Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Kotë

Kotë is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 29 caves, 12 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kaninë Castle (11 km), Kalaja e Gjon Boçarit (15 km) and Xhamia e Muradis (16 km).

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Kotë at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.3894° N, 19.6022° E
Places within 50 km
128 (27 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Kotë

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kotë: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Kotë

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kotë. The closest is Amantia (10 km); the best-known is Kaninë Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Kotë

38 caves within 100 km of Kotë. The closest is Shpella e Kavasallit (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Kotë

34 churches within 100 km of Kotë. The closest is Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (16 km); the best-known is Church of Marmiroi (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kotë

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kotë. The closest is Lungara (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kotë

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kotë. The closest is Xhamia e Muradis (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kotë

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kotë. The closest is Bay of Vlorë (21 km); the best-known is Grames (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Kotë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kotë
  2. 11 km Kaninë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  3. 5 km Xhamia e Muradis · mosque or dargah, Vlorë County
  4. 1 km Independence Monument · monument, Vlorë County
  5. 22 km National Archaeological Park of Oricum · church, Vlorë County
  6. 3 km Church of Marmiroi · church, Vlorë County
  7. 20 km Back to Kotë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kotë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3468Amantia (10 km)
    Caves2938Shpella e Kavasallit (11 km)
    Churches1234Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1733Lungara (6 km)
    Other attractions613Kalaja e Gjon Boçarit (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs212Xhamia e Muradis (16 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Bay of Vlorë (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511"Karaburun" Managed Nature Reserve (21 km)
    Museums38National Museum of Independence (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Liqeni I Pasha Limanit (20 km)
    Waterfalls46Ujevara e Ramices (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Zvërnec Island (28 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ardenica Monastery (60 km)
    Treks01Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (52 km)

    Kotë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kotë?

    Kaninë Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Kalaja e Gjon Boçarit (attraction, about 15 km), Xhamia e Muradis (mosque or dargah, about 16 km), Independence Monument (monument, about 16 km), Church of Marmiroi (church, about 20 km), National Archaeological Park of Oricum (church, about 21 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 29 caves, 12 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kotë?

    Amantia, about 10 km by road; Kaninë Castle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kotë?

    Shpella e Kavasallit, about 11 km by road; Velça Caves (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kotë?

    Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga, about 16 km by road; Church of Marmiroi (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kotë?

    Start in Kotë, visit Kaninë Castle, then Xhamia e Muradis, then Independence Monument, then National Archaeological Park of Oricum, then Church of Marmiroi, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kotë?

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

    Towns near Kotë

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