-beach-bargain-holidays-2013
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