Place to visit
Tsoukaretsik, Albania: what it is and when to go
Tsoukaretsik is a highest peak of Grammos (Τσούκα Πέτσικ) in Albania (Ersekë), at 2,521 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Highest peak of Grammos · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Τσούκα Πέτσικ
- Where
- Albania
- Elevation
- 2,521 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 148 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.34809, 20.77965
What it is and where
Tsoukaretsik is a highest peak of Grammos (Τσούκα Πέτσικ) in Albania (Ersekë), at 2,521 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Albania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ersekë, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 8.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.34809, 20.77965; the nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 148 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Tsoukaretsik is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,521 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:26
- FebBetter not10:27
- MarBetter not11:41
- AprBetter not13:05
- MayBetter not14:14
- JunPossible14:52
- JulPossible14:36
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:54
- NovBetter not9:43
- DecBetter not9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. 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 | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Tsoukaretsik 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
- GramosMountain in northwest Greece908 m
- Pindus TrailHiking1.7 km
- Kalaja e BejkovesAncient fortress in Albania9.8 km
- Kalaja në Kodrën e HollmitCultural heritage monument of Albania10 km
- Borovë, KorçëMuseums and art12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Albania guide.
More in Albania: Nature
- Mount Korab: mountain in North Macedonia and Albania
- Jezercë: mountain in Albania
- Zla Kolata: peak in the Rodi e Kollatës massif, Prokletije range, Dinaric Alps, Montenegro and Albania
- Dajti: mountain in Albania
- Mavrovo National Park: national park in North Macedonia
- Butrint National Park: national park in Albania
Every Albania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tsoukaretsik?
It is a highest peak of Grammos (Τσούκα Πέτσικ in the local language) in Albania. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Tsoukaretsik?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,521 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Tsoukaretsik?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 148 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 Gramos, Pindus Trail, Kalaja e Bejkoves. The rest is in the Albania guide.
Keep reading
- Ersekë11 places to see in and around Ersekë, Albania: Gramos, Borovë, Korçë, Tsoukaretsik. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Nature176 places for nature in Albania, from Mount Korab to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude
- AlbaniaBefore travelling to Albania: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Spanish…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.