Golem, Albania — 1990 to 2026

JUN 24 2026 · 14:33

Golem, Albania — 1990 to 2026 A once-untouched stretch of pine forest and open sand on Albania's Adriatic coast, transformed by three decades of rapid, often unregulated tourism development. What was empty shoreline in 1990 is now one of the country's busiest — and most environmentally strained — beach destinations, with studies linking the construction boom to significant coastal erosion. Note: The before/after imagery in this video was AI-generated to illustrate the transformation and is not actual archival footage. 5 key things about Golem: #GolemAlbania #CoastalErosion #OverDevelopment #AlbanianRiviera #beforeandafter