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Kardhiq

Gjirokastër County, Albania · Europe

About Kardhiq

Kardhiq works well as a base: 10 minutes from Picar, 26km from Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër).

Kardhiq is a town located in Gjirokastër County, Albania. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kardhiq 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 Kardhiq to your route.

About Kardhiq

Kardhiq is a village in the former Cepo commune, Gjirokastër County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Gjirokastër. The village is inhabited by both Bektashi Muslim and Orthodox Christian Albanians who speak the Tosk dialect of Albanian. Kardhiq Castle is located near the

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Where is Kardhiq located?

Kardhiq is located in Gjirokastër County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1217 latitude, 20.0275 longitude.

What is the population of Kardhiq?

Kardhiq has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Gjirokastër County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
40.1217, 20.0275

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 Kardhiq

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Albanian Riviera

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

17 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Himara

A charming coastal town on the Albanian Riviera with a Greek-influenced old quarter perched on a hilltop above pristine Ionian beaches.

24 km · about 25 min 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Vjosa Wild River National Park

Europe's first wild river national park protects the free-flowing, braided turquoise Vjosa; the SH75 around Përmet shadows the river through some of Albania's finest mountain scenery.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Gjipe Beach

A pebble cove where an 800 m limestone canyon meets the Ionian Sea between Dhërmi and Jala. No road reaches the sand, so park above and walk 20-30 minutes down, or wander up the slot canyon behind the beach.

30 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Albanian Riviera Coastal Road

The SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Kardhiq

  • 32 kmAlbanian Riviera Coastal RoadThe SH8 coastal route between Dhërmi and Sarandë, running above Ionian beaches and cliffside villages with frequent pull-ins.
  • 39 kmLlogara PassA dramatic mountain pass along the Albanian Riviera at 1,027 meters, offering jaw-dropping aerial views of the Ionian coastline far below.
  • 73 kmKokkorou Bridge, ZagoriA graceful single-arch stone bridge over a clear river epitomises Zagori's old packhorse crossings.

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