Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Vergo

Vergo is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 28 caves. The must-see places are Delvinë Castle (12 km), St. Mary's Monastery Church, Piqeras (12 km) and Archeological Park of Phoinike (14 km).

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Vergo, Albania
Vergo, Vlorë County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vergo at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.0067° N, 20.0089° E
Places within 50 km
196 (45 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 Vergo

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Forts & heritage near Vergo

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vergo. The closest is Kalaja e Skllapuas (1 km); the best-known is Delvinë Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vergo

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vergo. The closest is Maja e Keshajit (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Vergo

31 churches within 100 km of Vergo. The closest is Kamenicë Church (5 km); the best-known is St. Mary's Monastery Church, Piqeras (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Vergo

31 caves within 100 km of Vergo. The closest is Shpella e Zezë (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vergo

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vergo. The closest is Lukovë Beach (11 km); the best-known is Gjiri I Palermos (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vergo

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vergo. The closest is Anchor Bay (17 km); the best-known is Antinioti Lagoon (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Vergo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vergo
  2. 14 km Archeological Park of Phoinike · heritage site, Vlorë County
  3. 6 km Delvinë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  4. 18 km Gjirokastër Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  5. 14 km Kardhiq Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  6. 20 km St. Mary's Monastery Church, Piqeras · monastery, Vlorë County
  7. 12 km Back to Vergo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vergo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5267Kalaja e Skllapuas (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2942Maja e Keshajit (10 km)
    Churches1931Kamenicë Church (5 km)
    Caves2831Shpella e Zezë (3 km)
    Other attractions1723Kompleks Urbanistik Islamik (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1418Lukovë Beach (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Anchor Bay (17 km)
    Buddhist sites67Manastiri I Shën Mërisë (Kakome) (12 km)
    Museums67Zekate House (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs36Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Natural Monument The Blue Eye (23 km)
    Waterfalls66Ujevara e Kardhikaqit (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Peristeres (30 km)
    Treks13Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (18 km)
    Parks11Friendship Park (18 km)

    Vergo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vergo?

    Delvinë Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), St. Mary's Monastery Church, Piqeras (monastery, about 12 km), Archeological Park of Phoinike (heritage site, about 14 km), Kardhiq Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Gjirokastër Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 28 caves, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vergo?

    Kalaja e Skllapuas, about 1 km by road; Kalaja Mesjetare e Kalasës (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vergo?

    Maja e Keshajit, about 10 km by road; Maja e Gjinikës (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vergo?

    Kamenicë Church, about 5 km by road; St. Mary's Monastery Church, Piqeras (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vergo?

    Start in Vergo, visit Archeological Park of Phoinike, then Delvinë Castle, then Gjirokastër Castle, then Kardhiq Castle, then St. Mary's Monastery Church, Piqeras, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vergo?

    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 Vergo

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