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

We'll meet at Skënderbeu 67 at 9 am, then we'll board a bus to the Blue Eye lagoon in Albania. This site has been declared a protected Natural Monument.

Upon arrival, we’ll explore the area, where you can see Mali i Gjërë Mountain and the natural freshwater spring. The Blue Eye spring is the largest among the 18 freshwater springs in Mali i Gjere area, resembling a large blue eye with shades of dark and light blue. The spring is approximately 50 metres (164 feet) deep and is surrounded by lush green vegetation.

We’ll also visit the ruins of Lekuresi Castle, believed to date back to 1537 under Sultan Sulejmani, also known as Suleiman the Magnificent. The castle is located on the hill above the city of Saranda, offering views of the bay of Saranda, the road to Butrint, and the islands of Ksamil and Corfu.

Finally, we will return to the meeting point.