Blue Eye
On Gingerguide's self-guided The Albanian Riviera & Butrint audio tour, Blue Eye is a stop worth about ~60 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type nature
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- The Albanian Riviera & Butrint The Albanian Riviera & Butrint guide
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About Blue Eye
The Blue Eye, Syri i Kaltër, a deep karst spring in the forest between Saranda and Gjirokastër, where icy water rises from an unknown depth, deep blue at the centre and turquoise at the edges.
The spring is the main source of the Bistrica River. Divers have gone down about 50 metres without reaching the bottom. The water stays cold, at about 10 to 13 °C, all year. The area is a protected nature monument.
Swimming is not allowed. A forest path of about 1.5 to 2 km leads from the entrance to the spring. There is a small entry fee, paid in cash, and parking costs extra. Summer days are crowded.
Did you know? Divers have gone down about 50 metres into the Blue Eye spring in southern Albania without reaching the bottom; its true depth is still unknown.
How much time do you need at Blue Eye?
Around ~60 min works well for Blue Eye — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Blue Eye?
Yes — Blue Eye made the cut as one of 13 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across The Albanian Riviera & Butrint. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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Sources and further reading
Where to check the facts about Blue Eye and read more:
The Albanian Riviera & Butrint guide →
Day 2 of the The Albanian Riviera & Butrint in 2 days itinerary →
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