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Kastrat

Shkodër County, Albania · Europe

About Kastrat

Kastrat works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hot, 23km from Lake Shkodër.

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

On a road trip, Kastrat 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 Kastrat to your route.

About Kastrat

Kastrat is a settlement in the former Kastrat Municipality, Shkodër County, northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Malësi e Madhe. It has a population of 682. Its name contains the Albanian suffix -at, widely used to form toponyms from personal names and surnames.

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Where is Kastrat located?

Kastrat is located in Shkodër County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 42.3525 latitude, 19.4892 longitude.

What is the population of Kastrat?

Kastrat 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
Shkodër County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
42.3525, 19.4892

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 Kastrat

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Grlo Sokolovo

'Falcon's Throat': a railed viewpoint on the Kučka Korita plateau hanging over a 1,000 m sheer drop into the Cijevna river canyon, with Prokletije peaks behind. A scenic mountain road from Podgorica ends a 15-minute walk away.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Shkodër

The Balkan Peninsula's largest lake shared with Montenegro, surrounded by dramatic mountains and the imposing Rozafa Castle.

23 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Theth National Park

A remote Alpine valley in the Accursed Mountains with a dramatic waterfall, a stone church, and the Lock-In Tower of Albanian legend.

24 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Lake Skadar

The largest lake in the Balkans straddling Montenegro and Albania, a serene national park with pelicans, water lilies, and island monasteries.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Prokletije National Park

A rugged border massif in eastern Montenegro reached via Gusinje and Plav, with Grebaje and Ropojana valleys accessible by car.

31 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Valbona Valley National Park

A glacial valley in the northern Albanian Alps reached by road from Bajram Curri, the usual base for the Theth crossing.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Rozafa Castle

A hilltop castle above Shkodër overlooking the confluence of three rivers and Lake Skadar, with a drivable access road to the gate.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Lake Skadar National Park

The largest lake in southern Europe, with the Pavlova Strana horseshoe viewpoint on the winding road above Rijeka Crnojevića.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kastrat

  • Right hereGrlo Sokolovo'Falcon's Throat': a railed viewpoint on the Kučka Korita plateau hanging over a 1,000 m sheer drop into the Cijevna river canyon, with Prokletije peaks behind. A scenic mountain road from Podgorica ends a 15-minute walk away.
  • 37 kmPavlova Strana ViewpointA roadside viewpoint above a near-complete horseshoe meander of the Crnojević river as it enters Lake Skadar.
  • 39 kmLake KomanA steep-sided reservoir on the Drin crossed by a car ferry to Fierzë, connecting the road network to the northern Albanian Alps.
  • 60 kmKotor Serpentine RoadA stunning series of 25 hairpin bends climbing from the Bay of Kotor to Cetinje with commanding views of Montenegro's fjord.
  • 62 kmKotor Serpentine ViewpointA series of hairpin bends climbing above the Bay of Kotor with each switchback revealing a more breathtaking view of the fjord-like bay.
  • 68 kmBay of KotorA fjord-like Mediterranean bay ringed by sheer mountains, dotted with stone-roofed Venetian towns.

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