Kruma (definite form; Krumë, indefinite form) is a town in Northeastern Albania. It is located in a mountainous region, within Kukës County in the municipality of Has. It is the principal town in the ethnographic region of Has, which is inhabited by a population that has maintained distinct cultural traditions over centuries.
Understand
[edit]Kruma has a modest but meaningful history, especially in the context of the broader Has region, which has long been a crossroads of cultures and conflicts.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Access to Kruma is made via several points:
- SH23 connects Kukës with Kruma (approx. 30-40 min).
- Travel from Gjakova to Kruma through Qafë Prushi border crossing (approx. 25 km, 40-50 min)
By bus
[edit]- You can take a bus from Tirana to Kruma. You need to travel through A1 highway until you arrive in Kukës. Then you will come through SH23 road to come to Kruma (approx. 170 km, 3–3.5 hours) and costs around 900 ALL or 9€
- From Gjakova to Kruma just with minibusses through Qafë Prush border crossing.
Get around
[edit]On foot
[edit]Kruma is a small town and you can travel it on foot. Be aware of road safety.
By rental car
[edit]- Neza Rental Car, Rruga e Kosovës, km 1, ☏ +355 69 37 86 343. 09:00-17:00. Different cars for renting to travel around the city and all over the place
See
[edit]- The statue of Pjetër Bogdani located in the centre of Kruma. Pjetër Bogdani is one of the most important figures of Kruma and one of the most important figure in Albanian literature.
- River of Vrella for its beauty.
Do
[edit]Go see off-road competitions, which are free.
Kruma's high school Gjimnazi Skenderbeu organises volleyball matches with other cities and are all for free.
Buy
[edit]- Big Market Has is a branch of the Albanian supermarket chain Big Market.
- Print Shop (Souvenirs), center of Kruma, ☏ +355 67 737 0067, [email protected]. M-Sa 08:00-18:00. Personalized products with the tourist's name and the place they have visited, postcards and posters featuring traditional and cultural views. EUR 1-10, ALL 100-2000.
- Dedja Group. an Albanian distribution and trading company based in the Kukes region but the company is involved in across Albania.
- Traditional Clothing Shop, center of Kruma. 08:00-20:00. Local shop offering traditional Albanian clothing, handmade folk costumes, embroidered textiles and souvenirs representing the culture and traditions of the Has region. 1000ALL.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Furra Flori. newly opened bakery. Pizza, croissant and traditional foods like fli and byrek is offered.
- 2 Antika. popular restaurant in Kruma
- 1 Gradica. known for their qofte (meatballs) and homemade rakija.
- 2 Bujtina Pazari i Vjetër. guesthouse located in the historic old Bazaar area of Kruma. It offers traditional accommodation and hospitality providing visitors with an authentic experience of local culture.
- 3 Bar Restaurant Arbëria, Krumë, ☏ +355 68 648 4766. 08:00-22:00. serves Albanian and Mediterranean dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere. 2000 ALL.
Drink
[edit]- 1 6-Këndëshi. Well known bar in Krumë for its service and loyal costumers.
- 2 Britain Lounge. Biggest lounge in Kruma.
- 3 Cahani Lounge. Known for their well known trilece.
- 4 Bliss Lounge, Rruga Demokracia, ☏ +355 68 555 5551. 06:30-02:00. known for shisha smoking and their beautiful atmosphere at night.
Sleep
[edit]- 4 Hotel Shatri, ☏ +355 69 406 6644. Family-run hotel in Kruma offering comfortable rooms and traditional hospitality. 20-30€.
- 1 Hotel Brati (Hotel), Dardania St., ☏ +355 69 431 4392. Check-in: After 12:00, check-out: 11:00. Hotel Brati offers a welcoming environment for all its visitors. Hotel provides free Wi-Fi access and enforces clear house rules to ensure the comfort of all guests, including a no-smoking policy inside the rooms and a request for noise reduction after 9:00 PM. 1500-3000 ALL, 15-30 EUR.
Go next
[edit]- Gjakova, 30km, 45 min away, traditional market town of Has region.
- Bajram Curri, other larger town of this area of Albania.
- Kukës, 40 mins away along the Drin river.