Places to visit near

Lekaj

Lekaj is a town in Tirana County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 50 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fortress of Bashtovë, Kalaja e Dorëzit and Plazhi I Golemit.

41.1144° N, 19.6097° E

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see101
Notable144
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lekaj

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:03 pm

112 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 Lekaj
  2. Ujembledhesi I Okshtunitlake · 45 min
  3. Kalaja e Dorëzitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Plazhi I Golemitbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fortress of Bashtovëheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Divjaka-Karavasta National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Lekaj
Today’s loopLekajStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lekaj?

Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 15 km), Kalaja e Dorëzit (heritage site, about 21 km), Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 22 km), Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (national park, about 24 km), Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit (lake, about 4 km), Basilica of Saint Michael (church, about 28 km).

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

161 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 mosques & dargahs, 16 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Lekaj?

Banesa e Bajram Xhanit, about 11 km by road; Sahati Clock Tower (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lekaj?

Arapaj, about 28 km by road; Basilica of Saint Michael (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lekaj?

Start in Lekaj, visit Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit, then Kalaja e Dorëzit, then Plazhi I Golemit, then Fortress of Bashtovë, then Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.