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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.
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 (9) · Nature (5) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (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 VlorëBay in Albania11 km
- ByllisArchaeological site, largest city of ancient southern Illyria22 km
- Karaburun-Sazan Marine ParkProtected area in Albania17 km
- OricumAncient city and archaeological site in Albania19 km
- Kaninë CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania4.2 km
- AmantiaAncient city in Epirus20 km
- Muradie MosqueMosque in Vlorë, Albania796 m
- Independence MonumentMonument in Vlorë, Albania984 m
- St. Mary's Monastery, ZvërnecHistoric site in Vlorë County , Albania9.3 km
- Nikaia, IllyriaAncient settlement in Albania23 km
- Marmiroi ChurchCultural Monument in Albania20 km
- Cave of Haxhi AliCave in southern Albania17 km
- Castle of Gjon BoçariCastle of the 16th and 17th century in Tragjas, Albania18 km
- National Museum of IndependenceMuseum3.0 km
- Kalaja e SofesCultural Monument in Albania21 km
- Maja e KoretesMountain in Albania15 km
- AulonAncient Greek city in Illyria1.0 km
- Cuba Beach, VloreBeaches4.9 km
- Grama Bay LighthouseLighthouse in Albania29 km
- Kep i Treporteve LighthouseLighthouse in Kep i Treporteve, Albania9.5 km
- National Archeological Park of OrikumMuseum17 km
- Reserva Natural Gestionada "Karaburun"Protected area20 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.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fier16 places29 km
- Dhërmi13 places38 km
- Berat31 places48 km
- Tepelenë8 places50 km
- Lushnjë9 places55 km
- Çorovodë8 places62 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vlorë?
The best known: Bay of Vlorë, Byllis, Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park, Oricum, Kaninë 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 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.
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