Ksamil
Ksamil | |
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 Crystal blue waters of Ksamil | |
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| Coordinates: 39°46′10″N 20°00′13″E / 39.769548°N 20.003515°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Vlorë |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,994 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| 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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Subdivisions of Vlorë County | ||
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County seat: Vlorë | ||
| Municipality of Delvinë |  | |
| Municipality of Finiq | ||
| Municipality of Himarë | ||
| Municipality of Konispol | ||
| Municipality of Sarandë | ||
| Municipality of Selenicë | ||
| Municipality of Vlorë | ||
Subdivisions of Sarandë municipality | ||
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Municipal seat: Sarandë | ||
| Administrative unit of Ksamil |
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| Administrative unit of Sarandë | ||
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| National Parks | ||
| Castles | ||
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