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Things to see in Ersekë (Albania): 11 places and when to go
Ersekë is a town in Albania, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Mountains (2), History (2). The best known are Gramos, Borovë, Korçë and Tsoukaretsik. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 40.3333, 20.6833
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Mountains (2) · History (2) · Hot springs (2) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 145 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tsoukaretsik, at 2,521 m.
What to see in Ersekë
The places in and around Ersekë, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- GramosMountain in northwest Greece8.3 km
- Borovë, KorçëMuseums and art3.7 km
- TsoukaretsikHighest peak of Grammos8.3 km
- Kalaja e BejkovesAncient fortress in Albania2.8 km
- Burimet Termale te VromoneritHot spring26 km
- Hiking trail Leskovik-Sarandapor (historic route)Hiking24 km
- Kalaja në Kodrën e HollmitCultural heritage monument of Albania5.0 km
- Max WineWinery20 km
- Pindus TrailHiking9.6 km
- Rezervati Natyror "Germenj-Shelegure"Protected area18 km
- SarandoporoHot spring26 km
When to go to Ersekë
The best time to visit Ersekë is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:26
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:36
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. In September, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ersekë
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Përmet20 places30 km
- Korçë40 places32 km
- Çorovodë8 places43 km
- Gjirokastër29 places54 km
- Tepelenë8 places55 km
- Pogradec14 places63 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ersekë?
The best known: Gramos, Borovë, Korçë, Tsoukaretsik, Kalaja e Bejkoves. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ersekë?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Ersekë?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 145 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ersekë as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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