Saranda & Ksamil
The southern Riviera opposite Corfu, known for the Ksamil islands and Butrint.
Holiday rentals in Albania
The Albanian Riviera — Ksamil, Dhermi and the Ionian coast, where the water is clear and prices are still kind. No problem.
The Mediterranean, before the crowds
Albania’s Ionian coast has the same clear water and steep mountains as Corfu, forty minutes away by ferry, but a fraction of the development. Ksamil and Saranda in the south are the busiest; Dhermi and Himara in the middle are quieter; the northern beaches near Shengjin suit families and shorter drives from Tirana.
Stays are mostly family apartments and small villas, often new, almost always with parking. Prices are per night in euro, and we answer every enquiry personally — including the practical questions about roads, ferries and which beach is which.
At a glance
- Best monthsJune and September. July and August are hot and busy, especially in Ksamil.
- Fly toTirana, or Corfu in Greece and take the ferry to Saranda.
- BeachesSmall pebble and sand coves; the Ksamil islands are the postcard.
- Getting aroundA car is essential on the Riviera. The coastal road has improved a lot but is still slow in places.
- CurrencyLek. Euro is often accepted in tourist areas, but change is given in lek.
- LanguageAlbanian. English and Italian are common on the coast.
Where to stay in Albania
The Riviera is only about 120 km long, but the road is slow and each bay feels different. South to north:
We also help with stays in Durres & Golem, Himara & Qeparo, Shengjin & Velipoja, Tirana — ask us.
Places to stay in Albania
Family-run apartments and small villas on the Ionian coast, priced in euro and booked directly.
Albania questions, answered
Practical answers about timing, roads, beaches and money. If your question is not here, send us an enquiry and we will answer it directly.
Still noticeably cheaper than Croatia or Greece — coffee, meals and apartments. Ksamil in August is the exception.
Yes for the Riviera. Buses run between Saranda, Himara and Vlora, but timetables are thin and beaches sit below the road.
Yes. Corfu to Saranda is a 30–90 minute ferry, then a 20-minute drive to Ksamil. It is often cheaper than flying to Tirana.
Mostly small pebbles and coarse sand. Ksamil and Saranda have sandier patches; water shoes help on the rest.
Yes, especially Ksamil and the shallows around Saranda. The Riviera road is winding, so plan shorter drives with small children.
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