Durrës at a glance — local facts
- Albania's main port and second-largest city, 33 km from Tirana airport — the shortest airport-to-beach transfer in the country.
- A real year-round city of ~200,000 people, not a seasonal resort: services, hospitals and shops stay open in winter.
- The longest sandy beach in Albania, with a season stretching from May to October.
- Lalzi Bay, just north, is becoming the country's flagship resort corridor with international developers.
The Durrës Property Market
Durrës is the volume play on the Albanian coast: the country's main port, its largest beach city, and only 30 minutes from the international airport. That combination — airport access plus a real city that lives twelve months a year — makes it the easiest coastal market to rent and to resell.
The demand is concentrated along the seafront promenade (Vollga and Plazh) and in the new towers rising near Gjiri i Lalzit (Lalzi Bay) to the north, where resort-style developments target foreign buyers with installment plans. Prices remain well below the southern Riviera, which is exactly the opportunity — and exactly why due diligence on land titles matters here more than anywhere else.
Property Prices in Durrës (2026)
| Area / Type | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Apartment, prime zone / seafront | €1,500 – 2,200/m² |
| Apartment, secondary zone | €900 – 1,300/m² |
* Indicative prices from listings and new developments 2025–2026. See the full breakdown: property prices in Durrës.
What Are You Looking For in Durrës?
Buying Services Available in Durrës
In Durrës we activate our full network of vetted professionals:
- Full buying assistance — from search to notary deed with a dedicated consultant
- Property due diligence — title, mortgages and permit verification
- Investment consulting — realistic rental yields and zone selection
- Off-plan purchase — developer checks and payment-plan negotiation
- Property management — rentals and maintenance while you are home
- Residency — your property as a base for a residence permit