Albanian Riviera, the smart-value beach

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Greek Ionian water without Greek Ionian crowds — Butrint ruins and canyon-walk beaches included.

Albanian Riviera, the smart-value beach — Ksamil & Himara, Albania

This journey documents one of the Hidden Atlas places: Albanian Riviera — its Atlas page →

Day by day

Day 1

Ksamil islets by swim and boat

Day 2

Butrint half-day, Blue Eye early

Day 3

Gjipe Beach walked in through the canyon

The must-dos, honestly graded

Swimming to the Ksamil isletsWorth It
Butrint lagoon city, uncrowdedWorth It
Gjipe Beach walk-inWorth It
Ksamil main beach at midday in AugustNot Worth It

Splurge — worth itSwimming to the Ksamil islets

Skip — save yourselfKsamil main beach at midday in August

What nobody tells youThe Llogara Pass is spectacular and serious — drive it by day only.

Plan ahead & packBase Ksamil then Himara; carry local currency.

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