Golem

Golem is a town in western Albania. The population is 25,000. At 250 metres above sea level, Golem has one of the lowest elevations in Albania, yet it is a well-known ski area. It is 75 km from Albania's capital, Tirana and about 20 km south of Durrës.

Understand
The southern coastal stretch of Golem is renowned for its traditional mass beach tourism, having experienced uncontrolled urban development. Despite that, it has experienced huge improvements as of late, feautiring a beautiful and lengthy walking promenade.



By bus
You can go from Tirana through Durrës via the highway or a secondary road for 100 lek.

By car
Also the same way but only with a low speed with a maximum of 40-50 km/h. (24-31 mp/h)

Get around
The best way to get around is by walking through the Golem Promenade

Buy
When at the beach or walking in the promenade, you will see local villagers selling local produce. Very often, this is the same produce that they grow to eat themselves for their family, so they tend to be extremely fresh and healthy.

Go next

 * Kavaja- Golem is located approximately 13 kilometers(about 8 miles) southwest of Kavaja.
 * Durrës-The distance between Golem and Durres is approximately 10 kilometers(6.2 miles) by road.
 * Tirana-Golem is situated about 42 kilometers( approximately 26 miles) northwest of Tirana, the capital city of Albania.