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Pogradec

Pogradec is a town in Korçë County district, Albania of about 61,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 50 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pogradec Castle, Illiric's Kings Tombs and Pllaja e Pusit.

40.9025° N, 20.6525° EPop. 61,530

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see113
Notable110
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pogradec

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

124 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 Pogradec
  2. Pllaja e Pusitviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Ohridlake · 45 min
  4. Lin, Paleochristian Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Illiric's Kings Tombsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Maja e Valamarësviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pogradec
Today’s loopPogradecStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pogradec?

Pogradec Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Illiric's Kings Tombs (heritage site, about 19 km), Pllaja e Pusit (viewpoint, about 20 km), Lake Ohrid (lake, about 20 km), Xhamia Bilal (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Lasgush Poradeci (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

150 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 17 caves, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Pogradec?

St. Demetrius Church, about 9 km by road; St. Nicholas (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pogradec?

Mokër, about 18 km by road; Pllaja e Pusit (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pogradec?

Start in Pogradec, visit Pllaja e Pusit, then Lake Ohrid, then Lin, Paleochristian Church, then Illiric's Kings Tombs, then Maja e Valamarës, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.