Basilica of Saint MichaelPlazhi I GolemitVenetian TowerPrezë CastleKalaja e DorëzitTirana Mosaic
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Gjepalaj

Gjepalaj is a town in Durrës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 12 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Basilica of Saint Michael, Beach of Durrës and Plazhi I Golemit.

41.3331° N, 19.5781° E

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Within 30 km100 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see102
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basilica of Saint Michael, church near Gjepalaj
Must-see

Basilica of Saint Michael

Church · 9 km

Beach of Durrës, beach near Gjepalaj
Must-see

Beach of Durrës

Beach · 10 km

Plazhi I Golemit, beach near Gjepalaj
Must-see

Plazhi I Golemit

Beach · 13 km

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One day from Gjepalaj

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

96 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gjepalaj
  2. Basilica of Saint Michaelchurch · 30 min
  3. Venetian Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Plazhi I Golemitbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kalaja e Dorëzitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Prezë Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gjepalaj
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gjepalaj?

Basilica of Saint Michael (church, about 9 km), Beach of Durrës (beach, about 10 km), Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 13 km), Venetian Tower (heritage site, about 14 km), Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit (mosque or dargah, about 14 km), Durrës Castle (attraction, about 14 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 12 mosques & dargahs, 17 other attractions, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Gjepalaj?

Mozaiku Tek Pallati I Sportit, about 13 km by road; Kalaja e Varoshit Në Ndroq (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gjepalaj?

Arapaj, about 9 km by road; Basilica of Saint Michael (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gjepalaj?

Start in Gjepalaj, visit Basilica of Saint Michael, then Venetian Tower, then Plazhi I Golemit, then Kalaja e Dorëzit, then Prezë Castle, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.