Fier County district, Albania

Places to visit near Fratar

Fratar is a town in Fier County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches and 18 caves. The must-see places are The Ancient City of Nikaia (7 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (10 km) and Lofkënd Tumuli (23 km).

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Fratar at a glance

Location
Fier County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.5000° N, 19.8167° E
Places within 50 km
146 (34 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 Fratar

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Forts & heritage near Fratar

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fratar. The closest is Basilica E (10 km); the best-known is Byllis Archaeological Park (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fratar

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fratar. The closest is Shkembi I Cfirit (18 km); the best-known is Mount Shpirag (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Fratar

31 churches within 100 km of Fratar. The closest is St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan (31 km); the best-known is St. Michael's Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Fratar

23 caves within 100 km of Fratar. The closest is Shpella e Pocemit (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Fratar

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Fratar. The closest is Xhamia e Sahatit (31 km); the best-known is Red Mosque (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fratar

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fratar. The closest is Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër (32 km); the best-known is Tomorr Mountain National Park (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Fratar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 122 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fratar
  2. 24 km Mount Shpirag · viewpoint, Berat County
  3. 15 km Lofkënd Tumuli · heritage site, Fier County
  4. 15 km Byllis Archaeological Park · heritage site, Fier County
  5. 5 km Shpella e Pocemit · cave, Fier County
  6. 33 km Maja Këndrevcës · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  7. 30 km Back to Fratar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fratar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4358Basilica E (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2131Shkembi I Cfirit (18 km)
    Churches1631St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan (31 km)
    Caves1823Shpella e Pocemit (6 km)
    Other attractions713The Ancient City of Nikaia (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1111Xhamia e Sahatit (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër (32 km)
    Waterfalls67Ujevara e Ramices (25 km)
    Museums66Solomon Museum (32 km)
    Beaches & coast36Triport Castle Walls (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Ujembledhesi I Greshices (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Berat Island (32 km)
    Treks02Hiking Trail Leskovik-Postenan (92 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ardenica Monastery (50 km)

    Fratar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fratar?

    The Ancient City of Nikaia (attraction, about 7 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 10 km), Lofkënd Tumuli (heritage site, about 23 km), Mount Shpirag (viewpoint, about 24 km), Shpella e Pocemit (cave, about 6 km), Maja Këndrevcës (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 18 caves, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fratar?

    Basilica E, about 10 km by road; House A (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fratar?

    Shkembi I Cfirit, about 18 km by road; Qafa e Ploçës (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fratar?

    St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan, about 31 km by road; St. Michael's Church (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fratar?

    Start in Fratar, visit Mount Shpirag, then Lofkënd Tumuli, then Byllis Archaeological Park, then Shpella e Pocemit, then Maja Këndrevcës, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fratar?

    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 Fratar

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