There are lots of fantastic things to do in Korce. Also known as Korca, Korcha, Kortcha, Korça, or Korçë, there are so many things to keep you occupied in this lovely little city in the southeast of Albania.
It’s just three hours from Tirana, and is best known as being the home of the popular beer with the same name, Korca! But, there’s so much more to Korce than beer, with beautiful architecture, scenery, and delicious food to discover.
Like Shkoder, Korce is another seriously underrated place to visit in Albania, with most tourists and travelers opting for the capital or for the towns and cities on the coast. However, it’s so worth a visit. Here’s a list of what to do in Korce ahead of your trip to Albania.
Best Things To Do in Korce
While often overlooked on the Albanian tourist trail, there are some incredible places to visit in Korce making it one of my favorite places in the Balkans.
From art and history to cafe culture and its own beer, there’s plenty of great stuff to do in Korce for all ages and all interests.
Here are some of my favorite things to do in Korce to help you make the most of this incredible city:
1. Stroll Down St George’s Boulevard
One of the best free things to do in Korce is to take a walk down St George Boulevard, or Bulevardi Shen Gjergji as it’s called in Korce.
It’s the main pedestrian road in the city, which is lined with beautiful trees and is surrounded by cafes, ice cream parlors, bars, and restaurants on either side. It’s lovely to take a walk, which is popular with tourists and locals alike, and enjoy an ice cream or perhaps sip a coffee.
My favorite place is Creperie Pedonale for the best crepes ever.
Address: Bulevardi Shen Gjergji, Korce
2. Check Out the Panoramic Views from the Red Tower
For the best views of the city, you can’t miss out on visiting the Red Tower. It’s definitely one of the best things to do in Korce.
The Red Tower, also known as the Panoramic Tower, is located at the north end of the Bulevardi Shen Gjerji. It’s not exactly the prettiest building, but it does have spectacular 360 views of the city, and the beautiful mountains and countryside.
To get to the top, you have to climb eight flights of stairs; it’s not too bad, but there’s thankfully the option to get the elevator up if that sounds like too much effort. It costs around 50LEK ($0.50 USD) to gain access to the top.
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