Gjirokastër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Frashër

Frashër is a town in Gjirokastër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 17 caves. The must-see places are Kokojka (3 km), Miçan (10 km) and Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (19 km).

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Frashër, Albania
Frashër, Gjirokastër County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frashër at a glance

Location
Gjirokastër County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.3689° N, 20.4244° E
Places within 50 km
128 (34 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 Frashër

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frashër: 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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Things to see near Frashër, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Frashër

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frashër. The closest is Kokojka (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kokojka · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Miçan · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Osum Canyon · viewpoint · Berat County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Qelqëz · viewpoint · Korçë County · ~4 km
  • Maja e Ostrovicë · viewpoint · Korçë County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mount Dhëmbel · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~26 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Frashër

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frashër. The closest is Kalaja Ne Majen e Gores (18 km); the best-known is Kelcyre Castle (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Frashër

34 churches within 100 km of Frashër. The closest is Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë (19 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Frashër

19 caves within 100 km of Frashër. The closest is Shpellë (16 km); the best-known is Pirogoshi Cave (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frashër

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frashër. The closest is Fir of Hotovë-Dangelli National Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Frashër

9 museums within 100 km of Frashër. The closest is Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Frashër

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frashër
  2. 10 km Miçan · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  3. 26 km Kisha e Shën Dëllisë · church, Gjirokastër County
  4. 6 km Kisha e Shën Premtes · church, Gjirokastër County
  5. 2 km Church of St. Mary · church, Gjirokastër County
  6. 19 km Kokojka · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  7. 3 km Back to Frashër

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From travellers near Frashër

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How to reach Frashër

    All places near Frashër by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frashër by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3756Kokojka (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2249Kalaja Ne Majen e Gores (18 km)
    Churches1834Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë (19 km)
    Other attractions1222Ura e Kadiut (17 km)
    Caves1719Shpellë (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Fir of Hotovë-Dangelli National Park (13 km)
    Museums29Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) (44 km)
    Waterfalls78Ujët e Varur (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Teqja e Baba Aliut (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lake Gkistova (39 km)
    Buddhist sites24St. John the Baptist's Monastery (43 km)
    Treks22Hiking Trail Leskovik-Postenan (32 km)
    Beaches & coast02Gjiri I Palermos (80 km)

    Frashër: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frashër?

    Kokojka (viewpoint, about 3 km), Miçan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (church, about 19 km), Kisha e Shën Premtes (church, about 21 km), Church of St. Mary (church, about 22 km), Osum Canyon (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 12 other attractions, 17 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Frashër?

    Kokojka, about 3 km by road; Qelqëz (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Frashër?

    Kalaja Ne Majen e Gores, about 18 km by road; Congress of Përmet (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Frashër?

    Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë, about 19 km by road; Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frashër?

    Start in Frashër, visit Miçan, then Kisha e Shën Dëllisë, then Kisha e Shën Premtes, then Church of St. Mary, then Kokojka, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frashër?

    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 Frashër

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