
Lifestyle
Share
Published 12:14 12 Jan 2024 GMT
Updated 12:14 12 Jan 2024 GMT

If you've ever dreamed about visiting the Maldives but can't stomach the long flight or eye-watering expense you might be in luck this summer.
A little-known Albanian beach resort is being raved about by holidaymakers as being the place to visit in 2024.
Known as the 'Maldives of Europe', Ksamil boasts beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise waters and pints for just 77p!
You can also find hotel stays for as little as £14.30 a night where you can enjoy the Albanian Riviera for a snip before the resort becomes too popular.
The Balkan Peninsula resort has been the talk of the town among travellers looking for something a little different to the over-priced and over-hyped usual European hotspots.
One person described Ksamil as “paradise on earth”, while others have raved about the “crystal blue waters like in the Maldives”.
A beer can cost as little as 77p according to numbeo.com meaning drinks out won’t break the bank while you’re away, while a three-course meal for two can cost as little as £17.
Visitors can also enjoy quick trips off the mainland to the islands located nearby, the most famous of which is called 'Ksamil Islands'.
Just like in the Maldives, visitors can swim, snorkel and explore the coastline - without the jet lag wearing you out.
TikToker The Travel Mum is among those who have had the pleasure of visiting the village, after which she described it as the 'Maldives of Europe'.
The TikToker walked viewers through her trip to the village, which began with a flight to Corfu. From there, she and her family were able to get a ferry across to Sarande in Albania, where they rented a car and drove to Ksamil.
When it came to accommodation, she said: "We've booked a central two bedroom apartment for just £190 for six nights.
"It's a great base for enjoying the many beautiful beaches, but also exploring some great places close by. We've just spent £5 at the supermarket to feed five people."
Related links
Explore more on these topics:
@nicoleisaacsofficial picture perfect 💫 dinner views in Ksamil 🇦🇱 #albania #albanian #albaniantiktok #ksamilalbania #ksamil #fyp #vacation ♬ Sunset - Tobias Bergson
@thetravelmum If you’re looking for a budget friendly destination with white sands, clear blue sea, historic sights to explore, delicious food and cheap beer 🍻 Ksamil in Albania might be for you 🤩 I have just published a blog post on our website about how you can get there, some accommodation recommendations and things you can do whilst there! #ksamil #ksamilalbania #ksamilislands #ksamilbeach #budgettravel #travelideas #cheaptravel #thetravelmum #visitalbania #albaniatravel ♬ original sound - The Travel Mum | Cheap Travel
‘People called us stupid over 40-year mortgage – now we plan to retire in our 50s’
“There were quite a lot of offensive comments telling me I was ‘stupid’ or ‘why don’t you understand this” A young couple who took out a 40-year term mortgage still plan to retire in their fifties. Bryony Clarke, 27, purchased her three-bed semi-detached house in December 2023 for £247,500 with partner Charlie, 27. They put […]
Lifestyle
6 days ago
Taylor Swift’s favourite kebab shop has become one of London’s top tourist attractions
Margot Robbie’s favourite Clapham nightclub is also pulling in tourists, according to new research. If you thought London tourists were still only interested in Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, think again. One of the capital’s biggest tourist attractions right now is apparently a kebab shop beloved by Taylor Swift. Kentish Delight in Kentish Town has […]
Lifestyle
1 week ago
Lifestyle
Lifestyle