Lezhë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Rubik

Rubik is a town in Lezhë County district, Albania, home to about 2,332 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 9 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (1 km), Maja e Veles (9 km) and Kisha e Shën Venerandës (12 km).

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

Rubik at a glance

Location
Lezhë County district, Albania
Population
about 2,332
Coordinates
41.7744° N, 19.7861° E
Places within 50 km
101 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Rubik

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rubik

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rubik. The closest is Maja e Veles (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Rubik

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rubik. The closest is Fort Mosque (14 km); the best-known is Lezhë Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rubik

29 churches within 100 km of Rubik. The closest is Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rubik

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rubik. The closest is Mosque of Lezha (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Rubik

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rubik. The closest is Shëngjin Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Rubik

12 caves within 100 km of Rubik. The closest is Shpella Hutave (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rubik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rubik
  2. 1 km Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut · church, Lezhë County
  3. 11 km Kisha e Shën Venerandës · church, Lezhë County
  4. 17 km Shëngjin Beach · beach
  5. 5 km Lezhë Castle · heritage site, Lezhë County
  6. 9 km Maja e Veles · viewpoint, Lezhë County
  7. 9 km Back to Rubik

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rubik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1449Maja e Veles (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2042Fort Mosque (14 km)
    Churches1229Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (1 km)
    Other attractions617The Grave of Skanderbeg (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs916Mosque of Lezha (15 km)
    Beaches & coast613Shëngjin Beach (19 km)
    Caves1012Shpella Hutave (11 km)
    Museums612Kompleksi Muzeal "Ndre Mjeda" (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Hidrocentrali Shkopet (12 km)
    Waterfalls47Hurdha e Fikut (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Liqeni I Ulzës" (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Kunë Island (21 km)
    Parks02Rinia Park (63 km)

    Rubik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rubik?

    Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (church, about 1 km), Maja e Veles (viewpoint, about 9 km), Kisha e Shën Venerandës (church, about 12 km), Lezhë Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Shëngjin Beach (beach, about 19 km), Ulza Lake (lake, about 20 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 6 other attractions, 9 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rubik?

    Maja e Veles, about 9 km by road; Faqja Shenjarit (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rubik?

    Fort Mosque, about 14 km by road; Lezhë Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rubik?

    Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rubik?

    Start in Rubik, visit Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut, then Kisha e Shën Venerandës, then Shëngjin Beach, then Lezhë Castle, then Maja e Veles, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rubik?

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

    Towns near Rubik

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