THE CITY01
Durrës
Albania’s main port city, with a long sandy beach, a Roman amphitheatre and Tirana within easy reach.
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Guide to buying property in DurrësAREA GUIDES · DURRËS COAST
Where to buy property on the Durrës coast
The coast around Durrës offers very different places to own a home: a historic port city, a quiet pine-backed bay to the north and resort beaches running south. These guides explain what each area is like, who it suits and what to check before you buy, alongside the homes we currently have for sale.
THE BAY · NORTH OF DURRËS02
Gjiri i Lalzit
A pine-backed bay north of Durrës, home to resort communities such as San Pietro and a quieter pace of life.
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Guide to property in Lalzi Bay and San Pietro
RESORT BEACH · SOUTH OF DURRËS03
Golem
A lively beach resort south of Durrës, with a long sandy shore lined by apartment buildings.
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Guide to apartments in Golem
RESORT BEACH · SOUTH OF GOLEM04
Mali i Robit
A beach area just south of Golem, known for its umbrella pines and apartments a short walk from the sea.
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Guide to apartments in Mali i RobitCITY, BAY OR BEACH RESORT
How the areas compare
Each part of the coast suits a different way of living. These general differences can help you decide where to start.
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Durrës: the city
A working port city with shops and services all year, a seafront promenade and a long sandy beach to the south. Tirana is roughly 35 km away, with the airport at Rinas in between. The natural choice if you want to live by the sea year-round.
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Gjiri i Lalzit: the bay
North of Durrës, a long sandy beach backed by pine forest and closed off by Cape of Rodon. San Pietro and the bay’s other communities are quieter than the city beaches, and you will find villas as well as apartments.
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Golem and Mali i Robit: the resort beaches
South of the city, beyond Shkëmbi i Kavajës, long sandy beaches with many apartment buildings, and umbrella pines along the shore at Mali i Robit. Best suited to a summer home; if you plan to stay all year, visit outside the season first.
Wherever you buy, the same checks apply: the hipotekë (ownership certificate), any liens, the building’s legal volume and permits, the floor and lift, and whether the area is net or gross. A notary or lawyer can confirm them for you. How buying a home works