Places to visit near

Shëngjin

Shëngjin is a town in Lezhë County district, Albania of about 2,698 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 churches. The must-see places are Mali Shëngjinit, Shëngjin Beach and Lezhë Castle.

41.8136° N, 19.5939° EPop. 2,698

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see152
Notable91
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shëngjin

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

90 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 Shëngjin
  2. Lezhë Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kisha e Shën Venerandëschurch · 30 min
  4. Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikutchurch · 30 min
  5. Maja e Velesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Velipoja Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shëngjin
Today’s loopShëngjinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shëngjin?

Mali Shëngjinit (viewpoint, about 3 km), Shëngjin Beach (beach, about 4 km), Lezhë Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Maja e Veles (viewpoint, about 13 km), Velipoja Beach (beach, about 18 km), Kisha e Shën Venerandës (church, about 20 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 14 beaches & coast, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Shëngjin?

Fort Mosque, about 7 km by road; Lezhë Castle (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shëngjin?

Porti I Shëngjinit, about 1 km by road; Lugu I Shqipes (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shëngjin?

Start in Shëngjin, visit Lezhë Castle, then Kisha e Shën Venerandës, then Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut, then Maja e Veles, then Velipoja Beach, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.