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Libohovë

Gjirokastër County, Albania · Europe

About Libohovë

Libohovë works well as a base: 15 minutes from Saraqinishtë, 13km from Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër).

Libohovë is a town located in Gjirokastër County, Albania. With a population of 3,651, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Libohovë 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 Libohovë to your route.

About Libohovë

Libohovë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Libohovës) is an Ottoman-era castle in Libohovë, Gjirokastër county, southern Albania. It is possible that Libohovë Castle was built on the ruins of another castle or other structure. It was built between 1741 and 1822 by Ali Pasha of Ioannina. The castle was built for his sister

Read more Shanish as a Wedding Gift. She lived in the castle until she eventually died and her grave is near the city of Libohova. Today the Castles inner area/Feudal residence is empty but the walls are still standing tall.

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Where is Libohovë located?

Libohovë is located in Gjirokastër County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0311 latitude, 20.2631 longitude.

What is the population of Libohovë?

Libohovë has a population of approximately 3,651 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
3,651
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Gjirokastër County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
40.0311, 20.2631

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 Libohovë

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.

12 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Bënjë Thermal Baths

Free open-air hot springs beside the Ottoman-era Katiu Bridge at the mouth of the Lengarica Canyon near Përmet: half a dozen stone-ringed pools around 26-30°C, soakable year-round with canyon walls rising behind.

28 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Albanian Riviera

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

35 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Ksamil

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Ksamil Islands

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

37 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Libohovë

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Libohovë.

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🇦🇱 Albania

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Skore

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Odrie

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Delvinë

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17 km awayPop. 6,166

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