Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Bulqizë

Bulqizë is a town in Dibër County district, Albania, home to about 11,212 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 22 caves. The must-see places are Mali I Lopës (6 km), Cave of Val (21 km) and Mali Me Gropa (23 km).

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Bulqizë at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Population
about 11,212
Coordinates
41.4917° N, 20.2219° E
Places within 50 km
137 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Bulqizë

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bulqizë: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bulqizë

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bulqizë. The closest is Bualli Pass (3 km); the best-known is Mali I Lopës (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bulqizë

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bulqizë. The closest is Kalaja e Xibrit (16 km); the best-known is King Zog (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bulqizë

36 churches within 100 km of Bulqizë. The closest is Kisha e Shpërfytyrimit (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bulqizë

22 caves within 100 km of Bulqizë. The closest is Shpella e Ures Se Qytetit (10 km); the best-known is Cave of Val (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bulqizë

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bulqizë. The closest is Liqeni I Zi I Valikardhës (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bulqizë

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bulqizë. The closest is Mali Me Gropa-Bize-Martanesh Protected Landscape (17 km); the best-known is Dajti Mountain National Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bulqizë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bulqizë
  2. 3 km Bualli Pass · viewpoint, Dibër County
  3. 20 km Mali Me Gropa · viewpoint, Tirana County
  4. 13 km Cave of Val · cave, Tirana County
  5. 20 km Mali I Lopës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  6. 4 km Ujevara e Duricit · waterfall, Dibër County
  7. 3 km Back to Bulqizë

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From travellers near Bulqizë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bulqizë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2850Bualli Pass (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2743Kalaja e Xibrit (16 km)
    Churches1536Kisha e Shpërfytyrimit (31 km)
    Caves2222Shpella e Ures Se Qytetit (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1012Liqeni I Zi I Valikardhës (10 km)
    Other attractions69Shpella e Valit (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Mali Me Gropa-Bize-Martanesh Protected Landscape (17 km)
    Museums78Burrel Prison (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs57Xhamia e Burrelit (27 km)
    Beaches & coast06Shëngjin Beach (77 km)
    Waterfalls55Ujevara e Duricit (3 km)
    Buddhist sites34Monastery of Rajchica (34 km)
    Parks22Rinia Park (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (100 km)

    Bulqizë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bulqizë?

    Mali I Lopës (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cave of Val (cave, about 21 km), Mali Me Gropa (viewpoint, about 23 km), Bualli Pass (viewpoint, about 3 km), Ujevara e Duricit (waterfall, about 3 km), Maja e Kreshtes (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 22 caves, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bulqizë?

    Bualli Pass, about 3 km by road; Maja e Kreshtes (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bulqizë?

    Kalaja e Xibrit, about 16 km by road; Banesa e Xhemile Hasës (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bulqizë?

    Kisha e Shpërfytyrimit, about 31 km by road; Пијанечка Црква (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bulqizë?

    Start in Bulqizë, visit Bualli Pass, then Mali Me Gropa, then Cave of Val, then Mali I Lopës, then Ujevara e Duricit, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bulqizë?

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

    Towns near Bulqizë

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