Fier County district, Albania
Places to visit near Levan
Levan is a town in Fier County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 6 caves and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Apollonia Archaeological Park (7 km), Xhamia e Fierit (10 km) and Narta Lagoon (21 km).

Levan at a glance
- Location
- Fier County district, Albania
- Coordinates
- 40.6761° N, 19.4897° E
- Places within 50 km
- 109 (23 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 caves
Top places to visit near Levan
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Levan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Apollonia Archaeological ParkForts · Fier CountyMust-see
- Xhamia e FieritMosques · Fier CountyMust-see
- Narta LagoonLakes & Dams · Vlorë CountyMust-see
- Ardenica MonasteryBuddhist · Fier CountyMust-see
- Church of Zvërnec MonasteryChurches · Vlorë CountyMust-see
- Lofkënd TumuliForts · Fier CountyMust-see
- Shtyllas Ancient TempleForts · Fier CountyNotable
- GymnasiumForts · Fier CountyNotable
- Monastery of St. Mary of ApolloniaChurches · Fier CountyNotable
- Diana's TempleForts · Fier CountyNotable
- Building With MosaicsForts · Fier CountyNotable
- BathsForts · Fier CountyNotable
More places near Levan
- Xhamia e Muradis · dargah · Vlorë County · ~28 km · Must-see
- Independence Monument · fort · Vlorë County · ~29 km · Must-see
- Vjosë · river spot · Fier County · ~9 km
- Rrënojat e Fermës Romake Vila Rustika · fort · Fier County · ~9 km
- Muzeu Historik I Fierit · museum · Fier County · ~10 km
- Kisha e Shën Premtes (Hoxharë) · church · Fier County · ~10 km
- Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" · church · Fier County · ~10 km
- Byllis Archaeological Park · fort · Fier County · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kaninë Castle · fort · Vlorë County · ~32 km · Must-see
- "Pishe Poro" Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Fier County · ~14 km
- The Ancient City of Nikaia · attraction · Fier County · ~35 km · Must-see
- Darëzezë Beach · beach · Fier County · ~15 km
Things to see near Levan, by type
Forts & heritage near Levan
71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Levan. The closest is Shtyllas Ancient Temple (5 km); the best-known is Apollonia Archaeological Park (7 km). Best time: october to february.
- Apollonia Archaeological Park · fort · Fier County · ~7 km · Must-see
- Lofkënd Tumuli · fort · Fier County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Shtyllas Ancient Temple · fort · Fier County · ~5 km
- Gymnasium · fort · Fier County · ~6 km
- Diana's Temple · fort · Fier County · ~7 km
- Building With Mosaics · fort · Fier County · ~7 km
Churches near Levan
30 churches within 100 km of Levan. The closest is Monastery of St. Mary of Apollonia (6 km); the best-known is Church of Zvërnec Monastery (24 km). Best time: year-round.
- Church of Zvërnec Monastery · church · Vlorë County · ~24 km · Must-see
- Monastery of St. Mary of Apollonia · church · Fier County · ~6 km
- Kisha e Shën Premtes (Hoxharë) · church · Fier County · ~10 km
- Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" · church · Fier County · ~10 km
- Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj) · church · Fier County · ~25 km
- St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan · church · Fier County · ~27 km
Caves near Levan
27 caves within 100 km of Levan. The closest is Tuneli (35 km); the best-known is The Cave of Haxhi Ali (39 km). Best time: year-round.
- The Cave of Haxhi Ali · cave · ~39 km · Must-see
- Tuneli · cave · Fier County · ~35 km
- Shpella e Pocemit · cave · Fier County · ~36 km
- Shpella Alicanit · cave · Vlorë County · ~43 km
- Dafina Cave · cave · Vlorë County · ~49 km
- Shpella e Kavasallit · cave · Vlorë County · ~49 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Levan
21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Levan. The closest is Shkembi I Cfirit (35 km); the best-known is Mount Shpirag (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Mount Shpirag · viewpoint · Berat County · ~40 km · Must-see
- Shkembi I Cfirit · viewpoint · Fier County · ~35 km
- Dumrea Ecopark · viewpoint · Elbasan County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lungara · viewpoint · Vlorë County · ~41 km
- Maja e Koretës · viewpoint · Vlorë County · ~43 km
- Maja Këndrevcës · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~66 km · Must-see
Mosques & dargahs near Levan
17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Levan. The closest is Xhamia e Fierit (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- Xhamia e Fierit · dargah · Fier County · ~10 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Muradis · dargah · Vlorë County · ~28 km · Must-see
- Red Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- King’s Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Sahatit · dargah · Berat County · ~48 km
- White Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~48 km
Museums near Levan
14 museums within 100 km of Levan. The closest is Muzeu Historik I Fierit (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- Muzeu Historik I Fierit · museum · Fier County · ~10 km
- National Museum of Independence · museum · Vlorë County · ~31 km
- Congress of Lushnjë Museum · museum · Fier County · ~43 km
- Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës · museum · Fier County · ~43 km
- Onufri Museum · museum · Berat County · ~48 km
- Solomon Museum · museum · Berat County · ~49 km
A one-day trip from Levan
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.
- Start in Levan
- 10 km Xhamia e Fierit · mosque or dargah, Fier County
- 13 km Ardenica Monastery · monastery, Fier County
- 18 km Apollonia Archaeological Park · heritage site, Fier County
- 30 km Church of Zvërnec Monastery · monastery, Vlorë County
- 3 km Narta Lagoon · lake, Vlorë County
- 21 km Back to Levan
Plan a longer trip from Levan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Levan
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How to reach Levan
All places near Levan by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Pishë Poro - Nartë Protected Landscape · sanctuary · Vlorë County · ~16 km
- Gurëzeza · fort · Fier County · ~17 km
- Kalaja e Gurzezës · fort · Fier County · ~18 km
- Divjaka-Karavasta National Park · sanctuary · Fier County · ~39 km · Must-see
- The Cave of Haxhi Ali · cave · ~39 km · Must-see
- Monastery and Tomb of Saint Cosmas · fort · Fier County · ~19 km
- Margëlliç Castle · fort · Fier County · ~19 km
- Mount Shpirag · viewpoint · Berat County · ~40 km · Must-see
- Semani · river spot · Fier County · ~22 km
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 · attraction · Berat County · ~44 km · Must-see
- Zvërnec Island · river spot · Vlorë County · ~24 km
- Kep I Treporteve · beach · Vlorë County · ~25 km
- Kisha e Shën Kollit (Vanaj) · church · Fier County · ~25 km
- Triport Castle Walls · beach · ~26 km
- St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan · church · Fier County · ~27 km
- Holy Trinity Church · church · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- St. Mary of Blachernae Church · church · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Dormition Cathedral · church · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Red Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- St. Michael's Church · church · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Todrit · church · Berat County · ~48 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Gjergjit (Strume) · church · Fier County · ~28 km
- Ballsh · fort · Fier County · ~28 km
- King’s Mosque · dargah · Berat County · ~49 km · Must-see
- Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga · church · Vlorë County · ~29 km
- The Walls of Ancient Aulon · attraction · Vlorë County · ~29 km
- Babunja Site · fort · Fier County · ~29 km
- National Archaeological Park of Oricum · church · Vlorë County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Skela Castle · fort · Vlorë County · ~31 km
- National Museum of Independence · museum · Vlorë County · ~31 km
- Ujembledhesi I Greshices · lake · Fier County · ~31 km
- Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) · church · Fier County · ~31 km
- Basilica D · fort · Fier County · ~32 km
- House B · fort · Fier County · ~32 km
- Cathedral-Basilica B · fort · Fier County · ~32 km
- House A · fort · Fier County · ~32 km
- Lapidari ALI DEMI · fort · Vlorë County · ~33 km
- Sazan Lighthouse · attraction · ~34 km
- Sazan Island · river spot · Vlorë County · ~34 km
- Dimali (Kalaja e Krotinës) · fort · Berat County · ~34 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Kalaja e Gjon Boçarit · attraction · Vlorë County · ~51 km · Must-see
- Fortress of Bashtovë · fort · Tirana County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Church of Marmiroi · church · Vlorë County · ~52 km · Must-see
- Dumrea Ecopark · viewpoint · Elbasan County · ~58 km · Must-see
- Grames · beach · Vlorë County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Bay of Grama · attraction · ~64 km · Must-see
- Maja Këndrevcës · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Maja Çikës · viewpoint · Vlorë County · ~68 km · Must-see
- Maja e Partizanit · viewpoint · Berat County · ~69 km · Must-see
- Tomorr Mountain National Park · sanctuary · Berat County · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Tomorr · viewpoint · Berat County · ~71 km · Must-see
- Shkumbin River · river spot · Tirana County · ~51 km
- Liqeni I Degës · lake · Elbasan County · ~51 km
- "Karaburun" Managed Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Vlorë County · ~52 km
- Tragjasi I Vjetër · fort · Vlorë County · ~53 km
- Velça Caves · cave · Vlorë County · ~53 km
- Shpella e Velçës · cave · Vlorë County · ~53 km
- Ujevara e Ramices · waterfall · Vlorë County · ~53 km
- Kalaja e Sofes · fort · Vlorë County · ~54 km
- Dukjoni's Cave · cave · Vlorë County · ~54 km
- Lepenice Caves · cave · Vlorë County · ~55 km
- Shpella e Shkruar e Lepenicës · cave · Vlorë County · ~55 km
- Liqeni I Merhojës · lake · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Shpella Daceve · cave · Vlorë County · ~55 km
- Tepelena Castle · fort · Gjirokastër County · ~77 km · Must-see
- Maja e Qiramanges · viewpoint · Vlorë County · ~57 km
- Pirates Cave · cave · Vlorë County · ~78 km · Must-see
- Peqin Castle · fort · Elbasan County · ~58 km
- Clock Mosque · dargah · Elbasan County · ~58 km
- Belsh Lakes · attraction · Elbasan County · ~58 km
- Spille Beach · beach · ~58 km
- Bay of Gjipe · viewpoint · ~79 km · Must-see
- Skrapar Castle · fort · Berat County · ~80 km · Must-see
- Mount Trebeshinë · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~80 km · Must-see
- Plazhi I Golemit · beach · ~80 km · Must-see
- Liqeni I Belshit · lake · Elbasan County · ~60 km
- Rrëza e Kanalit · viewpoint · Vlorë County · ~60 km
- Shpella e Shengjergjit · cave · Vlorë County · ~60 km
- Plazhi I Jalës · beach · Vlorë County · ~81 km · Must-see
- Kalaja e Dorëzit · fort · Tirana County · ~81 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 34 | 71 | Shtyllas Ancient Temple (5 km) |
| Churches | 19 | 30 | Monastery of St. Mary of Apollonia (6 km) |
| Caves | 6 | 27 | Tuneli (35 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 5 | 21 | Shkembi I Cfirit (35 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 10 | 17 | Xhamia e Fierit (10 km) |
| Other attractions | 6 | 16 | The Walls of Ancient Aulon (29 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 14 | Muzeu Historik I Fierit (10 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 5 | 14 | Darëzezë Beach (15 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 11 | Narta Lagoon (21 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 10 | "Pishe Poro" Nature Reserve (14 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 5 | 6 | Vjosë (9 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 4 | Ujevara e Ramices (53 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 3 | Parku I Kavajës (71 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Ardenica Monastery (23 km) |
Levan: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Levan?
Apollonia Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 7 km), Xhamia e Fierit (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Narta Lagoon (lake, about 21 km), Ardenica Monastery (monastery, about 23 km), Church of Zvërnec Monastery (monastery, about 24 km), Lofkënd Tumuli (heritage site, about 25 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Levan?
109 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 6 caves, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs.
Which is the nearest fort to Levan?
Shtyllas Ancient Temple, about 5 km by road; Gymnasium (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Levan?
Monastery of St. Mary of Apollonia, about 6 km by road; Kisha e Shën Premtes (Hoxharë) (10 km) is next.
Which is the nearest cave to Levan?
Tuneli, about 35 km by road; Shpella e Pocemit (36 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Levan?
Start in Levan, visit Xhamia e Fierit, then Ardenica Monastery, then Apollonia Archaeological Park, then Church of Zvërnec Monastery, then Narta Lagoon, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Levan?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Levan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Levan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.