
National Park of Blue Eye + Fortress of Lekuresi Tour
The National Park of Blue Eye is home to one of the most beautiful natural springs in the Balkans. Discover it for yourself with this fantastic private tour. National Park of Blue Eye + Lekuresi Castle Tour.
- 3 - 4 hours
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The National Park of Blue Eye is home to one of the most beautiful natural springs in the Balkans. Discover it for yourself with this fantastic private tour.
National Park of Blue Eye + Lekuresi Castle Tour
We will meet at Skënderbeu 67 at 9 am, then board a bus to the Blue Eye lagoon in Albania. This site of natural beauty has been declared a protected Natural Monument.
Once we reach our destination, we will explore this area and see Mali i Gjërë Mountain and the natural freshwater spring. The Blue Eye spring is the largest and most impressive among the 18 freshwater springs in Mali i Gjere area. It resembles a big blue eye, with shades of dark and light blue. The spring is< strong> 50 metres (164 feet) deep and is surrounded by lush green vegetation.
We will also visit the ruins of Lekuresi Castle, believed to date back to 1537 during the attack by Sultan Sulejmani, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent. The castle is located on a hill above the city of Saranda, offering incredible views of the bay of Saranda, the road to Butrint, and the islands of Ksamil and the Island of Corfu.
Finally, we will make our way back to the meeting point.
Prices
Included
- Transport by air–conditioned vehicle
- English–speaking guide
- Entry to the Blue Eye Lagoon and Lekuresi Castle
Not included
- Food and drink
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility