Ksamil, ALB

Why Everyone’s Talking About This Tiny Corner of the Albanian Riviera

Sometimes, when I walk through Ksamil early in the morning—before the cafes fill up and the beach umbrellas go up—I can’t help but think: how is this place still under the radar for most of the world?

Yes, the name’s been thrown around more often lately. You’ve probably seen a few travel vloggers or Instagrammers mentioning it. But living just 20 minutes away in Saranda and watching Ksamil evolve over the years—that’s a whole different story.

Let me tell you why Ksamil is more than just pretty pictures and turquoise water. And maybe, just maybe, why it might be the right place for your next property investment.

A Village That Thinks Like an Island

First, if you’ve never been here, know this: Ksamil doesn’t feel like the mainland. Even though it’s technically connected to the rest of Albania, something about its atmosphere makes it feel like a little island of its own. Maybe it’s the way the road curves and opens suddenly to the sea. Or maybe it’s the island trio sitting just offshore—you can actually swim to one of them.

But behind the postcard views is a village that’s changing fast.

Over the last few years, Ksamil has quietly transformed from a sleepy beach town into a destination buzzing with opportunity. What used to be simple family guesthouses have turned into boutique hotels, modern apartments, and Airbnb goldmines.

A Client’s First Reaction (And Why It Stuck With Me)

A few weeks ago, I took a family from Belgium to see a property here. Nothing too flashy—just a well-designed duplex in a new building with a pool, walking distance from the beach. The father barely said a word the whole visit, which is always a bit nerve-wracking when you’re trying to read the room. But at the end, he pulled me aside and said quietly, “I’ve been looking for this kind of place for five years.”

It’s moments like that that remind me how much Ksamil has to offer if you know what to look for.

Here’s the property, by the way:

👉 Luxury Duplex for Sale in Ksamil – 139m² near the beach with pool

Real Estate in Ksamil: A Shift in Value

Now, I’ve worked in real estate all over the Albanian Riviera, and there’s one thing I’ll say without hesitation: Ksamil is still undervalued compared to its potential.

Saranda apartments for sale are getting more competitive—especially the ones with full sea views—but Ksamil? It still offers beachfront property at prices that make buyers do a double take.

But that’s changing. Quietly. The kind of “quiet” that usually means buy now or regret later.

Whether it’s a luxury villa, a modest one-bedroom, or a boutique hotel project, the demand has shifted from “maybe someday” to now. People are calling from Sweden, the UAE, Poland, and even Korea. (Yes, really. I had a Korean client looking for a wedding venue with seaview apartments just last month.)

And if you’re looking to go even bigger, this Hotel in Ksamil is a real opportunity—not just for tourism, but for long-term Airbnb revenue. Properties like that don’t stay on the market for long anymore.