Swings in the sea. Golden hour. Waves crashing around us.
📍 Poda Beach, Ksamil — Albania’s best kept secret.
We nearly skipped Albania.
We almost went to Greece instead.
And we would have missed the most magical moment of our entire trip.
This is Ksamil — the place most Indians have never heard of.
Crystal clear turquoise water. Empty beaches. And this swing 🌊
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📍 How to find this swing — save this! 👆
📌 Location: Poda Beach (also called King Beach), Ksamil, Albania
🗺 Search “Poda Beach Ksamil” on Google Maps — takes you right there
🚌 BY BUS FROM SARANDA:
Take any bus toward Ksamil from Saranda bus terminal
Get off at “3rd Bus Stop Ksamil” on Google Maps
Walk straight down to Poda Beach — 2 min walk
🎟 Bus fare: ~150 ALL = less than ₹150 😱
🚗 BY CAR OR TAXI:
Drive directly to Poda Beach — parking available nearby
Taxi from Saranda: ~€20–25 = ₹1,900–₹2,300
🏖 AT THE BEACH:
The swing is at Poda Beach Lounge — the beach bar right on the water
It’s IN the sea — you will get completely wet 😂
Best time: Golden hour (6–7 PM) for that light you see in our video 🌅
💡 PRO TIPS:
✅ Go early morning or golden hour — least crowded
✅ July/August peak season gets very crowded — go before 8AM
✅ The swing is FREE to use — no charge
⚠️ Beach sunbeds: ~€30/day
⚠️ Front row water beds: up to €150/day — not worth it!
✅ You can walk in, use the swing and leave — no obligation to buy
💰 Getting there from Saranda by bus: ₹150
🏖 Using the swing: FREE
😂 Getting soaked: Priceless
Full Albania Series on YouTube coming soon
📍 Poda Beach, Ksamil, Albania 🇦🇱
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