Saranda and Ksamil, Every Day Feels Like a Weekend. Public Beaches Overflow with Local and Foreign Tourists

Saranda and Ksamil experience heavy tourist flow this August. Every day feels like a weekend. Public beaches remain full. Locals and foreigners crowd every coastal area.

In early August, tourists prefer public beaches. Free access and clear boundaries between public and private spaces attract more visitors. Local businesses respect the designated zones for citizens. This boosts public access.

In Saranda, all beaches along the promenade serve the public. Ksamil shows a positive change as well. For the first time this year, citizens enjoy free access to public beach zones. Businesses in the tourism sector have respected the division set by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. As a result, they left public spaces untouched, even allowing people to use their own umbrellas.

The change stands out most at Central Beach in Saranda. Robert Gjeçi, an emigrant from England, noticed the difference. He said previous years offered no room to place his umbrella. Now, things have improved.

He compared this year with the past. He said Saranda looks better now. In previous years, he and others struggled to lay down their own umbrellas. He explained that emigrants, including himself from London, always tried to bring money back home instead of spending it elsewhere.

Tourists have filled Saranda and Ksamil. Beaches, city spots, and all tourist attractions stay busy. The season has reached its peak. Each day moves fast, packed with people and full of activities—as if every day were a weekend.

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