Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Delvinë

Delvinë is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania, home to about 3,916 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 21 caves. The must-see places are Delvinë Castle (1 km), St. Nicholas Monastery Church (6 km) and Archeological Park of Phoinike (7 km).

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Delvinë, Albania
Delvinë, Vlorë County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Delvinë at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Population
about 3,916
Coordinates
39.9511° N, 20.0978° E
Places within 50 km
186 (49 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 Delvinë

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Delvinë: 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 Delvinë

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Delvinë. The closest is Delvinë Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Delvinë

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Delvinë. The closest is Maja e Keshajit (17 km); the best-known is Mount Bureto (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Bureto · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Pantokrator · viewpoint · Ioanian Islands · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Maja e Keshajit · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~17 km
  • Mali I Strakavecit · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Mourgana · viewpoint · Epirus · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Mount Dhëmbel · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~41 km · Must-see

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Churches near Delvinë

25 churches within 100 km of Delvinë. The closest is St. Nicholas Monastery Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Delvinë

24 caves within 100 km of Delvinë. The closest is Shpellë (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Delvinë

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Delvinë. The closest is Lukovë Beach (20 km); the best-known is Gjiri I Palermos (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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Buddhist sites near Delvinë

8 buddhist sites within 100 km of Delvinë. The closest is Manastiri I Ravenës (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Delvinë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Delvinë
  2. 1 km Delvinë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  3. 6 km Archeological Park of Phoinike · heritage site, Vlorë County
  4. 8 km Lëkurësi Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  5. 10 km St. Nicholas Monastery Church · monastery, Vlorë County
  6. 24 km Gjirokastër Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  7. 18 km Back to Delvinë

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From travellers near Delvinë

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How to reach Delvinë

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    Within 15 km of Delvinë

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Delvinë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5775Delvinë Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2342Maja e Keshajit (17 km)
    Churches2225St. Nicholas Monastery Church (6 km)
    Caves2124Shpellë (10 km)
    Other attractions1822Kompleks Urbanistik Islamik (1 km)
    Beaches & coast914Lukovë Beach (20 km)
    Buddhist sites78Manastiri I Ravenës (11 km)
    Museums78Museum of Tradition (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Natural Monument The Blue Eye (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66The Blue Eye (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit (2 km)
    Waterfalls44Ujevara e Kardhikaqit (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Peristeres (27 km)
    Treks13Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (29 km)
    Parks11Friendship Park (14 km)

    Delvinë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Delvinë?

    Delvinë Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Nicholas Monastery Church (monastery, about 6 km), Archeological Park of Phoinike (heritage site, about 7 km), Lëkurësi Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Port of Sarandë (attraction, about 15 km), Kordhoce Bridge (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 21 caves, 18 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Delvinë?

    Delvinë Castle, about 1 km by road; Xhemahallë Complex (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Delvinë?

    Maja e Keshajit, about 17 km by road; Mount Bureto (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Delvinë?

    St. Nicholas Monastery Church, about 6 km by road; Kamenicë Church (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Delvinë?

    Start in Delvinë, visit Delvinë Castle, then Archeological Park of Phoinike, then Lëkurësi Castle, then St. Nicholas Monastery Church, then Gjirokastër Castle, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Delvinë?

    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 Delvinë

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