Kiknesh
in Qarku i Gjirokastrës, Albania

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.152 and 20.009 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 9' 6" and E 20° 0' 33"
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: 09:51 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Tirane
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 7:32 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Kiknesh

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

Time in Kiknesh is now 09:51 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Tirane with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Kiknesh, of which two are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport in Greece in a distance of 38 mi (or 62 km). The closest airport in Albania is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa in a distance of 89 mi (or 62 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 9 mi (or 14 km), South-East.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 29th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

21°C (71 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

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...


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.


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.


Villa Kefalaki Corfu

Published: July 08, 2010
Length: 41:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nathan Pascoe

Quiet and totally private, its spacious outside terraces afford ample space for outdoor meals in sun or shade. The views really are spectacular: http://www.agni.gr/Travel/Corfu/Villa_Kefalaki/


Cunat e nivices tepelen.3gp

Published: February 02, 2010
Length: 38:50 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: MrTepelena

tepelena tepelena tepelena.


ΕΝΑ ΑΛΟΓΟ ΣΤΙΝ ΠΛΑΤΙΑ CORFU

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 49:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christos Christos


Blue Eyed Hole Jump | Albania | GoPro Camera

Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 34:11 min
Rating: 0 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 smal...


Ιχνηλάτης στην Αλβανία 2014!

Published: November 18, 2014
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marialena Lioulia

Είναι η οδήγηση ενόσ πούλμαν 57 θέσεων εύκολη υπόθεση? Μπορεί να το οδηγήσει ακόμα και κάποιοσ που δεν το έχει ξανακάνει? Ο ιχνηλάτησ δείχνει τον τρόπο σε μι...


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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.

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 3 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Albania, Gjirokastër County, 14th century in Albania, 15th century in Albania

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