{"id":22301,"date":"2024-08-13T21:45:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T19:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magictowns.al\/?p=22301"},"modified":"2025-12-22T08:47:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T07:47:19","slug":"les-meilleures-villes-ou-vivre-en-albanie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magictowns.al\/fr\/best-cities-to-live-in-albania\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Cities to Live In Albania from a Local’s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mediterranean feel, aliments savoureux<\/a>, prices that don’t break the bank (compared to Western Europe), and friendly, warm people… if this sounds like your ideal lifestyle, Albania might be where your future home is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve put together a list of top best expat-friendly cities in Albania to consider moving to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tirana<\/a>, the capital of Albania, is where most of the country’s activity and energy is centred. The city has undergone significant changes in recent years in multiple industries, and it continues to develop to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirana is home to many caf\u00e9s<\/a>, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. The centre, Blloku, Lake, and Arena are among the popular areas in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Speaking of that, feel free to check out my article on the top Les quartiers de Tirana<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be transparent, renting in Tirana around the main areas is not cheap. At least if we take into consideration the average salary of the employees here. It might cost you around \u20ac600-\u20ac700 per month if you rent in a good area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, renting is much more affordable if you compromise on areas like Astir, Kombinat, Fresk, and others located further from the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les services publics sont disponibles pour faire le tour<\/a> the city and outside Tirana. The bus system is a bit outdated and can get very crowded; I almost always skip this option. Taxis are always available if you prioritize comfort. And if you enjoy walking, Tirana is a city you can easily discover on foot (not a good idea during the summer, though, as it can get very hot).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tirana offre de bons services publics, notamment des \u00e9coles internationales et des centres de formation modernes. soins de sant\u00e9<\/a>. Des h\u00f4pitaux publics et priv\u00e9s sont diss\u00e9min\u00e9s dans la ville.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Green spaces are limited but not absent. The Grand Park is the biggest park in the city, while Parku Rinia (Taivani) is a small park located just next to the city centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pallati I Brigadave (The Palace of Brigades) is a hidden gem that gives a royal feeling straight out of a Bridgerton scene. You can visit this spot only on weekends, from 09:00 to 20:00. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Tirana, you’ll find a community of expats who have decided to make the city their home. You can connect with them<\/a> through Facebook groups and find \u00e9v\u00e9nements<\/a> to attend together. This is a great way to find like-minded people and make new friends. Especially with the recent increase in the number of expats and digital nomads moving to Albania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albanians are also welcoming and friendly. They are willing to assist you if you ask for help. English is widely spoken, mostly by the younger generation, and many people also know Italian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirana is also a digital-nomad-friendly city. There are many coffee shops and co-working spots<\/a> from where you can work at your own pace. And you can always enjoy your time off! There’s always something going on in this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durr\u00ebs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Durr\u00ebs<\/a> is the second-largest city in Albania and just a 40-minute drive from Tirana. It’s a nice coastal city located on the Adriatic coast, known for its ancient history, home to a Roman amphitheatre and ancient city walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durr\u00ebs offre un style de vie plus d\u00e9contract\u00e9 que Tirana, mais dispose de tout ce qu'il faut pour vivre confortablement. Les soins de sant\u00e9 sont disponibles en ville, avec des \u00e9tablissements tels que l'American Medical Centre situ\u00e9 \u00e0 proximit\u00e9. L'h\u00f4pital r\u00e9gional se trouve \u00e9galement \u00e0 proximit\u00e9, garantissant l'acc\u00e8s aux services m\u00e9dicaux en cas de besoin.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While international school options are limited, Albanian College for English speakers is an institution that expats with families can consider.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Durr\u00ebs est bien desservie par des transports publics fiables, notamment des bus et des taxis. Le plan compact de la ville fait de la marche une option agr\u00e9able, d'autant plus que vous avez la possibilit\u00e9 de profiter de la vue sur la mer. Le climat m\u00e9diterran\u00e9en de Durr\u00ebs se traduit par des hivers doux et des \u00e9t\u00e9s chauds, ce qui est parfait pour les amateurs de plage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants and caf\u00e9s are plenty, and events take place once in a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you walk through Sh\u00ebtitorja “Vollga” (Promenade), you’ll find a nice area with well-maintained pathways, relaxing spaces, restaurants, and caf\u00e9s. You can go for a run, a slow walk, or simply enjoy the sunset sitting near the sea to get the most out of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durr\u00ebs offre un prix raisonnable co\u00fbt de la vie<\/a>, combining the beach life with the city life. Main facilities are available, and the proximity to Tirana and the Tirana International Airport makes it a convenient and appealing destination for expats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shkod\u00ebr<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shkod\u00ebr<\/a> is a beautiful city in northwestern Albania. It has a vintage, movie-like vibe, especially since many people use bikes as their mode of transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mais Shkod\u00ebr est aussi une ville charg\u00e9e d'histoire. Le ch\u00e2teau de Rozafa, associ\u00e9 \u00e0 la l\u00e9gende du m\u00eame nom, est l'un des sites historiques embl\u00e9matiques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shkod\u00ebr a une atmosph\u00e8re conviviale et accueille de nombreux \u00e9v\u00e9nements culturels tout au long de l'ann\u00e9e. Elle est \u00e9galement plus abordable que Tirana et Durr\u00ebs, ce qui en fait un bon choix pour ceux qui recherchent un co\u00fbt de la vie moins \u00e9lev\u00e9 tout en profitant d'une riche exp\u00e9rience culturelle.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shkod\u00ebr offers city bus lines, providing an affordable means of travel within the city. The city centre is compact and easily accessible on foot. However, to truly explore the beauty of Shkod\u00ebr like a local, consider renting a bike from one of the options, like Shkodra Rent Bike<\/a>. Les taxis avec compteur, tels que Speed Taxi, Lux Taxi, etc., offrent des options de navigation en ville pratiques et rentables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get a glimpse of the beautiful Albanian nature and enjoy the views that will leave you speechless, you can take a trip to Theth (76.2 km). Shkod\u00ebr’s nature shines with greenery, tall peaks, and colourful plants, and the journey to Theth isn’t just a road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s an entire adventure through the untouched beauty of Shkod\u00ebr, as it reveals the natural wonders that make this part of Albania so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vlor\u00eb<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Connue comme la porte d'entr\u00e9e de la rivi\u00e8re albanaise, Vlor\u00eb<\/a> Situ\u00e9e au confluent de l'Adriatique et de la mer Ionienne, c'est une ville que les expatri\u00e9s et les retrait\u00e9s semblent adorer. Parmi les meilleurs quartiers, citons Lungomare, Transballkanike, Pavaresia ou Skela, Uji i Ftohte, Muradie et Rradhime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vlor\u00eb poss\u00e8de un port tr\u00e8s actif et constitue une plaque tournante pour les activit\u00e9s maritimes. Son climat chaud et ses plages<\/a> sont id\u00e9ales pour les amateurs de plein air. La ville est \u00e9galement une destination de choix pour ceux qui appr\u00e9cient les belles vues sur la mer et pr\u00e9f\u00e8rent un mode de vie d\u00e9tendu.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Des sites historiques comme la mosqu\u00e9e Muradije et la place de l'Ind\u00e9pendance ajoutent \u00e9galement \u00e0 l'attrait de la ville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Des bus publics et des taxis sont disponibles pour se d\u00e9placer. La marche \u00e0 pied est \u00e9galement encourag\u00e9e, d'autant plus qu'elle permet de profiter de la vue sur la mer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parks are not popular in the city; however, going for a run or a nice walk on the beaches is never a bad idea. On the other hand, Llogara National Park, a beautiful and well-known park in the south of Albania, is about 40 minutes’ drive from Vlor\u00eb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saranda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Saranda<\/a> is becoming increasingly expat-friendly, thanks to its appealing coastal setting and growing infrastructure. Its setting, sea views, and pleasant climate throughout the year add to the advantages of living here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city’s waterfront promenade is lined with restaurants and cafes, and socialising with other expats is simple, especially with the large expat community here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saranda is known for its beautiful beaches, with Ksamil and Mirror Beach, being among the tourist hotspots recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La ville est une porte d'entr\u00e9e vers les ruines anciennes de Butrint, un site class\u00e9 au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO qui t\u00e9moigne du riche patrimoine historique et culturel de la r\u00e9gion. La vie locale festivals<\/a> and cultural events often take place in Saranda, especially during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Saranda offers a more relaxed lifestyle compared to Tirana. Public services and amenities are not as advanced as in the capital; however, you can find essential amenities like healthcare facilities and public services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le co\u00fbt de la vie \u00e0 Saranda est g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement inf\u00e9rieur \u00e0 celui des grandes villes (il peut \u00eatre \u00e9lev\u00e9 pendant l'\u00e9t\u00e9). Il convient toutefois de noter que l'infrastructure de la ville n'est peut-\u00eatre pas aussi d\u00e9velopp\u00e9e que dans les grands centres urbains d'Albanie, mais la communaut\u00e9 chaleureuse et accueillante et les magnifiques environs en font un endroit fantastique o\u00f9 il fait bon vivre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kor\u00e7\u00eb<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Souvent appel\u00e9e la \"ville des s\u00e9r\u00e9nades\", Kor\u00e7\u00eb est une ville du sud-est de l'Albanie, identifi\u00e9e par son patrimoine culturel et son atmosph\u00e8re traditionnelle. Les Albanais l'appellent \u00e9galement le \"Petit Paris\" en raison de l'influence culturelle fran\u00e7aise pendant la Premi\u00e8re Guerre mondiale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city’s mountain views, historical architecture, friendly energy, and affordability make it a pleasant place to live, at least for a short-term period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kor\u00e7\u00eb gets specifically popular during winter, as it’s one of the most preferred holiday destinations by natives and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n

Kor\u00e7a est accessible par diff\u00e9rents moyens, gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 des r\u00e9seaux routiers bien desservis qui la relient aux principales villes d'Albanie. Les bus publics offrent des options de transport pratiques pour ceux qui se rendent dans cette ville.<\/p>\n

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Kor\u00e7\u00eb propose de nombreux services de bus reliant plusieurs villes \u00e0 des heures diff\u00e9rentes. La ligne la plus fr\u00e9quente est la ligne Kor\u00e7a-Tirana-Kor\u00e7a, qui a plusieurs d\u00e9parts et retours tout au long de la journ\u00e9e. D'autres liaisons importantes incluent Durr\u00ebs, Lushnj\u00eb, Fier, Vlora, Berat, Bilisht, Pogradec, Elbasan, Saranda et Gjirokast\u00ebr, avec des horaires de d\u00e9part et de retour sp\u00e9cifiques. Certaines lignes sont quotidiennes, tandis que d'autres ne fonctionnent que certains jours de la semaine.<\/p>\n

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Dardha et Voskopoja sont deux sites pittoresques. villages<\/a> dans la r\u00e9gion albanaise de Kor\u00e7a, \u00e0 quelques minutes du centre-ville. Chaque village a sa propre beaut\u00e9 et offre aux visiteurs un aper\u00e7u de la richesse de la nature, de la nourriture traditionnelle et des vues magnifiques.<\/p>\n

La ville dispose de quelques \u00e9tablissements de sant\u00e9, dont des cliniques locales et l'h\u00f4pital r\u00e9gional de Kor\u00e7a, qui fournissent des services m\u00e9dicaux de base. Parmi les commodit\u00e9s, on trouve une vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de magasins locaux, de restaurants et de caf\u00e9s, bien que l'offre ne soit pas aussi \u00e9tendue que dans les grandes villes.<\/p>\n

When it comes to education,\u00a0Kor\u00e7\u00eb is home to several public schools with a strong emphasis on cultural and historical education. However, there are no international schools, which might be a deal-breaker for expat families with children.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kor\u00e7\u00eb is famous for its caf\u00e9 culture, the National Museum of Medieval Art, and the beautifully renovated Old Bazaar area.<\/p>\n

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The city is more affordable compared to larger cities like Tirana, and less developed compared to it.<\/p>\n

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