Durrës County district, Albania

Places to visit near Thumanë

Thumanë is a town in Durrës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 13 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ishëm Castle (9 km), Kisha e Shna Ndout (13 km) and Krujë Castle (13 km).

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Thumanë at a glance

Location
Durrës County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.5475° N, 19.6778° E
Places within 50 km
181 (64 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Thumanë

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

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thumanë. The closest is Kisha Mesjetare e Shen Gjon Pagezorit (4 km); the best-known is Ishëm Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thumanë

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thumanë. The closest is Mali I Krujes (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Thumanë

31 churches within 100 km of Thumanë. The closest is Kisha e Shna Ndout (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Thumanë

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Thumanë. The closest is Türbe of Haxhi Hamza Baba (13 km); the best-known is Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Thumanë

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Thumanë. The closest is Tale Beach (21 km); the best-known is Lalzit Bay (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thumanë

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thumanë. The closest is Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Thumanë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thumanë
  2. 9 km Ishëm Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  3. 19 km Kisha e Shna Ndout · church, Lezhë County
  4. 17 km Mali I Krujes · viewpoint, Durrës County
  5. 2 km Krujë Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  6. 5 km Zgërdhesh · heritage site, Durrës County
  7. 14 km Back to Thumanë

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    Within 15 km of Thumanë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thumanë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4656Kisha Mesjetare e Shen Gjon Pagezorit (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1732Mali I Krujes (14 km)
    Churches1931Kisha e Shna Ndout (13 km)
    Other attractions1923Skanderbeg Statue (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1319Türbe of Haxhi Hamza Baba (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1116Tale Beach (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1316Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (12 km)
    Museums1416Muzeu Historik Kombëtar "Gjergj Kastriot Skëndërbeu" (13 km)
    Caves1011Cave of Saint Blaise (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Patok- Fushë Kuqe-Ishëm" (15 km)
    Waterfalls56Hurdha e Kecit (16 km)
    Parks34Rinia Park (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Kunë Island (32 km)
    Treks12Ura e Dajlanit (39 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Saint Vlash (34 km)

    Thumanë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thumanë?

    Ishëm Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Kisha e Shna Ndout (church, about 13 km), Krujë Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Mali I Krujes (viewpoint, about 14 km), Zgërdhesh (heritage site, about 14 km), Prezë Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 19 other attractions, 13 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thumanë?

    Kisha Mesjetare e Shen Gjon Pagezorit, about 4 km by road; Bazilika Gjuricaj (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thumanë?

    Mali I Krujes, about 14 km by road; Maja e Gamtitit (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thumanë?

    Kisha e Shna Ndout, about 13 km by road; Kisha Katolike "Shën Annibale Maria di Franca" (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thumanë?

    Start in Thumanë, visit Ishëm Castle, then Kisha e Shna Ndout, then Mali I Krujes, then Krujë Castle, then Zgërdhesh, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thumanë?

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

    Towns near Thumanë

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thumanë’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.