Southern Albania

Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)

A deep natural spring where turquoise water bubbles up from a karst source of unknown depth.

Southern Albania 1–2 hours Short stop, photography

Why visit Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)

The Blue Eye is a striking spring near Saranda — vivid blue at the surface, dark below. Divers have explored it to 50 metres without reaching the bottom. It's an easy stop on the way to Gjirokaster.

Planning your visit

Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is best suited to short stop, photography. Allow 1–2 hours to do it justice. For the most current opening hours, ticket prices and transport details, check official sources before you travel — these change seasonally.

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