Travel doesn't have to break the bank – especially if you get cheap flights. And if you want to replicate a Maldives-style holiday without the hefty pricetag, we've got just the destination to tell you about. Ksamil, in Albania, is said to offer the same sunny and dreamy beaches on a budget.
TikTok travel enthusiast recently revealed how he'd flown there for "less than the price of a Domino's pizza". Then to make things even better, he shared the pints cost just £1.78 in Ksamil.
In a video, which has garnered more than 437,000 views, he said: "POV: You booked that solo flight and now you're camping alone in the Albanian mountains, swimming in the most beautiful water. Feeling free." Commenters were gobsmacked by how stunning the destination looks – and took to TikTok to share their thoughts.
One branded Albania a "hidden paradise". Meanwhile, a second said: "My Albania is magic." And a third simply said: "Wonderful place.
" Ksamil is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea. The area offers a series of small bays with white, sandy beaches that are often compared to those of tropical destinations. Just off the coast of Ksamil are several small islands that can easily be reached by boat, pedal boats, or even by swimming, depending on their distance from the shore.
These islands offer additional secluded beaches and are a draw for visitors. If you're a culture vulture, you're in luck too. Ksamil is close to the UNESCO World Heritage.