Velcan
A pocket-sized Albanian upland village within walking distance of water, set in rugged highland country and within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered across the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 3.0 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Velcan: quick answers
Where is Velcan?
Velcan is in Albania, about 36 km23 miles in a straight line from Elbasan.
How do you get to Velcan?
The nearest airport is Ohrid (OHD), about 1 hr 44 min away by road. The nearest train station is Pogradec, about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Velcan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is December, with about 120 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Velcan?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.