# Things to see in Vlorë (Albania): 22 places and when to go

> Vlorë is a town in Albania with around 90,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (5), Temples (3). The best known are Bay of Vlorë, Byllis and Karaburun-Sazan Marine 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 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. 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/vlore/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Albania · 40.4774, 19.4982
- **Population:** About 90,000
- **Places:** 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/historia/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/naturaleza/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/espiritual/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/fauna/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/museos/) (2) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/arquitectura/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** TIA Rinas, 106 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Vlorë

The places in and around Vlorë, 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.

- [Bay of Vlorë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/bay-of-vlore/): Bay in Albania · 11 km
- [Byllis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/byllis-archaeological-park/): Archaeological site, largest city of ancient southern Illyria · 22 km
- [Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/parque-nacional-marino-karaburun-sazan/): Protected area in Albania · 17 km
- [Oricum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/national-archaeological-park-of-oricum/): Ancient city and archaeological site in Albania · 19 km
- [Kaninë Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kanine-castle/): Cultural heritage monument of Albania · 4.2 km
- [Amantia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/amantia-archeological-park/): Ancient city in Epirus · 20 km
- [Muradie Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/xhamia-e-muradis/): Mosque in Vlorë, Albania · 796 m
- [Independence Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/independence-monument/): Monument in Vlorë, Albania · 984 m
- [St. Mary's Monastery, Zvërnec](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/church-of-zvernec-monastery/): Historic site in Vlorë County , Albania · 9.3 km
- [Nikaia, Illyria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/the-ancient-city-of-nikaia/): Ancient settlement in Albania · 23 km
- [Marmiroi Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/church-of-marmiroi/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 20 km
- [Cave of Haxhi Ali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/the-cave-of-haxhi-ali/): Cave in southern Albania · 17 km
- [Castle of Gjon Boçari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kalaja-e-gjon-bocarit/): Castle of the 16th and 17th century in Tragjas, Albania · 18 km
- [National Museum of Independence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/national-museum-of-independence/): Museum · 3.0 km
- [Kalaja e Sofes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kalaja-e-sofes/): Cultural Monument in Albania · 21 km
- [Maja e Koretes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/maja-e-koretes/): Mountain in Albania · 15 km
- [Aulon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/the-walls-of-ancient-aulon/): Ancient Greek city in Illyria · 1.0 km
- [Cuba Beach, Vlore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/cuba-beach-vlore/): Beaches · 4.9 km
- [Grama Bay Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/grames/): Lighthouse in Albania · 29 km
- [Kep i Treporteve Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kep-i-treporteve/): Lighthouse in Kep i Treporteve, Albania · 9.5 km
- [National Archeological Park of Orikum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/national-archeological-park-of-orikum/): Museum · 17 km
- [Reserva Natural Gestionada "Karaburun"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/reserva-natural-gestionada-karaburun/): Protected area · 20 km

## When to go to Vlorë

The best time to visit Vlorë 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 25 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 53 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 37 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 07 |

In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In June, 22 of the 22 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 Vlorë

The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 106 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=40.4774%2C19.4982)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4774%2C19.4982)

## Other towns nearby

- [Fier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/fier/): 16 places · 29 km
- [Dhërmi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/dhermi/): 13 places · 38 km
- [Berat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/berat/): 31 places · 48 km
- [Tepelenë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/tepelene/): 8 places · 50 km
- [Lushnjë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/lushnje/): 9 places · 55 km
- [Çorovodë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/corovode/): 8 places · 62 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 Vlorë?

The best known: [Bay of Vlorë](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/bay-of-vlore/), [Byllis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/byllis-archaeological-park/), [Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/parque-nacional-marino-karaburun-sazan/), [Oricum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/national-archaeological-park-of-oricum/), [Kaninë Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/albania/kanine-castle/). In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

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

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.

### How do you get to Vlorë?

The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 106 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4774%2C19.4982) opens the route on the map.

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

Create a trip with Vlorë as the destination and these 22 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).