Why Choose Sarandë, Albania? Top Expat Destination & Schengen Strategy! | WarrenJulieTravel.com
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- Explore the hidden gem of Sarandë, Albania, a prime destination for expats and those looking to navigate the Schengen visa limits. Join us as we dive into the vibrant life of Sarandë's expat community and uncover the affordable luxuries this Albanian paradise offers. Please visit our website to get more information: www.warrenjulietravel.com/
From stunning beaches to rich cultural experiences and a thriving community, Sarandë provides a unique blend of relaxation and adventure. Ideal for retirees, digital nomads, and anyone seeking a serene yet engaging lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle.
Located on the stunning Ionian coast, Sarande offers a perfect blend of rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.
Sarande's warm climate and laid-back lifestyle make it an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. And with Albania's proximity to the Schengen Zone, you can easily travel to other European countries with ease.
Whether you're looking to retire in paradise, start a new chapter as an expat, or simply enjoy a vacation like no other, Sarande has something for everyone. From delicious cuisine to friendly locals, and budget-friendly, this hidden gem has it all.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Sarandë, Albania
02:00 - Benefits of Living in Sarandë for Expats
04:30 - Navigating Schengen Limits from Albania
06:00 - Expat Community and Lifestyle in Sarandë
08:00 - Cost of Living and Real Estate
10:00 - Culture, Food, and Activities in Sarandë
This video is about Why Choose Sarandë, Albania? Top Expat Destination & Schengen Strategy! But It also covers the following topics:
Moving To Albania
Albania Travel Guide
Sarandë For Retirees
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Enjoy Albania 🇦🇱 from an Albanian guy who lives in the USA 🇺🇸
Thanks, & enjoy America 🇺🇸 😁
Ksamil and Saranda are great i as Serb was last summer and i was wowed
I would think the summer here would be fantastic.
Welcome, we need more Serbs in Albania and vice versa, so we can see the humanity in each other.
Maybe Sarandë has changed in 5 years, but we were there in December 2019 and the city was a ghost town - no tourists and most hotels and restaurants were closed.
I think it’s changed a lot. It was very lively for us in March.
For sure,but people are moving from Canada,The States and UK due to crime and high cost of living for older people.How’s hospitals?
US citizens get a great deal in Albania -- a 365 day visa.
They sure do. A year visa is a rarity in Europe!
While Albanians need a visa to go there, a visa almost impossible to get....
@@bledarhazizaj8306Of course, what else would you expect?
@@bledarhazizaj8306it’s not almost impossible, most people applying for a US visa in Albania are getting it. Given you are going for real touristy reasons.
@@boink800 visa free as much as to schengen. Or they cannot, 3 months visa to Americans and stop! We are not sons of a second degree God
The information about where to meet expats was very helpful. If you could try to do that in future videos from other locations, that would be great. As an expat, we have definitely found that other expats do become your closest friends. It’s born from sharing a common language, goals, and lifestyle. Knowing where to meet expats upfront as you enter an area is very helpful. Oh, and happy birthday!
We are definitely considering doing more of these. We really enjoy it. Thanks for watching us and sharing your thoughts.
Thank you,for sure we need expats when foreign to any country 🙏❤️🙌
It looks amazing! We can’t wait to visit Sarande next year.
It’s worth your visit.
Guys, that was a super awesome and informative video. My wife has been to Albania before and she absolutely loved it. After watching this video, I'm quite convinced that, this is our perfect nomad place. All we need now is a remote work opportunity for the both of us, and we'd be ready to spend at least 6 months there in Sarande, Albania. Thank you both so very much for this video 🙌 🙌.
Thank you for the kind words! I hope you find the perfect remote opportunity soon. Thanks for watching us! 😊
Happy birthday! Thanks for your answer on English spoken. Just left my 8 day stay in Montenegro looking for property. Maybe I should plan a trip to Albania.
Did you buy in Montenegro? If you end up visiting here and we are still here, we would love to get together for a coffee or tea, etc..
Buy in Albania, it has the biggest prospect of property prices to go up in the region.
@@User12345fanThx for information.Is it good for older people?hospitals?
Love it. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! 😃
Great video! Thanks so much!!
Thanks, much appreciated ❤️
Great video!
Thank you! Thanks for watching 😊
Thanks so much my friends! I’ve learned so much from your videos, which are helping me on my journey. I’m in touch already with one of your featured attorneys and I let him know I found him through you. I will contact you directly when I’m closer to traveling RE insurance etc. The coastal Balkan countries are very interesting to me, but I may end up pursuing a second passport in one of the neighboring countries. It takes time to compare all of the various residency requirements and figure out which is best. Albania is particularly attractive for a second home in the region. Happy trails!
We are so very glad you were finding the content useful and hopefully you will be able to realize your dreams of residency in Europe. I hope the attorney will be able to help you. The Balkans do offer a lot. We have loved this area for many years.
Love!
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We enjoyed this place!!!! Will definitely go back!!
It’s really worth the visit! 😀
Great vlog ya'll! Keep em coming. HBD 🤘 John and Teri Just Go....
Thank you! Will do! We appreciate you watching us😃
Happy belated Birthday, Warren! This video's info is sooo encouraging to me - as u2 know my "situation" - Thank you!
Thanks! This could definitely work well for you. 😀
❤ Thanks !!! Great Information.. delighted meeting Jess.. and learning towards the end about help for street dogs and cats...
You are welcome! She's a precious soul. I hope people donate to this very worthy cause. Thanks for watching us;)
Great video! Sums up why we are here!
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
Fantastic video guys!! I noticed a couple cameos of myself LOL.
Yes, you sure were in it! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊
Happy birthday!
Thanks for the belated wishes:)
I have never heard of this location. I am so excited to research it as a short term stay.
It’s a really lovely place and great if you want to socialize!
Lol got your birthday cake huh !!!! Blessings 🎉🎉
Yes! Thank you! I sure did!
Nice video welcome to Shqipëria🇦🇱
Thank you ☺️
Awesome video! Love the blue blue waters of Sarande. Oh and Happy Birthday Warren.
If you happen to get the time and opportunity, would love to see you guys in Tirana and Gjirokaster. Some cost of living info for both would be helpful as well and greatly appreciated. As always, keep up the excellent work.
We are planning on Gjirokaster, but it will be a short visit. We may see Tiranë in the future.
Thanks for watching us and the kind words. 😊
From our understanding from friends who lived in Tiranë for 6 months, rent is a bit higher but groceries are about 20 percent lower there.
hi Warren and julie, thank you for a fantastic video on Saranda, is so wonderful to know there is a location like this, would you guys stay for the whole year or leaving in a couple of months or so. lots of love to both ofyou.,and Happy Birthday Warren.😄
This city is really lovely and to answer your question would we stay for a whole year? It could be a consideration. The summers are very busy and crowded because it is a paradise type of location for many European people, as well as westerners.
That said, there are many American people who remain here for the entire year.
see you around ... The Artists in Sarande
Thanks! 😊
Did you film the intro yesterday (Monday)? It was the most beautiful day! The perfect temperature, the blue of the sky and the water was so clear.
It was gorgeous! Hmm, yes
Great video guys! It's fun to see some familiar faces in your video, good ole D&D. We will be returning to Saranda next weekend for while, maybe we'll run into you if your still there.
Joel & Michelle
Potentially, we will be leaving on Sunday April 7th for Montenegro. We are always happy to meet up if schedules allow. 😁 email us if you wish to connect. Warrenjulietravel@gmail.com
@@WarrenJulieTravel Email sent 😃🤞
Thank you for the video, Warren & Julie. My wife and I follow another expat couple on RUclips that have been in Europe over the past month, and they mentioned Albania recently. This is the first I've seen and heard of the country so far.
I was thinking there must not have been expats from Ireland there for "St. Paddy's Day", as the sign in D&D showed it as "St. Patty's Day".
I did notice they wrote Saint Patty’s day instead of Saint Paddy’s. I’m fairly certain they did it as a humorous gesture because that’s the way they roll in that bar. to answer your question, I’m not sure if there is an Irish presence here or not. We have encountered British and many other nationalities, but we have not yet met an Irish person here. 😊 I would definitely have noticed because I love the accent.
Thanks again for the great information. That Schengen is shrinking our options and looks like Sarande will be a great place to escape.
Our pleasure! You are correct, the Schengen is definitely shrinking. I do feel as though we will be safe with Albania and a few others for years to come. Getting into the Schengen is not that easy for these countries.
Thanks for watching. 😃
Not for too long, Albania will eventually join the Schengen zone
@@linabanfield8658 Romania and Bulgaria joined EU 2007 and still not full members of Schengen zone.... Albania isnt even EU member yet
@@linabanfield8658 Maybe after 10 years . EU rules and regulations based on bureaucracy .
@@blackeagle794710 years is probably a realistic estimate
The place and the food looks great 👍 Happy belated birthday Warren.🎂 🥳 🎉
Do you have a favorite food dish from Albania?
Thanks for the birthday wishes. We are still sampling food here, but everything we have had has been great. I think the more authentic dishes will be found in Gjirokaster and other places.
Thanks for watching us 😊
Have been interested in Sarande
It’s worth a visit 😃
Happy belated birthday
Thank you!
Albania may become part of the Schengen zone soon
We hope that doesn’t happen. The zoning is definitely squeezing the availability of non Schengen territories.
its not EU member yet ....dont confuse EU with Schengen area ....
@@garmy441 it’s years off from becoming part of EU, once that happens, it might be another decade before it ever is in Schengen. All countries within the zone would have to approve it for it to be able to join. Look how long it took Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Bulgaria Romania not full members yet, internal air and sea borders o.k but land borders crossing no still are subject to checks
Very unlikely it will take 10+ years. I don’t think Albanians themselves want to
Hi friends , I didn’t know Albania is not a Schengen zone,thanks for helpful information
You are very welcome 🤗
Albania is on schengen zone
@@user-cj6lb9uz3d it is not Schengen.
I love Saranda und Albanien!
It really is a nice city. We need to explore more of Albania. I look forward to seeing Theth in the future. Thanks for watching:)
@@WarrenJulieTravel I will travel the whole albanien one day..
@@WarrenJulieTravel Do it please and let the world get to know the nice albanien and albanien people!
Some close friends loved growing up as missionary kids in Albania (they're about 30 now) but did mention corruption was super high (ie police would ask for bribes) and the Albanian mafia having a strong hold there. Did the expats living there mention anything with that? Has it calmed down with such things? I LOVE seeing y'all in such out of the way places that really helps us! Thanks for sharing and happy birthday!
Truth be told, there’s been no conversation of any magnitude, on the topic. I do not believe it’s an issue in this region.
When was this? 1997? Lol, things change within 5 years, nevermind almost 30 years ago.
@@User12345fan I know things chance, hence why I asked. Also no, they started coming back 15 years ago and had family there and/or nearby until a few years ago. Personally I've greatly enjoyed my times in Eastern Europe and look forward to exploring more but also know to be a bit careful.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Thanks as always! I've loved my travels in Eastern Europe and that is partial thanks to you sharing experiences to help research where to go and look where perhaps I wouldn't have otherwise looked. I hope to meet y'all someday and if so, I owe you a meal!
Oh and also they were mainly Tirana and greater Tirana area, not Sarande; big cities always have some different issues regardless what country...
I learn so much from you two (grateful) ....Is there a place someone needs to be extra alert so they can get a stamp in their passport? I know sometimes Mexico has americans forgetting to ask for entry stamps and you see some going back to get it at border.
Where are the spots to be aware and alert on the ferry to get your pport stamped?
From our experience, passport control is not easily missed
We literally could not miss it. It is like a hard border and you are not crossing until you have presented your documents.
You have to show them when you are boarding and when you are departing.
That is a great question.
Thanks for watching and we appreciate the kind comments .😃
visit vlora saranda durres top destination 2024
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Wait, wait, wait,
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Hey guys Vlore will be a better destination since a big international airport is being built there now and will be open next year with direct flights to the US.
Vlore is a nice place. We spent a night there in January. The airport will be a great addition for the city.
Great video! Can you include the link for your rental?
Do you mean our car purchase? We drive a car all over Europe that we have registered under our Bulgarian corporation. We have videos on this process.
@@WarrenJulieTravel No I was talking about the place you rented it while you were in Albania, you showed a picture of the unit.
What are airports, train or other public transportation options to get in and out of Sarande or other spots in Albania?
Tiranë has an international airport. Buses are readily available to get around and ferries are also a great option.
If you're still in my country get to know our authentic traditional food of which you may not find much in Saranda as it is a touristic town but rather head on our southeastern part of the country and you may be pleasantly surprised. You may also find it in Gjirokaster which is not far from Saranda.
We are planning to visit Gjirokaster very soon. If you have a food suggestion, we would love to hear it. Thanks for watching! 😊
In Gjirokaster there are restaurants that cook traditional food. You can ask locals or there are a lot of videos here on youtube giving tips. One staple food they make is "Qifqi" rice balls with mint. The best of our food lies up in mountain villages and possibly in villager's houses. You will need a local guide to tell you where you can find it. You can also find great dishes in towns of Berat, Permet, Korce and Pogradec. Good luck and cheers.@@WarrenJulieTravel
@@albusha5150 jepi emrin e restorantit mos llomotit kot, kur te pyesin per sugjerime po te pysin direkt per emrin e restorantit bashke me sugjerime ushqimesj
Une nuk di ndonje emer restoranti se nuk jam nga Gjirokastra more llomotites se nuk do ta kisha problem tjua jepja po me duket se te paska truri tul qe i drejtohesh nje bashkatdhetari qe nuk e njeh duke e ofenduar me fjalen llomotit. Mundohu te kesh pak me teper edukate.@@User12345fan
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Saranda Shqiptareeeeeeee.
I could live there
It’s a lovely place. 😊
Dhen se thelume ilithje grek
Certainly tax friendly. I have looked at a dozen countries to retire and this was one of them. Ultimately, I decided on a different location because I didn't think I could assimilate into Albanian culture.
It is very tax friendly. The Albanian people have been extremely kind, welcoming and warm to us. I hope you found a great place that suits you well. 😊
I think Albanian culture is closest to US culture out of all the European countries.
What type of a payment system do you use to rent apartments and for in?
This is a cash society. It is easiest to find rentals if you are here. The best way would be to start with an AirBNB and meet up with the local community who can help you find deals.
So, to clarify the Schengen visa: if you leave after 90 days do you have to wait until that calendar year is completed before returning? For eg if you are in Schengen from Jan - Mar, then go to say, Albania, do you have to wait until Jan 1 of the next year to return to Schengen or do you just have to be out of Schengen for so many days and then return?
No, you can be in the Schengen for 90 days out of every 180 days, then you have a fresh 90 days.
@@WarrenJulieTravel thanks for the reply. that’s not bad so technically you can stay up to 6 months within a 365-day period - you just have to break it up.
That’s correct.
Is english widely spoken in albania? I have read that renting a 2/2 should be between 200 and 300 dollars, so i would think buying something similar would not be beyond 100k. Is that fairly accurate? Any english libraries, by which i mean do they have several thousand fiction books ? thanks
In many areas of Albania English is widely spoken, but not all areas.
Depending on the city, yes, 200 to 300 a month could be found. Real estate could definitely be found for under $100,000 in Albania depending on the location.
Thanks for watching !
I was in sarande 5 yrs ago. It was not an attractive place so i left after 1 night n went to corfu then Himare
We found it quite charming but 5 years can make a very big difference.
I’ve seen way too many places beautiful like corfu so in comparison sarande is not very attractive but it is still a good place to move to because of the low cost of living n extremely friendly locals
Have you been to Vlore?
Yes, for a shortstop, look for our video about a ferry from Albania to Italy.
@@WarrenJulieTravel oh yeah, I saw it.
Yanks are always welcome in Albania. No need for them visa barriers. They can stay in Albania as long as they want
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Does Albania have cheap public transportation to easily get around in the country?
Yes, they do.
Buses intracity and between cities
How do you communicate with locals?
A lot of Albanian people speak English. Great question.
Question. So why did you buy a house in Montenegro instead of Albania?
We bought our first Montenegro home in 2016. We have created a strong community of friends there over the years. Both places are great options.
@@WarrenJulieTravellucky you bought in 2016, Montenegro has simply become out of touch nowadays. I hear outrageous prices there, Albania is still reasonably priced and affordable and has huge prospects too grow, give it another 4-5 years and it will be a second Montenegro.
All of these countries are in the pipeline to become Schengen, just a matter of time. Thanks.
The first step is, they will have to become part of the EU
That is still years away, and then they will need unanimous approval by all the other countries that are part of Schengen it took Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania decades .
For now, we will just enjoy the freedom afforded by the non-Schengen countries.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Thanks, hoping that it will be decades away :)
Any Idea when Albania will become an EU member?
We do not know, however it is not on the horizon or if it is, they will not be going Schengen for many years.
Why retire in Schengen when you can retire *and* eat ze bugs in Shenzhen?
lol! That’s funny 😆
Dirt cheap.Happy belated birthday
Thanks 😊
it is full of trash and unfinished Buildings.
Saranda? Not our experience. We were slow to return to Albania due to our impression of Duress in 2017 which may have fit the description you are giving at that time. I can’t speak of the condition of Duress first hand currently though.