The route, step by step
5 km
- Spring
- Waterfall
- Water
- Forest
- Rough track
Highlights
- A karst spring discharging over 5,000 litres per second
- A crystal-clear turquoise pool in a forest setting
- A paved walking path through shaded forest
- A 293-hectare protected nature reserve
Before you go
- Entry is around 100 LEK; parking around 300 LEK for up to 3 hours
- Open 07:00–19:00 daily; early morning avoids the crowds
- The path is easy but mostly unshaded; bring sun protection
- Swimming is not allowed; bring a camera, not swimwear
With Tour Alb
Our driver drops you at the Blue Eye car park and waits while you walk the path to the spring.
Nearby trails
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Butrint
4 km↑ 30 m1.5–2.5 h
A 2,000-year span of Mediterranean history inside a pristine wetland, where the layered ruins sit right on the lagoon.
Best: year-round
easyGjirokastër · heritage walkGjirokastër Castle & Old Town Walk
Kalaja e Gjirokastrës
4.7 km↑ 200 m1.5–2.5 h
A living record of Ottoman architecture, where every alley reveals centuries-old mansions and the castle commands views across the south.
Best: year-round
moderatePërmet · canyonBenja Thermal Baths & Langarica Canyon
Ujërat termale të Bënjës
2 km↑ 100 m1–2 h
Natural thermal pools inside a dramatic limestone canyon, with an old stone bridge over clear water fed by the wider Vjosa river system.
Best: May to October
Questions
- How long does the Blue Eye Spring, Sarandë take?
- About 1.5–2 h for 5 km round trip.
- How hard is the Blue Eye Spring, Sarandë?
- Easy.
- When is the best time to visit Blue Eye Spring, Sarandë?
- year-round
- Is there an entrance fee for Blue Eye Spring, Sarandë?
- 100 LEK entrance plus 300 LEK parking
- How do I get to Blue Eye Spring, Sarandë?
- Our driver drops you at the Blue Eye car park and waits while you walk the path to the spring. The walk starts at Blue Eye parking area.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
