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Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)

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Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)

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1. Bistrica Reservoir – Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) loop from Krongj

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2. Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) – Bistrica Reservoir loop from Krongj

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3. Bistrica Reservoir – Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) loop from Krongj

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meisterwerk

June 14, 2022

In 2004, Syri i Kaltër suddenly dried up, and shortly afterwards the water was back. The reason for this is not clear. The water of the spring is the main tributary of the Bistrica from the Mali i Gjerë mountains. The river flows into the Ionian Sea at Saranda.

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Mathis

February 2, 2022

Syri i Kaltër (Eng. Blue Eye) is a karst spring on the western slope of the Mali i Gjerë Mountains in Albania. With 6 m³/s it is the most water-rich spring in the country. The water emerges under high pressure from a spring pot, the exact depth of which has not yet been explored. The temperature is 12.75 °C with a maximum deviation of just 0.15 °C. Against the background of light limestone, the water has a deep blue color in the sunlight, which also gives it its name. The water from Syri i Kaltër flows into the Bistrica, which is dammed just after the source for energy production.

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Rainer & Petra

June 23, 2024

A karst spring around 50 m deep in the middle of a fairytale pine forest. 6 cubic meters of water bubble up per second. The "Blue Eye" is supposedly the spring with the most water in Albania. The water, which is only 12°C warm, shimmers in the sunlight in all shades of color and, depending on the sunlight, appears from bright turquoise green to dark royal blue. Hence the name "Blue Eye". The spectacular landscape around the Syri I Kaltër has an almost jungle-like character and is a nature reserve. During the communist era, access was reserved for the party elite. From Saranda it is only about 30 minutes by car to the Syri I Kaltër lake. The Syri I Kaltër is a popular destination, especially in summer on weekends. Anyone who wants to experience the shimmering blue mountain lake without a large crowd of visitors should plan a visit during the week. There is a cozy restaurant on site (fish).

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Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)

1. Bistrica Reservoir – Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) loop from Krongj

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3. Bistrica Reservoir – Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) loop from Krongj

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