Places to visit near

Kavajë

Kavajë is a town in Tirana County district, Albania of about 29,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 8 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Plazhi I Golemit, Basilica of Saint Michael and Beach of Durrës.

41.1856° N, 19.5569° EPop. 29,354

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see95
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kavajë

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

110 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 Kavajë
  2. Plazhi I Golemitbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Venetian Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basilica of Saint Michaelchurch · 30 min
  5. Kalaja e Dorëzitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fortress of Bashtovëheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kavajë
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kavajë?

Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 10 km), Basilica of Saint Michael (church, about 17 km), Beach of Durrës (beach, about 18 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 20 km), Kalaja e Dorëzit (heritage site, about 20 km), Parku I Kavajës (park, about 1 km).

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

147 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 16 other attractions, 8 mosques & dargahs, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Kavajë?

Sahati Clock Tower, about 1 km by road; Banesa e Haxhi Alushit (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kavajë?

Arapaj, about 17 km by road; Basilica of Saint Michael (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kavajë?

Start in Kavajë, visit Plazhi I Golemit, then Venetian Tower, then Basilica of Saint Michael, then Kalaja e Dorëzit, then Fortress of Bashtovë, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.