A beautiful part ofAlbaniais hailed as the country's "best-best kept secret" with beaches galore.Ksamilis a village and a former municipality in the Balkan nation's southern riviera, known for its array of waterfront resorts. The small settlement is located along the Ionian Sea, around 15 kilometres south of Saranda and near the Greek island ofCorfu.

But though it's small in size, with a permanent population of around 2,000, it's home to a wealth of spots for beach lovers to enjoy - attracting far less attention than tourism hotspots likeCroatiaorGreece. Julia, a digital nomad who shares updates about her travels on her Nomadic SeasonsInstagramaccount shared apostabout the area in August last year, writing: "Albania’s best kept secret.

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"This is Ksamil, a small town surrounded by the most beautiful beaches with turquoise blue water. Let me tell you the Albanian Riviera is something special and most people don’t even know places like that exist."

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The top-rated beach desination on TripAdvisor is Ohana Beach Bar, with one user writing: "I went there with my girlfriend and the whole vibe was just perfect relaxed, romantic, and right by the sea."

Another wrote: "The food was delicious. We had the grilled fish and prawns. The beach itself is lovely with a large swimming area. We will definitely be back!"

Another stand-out is Lori Beach, with one person writing: "Wonderful beach with soft sand, really enjoyable if you want to relax or have fun , I really recommend it. Also having a bar and having really great drinks."

Source: Daily Express :: World Feed