Gjirokastër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Ballaban

Ballaban is a town in Gjirokastër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches and 17 caves. The must-see places are Mount Trebeshinë (11 km), Skrapar Castle (13 km) and Osum Canyon (14 km).

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Ballaban at a glance

Location
Gjirokastër County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.4167° N, 20.1344° E
Places within 50 km
135 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Ballaban

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ballaban: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ballaban

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballaban. The closest is Skrapar Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballaban

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballaban. The closest is Mount Trebeshinë (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Trebeshinë · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Osum Canyon · viewpoint · Berat County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Miçan · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mali I Strakavecit · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mount Tomorr · viewpoint · Berat County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kokojka · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ballaban

33 churches within 100 km of Ballaban. The closest is Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë (27 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ballaban

25 caves within 100 km of Ballaban. The closest is Pusi I Cilikojkave (8 km); the best-known is Pirogoshi Cave (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ballaban

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ballaban. The closest is Teqja e Baba Aliut (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ballaban

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Ballaban. The closest is Bogova Waterfall (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ballaban

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballaban
  2. 11 km Mount Trebeshinë · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  3. 9 km Kelcyre Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  4. 24 km Osum Canyon · viewpoint, Berat County
  5. 8 km Pirogoshi Cave · cave, Berat County
  6. 6 km Skrapar Castle · heritage site, Berat County
  7. 13 km Back to Ballaban

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How to reach Ballaban

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballaban by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3158Skrapar Castle (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2646Mount Trebeshinë (11 km)
    Churches1633Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë (27 km)
    Caves1725Pusi I Cilikojkave (8 km)
    Other attractions1017Aqueduct Ali Pasha (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1114Teqja e Baba Aliut (22 km)
    Waterfalls1010Bogova Waterfall (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Blue Eye (16 km)
    Museums66Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Ujembledhesi I Greshices (46 km)
    Treks13Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (45 km)
    Beaches & coast03Plazhi I Jalës (62 km)
    Buddhist sites03Manastiri I Ravenës (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Berat Island (44 km)

    Ballaban: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballaban?

    Mount Trebeshinë (viewpoint, about 11 km), Skrapar Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Osum Canyon (viewpoint, about 14 km), Kelcyre Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Pirogoshi Cave (cave, about 20 km), Tepelena Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ballaban?

    135 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 17 caves, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballaban?

    Skrapar Castle, about 13 km by road; Kelcyre Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballaban?

    Mount Trebeshinë, about 11 km by road; Shëndelli (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballaban?

    Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë, about 27 km by road; Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballaban?

    Start in Ballaban, visit Mount Trebeshinë, then Kelcyre Castle, then Osum Canyon, then Pirogoshi Cave, then Skrapar Castle, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballaban?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Ballaban

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ballaban’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ballaban on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.