Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Markat

Markat is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Buthrotum (19 km), Venetian Triangular Castle (19 km) and Butrint National Park (19 km).

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Markat at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Coordinates
39.7328° N, 20.1953° E
Places within 50 km
195 (38 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 Markat

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

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Markat. The closest is FHell-11 (Hellenistic) Fortification (10 km); the best-known is Venetian Triangular Castle (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Markat

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Markat. The closest is Rips, Sarandë (11 km); the best-known is Mourgana (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mourgana · viewpoint · Epirus · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rips, Sarandë · viewpoint · Epirus and Western Macedonia · ~11 km
  • Qafë Botë · viewpoint · Epirus · ~12 km
  • Loustra · viewpoint · Epirus · ~12 km
  • Lykogianni · viewpoint · Epirus · ~12 km
  • Tourla · viewpoint · Epirus · ~12 km

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Churches near Markat

28 churches within 100 km of Markat. The closest is St. Mary's Church, Melçan (12 km); the best-known is St. Nicholas Monastery Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Markat

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Markat. The closest is Sagiada Bay (16 km); the best-known is Old Fortress Lighthouse (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Markat

12 caves within 100 km of Markat. The closest is Shpella e Bogazit (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Markat

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Markat. The closest is Agioleni (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Markat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Markat
  2. 19 km Buthrotum · lake, Vlorë County
  3. 1 km Venetian Triangular Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  4. 3 km Ali Pasha Castle · heritage site
  5. 4 km Butrint National Park · national park, Epirus and Western Macedonia
  6. 39 km Mourgana · viewpoint, Epirus
  7. 22 km Back to Markat

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    Within 15 km of Markat

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Markat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5976FHell-11 (Hellenistic) Fortification (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3657Rips, Sarandë (11 km)
    Churches2028St. Mary's Church, Melçan (12 km)
    Other attractions2526Minaret (11 km)
    Beaches & coast913Sagiada Bay (16 km)
    Caves1012Shpella e Bogazit (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves910Agioleni (17 km)
    Museums89Folklore Museum (17 km)
    Buddhist sites79Monastery Giromeri (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Butrint National Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Liqeni I Bufit (15 km)
    Waterfalls22Βόθνες (27 km)
    Treks02Hiking Trail to the Bunkers at Mt. Melesin (71 km)
    Parks11Friendship Park (28 km)

    Markat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Markat?

    Buthrotum (lake, about 19 km), Venetian Triangular Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Butrint National Park (national park, about 19 km), Mourgana (viewpoint, about 22 km), Ali Pasha Castle (heritage site, about 22 km), Lëkurësi Castle (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 25 other attractions, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Markat?

    FHell-11 (Hellenistic) Fortification, about 10 km by road; FMed-01 (Mediaeval) Fortification (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Markat?

    Rips, Sarandë, about 11 km by road; Qafë Botë (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Markat?

    St. Mary's Church, Melçan, about 12 km by road; Dormition of the Virgin Mary (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Markat?

    Start in Markat, visit Buthrotum, then Venetian Triangular Castle, then Ali Pasha Castle, then Butrint National Park, then Mourgana, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Markat?

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

    Towns near Markat

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