Fier County district, Albania

Places to visit near Cakran

Cakran is a town in Fier County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 caves. The must-see places are Lofkënd Tumuli (12 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (15 km) and The Ancient City of Nikaia (17 km).

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Cakran, Albania
Cakran, Fier County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cakran at a glance

Location
Fier County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.6033° N, 19.6261° E
Places within 50 km
125 (25 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 Cakran

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Forts & heritage near Cakran

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cakran. The closest is Kalaja e Gurzezës (1 km); the best-known is Lofkënd Tumuli (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cakran

31 churches within 100 km of Cakran. The closest is Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" (18 km); the best-known is Church of Zvërnec Monastery (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cakran

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cakran. The closest is Shkembi I Cfirit (20 km); the best-known is Mount Shpirag (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Cakran

24 caves within 100 km of Cakran. The closest is Shpella e Pocemit (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Cakran

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Cakran. The closest is Xhamia e Fierit (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cakran

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cakran. The closest is Triport Castle Walls (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cakran

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 Cakran
  2. 15 km Byllis Archaeological Park · heritage site, Fier County
  3. 15 km Lofkënd Tumuli · heritage site, Fier County
  4. 21 km Xhamia e Fierit · mosque or dargah, Fier County
  5. 17 km Gurëzeza · heritage site, Fier County
  6. 2 km Kalaja e Gurzezës · heritage site, Fier County
  7. 1 km Back to Cakran

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cakran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3761Kalaja e Gurzezës (1 km)
    Churches2031Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints727Shkembi I Cfirit (20 km)
    Caves1424Shpella e Pocemit (19 km)
    Other attractions713The Ancient City of Nikaia (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1013Xhamia e Fierit (19 km)
    Beaches & coast511Triport Castle Walls (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Pishë Poro - Nartë Protected Landscape (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Ujembledhesi I Greshices (14 km)
    Museums79Muzeu Historik I Fierit (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Vjosë (23 km)
    Waterfalls13Ujevara e Ramices (38 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ardenica Monastery (30 km)

    Cakran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cakran?

    Lofkënd Tumuli (heritage site, about 12 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 15 km), The Ancient City of Nikaia (attraction, about 17 km), Xhamia e Fierit (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Kalaja e Gurzezës (heritage site, about 1 km), Gurëzeza (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 caves, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cakran?

    Kalaja e Gurzezës, about 1 km by road; Gurëzeza (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cakran?

    Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji", about 18 km by road; St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cakran?

    Shkembi I Cfirit, about 20 km by road; Mount Shpirag (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cakran?

    Start in Cakran, visit Byllis Archaeological Park, then Lofkënd Tumuli, then Xhamia e Fierit, then Gurëzeza, then Kalaja e Gurzezës, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cakran?

    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 Cakran

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