Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Sevaster

Sevaster is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves and 18 churches. The must-see places are The Ancient City of Nikaia (18 km), Maja Këndrevcës (20 km) and Byllis Archaeological Park (20 km).

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Sevaster at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.3964° N, 19.7297° E
Places within 50 km
158 (37 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Sevaster

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Forts & heritage near Sevaster

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sevaster. The closest is Amantia (4 km); the best-known is Byllis Archaeological Park (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sevaster

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sevaster. The closest is Qafa e Ploçës (4 km); the best-known is Maja Këndrevcës (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Sevaster

36 caves within 100 km of Sevaster. The closest is Shpella e Velçës (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sevaster

33 churches within 100 km of Sevaster. The closest is Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (27 km); the best-known is Church of Marmiroi (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sevaster

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sevaster. The closest is Xhamia e Muradis (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sevaster

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sevaster. The closest is Bay of Vlorë (34 km); the best-known is Grames (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sevaster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sevaster
  2. 20 km Byllis Archaeological Park · heritage site, Fier County
  3. 27 km Kaninë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  4. 21 km Amantia · heritage site, Vlorë County
  5. 3 km Qafa e Ploçës · viewpoint, Vlorë County
  6. 18 km Maja Këndrevcës · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  7. 20 km Back to Sevaster

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sevaster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3667Amantia (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1836Qafa e Ploçës (4 km)
    Caves3236Shpella e Velçës (12 km)
    Churches1833Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (27 km)
    Other attractions714The Ancient City of Nikaia (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1114Xhamia e Muradis (27 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Bay of Vlorë (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Llogara National Park (31 km)
    Museums68National Museum of Independence (27 km)
    Waterfalls56Ujevara e Ramices (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Ujembledhesi I Greshices (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Zvërnec Island (39 km)
    Treks13Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (44 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ardenica Monastery (60 km)

    Sevaster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sevaster?

    The Ancient City of Nikaia (attraction, about 18 km), Maja Këndrevcës (viewpoint, about 20 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 20 km), Kaninë Castle (heritage site, about 23 km), Amantia (heritage site, about 4 km), Qafa e Ploçës (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves, 18 churches, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sevaster?

    Amantia, about 4 km by road; Basilica C (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sevaster?

    Qafa e Ploçës, about 4 km by road; Lungara (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sevaster?

    Shpella e Velçës, about 12 km by road; Velça Caves (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sevaster?

    Start in Sevaster, visit Byllis Archaeological Park, then Kaninë Castle, then Amantia, then Qafa e Ploçës, then Maja Këndrevcës, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sevaster?

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

    Towns near Sevaster

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