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Things to see in Tepelenë (Albania): 8 places and when to go
Tepelenë is a town in Albania, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Mountains (3), History (3). The best known are Këndrevica, Tepelenë Internment Camp and Tepelena Castle. 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 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 40.2833, 20.0333
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · History (3) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 129 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Këndrevica, at 2,122 m.
What to see in Tepelenë
The places in and around Tepelenë, 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.
- KëndrevicaMountain in Albania16 km
- Tepelenë Internment CampAlbanian internment camp2.5 km
- Tepelena CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania2.0 km
- Mali i CorajtMountain in Albania24 km
- Hiking trail Nivica-BolenaHiking18 km
- Kalaja e NivicësCultural heritage monument of Albania12 km
- Këlcyrë CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania13 km
- ShëndelliMountain in Albania6.5 km
When to go to Tepelenë
The best time to visit Tepelenë 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
- FebPossible10:28
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunBest time14:51
- JulPossible14:36
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. In September, 8 of the 8 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 Tepelenë
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 129 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
- Gjirokastër29 places25 km
- Përmet20 places28 km
- Çorovodë8 places31 km
- Dhërmi13 places36 km
- Sarandë32 places45 km
- Berat31 places48 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tepelenë?
The best known: Këndrevica, Tepelenë Internment Camp, Tepelena Castle, Mali i Corajt. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tepelenë?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.
How do you get to Tepelenë?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 129 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tepelenë as the destination and these 8 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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