Puke
One of the highest-elevation towns in Albania, Puke sits high in the mountains of the country's north and serves as a known ski area, making it a practical base for winter visits. The town carries a café and restaurant scene that holds up well for its size, and the wider region connects to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population6,495
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Puke: quick answers
Where is Puke?
Puke is in Albania, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Shkoder.
How do you get to Puke?
The nearest airport is Kukës (KFZ), about 2 hr 12 min away by road. The nearest train station is Shkodër, about 1 hr 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Puke?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C34°F. The wettest month is December, with about 210 mm8.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Puke?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants, 20 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.