Durrës County district, Albania

Places to visit near Ishëm

Ishëm is a town in Durrës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ishëm Castle (1 km), Castle of Rodon (17 km) and Lalzit Bay (17 km).

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Ishëm, Albania
Ishëm, Durrës County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ishëm at a glance

Location
Durrës County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.5453° N, 19.6000° E
Places within 50 km
181 (63 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ishëm

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Forts & heritage near Ishëm

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ishëm. The closest is Ishëm Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ishëm

30 churches within 100 km of Ishëm. The closest is Church of St. Anthony (16 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shna Ndout (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ishëm

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ishëm. The closest is Mali I Krujes (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ishëm

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ishëm. The closest is Türbe of Haxhi Hamza Baba (21 km); the best-known is Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ishëm

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ishëm. The closest is Lalzit Bay (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ishëm

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ishëm. The closest is Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ishëm

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ishëm
  2. 1 km Ishëm Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  3. 17 km Prezë Castle · heritage site, Tirana County
  4. 24 km Lalzit Bay · beach
  5. 13 km Cape of Rodon · beach, Durrës County
  6. 1 km Castle of Rodon · heritage site
  7. 17 km Back to Ishëm

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ishëm by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4856Ishëm Castle (1 km)
    Churches1930Church of St. Anthony (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1528Mali I Krujes (22 km)
    Other attractions1922Skanderbeg Statue (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1419Türbe of Haxhi Hamza Baba (21 km)
    Beaches & coast1217Lalzit Bay (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1216Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (7 km)
    Museums1516Muzeu Historik Kombëtar "Gjergj Kastriot Skëndërbeu" (21 km)
    Caves812Cave of Saint Blaise (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Patok- Fushë Kuqe-Ishëm" (12 km)
    Waterfalls35Hurdha e Kecit (24 km)
    Parks44Rinia Park (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Kunë Island (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Saint Vlash (30 km)
    Treks11Ura e Dajlanit (35 km)

    Ishëm: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ishëm?

    Ishëm Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle of Rodon (heritage site, about 17 km), Lalzit Bay (beach, about 17 km), Cape of Rodon (beach, about 17 km), Prezë Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Kisha e Shna Ndout (church, about 18 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 14 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ishëm?

    Ishëm Castle, about 1 km by road; Bazilika Gjuricaj (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ishëm?

    Church of St. Anthony, about 16 km by road; Kisha e Shna Ndout (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ishëm?

    Mali I Krujes, about 22 km by road; Maja e Gamtitit (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ishëm?

    Start in Ishëm, visit Ishëm Castle, then Prezë Castle, then Lalzit Bay, then Cape of Rodon, then Castle of Rodon, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ishëm?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ishëm

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