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Singles in Gjirokastër

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Gjirokastër at a glance

  • Gjirokastër is among the 20 largest cities in Albania, with a population of about 23,000.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • Tirana, the largest city in Albania, is about 142 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Vlorë, about 71 km away.
  • Close by: Delvinë (14 km), Sarandë (25 km) and Përmet (25 km).

First-date ideas for Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Delvinë is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Gjirokastër: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Gjirokastër?

Within 50 km of Gjirokastër there are 5 towns and cities — Sarandë, Tepelenë and Përmet among them — with more than 72,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Gjirokastër?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gjirokastër and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Gjirokastër real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gjirokastër?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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