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'''Ksamil''' ({{langx|sq|Ksamili}}, {{Langx|el|Εξαμίλι}}) is a village and a former ] in the ] of Southern ], and part of ]. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vendime.al/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/137-2014.pdf |title=Law nr. 115/2014 |language=sq |pages=6376|access-date=25 February 2022 }}</ref> The population as of the 2023 census is 2,731,<ref name=census2023>{{cite web |url=https://www.instat.gov.al/media/14325/cens-2023-vlora.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census, Vlorë 2023 |page=109 |access-date=8 November 2024 |publisher=]}}</ref> while according to the Civil Offices it was 9,137 in 2018.<ref name="observator" /> The municipal unit consists of the villages Ksamil and Manastir. During the communist era, the coastal village of Ksamil was built<ref name= Kallivretakis/> in 1966 and is located south of the city of ] off the road to ]. |
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'''Ksamil''' ({{langx|sq|Ksamili}}, {{Langx|el|Εξαμίλι}}) is a village and a former ] in the ] of Southern ], and part of ]. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vendime.al/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/137-2014.pdf |title=Law nr. 115/2014 |language=sq |pages=6376|access-date=25 February 2022 }}</ref> The population as of the 2023 census is 2,731,<ref name=census2023>{{cite web |url=https://www.instat.gov.al/media/14325/cens-2023-vlora.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census, Vlorë 2023 |page=109 |access-date=8 November 2024 |publisher=]}}</ref> while according to the Civil Offices it was 9,137 in 2018.<ref name="observator" /> The municipal unit consists of the villages Ksamil and Manastir. During the communist era, the coastal village of Ksamil was built<ref name= Kallivretakis/> in 1966 and is located south of the city of ] off the road to ]. |
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During communist rule, the area became well known for the production of olive oil, lemons, and tangerines. In 2010, national authorities demolished over 200 illegal structures that violated the town's master plan and the integrity of Butrint National Park. Some remains from the demolished buildings have yet to be removed by the authorities. |
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During communist rule, the area became well known for the production of olive oil, lemons, and tangerines. In 2010, national authorities demolished over 200 illegal structures that violated the town's master plan and the integrity of Butrint National Park. Some remains from the demolished buildings have yet to be removed by the authorities. |
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According to official estimates (2014), the population of the commune of Ksamil numbered 9,215,<ref name="observator">{{cite web |title=Vlora's communes |url=http://www.observator.org.al/odf2/komunat_vlore-en.html |website=www.observator.org.al |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref> of whom 4,207 were ], seven ], and the rest Albanians.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fourth Report submitted by Albania pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 2 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities |url=https://rm.coe.int/16806befc5 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Albania |access-date=28 December 2018|page=98}}</ref> |
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According to official estimates (2014), the population of the commune of Ksamil numbered 9,215,<ref name="observator">{{cite web |title=Vlora's communes |url=http://www.observator.org.al/odf2/komunat_vlore-en.html |website=www.observator.org.al |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref> of whom 4,207 were ], seven ], and the rest Albanians.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fourth Report submitted by Albania pursuant to Article 25, paragraph 2 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities |url=https://rm.coe.int/16806befc5 |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Albania |access-date=28 December 2018|page=98}}</ref> |
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Ksamil is one of the most frequented coastal resorts by both domestic and foreign tourists. Ksamil Beach and Albania's Ionian Coast further north were included in the Guardian's 20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jan/04/20-best-beach-bargain-holidays-2013|title = 20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013|website = ]|date = 4 January 2013}}</ref> The main attractions are the nearby ]. The Caribbean white sand beaches in Ksamil gave the town great tourism boost. Albanians from ] and other ] visited Ksamil in recent years, but more and more international tourists are visiting the beach. This leads, for example, to new hotel facilities, but also to more expensive prices. Other activities are the ], the ], ] and as well some other minor beaches that lie north to Ksamil. |
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Ksamil is one of the most frequented coastal resorts by both domestic and foreign tourists. Ksamil Beach and Albania's Ionian Coast further north were included in the Guardian's 20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jan/04/20-best-beach-bargain-holidays-2013|title = 20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013|website = ]|date = 4 January 2013}}</ref> The main attractions are the nearby ]. The Caribbean white sand beaches in Ksamil gave the town great tourism boost. Albanians from ] and other ] visited Ksamil in recent years, but more and more international tourists are visiting the beach. This leads, for example, to new hotel facilities, but also to more expensive prices. Other activities are the ], the ], ] and as well some other minor beaches that lie north to Ksamil. |
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During communist rule, the area became well known for the production of olive oil, lemons, and tangerines. In 2010, national authorities demolished over 200 illegal structures that violated the town's master plan and the integrity of Butrint National Park. Some remains from the demolished buildings have yet to be removed by the authorities.
In 1992, the village of Ksamil was inhabited by a mixed population of Muslim Albanians (1,125), Greeks (520) and Orthodox Albanians (210).
According to official estimates (2014), the population of the commune of Ksamil numbered 9,215, of whom 4,207 were Greeks, seven Aromanians, and the rest Albanians.
Ksamil is one of the most frequented coastal resorts by both domestic and foreign tourists. Ksamil Beach and Albania's Ionian Coast further north were included in the Guardian's 20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013. The main attractions are the nearby Ksamil Islands. The Caribbean white sand beaches in Ksamil gave the town great tourism boost. Albanians from Kosovo and other Albanian-speaking areas visited Ksamil in recent years, but more and more international tourists are visiting the beach. This leads, for example, to new hotel facilities, but also to more expensive prices. Other activities are the Blue Eye in Muzinë, the Butrint National Park, Saranda and as well some other minor beaches that lie north to Ksamil.
Crystal blue waters of Ksamil.svg)
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