The sea begins at the terrace — first-line apartment for sale in Durrës

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A first-line apartment in Durrës often starts with a feeling, not a floor plan. You open the terrace door in the morning, and the sea is right there. A home like this in Albania can be a good starting point, even if you live far from the coast today.

The apartment at a glance

• Where: Durrës, Albania, first line by the sea
• Size: 96 m², two bedrooms, a living room with an American-style kitchen, one bathroom
• Floor: 6th floor, with a lift
• Comes with: furniture and a terrace

The full listing, with photos and details, is on the property page: First-line sea view apartment in Durrës.

How life here could look

A furnished two-bedroom apartment can suit different plans. It could be a summer home, a few quiet weeks away, or the first step toward a longer stay. A terrace and a higher floor point to the calm many people look for by the sea: slower mornings, less rush, more time outside.

The apartment is on the sixth floor, and the building has a lift. That matters more than it seems in everyday life: carrying luggage and shopping, or welcoming visitors who find stairs difficult.

This is only something to imagine. Whether the apartment fits you depends on your own habits, goals and budget.

Questions worth asking before a viewing

Photos show a lot, but not everything. These are the questions we would put to the seller’s side before anyone books a flight to see a first-line apartment in Durrës:

• Is all the furniture in the photos included in the price, and is there a written list of it?
• What are the monthly building costs, and what do they cover, for example the lift, cleaning and the common areas?
• Is there a parking space, and if so, is it included or sold separately?
• Which documents show who owns the apartment, and is it registered in the seller’s name?
• Are there any debts, mortgages or other charges on the property?
• When was the building completed, and does it have the permits it needs?
• If you plan to rent the apartment out from time to time, does the building have rules about short stays?

Written answers are worth more than spoken ones, because they are what your lawyer can check later. Two of our articles go deeper: five questions to ask before you sign in Albania and, if renting is part of your plan, the numbers a listing does not show.

How to get to Durrës

The nearest international airport is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza. According to the airport’s official page, it is reached from Durrës on the Durrës–Tirana motorway (SH2), heading towards Tirana and leaving it at Vorë. If you fly in, the coast is a car or transfer ride from there.

If you fly into Tirana and would like to rent a car, you can compare offers in one place.

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Ferries sail from the port of Durrës to Italy all year round, for example to Ancona. Ferry booking sites list the crossing at about 16 hours, mostly overnight. If you plan to arrive with your own car, this is a practical route. Always check the current timetable on the ferry company’s website before you travel.

Getting to know Durrës

If you do not know the city yet, our article What Would It Be Like to Live in Durrës? looks at everyday life there. For local services and official news, the Municipality of Durrës has its own website: durres.gov.al. The other homes we currently list in the country are on our Albania page.

Before you decide

Buying property abroad has several steps, and every country works differently. In Albania, it is wise to have a local lawyer review the contract and to use a certified legal interpreter, so that you understand every point. The purchase price is only one part of the budget: our guide to the costs beyond the price lists the rest.

The next step

If you like, we can talk about whether this apartment fits your plans. There is no pressure. The decision is yours.

Sources (checked: 11 November 2026): Tirana International Airport: transport; Municipality of Durrës; Encyclopaedia Britannica: Durrës.