Very informative video, would definitely benefit through your advice during our trip to Saranda next month. We would go from Berat to Saranda, can you suggest me the best way to reach from Berat?
Thank you! There are buses from Berat to Saranda but if possible I would better rent a car for a day and go down the coast road and make a day trip out of it by stopping at some beach spots 😉
You are welcome! So glad to hear you found it useful! 😊 Well, I think the temperature will still stay ok, because it feels more tropical there in sense of warm wind, doesn't really get cold in nights, so I think it still will be nice just maybe a few more rainy days. I got around 3 rainy days in the whole of October!
Thank you for watching! 😊 yes we did, but I can’t remember how much exactly we paid… couldn’t be more than 30 euros per day… but I remember it was super easy, no deposits, no documents, just pick up and drive 😂 same with the car … car was 50 euros per day
I am sure they prefer Euros haha 🤣 because they have their own exchange rate they use for tourists 😂 I 10000% recommend getting Leks, you will save a lot that way 🙌
Ouh very interesting question...hmm...if you wonder about safety - 100%. Saranda is a proper tourist town, I could totally stay out late with friends and not worry about that. Relax for sure, especially if you get a lovely hotel right on the beach. There are no amazing sand beaches in Saranda itself but that's why I recommend a hotel on the 'beach' line, they all are basically on the cliff so you get private direct access to to the water. I hope I make sense. basically if I would go for holiday, I would book a hotel on the front line, so I get easy direct access to swim and sun beds within the hotel. Little fun? 👀 - For that I think safest will be to go June - August when it is the peak season there. I was there in October and all main bars, clubs and beach bars were closing or already closed. So it was quite quiet and chill. But of course there were some cocktail bars open during the off season too...but the one beach bar I had on the list was already closed down like 1st of October. So yes, to ensure some fun time, definitely better peak season. Because the town itself is quite small, like proper seasonal location. I hope this helps 😊 Any more questions, feel free to keep this thread going! 😉
@@AlikiTravelBlog Oh wow, thank you so much for your reply! 😊 we will definitely consider these points in our decision-making. I guess I do have one more question if you don't mind! Are the local people open and friendly to tourists? Naturally they should be, but I have someone close to me who went on a rant about the people in the north of the country who apparently are not all that friendly and open... what was your experience in Saranda? Once again, thank you so much! ♡
@@wavywave8852 Happy to help 😊 Well...I think once you talk to them in general they are friendly, like as you said they like tourists, but on the outside, they can seem to be not too friendly. But I think it is a cultural thing, in many places in Europe we are used to chit chat and fun little convos with the waiters but here it is not a thing. I come from Latvia so I totally got it, I felt like home.. I had no idea what is a chit chat before I started to travel :D so I know they are not not polite or friendly, it is just the way some cultures are. Also, as it is a little tourist town and the older generation lives and works there, the language barrier I think also creates that gap. So yes, I can totally see why people could say that but then for example in Tirana I had the most amazing Airbnb host, he was so friendly and nice. So I guess to summarize they can definitely give a much colder and not friendly vibe but it is just a cultural thing, I believe the younger generation who are more confident in speaking English definitely show that other friendlier side 😊
Thank you for the video I just wish you could have told us what the amazing restaurant was called we are in Sarande this summer, I think we were hoping that it is cheaper than Greece for food and drink, and carrying cash around these days is not good a bit like Greece 30 years ago.
Thank you for watching! The place is called Nasto 😉 I went to Corfu and yes, I would say in general (with some exceptions of course) food in Albania was cheaper. Saranda is quite touristic so I feel like it wasn't that much cheaper apart from 'Nasto' but the more further away from tourist beach towns you go the cheaper all gets.
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The perfect video about Saranda. Very useful and just what we want to know. Wonderful job! 😊👏👍
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This is such a good video! Thankyou for all the advice! It'll be super helpful for when we go 🎉
Thank you so much for watching 😊 Enjoy your trip! 🎉
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Great video, thank you!
Thank you for watching! 😊🙏
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Very informative video, would definitely benefit through your advice during our trip to Saranda next month.
We would go from Berat to Saranda, can you suggest me the best way to reach from Berat?
Thank you! There are buses from Berat to Saranda but if possible I would better rent a car for a day and go down the coast road and make a day trip out of it by stopping at some beach spots 😉
@@AlikiTravelBlogThanks dear ❤
@@EktaDamaniya enjoy your trip!
Super helpful. Thanks, Aliki! I think you've inspired me to head there next month. Any ideas what the weather will be like in mid-November?
You are welcome! So glad to hear you found it useful! 😊 Well, I think the temperature will still stay ok, because it feels more tropical there in sense of warm wind, doesn't really get cold in nights, so I think it still will be nice just maybe a few more rainy days. I got around 3 rainy days in the whole of October!
@@AlikiTravelBlog that sounds perfect. Will look into it!
Thanks for the video!
Did you guys rent a scooter? If yes how much was? I’m thinking of renting one next week when I arrive!
Thank you for watching! 😊 yes we did, but I can’t remember how much exactly we paid… couldn’t be more than 30 euros per day… but I remember it was super easy, no deposits, no documents, just pick up and drive 😂 same with the car … car was 50 euros per day
very informative :)
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Very helpful, going here in a few weeks! They prefer cash but ive read they like euros? Being from uk is it better to take euros or Lek in cash?
I am sure they prefer Euros haha 🤣 because they have their own exchange rate they use for tourists 😂 I 10000% recommend getting Leks, you will save a lot that way 🙌
Would you generally recommend going there as a group of ladies that wants to relax and have a little fun?
Ouh very interesting question...hmm...if you wonder about safety - 100%. Saranda is a proper tourist town, I could totally stay out late with friends and not worry about that. Relax for sure, especially if you get a lovely hotel right on the beach. There are no amazing sand beaches in Saranda itself but that's why I recommend a hotel on the 'beach' line, they all are basically on the cliff so you get private direct access to to the water. I hope I make sense. basically if I would go for holiday, I would book a hotel on the front line, so I get easy direct access to swim and sun beds within the hotel. Little fun? 👀 - For that I think safest will be to go June - August when it is the peak season there. I was there in October and all main bars, clubs and beach bars were closing or already closed. So it was quite quiet and chill. But of course there were some cocktail bars open during the off season too...but the one beach bar I had on the list was already closed down like 1st of October. So yes, to ensure some fun time, definitely better peak season. Because the town itself is quite small, like proper seasonal location. I hope this helps 😊 Any more questions, feel free to keep this thread going! 😉
@@AlikiTravelBlog Oh wow, thank you so much for your reply! 😊 we will definitely consider these points in our decision-making. I guess I do have one more question if you don't mind! Are the local people open and friendly to tourists? Naturally they should be, but I have someone close to me who went on a rant about the people in the north of the country who apparently are not all that friendly and open... what was your experience in Saranda? Once again, thank you so much! ♡
@@wavywave8852 Happy to help 😊 Well...I think once you talk to them in general they are friendly, like as you said they like tourists, but on the outside, they can seem to be not too friendly. But I think it is a cultural thing, in many places in Europe we are used to chit chat and fun little convos with the waiters but here it is not a thing. I come from Latvia so I totally got it, I felt like home.. I had no idea what is a chit chat before I started to travel :D so I know they are not not polite or friendly, it is just the way some cultures are. Also, as it is a little tourist town and the older generation lives and works there, the language barrier I think also creates that gap. So yes, I can totally see why people could say that but then for example in Tirana I had the most amazing Airbnb host, he was so friendly and nice. So I guess to summarize they can definitely give a much colder and not friendly vibe but it is just a cultural thing, I believe the younger generation who are more confident in speaking English definitely show that other friendlier side 😊
You mention this “kinda fast food place but isnt” being very good. What is it called ? Other than that thanks for useful info.
The place is called Nasto 😉 You are welcome! Thank you for watching 😊
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Thank you for the video I just wish you could have told us what the amazing restaurant was called we are in Sarande this summer, I think we were hoping that it is cheaper than Greece for food and drink, and carrying cash around these days is not good a bit like Greece 30 years ago.
Thank you for watching! The place is called Nasto 😉 I went to Corfu and yes, I would say in general (with some exceptions of course) food in Albania was cheaper. Saranda is quite touristic so I feel like it wasn't that much cheaper apart from 'Nasto' but the more further away from tourist beach towns you go the cheaper all gets.
Great video. Thanks so much. I prefer paying with cash though 😊.
Ouh interesting, well in that case the place is ideal for you haha Thank you for watching 😊
Cash is perfectly fine with me. I actually much prefer it.
Then it will be perfect for you 🙌
Hello dear. I need an invitation letter and tour guide for 4 of my staff suppose to be on vacation in Albania.
Cash is King
Good video
Paying cash is a good thing.. you need to research why cash is being phased out by the WEF / Klaus Schwab.
You don't sound like British.
Im not
@@AlikiTravelBlog Your bio says so.
Where? I don’t think so… my location might be
This is beautiful 😍
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