Why Not Invest in Farmland? Rural Albania as an Opportunity

There’s a question I’ve been hearing more often lately:

“Is there still any part of Albania left where you can invest without feeling like you’re late to the party?”

My answer?

Yes — look inland.

While the coastline is booming with beachfront property and seaview apartments (and rightly so — the Albanian Riviera is still one of the most affordable gems in Europe), there’s a different kind of opportunity waiting just a few kilometers off the main road: farmland.

A Shift in Perspective

Not long ago, I took a small detour after visiting a construction site in Qeparo. Instead of heading back to Saranda along the main coastal road, I cut through an inland route — the kind with cracked pavement, olive trees on both sides, and an occasional herd of goats that forces you to stop and appreciate the silence.

As I passed through a small village where the only shop doubles as a bar and a barber, I started thinking — why aren’t more people asking about land like this?

This wasn’t empty land. It had stories. A few parcels had been farmed by the same family for three generations. Others were just waiting for someone with vision to turn them into agrotourism lodges, eco-retreats, olive farms, or even boutique vineyards.

And the prices? Let’s just say… you won’t find anything this affordable near the sea.

Why Farmland, Though?

Most investors are drawn to Saranda apartments for sale or Ksamil villas — and of course, we help with those too. But farmland has its own quiet kind of magic. And for the right person, it can be even more rewarding.

Here’s why I think rural investment is underrated:

• Low entry cost. You can still find land under €10/m² in many areas — sometimes much less.

• No overdevelopment. Inland villages like Fterra, Pllakë, or even the hills behind Borsh remain untouched, offering a sense of calm that’s hard to price.

• Agrotourism potential. Albania is pushing hard on rural tourism. Government incentives, fewer building restrictions in some areas, and rising interest in “authentic experiences” make this the perfect time.

• Long-term value. Once infrastructure improves — and it always does — these lands will skyrocket in value.