Arbanasi

Arbanasi is Zadar's characterful inland-facing suburb, settled centuries ago by Albanian migrants whose dialect and heritage still colour the area. It is residential and unpretentious, with a 15-20 minute walk to the Old Town, making it the value entry point for buyers who want city proximity without peninsula prices. Streets mix older townhouses with newer apartment blocks and a genuine everyday-Zadar feel. For investors, Arbanasi is the affordability and yield angle. Apartments trade around 2,300-2,900 EUR per m2, below the city average, and lower entry prices lift gross yields toward 3.9-4.3% on long-term and student-oriented lets. With the broader market projected to rise 4-7% in 2026 and Old Town prices pushing buyers outward, Arbanasi stands to benefit from continued spillover demand.

Arbanasi in Zadar, Zadarska županija, Croatia