Place to visit
St. George's Monastery, Sarandë, Albania: what it is and when to go
St. George's Monastery, Sarandë is a historic site near Sarandë (Manastiri i Shën Gjergjit) in Albania. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. 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
- Historic site near Sarandë · History, Temples
- Local name
- Manastiri i Shën Gjergjit
- Where
- Albania
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 180 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 39.81052, 20.00953
What it is and where
St. George's Monastery, Sarandë is a historic site near Sarandë (Manastiri i Shën Gjergjit) 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.
It is in Sarandë, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 7.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.81052, 20.00953; the nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 180 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples 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 St. George's Monastery, Sarandë is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Temples | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St. George's Monastery, Sarandë 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
- Manastir BeachDive site307 m
- Butrint National ParkNational park in Albania6.2 km
- Lëkurësi CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania6.3 km
- SS Probitas ShipwreckShipwreck6.7 km
- Forty Saints MonasteryMonastery in Sarandë, Albania7.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Albania guide.
More in Albania: History
- Berat
- Gjirokastër
- Butrint: ancient city of Albania
- Apollonia: ancient city in modern Albania
- Parliament of Albania: unicameral legislature of Albania
- Amphitheatre of Durrës: Roman amphitheatre in Durrës, Albania
Every Albania place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St. George's Monastery, Sarandë?
It is a historic site near Sarandë (Manastiri i Shën Gjergjit in the local language) 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 St. George's Monastery, Sarandë?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to St. George's Monastery, Sarandë?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 180 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 Manastir Beach, Butrint National Park, Lëkurësi Castle. The rest is in the Albania guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St. George's Monastery, Sarandë on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.