Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Dhivër

Dhivër is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 15 caves. The must-see places are St. Nicholas Monastery Church (12 km), Lëkurësi Castle (16 km) and Archeological Park of Phoinike (16 km).

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Dhivër at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Coordinates
39.8361° N, 20.1686° E
Places within 50 km
179 (42 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 Dhivër

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dhivër. The closest is Banesa e Evro Dhe Amalia Kocolenit (9 km); the best-known is Lëkurësi Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dhivër

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dhivër. The closest is Stougara (13 km); the best-known is Mourgana (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mourgana · viewpoint · Epirus · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mount Bureto · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Stougara · viewpoint · Vlorë County · ~13 km
  • Pantokrator · viewpoint · Ioanian Islands · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Chionades · viewpoint · Epirus · ~15 km
  • Roki · viewpoint · Epirus · ~16 km

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Churches near Dhivër

21 churches within 100 km of Dhivër. The closest is St. Mary's Church, Melçan (7 km); the best-known is St. Nicholas Monastery Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Dhivër

18 caves within 100 km of Dhivër. The closest is Shpella e Shën Gjergjit (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Dhivër

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dhivër. The closest is Castle Beach (21 km); the best-known is Old Fortress Lighthouse (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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Buddhist sites near Dhivër

9 buddhist sites within 100 km of Dhivër. The closest is Dhuvjan Monastery (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Dhivër

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 Dhivër
  2. 16 km Lëkurësi Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  3. 8 km Archeological Park of Phoinike · heritage site, Vlorë County
  4. 5 km St. Nicholas Monastery Church · monastery, Vlorë County
  5. 6 km Delvinë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  6. 18 km Jorgucat Tomb · tomb, Gjirokastër County
  7. 18 km Back to Dhivër

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    Within 15 km of Dhivër

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dhivër by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5570Banesa e Evro Dhe Amalia Kocolenit (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3353Stougara (13 km)
    Other attractions2124Kisha e Manastirit Të Shën Marisë Mavrodhivrit (2 km)
    Churches1521St. Mary's Church, Melçan (7 km)
    Caves1518Shpella e Shën Gjergjit (4 km)
    Beaches & coast713Castle Beach (21 km)
    Buddhist sites89Dhuvjan Monastery (9 km)
    Museums78Museum of Tradition (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66The Blue Eye (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Islets of Ksamil (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Natural Monument The Blue Eye (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit (19 km)
    Treks02Hiking Trail to the Bunkers at Mt. Melesin (62 km)
    Waterfalls11Ujevara e Kardhikaqit (16 km)
    Parks11Friendship Park (18 km)

    Dhivër: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dhivër?

    St. Nicholas Monastery Church (monastery, about 12 km), Lëkurësi Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Archeological Park of Phoinike (heritage site, about 16 km), Delvinë Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Jorgucat Tomb (tomb, about 18 km), Port of Sarandë (attraction, about 18 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 other attractions, 15 churches, 15 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dhivër?

    Banesa e Evro Dhe Amalia Kocolenit, about 9 km by road; Banesa e Foto Konomit (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dhivër?

    Stougara, about 13 km by road; Chionades (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dhivër?

    St. Mary's Church, Melçan, about 7 km by road; St. Nicholas Monastery Church (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dhivër?

    Start in Dhivër, visit Lëkurësi Castle, then Archeological Park of Phoinike, then St. Nicholas Monastery Church, then Delvinë Castle, then Jorgucat Tomb, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dhivër?

    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 Dhivër

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