🏝️ Solo Paradise Found: Ksamil – Albania’s Secret Ionian Escape

#holidayitinerary 🌊 #solobalkans For solo travelers craving turquoise waters without the Greek island crowds, this Albanian Riviera gem offers: Why Solo? ✔ Island-Hopping Freedom – Swim or kayak to 4 uninhabited islands ✔ Budget Bliss – Beachfront lounging at half Greek prices ✔ Local Charm – Family-run guesthouses with homemade raki Must-Do Solo Adventures 🏝️ The Islands · Ksamil Islands – Snorkel between them (rent gear €5/day) · Trikova Beach – Secret white sand cove (15-min walk south) 🏛️ Ancient Neighbors · Butrint National Park – Roman ruins + lagoon boat tour (€7) · Ali Pasha Fortress – Swim to this tiny castle islet Perfect Solo Day 🌅 Dawn · Sunrise paddleboard to Ksamil Island #3 · Espresso at Bar Del Mar’s dock ☀️ Midday · Boat Taxi to secluded beaches (€10 roundtrip) · Lunch at Guva Mangalemi (their grilled octopus!) 🌇 Evening · Sunset from Lori Beach Bar’s hammocks · Seafood feast at Restaurant Andon Pro Tips: ✔ June/September – Warm water, no crowds ✔ Bus from Sarandë – 30 mins (€1) or taxi (€10) ✔ Water Shoes – Some rocky sea entries Hidden Gem: Pulebardha Beach – Local secret with military bunker art Did You Know? These islands were military zones until 1990! Solo Splurge: Private speedboat tour to Blue Eye Spring (€80) Getting There: · From Tirana: 5hr bus to Sarandë + transfer · By Car: Llogara Pass – Most scenic coastal drive in Albania Perfect For: 3-4 days of solo beach-hopping. That first dip in water so clear you see your toes? Magic. 💙 #soloalbania ⚠️ Note: Cash rules – ATMs scarce in peak season