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Markat

Vlorë County, Albania · Europe

About Markat

Markat works well as a base: 15 minutes from Konispol, 21km from Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër).

Markat is a town located in Vlorë County, Albania. With a population of 1,859, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Markat 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 Markat to your route.

About Markat

Markat is a village and a former municipality in Vlorë County, southern Albania. In the 2015 local government reform, it became a subdivision of the municipality Konispol. The population in the 2011 census was 1,859. The municipal unit consists of the villages Dishat, Vërvë, Shalës, Markat, Ninat and Janjar and all

Read more villages are inhabited by Muslim Cham Albanians.

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Markat offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Markat located?

Markat is located in Vlorë County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 39.7328 latitude, 20.1953 longitude.

What is the population of Markat?

Markat has a population of approximately 1,859 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
1,859
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Vlorë County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
39.7328, 20.1953

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 Markat

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Butrint

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

15 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Ksamil

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

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Ksamil Islands

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

17 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Corfu Old Town

A UNESCO-listed Venetian-era old town on Corfu island with elegant arcaded streets, two massive fortresses, and a Parisian-style esplanade.

26 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Paleokastritsa

A spectacular series of six bays on Corfu's western coast with turquoise coves, a clifftop monastery, and lush green hillsides.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Markat

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Markat.

Konispol

🇦🇱 Albania

8 km awayPop. 1,349

Livadhja

🇦🇱 Albania

9 km away

Dhivër

🇦🇱 Albania

12 km away

Xarrë

🇦🇱 Albania

12 km awayPop. 4,263

Aliko

🇦🇱 Albania

17 km away

Ksamil

🇦🇱 Albania

17 km awayPop. 2,994

Filiátes

🇬🇷 Greece

18 km awayPop. 2,129

Mesopotam

🇦🇱 Albania

22 km awayPop. 2,786

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