The Mussel Festival returns to Ksamil on May 30 and 31, 2025. It offers an authentic Mediterranean experience that blends food, culture, and entertainment by the beautiful southern coast.

Tourism and Environment Minister Mirela Kumbaro invited citizens to join, saying, “The Mussel Festival turns Ksamil into a Mediterranean stage of flavors, feelings, and emotions, with the sea waves and sunset as the backdrop.”

“This tradition celebrates local values and products. It brings us together in Ksamil to welcome a summer tourism season like never before,” Kumbaro added.

The Mussel Festival is one of the most unique events of the summer season in southern Albania. It promotes the area’s signature product—Butrint Lake mussels—famous for their high quality and distinctive taste.

The festival began as an initiative to promote local culinary culture and boost gastronomic tourism.

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