Durrës County district, Albania

Places to visit near Bubq

Bubq is a town in Durrës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 14 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Prezë Castle (6 km), Ishëm Castle (11 km) and Zgërdhesh (13 km).

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Bubq at a glance

Location
Durrës County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.4742° N, 19.6517° E
Places within 50 km
183 (64 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bubq

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Forts & heritage near Bubq

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bubq. The closest is Prezë Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bubq

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bubq. The closest is Mali I Krujes (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bubq

27 churches within 100 km of Bubq. The closest is Kisha e Shna Ndout (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bubq

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bubq. The closest is Teqeja e Dollmës (15 km); the best-known is Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bubq

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bubq. The closest is Lalzit Bay (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bubq

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bubq. The closest is Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bubq

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bubq
  2. 6 km Prezë Castle · heritage site, Tirana County
  3. 12 km Zgërdhesh · heritage site, Durrës County
  4. 5 km Krujë Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  5. 2 km Mali I Krujes · viewpoint, Durrës County
  6. 22 km Ishëm Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  7. 11 km Back to Bubq

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bubq by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4857Prezë Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1429Mali I Krujes (17 km)
    Churches1927Kisha e Shna Ndout (23 km)
    Other attractions1923Skanderbeg Statue (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1419Teqeja e Dollmës (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1117Lalzit Bay (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1316Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (6 km)
    Museums1416National Ethnographic Museum (15 km)
    Caves1013Sari Salltiku's Cave (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Rrushkull" (17 km)
    Waterfalls57Hurdha e Kecit (20 km)
    Parks44Rinia Park (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Kunë Island (41 km)
    Buddhist sites12Monastery of Saint Vlash (24 km)
    Treks22Ura e Dajlanit (29 km)

    Bubq: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bubq?

    Prezë Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Ishëm Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Zgërdhesh (heritage site, about 13 km), Krujë Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Mali I Krujes (viewpoint, about 17 km), Lalzit Bay (beach, about 21 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 19 other attractions, 14 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bubq?

    Prezë Castle, about 6 km by road; Bazilika Gjuricaj (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bubq?

    Mali I Krujes, about 17 km by road; Maja e Gamtitit (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bubq?

    Kisha e Shna Ndout, about 23 km by road; Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bubq?

    Start in Bubq, visit Prezë Castle, then Zgërdhesh, then Krujë Castle, then Mali I Krujes, then Ishëm Castle, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bubq?

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

    Towns near Bubq

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