Places to visit near

Velçan

Velçan is a town in Korçë County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit: 37 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Illiric's Kings Tombs, Pogradec Castle and Maja e Valamarës.

40.9547° N, 20.4622° E

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km123
Must-see144
Notable96
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Velçan

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

109 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 Velçan
  2. Illiric's Kings Tombsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Maja e Skurësviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lin, Paleochristian Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pogradec Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Maja e Valamarësviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Velçan
Today’s loopVelçanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Velçan?

Illiric's Kings Tombs (heritage site, about 8 km), Pogradec Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Maja e Valamarës (viewpoint, about 22 km), Maja e Skurës (viewpoint, about 23 km), Lin, Paleochristian Church (heritage site, about 25 km), Temporary Waterfall (waterfall, about 5 km).

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

123 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 caves, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Velçan?

St. Marena's Monastery, about 8 km by road; St. Demetrius Church (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Velçan?

Kalaja e Zemcës, about 6 km by road; Illiric's Kings Tombs (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Velçan?

Start in Velçan, visit Illiric's Kings Tombs, then Maja e Skurës, then Lin, Paleochristian Church, then Pogradec Castle, then Maja e Valamarës, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.