Plazhi I GolemitKalaja e DorëzitBasilica of Saint MichaelFortress of BashtovëShpella Karstike Ne GjipsBanesa e Bajram Xhanit
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Helmas

Helmas is a town in Tirana County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 51 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Plazhi I Golemit, Kalaja e Dorëzit and Basilica of Saint Michael.

41.1803° N, 19.6069° E

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see99
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Plazhi I Golemit, beach near Helmas
Must-see

Plazhi I Golemit

Beach · 14 km

Must-see

Kalaja e Dorëzit

Heritage site · 16 km

Basilica of Saint Michael, church near Helmas
Must-see

Basilica of Saint Michael

Church · 20 km · Durrës County

Places near Helmas by type

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One day from Helmas

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

101 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 Helmas
  2. Fortress of Bashtovëheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Plazhi I Golemitbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basilica of Saint Michaelchurch · 30 min
  5. Kalaja e Dorëzitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Shpella Karstike Ne Gjipscave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Helmas
Today’s loopHelmasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Helmas?

Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 14 km), Kalaja e Dorëzit (heritage site, about 16 km), Basilica of Saint Michael (church, about 20 km), Beach of Durrës (beach, about 21 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 22 km), Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips (cave, about 4 km).

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

168 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 14 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Helmas?

Banesa e Bajram Xhanit, about 4 km by road; Sahati Clock Tower (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Helmas?

Arapaj, about 20 km by road; Basilica of Saint Michael (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Helmas?

Start in Helmas, visit Fortress of Bashtovë, then Plazhi I Golemit, then Basilica of Saint Michael, then Kalaja e Dorëzit, then Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.