TURQUOISE MARINA: THE NEW ERA OF ELITE TOURISM IN THE ADRIATIC AND THE REDEFINITION OF LALËZI BAY
Tiranë, 10 February 2026
While strategic investments in recent years have focused primarily on Albania's south, the Adriatic
coast is undergoing an extraordinary metamorphosis that is defying market predictions. At the
epicenter of this transformation stands Turquoise Marina, one of the most ambitious
regional
projects. Developed by AGIKONS, this complex is proving that the symbiosis of architectural
vision
and engineering excellence can transform the Hamallaj area into a world-class residential and
tourist destination, active 365 days a year.
With a surface area of 350,000 m², Turquoise Marina cannot be classified simply as a
villa complex,
but rather as a genuine urban ecosystem conceived as a new city—a residential metropolis set between
nature and water. Agikons philosophy for this project is based on low construction
density, giving
absolute priority to green spaces and water systems.
The element that makes this project unique in the Balkans is the 35,000 m² water surface, which
organically penetrates the residence. This bold engineering enables residents a lifestyle that,
until today, was a privilege of destinations like Venice or the elite resorts of Florida: sailing by
yacht or boat right to one’s doorstep. This design not only increases the property value for the
future but also creates an inhospitable identity within the Albanian landscape.
For Agikons, aesthetics is inseparable from technical integrity. However, the project's ambition
culminates in collaborations with major names in global architecture. The "Turquoise Marina by Arka"
hotel project bears the signature of the prestigious studio Amanda Levete Architects—a fact that
positions this structure as a future architectural icon of the Albanian coast, where organic form
meets modern functionality.
When asked about this, the visionary and investor with 30 years of experience in residential and
hotel development,, Mr. Gentjan Sula , emphasizes:
" Turquoise Marinais the first residential marina on the Albanian coast.
This investment by the
AGIKONS company holds great national importance, not only for the
originality of its architectural choices or the environmental sustainability of the ecosystem it
produces, but also for the fact that it returns a reality to Albania that enriches the Albanian
urban identity with waterfront housing, as a way of living in direct relation to the marina and
the boat.
This coexistence not only enriches Albania's urban identity but also creates a
spirit
that attracts sustainable tourism and enriches our national culture with sea culture—a culture
that Albanians have come to and left several times throughout history for various reasons. Now,
Albanians are choosing to make the sea a permanent part of their individual and collective
culture."
One of the greatest challenges for Albanian tourism has been seasonality—a barrier that Turquoise
Marina aims to change through the diversification of facilities. For the first time in Albania, a
residential complex integrates a modern Aquapark, intended as a year-round center of gravity for
family entertainment.
The complex offers an unparalleled infrastructure, including the largest residential marina with
over 200 mooring berths, 5,000 m² of sports facilities such as tennis and football, and a network of
3,000 meters of bicycle lanes—the only one of its kind in the Lalëzi Bay area. Security and 24/7
administration complete this mosaic, providing the necessary tranquility for an elite lifestyle.
Beyond the architecture and lifestyle, the true strength of Turquoise Marina lies in the financial
guarantee offered to buyers. Through a strategic partnership with Art & Tourism Development Group
(ATDG), the purchase of a property is transformed from a passive investment into a profitable asset.
With over two decades of experience in hospitality management in Albania and Kosovo, ATDG implements
a genuine rental program. This allows owners to hand over their property to the company's
professional administration when they are not using it. This model ensures maintenance in accordance
with international standards and a guaranteed return on investment (ROI). In a market where tourism
is growing rapidly, this collaboration makes Turquoise Marina one of the safest and most sustainable
financial opportunities in the region.
Turquoise Marina is living proof that the Adriatic coast possesses the potential to offer the same
exclusivity as the most famous Mediterranean destinations. Agikons is not just building structures;
they are redesigning Albania's tourist map, giving Lalëzi Bay the brilliance of a European-scale
resort and setting a new standard for what is considered a good and healthy lifestyle.