Gjirokastër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Sukë

Sukë is a town in Gjirokastër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 15 caves. The must-see places are Mount Trebeshinë (7 km), Kelcyre Castle (10 km) and Osum Canyon (16 km).

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Sukë at a glance

Location
Gjirokastër County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.3753° N, 20.1547° E
Places within 50 km
116 (30 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Sukë

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

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sukë. The closest is Kelcyre Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sukë

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sukë. The closest is Mount Trebeshinë (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Trebeshinë · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Osum Canyon · viewpoint · Berat County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mali I Strakavecit · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Miçan · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kokojka · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Mount Dhëmbel · viewpoint · Gjirokastër County · ~30 km · Must-see

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Churches near Sukë

29 churches within 100 km of Sukë. The closest is Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë (21 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sukë

26 caves within 100 km of Sukë. The closest is Pusi I Cilikojkave (6 km); the best-known is Pirogoshi Cave (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sukë

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sukë. The closest is Teqja e Baba Aliut (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sukë

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Sukë. The closest is Uji Waterfall (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sukë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sukë
  2. 7 km Mount Trebeshinë · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  3. 11 km Tepelena Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  4. 17 km Kelcyre Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  5. 24 km Osum Canyon · viewpoint, Berat County
  6. 6 km Skrapar Castle · heritage site, Berat County
  7. 18 km Back to Sukë

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From travellers near Sukë

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How to reach Sukë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sukë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3063Kelcyre Castle (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2744Mount Trebeshinë (7 km)
    Churches1029Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë (21 km)
    Caves1526Pusi I Cilikojkave (6 km)
    Other attractions918Aqueduct Ali Pasha (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs514Teqja e Baba Aliut (17 km)
    Waterfalls910Uji Waterfall (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Blue Eye (10 km)
    Museums36Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Ujembledhesi I Greshices (50 km)
    Buddhist sites04Manastiri I Ravenës (51 km)
    Treks13Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (41 km)
    Beaches & coast03Gjiri I Palermos (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Berat Island (50 km)

    Sukë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sukë?

    Mount Trebeshinë (viewpoint, about 7 km), Kelcyre Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Osum Canyon (viewpoint, about 16 km), Tepelena Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Skrapar Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Mali I Strakavecit (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 15 caves, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sukë?

    Kelcyre Castle, about 10 km by road; Tepelena Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sukë?

    Mount Trebeshinë, about 7 km by road; Shëndelli (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sukë?

    Kisha Fjetja e Shën Mërisë, about 21 km by road; Kisha e Shën Dëllisë (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sukë?

    Start in Sukë, visit Mount Trebeshinë, then Tepelena Castle, then Kelcyre Castle, then Osum Canyon, then Skrapar Castle, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sukë?

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

    Towns near Sukë

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