What Golem is like

Golem’s beach is long, sandy and gently shelving, so the water stays shallow for some distance from the shore. That suits families with young children and gives the resort its character in summer.

Between Durrës beach and Golem lies Shkëmbi i Kavajës, and further south come Mali i Robit and then Qerret. Many apartment buildings stand along the seafront, so a lot of homes here are a short walk from the beach.

Who an apartment in Golem suits

Golem is above all a summer resort. An apartment here works well as a holiday home for the family or as a base for long summer stays by the sea.

Living here all year is possible, but the resort is busiest in summer, so visit outside the season to see what the area is like then and which services stay open. If you are considering an apartment as an investment, base the decision on the building, its documents and its condition.

Wide sandy public beach in Golem with sun umbrellas and swimmers on a summer day
Photo: Tomasz Lewicki, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Apartments in Golem: what is on the market

Homes in Golem are mostly apartments in multi-storey buildings on or near the coast, from studios to apartments with one or more bedrooms. Listings usually state the layout (such as 1+1 for one bedroom plus a living room), the floor, whether there is a lift and the area in square metres.

DuAl has no listings in Golem at the moment. Our nearest homes are just to the south in Mali i Robit, and you are welcome to tell us what you are looking for in Golem.

Getting around Golem

Golem lies south of Durrës along the coast, beyond Shkëmbi i Kavajës. For the wider range of services a city offers, Durrës is to the north. Tirana is roughly 35 km from Durrës, and Tirana International Airport (Nënë Tereza, at Rinas) lies between Durrës and Tirana.

Within the resort, the beach and the seafront are the focus of daily life. When you view an apartment, check how you will reach shops and services outside the summer season, and whether the building has parking.

What to check when buying an apartment in Golem

This is general guidance only. A notary or lawyer should confirm each point for the specific apartment.

  • The hipotekë: the ownership certificate registered with ASHK, in the seller’s name.
  • That no liens or other charges are registered against the apartment.
  • That the building has a legal volume and a valid permit and, for a new build, an occupancy permit.
  • The floor and whether there is a lift.
  • Whether the area in the listing is net or gross.
  • Whether the building was designed for year-round living or mainly for summer use, including heating and insulation.