Fier County district, Albania
Places to visit near Divjakë
Divjakë is a town in Fier County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs and 5 museums. The must-see places are Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (6 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (8 km) and Ardenica Monastery (26 km).
Divjakë at a glance
- Location
- Fier County district, Albania
- Coordinates
- 40.9967° N, 19.5294° E
- Places within 50 km
- 83 (19 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Top places to visit near Divjakë
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Divjakë: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Divjaka-Karavasta National ParkWildlife · Fier CountyMust-see
- Fortress of BashtovëForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Ardenica MonasteryBuddhist · Fier CountyMust-see
- Shkumbin RiverRivers · Tirana CountyNotable
- Karavasta LagoonLakes & Dams · Fier CountyNotable
- Plazhi I GolemitBeachesMust-see
- Spille BeachBeachesNotable
- Babunja SiteForts · Fier CountyNotable
- Xhamia e FieritMosques · Fier CountyMust-see
- Apollonia Archaeological ParkForts · Fier CountyMust-see
- Kalaja e DorëzitForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Lavdi DeshmoreveForts · Fier CountyNotable
More places near Divjakë
- Central Park · lake · Fier County · ~20 km
- Congress of Lushnjë Museum · museum · Fier County · ~20 km
- Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës · museum · Fier County · ~20 km
- Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit · lake · Tirana County · ~21 km
- Dumrea Ecopark · viewpoint · Elbasan County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Basilica of Saint Michael · church · Durrës County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj) · church · Fier County · ~22 km
- Beach of Durrës · beach · ~43 km · Must-see
- Kalaja e Turrës · fort · Tirana County · ~23 km
- Venetian Tower · fort · Durrës County · ~44 km · Must-see
- Durrës Castle · attraction · Durrës County · ~44 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) · church · Fier County · ~24 km
Things to see near Divjakë, by type
Forts & heritage near Divjakë
83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Divjakë. The closest is Fortress of Bashtovë (8 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fortress of Bashtovë · fort · Tirana County · ~8 km · Must-see
- Babunja Site · fort · Fier County · ~16 km
- Apollonia Archaeological Park · fort · Fier County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Kalaja e Dorëzit · fort · Tirana County · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lavdi Deshmoreve · fort · Fier County · ~19 km
- Kalaja e Turrës · fort · Tirana County · ~23 km
Churches near Divjakë
37 churches within 100 km of Divjakë. The closest is Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj) (22 km); the best-known is Basilica of Saint Michael (42 km). Best time: year-round.
- Basilica of Saint Michael · church · Durrës County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj) · church · Fier County · ~22 km
- Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) · church · Fier County · ~24 km
- Kisha e Shën Kollit (Krutje e Sipërme) · church · Fier County · ~25 km
- Kisha e Shën Prokopit · church · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- St. Jovan Vladimir's Church · church · Elbasan County · ~54 km · Must-see
Mosques & dargahs near Divjakë
22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Divjakë. The closest is Clock Mosque (24 km); the best-known is Xhamia e Fierit (38 km). Best time: year-round.
- Xhamia e Fierit · dargah · Fier County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Clock Mosque · dargah · Elbasan County · ~24 km
- Xhamia Fatih · dargah · Durrës County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Kavajë Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~26 km
- Et'hem Bey Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Tabakëve · dargah · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
Museums near Divjakë
20 museums within 100 km of Divjakë. The closest is Congress of Lushnjë Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.
- Congress of Lushnjë Museum · museum · Fier County · ~20 km
- Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës · museum · Fier County · ~20 km
- Durrës Archeological Museum · museum · Durrës County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tirana Archeological Museum · museum · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Art Gallery Muhamet Kërpaçi · museum · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- House of Leaves - The Museum of Secret Surveillance · museum · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Divjakë
15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Divjakë. The closest is Karavasta Lagoon (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Karavasta Lagoon · lake · Fier County · ~10 km
- Central Park · lake · Fier County · ~20 km
- Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit · lake · Tirana County · ~21 km
- Liqeni I Degës · lake · Elbasan County · ~34 km
- Liqeni I Farkës · lake · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Liqeni I Merhojës · lake · Elbasan County · ~37 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Divjakë
14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Divjakë. The closest is Dumrea Ecopark (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Dumrea Ecopark · viewpoint · Elbasan County · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Shpirag · viewpoint · Berat County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Dajti · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Maja e Partizanit · viewpoint · Berat County · ~76 km · Must-see
- Mali Me Gropa · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~77 km · Must-see
- Mali I Krujes · viewpoint · Durrës County · ~78 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Divjakë
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.
- Start in Divjakë
- 7 km Shkumbin River · river spot, Tirana County
- 1 km Fortress of Bashtovë · heritage site, Tirana County
- 13 km Divjaka-Karavasta National Park · national park, Fier County
- 4 km Karavasta Lagoon · lake, Fier County
- 20 km Ardenica Monastery · monastery, Fier County
- 26 km Back to Divjakë
Plan a longer trip from Divjakë — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Divjakë
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How to reach Divjakë
All places near Divjakë by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Peqin Castle · fort · Elbasan County · ~24 km
- Clock Mosque · dargah · Elbasan County · ~24 km
- Xhamia Fatih · dargah · Durrës County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës · fort · Durrës County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Durrës Archeological Museum · museum · Durrës County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Royal Villa of Durrës · attraction · Durrës County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Semani · river spot · Fier County · ~25 km
- Kisha e Shën Kollit (Krutje e Sipërme) · church · Fier County · ~25 km
- Banesa e Haxhi Alushit · fort · Tirana County · ~26 km
- Sahati Clock Tower · fort · Tirana County · ~26 km
- Kavajë Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~26 km
- Parku I Kavajës · park · Tirana County · ~26 km
- Monastery and Tomb of Saint Cosmas · fort · Fier County · ~27 km
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 · attraction · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Petrela Castle · fort · Tirana County · ~49 km · Must-see
- The Ancient Settlement of Persqop · fort · Tirana County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips · cave · Tirana County · ~31 km
- Vrapi Waterfall · waterfall · Tirana County · ~33 km
- Durrës Bay · beach · ~34 km
- Liqeni I Degës · lake · Elbasan County · ~34 km
- Liqeni I Merhojës · lake · Elbasan County · ~37 km
- Ujembledhesi I Manskurise · lake · Tirana County · ~38 km
- Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" · church · Fier County · ~38 km
- Muzeu Historik I Fierit · museum · Fier County · ~38 km
- Ujëmledhësi I Thanës · lake · Elbasan County · ~38 km
- Liqeni I Belshit · lake · Elbasan County · ~38 km
- Kalaja e Varoshit Në Ndroq · fort · Tirana County · ~38 km
- Building With Mosaics · fort · Fier County · ~39 km
- Diana's Temple · fort · Fier County · ~39 km
- Baths · fort · Fier County · ~39 km
- Monastery of St. Mary of Apollonia · church · Fier County · ~39 km
- Gymnasium · fort · Fier County · ~39 km
- Kisha e Shën Gjergjit (Strume) · church · Fier County · ~39 km
- Belsh Lakes · attraction · Elbasan County · ~40 km
- Shtyllas Ancient Temple · fort · Fier County · ~41 km
- Kisha e Shën Premtes (Hoxharë) · church · Fier County · ~41 km
- Arapaj · church · Durrës County · ~42 km
- Darëzezë Beach · beach · Fier County · ~43 km
- Bodini Castle · fort · Elbasan County · ~43 km
- Rodon · attraction · Durrës County · ~44 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Bride's Tomb · fort · Tirana County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tirana Zoo · sanctuary · Tirana County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lofkënd Tumuli · fort · Fier County · ~53 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Prokopit · church · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Grand Park of Tirana · park · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mother Teresa Square · attraction · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tirana Archeological Museum · museum · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania · attraction · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- St. Jovan Vladimir's Church · church · Elbasan County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Art Gallery Muhamet Kërpaçi · museum · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" · church · Tirana County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tirana Mosaic · fort · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pyramid of Tirana · fort · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Rinia Park · park · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- House of Leaves - The Museum of Secret Surveillance · museum · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ · church · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Saint Paul's Cathedral · church · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Skanderbeg Monument · fort · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Et'hem Bey Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Clock Tower · attraction · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kalaja e Tiranës · fort · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- National History Museum · museum · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Tyrbe of Kapllan Pasha · fort · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- The Unknown Soldier · fort · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Tanners' Bridge · attraction · Tirana County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Tabakëve · dargah · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit · dargah · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" · museum · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- King Zog I · fort · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- House of Painter Sali Shijaku · fort · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Liqeni I Farkës · lake · Tirana County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Shpirag · viewpoint · Berat County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Cave of Pëllumbas · cave · Tirana County · ~58 km · Must-see
- St. Mary of Blachernae Church · church · Berat County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Todrit · church · Berat County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Dormition Cathedral · church · Berat County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Church · church · Berat County · ~59 km · Must-see
- Red Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~59 km · Must-see
- St. Michael's Church · church · Berat County · ~60 km · Must-see
- King’s Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~60 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 28 | 83 | Fortress of Bashtovë (8 km) |
| Churches | 13 | 37 | Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj) (22 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 4 | 22 | Clock Mosque (24 km) |
| Other attractions | 7 | 21 | Belsh Lakes (40 km) |
| Museums | 5 | 20 | Congress of Lushnjë Museum (20 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 8 | 15 | Karavasta Lagoon (10 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 14 | Dumrea Ecopark (42 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 9 | Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (6 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 6 | 9 | Spille Beach (16 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 7 | Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips (31 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 3 | 4 | Shkumbin River (7 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 4 | Parku I Kavajës (26 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 3 | Vrapi Waterfall (33 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 2 | 2 | Ardenica Monastery (26 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 2 | Ura e Dajlanit (45 km) |
Divjakë: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Divjakë?
Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (national park, about 6 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 8 km), Ardenica Monastery (monastery, about 26 km), Shkumbin River (river spot, about 7 km), Karavasta Lagoon (lake, about 10 km), Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 36 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Divjakë?
83 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs, 7 other attractions, 5 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Divjakë?
Fortress of Bashtovë, about 8 km by road; Babunja Site (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Divjakë?
Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj), about 22 km by road; Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest dargah to Divjakë?
Clock Mosque, about 24 km by road; Kavajë Mosque (26 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Divjakë?
Start in Divjakë, visit Shkumbin River, then Fortress of Bashtovë, then Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, then Karavasta Lagoon, then Ardenica Monastery, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Divjakë?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Divjakë’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.