Travel Guide of Gjirokaster in Albania by Influencers and Travelers
Gjirokastër County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The total population in 2021 was 58,031, in an area of 2884 km². Its capital is the city Gjirokastër.
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1 - Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The total population in 2021 was 58,031, in an area of 2884 km². Its capital is the city Gjirokastër.
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2 - Piqeras
19 km away
Piqeras is a village in the former municipality of Lukovë, Vlorë County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Himarë.
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3 - Safaris in Saranda
23 km away
You will experience the authentic side of Albania on board of our open top 7-seat Land Rover jeeps, during a day full off colors and emotions. We will be waiting for you at Saranda Port or Hotel and Our professional guide will drive you to an unforgettable tour in the unspoiled beauty of the Albanian Riviera, replete with gorgeous beaches, friendly people and glorious landscapes.
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4 - Mali i Thatë
20 km away
Mali i Thatë is a mountain in southeast Albania; with a part of it being in the southwest of North Macedonia with the highest altitude of 2287 meters.
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5 - Saranda
24 km away
Sarandë or Saranda is the fifteenth most populous city of the Republic of Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. Geographically, the city is located on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea.
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6 - Shore Excursions in Saranda
23 km away
A visit into the most important and beautiful, natural and historical sites of Gjirokastra county. The profesional guide will make this experience unforgettable, mixing history and culture( Gjirokastra Castle, bazaar, traditional Houses and their way of life) with beauties of nature( Natural Park of Blue eye).
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7 - Qeparo
24 km away
Qeparo is a seaside village in the municipality of Himara in Vlorë County, Albania. It is part of the Albanian Riviera. It is divided in two parts – the old and new villages.
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8 - Përmet
28 km away
Përmet is a town and a municipality in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Çarçovë, Frashër, Përmet, Petran and Qendër Piskovë, that became municipal units.
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9 - Rafting in Saranda
23 km away
The hot sun welcome’s you into the crystal clear water of Bistrica river. You go back in time as the crawling tree’s, bushes,blue water and sun are all you see around. NO, you are not in the jungle, nor in the Amazon’s but in the river of Bistrica. Just five kilometers away from Saranda , there it is, your gate to an experience as quiet but still wild and challenging in the raft An half a day tour will disconnect you from the people, cars noises and the heat of the city, in exchange you’ll get pure adrenaline. The nature, the lush wilderness, the bushes that struggle with you and the freezing cold water are gonna challenge you to think a way out.
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10 - Livadhja
31 km away
Livadhe is a village and a former commune in Vlorë County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Finiq. The population at the 2011 census was 1,165.
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11 - Bënjë
34 km away
Përmet District was one of the 36 districts of Albania, which were dissolved in July 2000 and replaced by 12 newly created counties. It had a population of 25,837 in 2001, and an area of 929 km². Its area has an Aromanian minority. It is in the south-east of the country, and its capital was the town of Përmet. Its territory is now part of Gjirokastër County: the municipalities of Përmet and Këlcyrë.
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12 - Stand Up Paddleboarding in Saranda
23 km away
If you want to have a 100% summer experience, this is the right experience for you! (We can organize different times, you can ask to organize different times) We will meet on a beach near the islands of Ksamil. You will be provided with all the necessary security (leash tied for them to not miss the sup, life jacket, small waterproof bag and more).
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13 - Ksamil Islands
34 km away
The Islets of Ksamil, consist of four rocky islets located in the direct proximity to the Ionian Sea in Southern Albania. The village of Ksamil, after whom the islets are named, is located to the east of the islets.
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14 - Ksamil
35 km away
Ksamil is a village and a former municipality in the riviera of Southern Albania, and part of Butrint National Park. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Sarandë. The population at the 2011 census was 2,994.
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15 - Kayaking Tours in Saranda
23 km away
If you want to have a 100% summer experience, this is the right experience for you! (We can organize different times, you can ask to organize different times) We will meet on a beach near the islands of Ksamil. You will be provided with all the necessary security (leash tied for them to not miss the sup, life jacket, small waterproof bag and more). The activity will be a walk among the islands of Ksamil with the stand up paddle, the sup can support your child if you want stay in one sup for the trip between the islands. It is a unique opportunity to practice sports alone or with your partner and friends ( maximum group of 5 person ) It is a unique opportunity to practice sports alone or with your partner and friends.
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16 - Butrint National Park
37 km away
The Butrint National Park is a national park in southern Albania, located 18 kilometres south of Sarandë in Vlorë County. The park encompasses 9,424 hectares of hilly terrain with freshwater lakes, wetlands, salt marshes, open plains, reed beds and islands.
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17 - Gjipe Beach
38 km away
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18 - Dhërmi
40 km away
Dhërmi is a village in Vlorë County, Albania. It is part of the municipality of Himarë. The village lies 42 kilometers south of the city of Vlorë and about the same distance north of the southern city of Sarandë.
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19 - Palasë
42 km away
Palasë also Paljasa, is a village in Himarë municipality, Vlorë County, southern Albania. It is located near the Llogara National Park and next to the Ionian coast on the Albanian Riviera.
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20 - Llogara Pass
44 km away
The Llogara Pass; is a high mountain pass within the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Riviera. It connects the Dukat Valley in the north with Himarë in the south.
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21 - Llogara National Park
49 km away
The Llogara National Park is a national park centered on the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Riviera in Southwestern Albania, spanning an surface area of 1,010 ha.
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