Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)

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).

Take the path on the right after the Eye. Much less popular

Here you can learn more about the properties of the Blue Eye.