Vlorë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Vlorë

Vlorë is a town in Vlorë County district, Albania, home to about 89,546 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 20 caves, 11 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Independence Monument (1 km), Xhamia e Muradis (1 km) and Kaninë Castle (5 km).

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

Vlorë at a glance

Location
Vlorë County district, Albania
Population
about 89,546
Coordinates
40.4686° N, 19.4832° E
Places within 50 km
104 (21 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Vlorë

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Forts & heritage near Vlorë

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vlorë. The closest is Independence Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Vlorë

31 caves within 100 km of Vlorë. The closest is Shpella Alicanit (19 km); the best-known is The Cave of Haxhi Ali (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Vlorë

29 churches within 100 km of Vlorë. The closest is Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (1 km); the best-known is Church of Zvërnec Monastery (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vlorë

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vlorë. The closest is Lungara (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Vlorë

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Vlorë. The closest is Xhamia e Muradis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vlorë

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vlorë. The closest is Triport Castle Walls (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Vlorë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vlorë
  2. 5 km Kaninë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  3. 5 km Xhamia e Muradis · mosque or dargah, Vlorë County
  4. 1 km Independence Monument · monument, Vlorë County
  5. 11 km Narta Lagoon · lake, Vlorë County
  6. 3 km Church of Zvërnec Monastery · monastery, Vlorë County
  7. 11 km Back to Vlorë

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vlorë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3151Independence Monument (1 km)
    Caves2031Shpella Alicanit (19 km)
    Churches1129Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1127Lungara (14 km)
    Other attractions513The Walls of Ancient Aulon (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs211Xhamia e Muradis (1 km)
    Beaches & coast811Triport Castle Walls (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Pishë Poro - Nartë Protected Landscape (17 km)
    Museums28National Museum of Independence (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Narta Lagoon (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Zvërnec Island (11 km)
    Waterfalls15Ujevara e Ramices (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ardenica Monastery (50 km)
    Treks01Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (69 km)

    Vlorë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vlorë?

    Independence Monument (monument, about 1 km), Xhamia e Muradis (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Kaninë Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Narta Lagoon (lake, about 11 km), Church of Zvërnec Monastery (monastery, about 11 km), The Cave of Haxhi Ali (cave, about 19 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 20 caves, 11 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vlorë?

    Independence Monument, about 1 km by road; Skela Castle (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Vlorë?

    Shpella Alicanit, about 19 km by road; The Cave of Haxhi Ali (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vlorë?

    Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga, about 1 km by road; Church of Zvërnec Monastery (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vlorë?

    Start in Vlorë, visit Kaninë Castle, then Xhamia e Muradis, then Independence Monument, then Narta Lagoon, then Church of Zvërnec Monastery, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vlorë?

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

    Towns near Vlorë

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