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Major city · Albania

Jorgucat

Skip unless you have a specific interest in Greek-minority villages or the Roman tomb: a 30-minute stop on the way to Gjirokastër or Sarandë.

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Jorgucat is a small Greek-inhabited village in the Dropull valley, 45 km from Tepelenë. Its main sights are a Greek Orthodox church, a Roman tomb and an old school. Most travellers pass through without stopping; a half-hour visit is enough if you are driving the SH4 road.

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Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight)
Airports
TIA · IOA
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This is a basic guide for Jorgucat: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
  • Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
  • Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
  • Albania ↗Albania is outside the EU and the Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport before you book.
  • Albania ↗If you drive, carry your licence, rental papers and insurance proof, and expect unlit mountain roads and livestock after dark.
  • Albania ↗Land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece are used by buses; allow for queues in summer and check that your rental contract allows crossing.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jorgucat129 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Jorgucat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Greek Orthodox ChurchRoman Imperator TombOld school of Greek culture
Airports
TIA Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (About 3.5 h by car; no direct bus) · IOA Ioannina National Airport (Greece) (About 1.5 h by car; check border crossing times)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Jorgucat: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

12 rd

Feb

12°C (54°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Apr

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

5 rd

Sep

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

13 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is walkable. A car or taxi is needed to reach the Roman tomb and church outside the centre.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Gjirokastër

go

Door to door: 30 min

Car or bus (about 30 min)

Stone town, castle and Kadare's house.

Sarandëgo

Door to door: 1 h

Car or bus (about 1 h)

Coastal town with ferry to Corfu.

Përmetgo

Door to door: 1 h 15 min

Car (about 1 h 15 min)

Thermal baths and canyons.

Butrint and Ksamilgo

Door to door: 1.5 h

Car (about 1.5 h)

Ancient ruins and turquoise coves.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Jorgucat village

Very limited options; most visitors stay in Gjirokastër (30 min drive) or Sarandë (1 h drive).

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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Watch out

Safety

Jorgucat is safe; the main risks are road conditions and limited services. Keep cash and a phone with offline maps.
  • No ATM in the village; bring cash (lek or euro).
  • The Roman tomb may be locked or overgrown; check locally.
  • Road SH4 has potholes and livestock; drive carefully.

Emergency numbers

Police
129
Ambulance
127
Fire
128
General emergency
112

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My bed tonight

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Në këtë adresë, ju lutemTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police129
  • Ambulance127
  • Fire128
  • General emergency112

Embassy

Most embassies are in Tirana; the nearest consulate for some countries is in Gjirokastër (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Gjirokastër → Jorgucat: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) (check)

Say or show

  • Përshëndetje — Hello (per-shen-DET-yeh)
  • Faleminderit — Thank you (fah-leh-meen-DEH-reet)
  • Sa kushton? — How much? (sah koosh-TON)
  • Ku është …? — Where is …? (koo ush-TUH)
  • Mirupafshim — Goodbye (mee-roo-PAF-sheem)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jorgucat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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