# Things to see in Peshkopi (Albania): 28 places and when to go

> Peshkopi is a town in Albania, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (10), History (6). The best known are Mount Korab, Mavrovo National Park and Korab-Koritnik Nature Park. 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 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/peshkopi/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Albania · 41.6833, 20.4333
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/naturaleza/) (14) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/montana/) (10) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/historia/) (6) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/fauna/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/espiritual/) (4) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/senderismo/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** TIA Rinas, 66 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Korab, at 2,764 m.

## What to see in Peshkopi

The places in and around Peshkopi, 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.

- [Mount Korab](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/mount-korab/): Mountain in North Macedonia and Albania · 15 km
- [Mavrovo National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/parque-nacional-mavrovo/): National park in North Macedonia · 12 km
- [Korab-Koritnik Nature Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/parku-natyror-korab-koritnik/): Protected area in Albania · 21 km
- [Mali i Gramës](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/maja-grames/): Mountain in Dibër County, Albania · 7.3 km
- [Allajbegi's Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/xhamia-e-allajbegise/): Mosque · 12 km
- [Ksulja e Priftit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/ksulje-e-priftit/): Mountain in Kosovo · 25 km
- [Holy Transfiguration Church, Herebel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kisha-e-shperfytyrimit/): Church in Albania · 7.9 km
- [St Saviour's Church, Kërçishti i Epërm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kisha-e-shen-sotirit-sveti-spas/): Historic site in Kërçisht · 13 km
- [Velivar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/velivar/): Mountain in Albania · 9.2 km
- [Banesa e Tashko Markos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/banesa-e-tashko-markos/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 7.7 km
- [Saint Demetrius Church, Kërçisht i Sipërm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kisha-e-shen-dhimitrit/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 13 km
- [Maja e Radomirës](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/maja-e-radomires/): Mountain in Albania · 16 km
- [Rudina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/rudina/): Mountain in Republic of Macedonia · 16 km
- [Banesa e Mustafa Shires](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/banesa-e-mustafa-shires/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 16 km
- [Banesa e Xhemile Hasës](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/banesa-e-xhemile-hases/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 22 km
- [Crn Kamen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/crn-kamen/): Mountain in Albania · 8.4 km
- [Gradishta e Bellovës](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/gradishta-e-belloves/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 4.5 km
- [Kulla e Llaxhaçeve (Bulqizë)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kulla-e-llaxhaceve-bulqize/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 22 km
- [Lashkizë Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/lashkize-castle/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 19 km
- [Maja e Runja e Lures](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/maja-e-runja-e-lures/): Mountain in Albania · 19 km
- [Maja e Runjes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/maja-e-runjes/): Mountain in Albania · 15 km
- [Visoko Brdo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/visoko-brdo/): Mountain in Albania · 8.0 km
- [Arras Skanderbeg Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/arras-skanderbeg-museum/): Museum · 13 km
- [High Scardus Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/high-scardus-trail/): Hiking · 9.2 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Monument Natyre "Vlashaj"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/monument-natyre-vlashaj/), [Rezervat Natyror i Menaxhuar "Luzni Bulac"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/rezervat-natyror-i-menaxhuar-luzni-bulac/)
- **Hiking**: [Sammiana Z2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/sammiana-z2/), [Strezimir-Golem Korab](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/strezimir-golem-korab/)

## When to go to Peshkopi

The best time to visit Peshkopi 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 18 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 23 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 08 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| June | Best time | 15 h |
| July | Possible | 14 h 44 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 41 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 36 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 59 |

In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In September, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Peshkopi

The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.6833%2C20.4333)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.6833%2C20.4333)

## Other towns nearby

- [Burrel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/burrel/): 8 places · 35 km
- [Kukës](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kukes/): 13 places · 44 km
- [Rrëshen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/rreshen/): 7 places · 52 km
- [Librazhd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/librazhd/): 10 places · 54 km
- [Krujë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kruje/): 19 places · 56 km
- [Pukë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/puke/): 7 places · 60 km

And all of Albania, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Peshkopi?

The best known: [Mount Korab](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/mount-korab/), [Mavrovo National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/parque-nacional-mavrovo/), [Korab-Koritnik Nature Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/parku-natyror-korab-koritnik/), [Mali i Gramës](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/maja-grames/), [Allajbegi's Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/xhamia-e-allajbegise/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Peshkopi?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.

### How do you get to Peshkopi?

The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 66 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.6833%2C20.4333) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Peshkopi as the destination and these 28 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).