Palokastër
in Qarku i Gjirokastrës, Albania

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.159 and 20.101 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 9' 31" and E 20° 6' 5"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lek - ALL
Spoken languages:
Albanian, Modern Greek
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:57 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Tirane
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:24 am and 4:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Albania in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Albania.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Albania. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Palokastër

Palokastër in Qarku i Gjirokastrës is a city in Albania about 82 mi (or 132 km) south of Tirana, the country's capital city.

Local time in Palokastër is now 04:57 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Tirane with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Palokastër, of which two are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport in Greece in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km). The closest airport in Albania is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa in a distance of 89 mi (or 64 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Albania is Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Picar, Odrie, Kardhiq, Gjirokaster and Qestorat. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

14°C (56 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Argjiro

Address
6,2 mi
Rr. Gjin Zenebisi
6001 Gjirokaster
Albania

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


KALEMI 2 HOTEL

Address
6,1 mi
ALQI KONDI
6001 AGIROCASTRO
Albania

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Erdhën hasmërit te porta - Grupi i të rinjve Gjirokastër

Published: August 17, 2012
Length: 29:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sotolestele

inçizimi i këngës në Radio Franc,( Paris 1994 ) Grupi i të rinjve Gjirokastër, marrës - Arian Shehu kthyes - Mehmet Vishe hedhës - Kastriot Çenko.. iso - Adriatik Çenko,Mevlut Meleqi,Rami...


In The Mountains Of Gjirokaster | Albania | GoPro Camera

Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 43:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jen Montgomery

Driving through the mountains of Albania. Calm, rolling hills. Thin, winding roads high into the mountains (a bit freaky at times).Stopping in Gjirokaster for lunch, a small town tucked away...


Kenge Labe- Sokrat Duli Gjirokaster 2008

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 49:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zagoritis

Kenge nga Zagoria kenduar nga Noke Duli ne Gjirokaster me Gusht 2008.


Blue Eyed Hole Underwater | Albania | GoPro Camera

Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 19:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jen Montgomery

Travel Through Albania | Going further along our journey to the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the driver made a stop at the end of our mountain trekking. A small hut located along the most clear...


Gjirokastra 2014

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 46:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Albanian Turist Wonder

Gjirokastra 2014.


Per Nasuf Berishen-Vlora ne Festivalin Folklorik te Gjirokastres 2009

Published: September 29, 2009
Length: 31:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Nexhmedin Ramadani


Shqiptari dhe Policia

Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 20:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gproductiontv

shqiptari me mercedes tuj ik prej policis.


Reportazh - Libohova, Qyteti i Burimeve

Published: April 11, 2013
Length: 09:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alpo Televizion

By Vilson Kuci.


Mediation for Conflict Resolution

Published: March 06, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: USAID Albania

USAID supported the Gjirokastra Multifunctional Community Center to develop this spot on mediation as an alternative to lengthy and costly court proceedings in Albania.


PIT BULL ALBANIA LORDI2

Published: May 07, 2009
Length: 24:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: albboy66

Lordi and the puppys.


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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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