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Finiq

Vlorë County, Albania · Europe

About Finiq

Finiq works well as a base: 10 minutes from Aliko, 12km from Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër).

Finiq is a town located in Vlorë County, Albania. With a population of 1,333, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Finiq sits in Albania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tirane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Finiq to your route.

About Finiq

Finiq (Albanian: Finiq, Albanian definite form: Finiqi, Greek: Φοινίκη, romanized: Foiniki) is a settlement, considered a town or village, and municipality in Vlorë County, in southern Albania located 8 km from the Ionian Sea and 20 km north of the Greek border. It was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the

Read more merger of the former communes Aliko, Dhivër, Livadhja, Mesopotam, and Finiq itself. It is inhabited by ethnic Greeks and is one of two municipalities in Albania in which Greeks form a majority, alongside Dropull. The seat of the municipality is the village Dërmish. The total population is 10,529 (2011 census), in a total area of 444.28 km2. The population of the former municipality at the 2011 census was 1,333; according to the civil offices, which count all citizens including those who live abroad, was 6,780 (2011 estimate).

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Where is Finiq located?

Finiq is located in Vlorë County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 39.9064 latitude, 20.0583 longitude.

What is the population of Finiq?

Finiq has a population of approximately 1,333 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,333
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Vlorë County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
39.9064, 20.0583

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Albania

Police
129
Ambulance
127
Fire
128
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Finiq

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)

A mesmerizing natural spring of impossibly deep blue water bubbling up from an underground cave at a depth of over 50 meters.

12 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Ksamil

Albania's most famous beach destination with crystal-clear turquoise waters and tiny islands reachable by swimming, rivaling the Caribbean.

15 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Ksamil Islands

Tiny islets ringed by powder-white sand and Caribbean-clear water at the southern tip of Albania.

16 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Butrint

A UNESCO archaeological site spanning Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods on a peninsula surrounded by lagoons and dense forest.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Gjirokastër

A UNESCO-listed city of stone with distinctive Ottoman tower houses and a massive hilltop castle, known as the City of Stone.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Old Perithia

Corfu's oldest village, a Venetian-era ghost settlement of 130 stone houses high on Mount Pantokrator, abandoned in the mid-20th century and slowly reviving: a handful of tavernas now serve its grassy lanes.

22 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Albanian Riviera

Unspoiled stretch of Ionian coastline with turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and charming villages between Vlorë and Sarandë.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Porto Palermo Castle

A triangular 19th-century Ali Pasha fortress on a causeway peninsula in a sheltered bay, just off the SH8 south of Himarë.

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Finiq

  • 44 kmAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
  • 52 kmLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
  • 66 kmKokkorou Bridge, ZagoriA graceful single-arch stone bridge over a clear river epitomises Zagori's old packhorse crossings.
  • 73 kmLake Pamvotida, IoanninaA misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Finiq.

Mesopotam

🇦🇱 Albania

3 km awayPop. 2,786

Aliko

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km away

Sarandë

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km awayPop. 22,613

Delvinë

🇦🇱 Albania

6 km awayPop. 6,166

Vergo

🇦🇱 Albania

12 km away

Dhivër

🇦🇱 Albania

12 km away

Livadhja

🇦🇱 Albania

14 km away

Lukovë

🇦🇱 Albania

16 km away

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