Kardhiq
in Rrethi i Gjirokastrës of Qarku i Gjirokastrës, Albania

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.122 and 20.028 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 7' 18" and E 20° 1' 39"
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: 08:57 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Tirane
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:35 am and 4:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Delve into Kardhiq

Kardhiq in Rrethi i Gjirokastrës (Qarku i Gjirokastrës) is a town located in Albania about 84 mi (or 135 km) south of Tirana, the country's capital town.

Time in Kardhiq is now 08:57 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Tirane with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Kardhiq, of which two are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport in Greece in a distance of 36 mi (or 59 km). The closest airport in Albania is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa in a distance of 91 mi (or 59 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 7 mi (or 11 km), South-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Picar, Vergo, Gjirokaster, Progonat and Odrie. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 12% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

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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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Fushëbardhë

Fushëbardhë (also Fushë-Bardhë) is a small village in the south of Albania near Gjirokastër. It is part of the municipality Cepo.

Located at 40.1, 20 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Gjirokastër County

Zhulat

Zhulat is a village in South Albania, in south east Europe, on the road Tepelenë - Gjirokastër. It is part of the municipality Cepo. It played a significant role in the creation of the Albanian Nation.

Located at 40.1197, 19.9889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Gjirokastër County

Prongji

Prongji is a village of southwestern Albania, located to the northwest of the city of Gjirokastër. The village is in the administrative district of Gjirokastër and part of Labëria region. It is part of the municipality Cepo. The village is situated among the mountains of Mali i Gjere and Lenik on a small tableland.

Located at 40.1167, 20.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Gjirokastër County

Kardhiq Castle

Kardhiq Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Kardhiqit) is a ruined hill fortress located in Kardhiq, southern Albania. Built between the late 14th and the early 15th century by the Zenebishi family, it was restored by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century.

Located at 40.1246, 20.0292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Albania, Gjirokastër County, 14th century in Albania, 15th century in Albania

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gardiki, Kardhiqi, Kardhiq