Is there parking at The Blue Eye?

Yes. There's a free parking lot and also paid parking options available. Free street parking is also available nearby.

Absolutely. There are kid-friendly hikes to the spring, and families visit regularly. The site has wheelchair accessible entrance and seating as well.

What should I know about swimming?

Swimming is banned at The Blue Eye. Many visitors come to see the water and walk the trails, but you won't be able to swim.

How do I get to the spring from the parking area?

There's a short walk to the Blue Eye, or you can ride a little train that runs from the parking area if you prefer not to hike.

Yes, The Blue Eye gets quite crowded, especially in summer. Going early in the day or visiting in the off-season will give you a better experience.

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The Blue Eye

Things to Do in Sarandë

4.40(14,306)

About

The Blue Eye is a natural spring in the hills above Sarandë where impossibly clear water pools in shades of turquoise and deep blue. It's a short walk from the parking area, and the spring feeds into a small lake below. The spot draws a lot of visitors, especially in summer, but the water and the walk through the hills make it worth the trip. There's a little train that runs from the parking area if you'd rather not hike.

9.7/10

Exceptional · based on 14,306 Google reviews

Uniqueness9.2
Photo-worthy8.8
Family-friendly9.1
Accessibility9.5
Value for Money8.8

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Highlights

Impossibly clear turquoise spring water
Short walk from parking area
Little train ride to the site
Free and paid parking options
Wheelchair accessible entrance and seating

Why we like it
We keep coming back because the water color is genuinely remarkable, and it's one of those places that photos actually don't do justice to. The walk is easy enough for families and kids, and you can pack a picnic. Fair warning: it gets crowded, especially in summer, and swimming is banned. But if you go early or in shoulder season, you'll understand why people make the trip.

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Location

Sarande SHA22, Saranda 9701, Albania

Plus Code: W5FR+FX Sarandë, Albania

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Frequently asked

About The Blue Eye

Is there parking at The Blue Eye?
Yes. There's a free parking lot and also paid parking options available. Free street parking is also available nearby.
Can kids go there?
Absolutely. There are kid-friendly hikes to the spring, and families visit regularly. The site has wheelchair accessible entrance and seating as well.
What should I know about swimming?
Swimming is banned at The Blue Eye. Many visitors come to see the water and walk the trails, but you won't be able to swim.
How do I get to the spring from the parking area?
There's a short walk to the Blue Eye, or you can ride a little train that runs from the parking area if you prefer not to hike.
Is it crowded?
Yes, The Blue Eye gets quite crowded, especially in summer. Going early in the day or visiting in the off-season will give you a better experience.

9.7/10

Exceptional · based on 14,306 Google reviews

Uniqueness9.2
Photo-worthy8.8
Family-friendly9.1
Accessibility9.5
Value for Money8.8

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Busy times

Mon (today)

Review breakdown

14,306 reviews

5
9,670
4
2,486
3
1,204
2
485
1
461

What visitors mention

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Tue

98%

Wed

93%

Thu

65%

Fri

60%

Sat

78%

Sun

100%

Source: Google historical busyness data

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spring788

swimming ban200

crowded552

clear water202