Lezhë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Lezhë

Lezhë is a town in Lezhë County district, Albania, home to about 18,695 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lezhë Castle (1 km), Shëngjin Beach (5 km) and Mali Shëngjinit (9 km).

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Lezhë, Albania
Lezhë, Lezhë County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lezhë at a glance

Location
Lezhë County district, Albania
Population
about 18,695
Coordinates
41.7836° N, 19.6436° E
Places within 50 km
126 (40 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

Top places to visit near Lezhë

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lezhë: 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 Lezhë

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lezhë

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lezhë. The closest is Porti I Shëngjinit (7 km); the best-known is Mali Shëngjinit (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lezhë

35 churches within 100 km of Lezhë. The closest is Kisha e Zojes Nunciate (1 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shën Venerandës (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lezhë

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lezhë. The closest is Shëngjin Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lezhë

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lezhë. The closest is Skanderbeg Memorial (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lezhë

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lezhë. The closest is Liqeni I Kenalles (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lezhë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lezhë
  2. 1 km Lezhë Castle · heritage site, Lezhë County
  3. 13 km Kisha e Shën Venerandës · church, Lezhë County
  4. 16 km Maja e Veles · viewpoint, Lezhë County
  5. 14 km Mali Shëngjinit · viewpoint, Lezhë County
  6. 6 km Shëngjin Beach · beach
  7. 5 km Back to Lezhë

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From travellers near Lezhë

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    Within 15 km of Lezhë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lezhë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3152Lezhë Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1448Porti I Shëngjinit (7 km)
    Churches1735Kisha e Zojes Nunciate (1 km)
    Other attractions917The Grave of Skanderbeg (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1115Shëngjin Beach (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1014Skanderbeg Memorial (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Liqeni I Kenalles (4 km)
    Caves911Shpella e Hutit (4 km)
    Museums410Kompleksi Muzeal "Ndre Mjeda" (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Kunë-Vain-Tale" (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Kunë Island (6 km)
    Waterfalls24Hurdha e Fikut (9 km)
    Parks02Rinia Park (66 km)

    Lezhë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lezhë?

    Lezhë Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Shëngjin Beach (beach, about 5 km), Mali Shëngjinit (viewpoint, about 9 km), Maja e Veles (viewpoint, about 10 km), Kisha e Shën Venerandës (church, about 13 km), Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (church, about 14 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 9 other attractions, 11 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lezhë?

    Lezhë Castle, about 1 km by road; Fort Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lezhë?

    Porti I Shëngjinit, about 7 km by road; Lugu I Shqipes (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lezhë?

    Kisha e Zojes Nunciate, about 1 km by road; Katedralja "Shën Nikolla" (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lezhë?

    Start in Lezhë, visit Lezhë Castle, then Kisha e Shën Venerandës, then Maja e Veles, then Mali Shëngjinit, then Shëngjin Beach, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lezhë?

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

    Towns near Lezhë

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