Place to visit
Maja e Gurit, Albania: what it is and when to go
Maja e Gurit is a summit in Albania (Librazhd). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Albania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Albania
- Best time
- April to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 55 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.3225, 20.3725
What it is and where
Maja e Gurit is a summit in Albania (Librazhd). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Albania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Librazhd, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.3225, 20.3725; the nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Albania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Maja e Gurit is April to June, September to October.
- JanPossible9:20
- FebPossible10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:58
- JulPossible14:42
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecPossible9:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June, September to October | November to March, July to August |
| Mountains | April to June, September to October | November to March, July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Maja e Gurit has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Albania
To enter Albania there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Albania checklist. Currency: Albanian lek (ALL); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 129 police · 127 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Shebenik-Jabllanice National ParkNational park11 km
- Black StoneSummit15 km
- Rezervati Natyror i Menaxhuar "Kuturman"Protected area16 km
- Banesa e Ali DishësMonument17 km
- Mali i LopësSummit18 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Albania guide.
More in Albania: Nature
- Mount Korab: Summit
- Cresta del Lago: Summit
- Zla Kolata / Kollate e Keqe: Summit
- Mount Dajti: Summit
- Parque nacional Mavrovo: National park
- (Grammos): Summit
Every Albania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Maja e Gurit?
It is a summit in Albania. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Albania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Maja e Gurit?
April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.
How do you get to Maja e Gurit?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 55 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Albania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Albania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park, Black Stone, Rezervati Natyror i Menaxhuar "Kuturman". The rest is in the Albania guide.
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