{"id":29292,"date":"2015-08-19T07:58:27","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T05:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=29292"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:47:55","slug":"kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Eye - the source &quot;Syri i Kalt\u00ebr&quot; in Albania"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: August 2026<\/em>\u00a0| The spring \u201dSyri i Kalt\u00ebr\u201d, Blue eye, or bl\u00e5 \u00f6gat in Swedish is located in southern Albania, not far from the city of Saranda. We drove here directly after our visit to Butrint, and must say that the road towards the mountains is beautiful throughout.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It feels like nature is doing well, because it is intensely green and right next to it the clear mountain water flows in a wide channel. But this is of course nothing compared to what we will soon see and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad80e3f4706e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad80e3f4706e\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/#Friskt_kallvatten\" >Fresh spring water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/#Blue_eye_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9Dbla_ogat%E2%80%9D_eller_%E2%80%9DSyri_i_Kalter%E2%80%9D\" >Blue eye - &quot;blue eye&quot; or &quot;Syri i Kalt\u00ebr&quot;\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/#Att_besoka_Syri_i_Kalter\" >To visit the Blue Eye<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/#Se_mer_i_narheten\" >See more in the neighbourhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_Syri_i_Kalter_Blue_Eye\" >FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about Syri i Kalt\u00ebr (Blue Eye)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/kallan-blue-eye-i-albanien\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-friskt-kallvatten\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friskt_kallvatten\"><\/span>Fresh spring water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the way up to the spring, we do as we see the Albanians do - we stop where the mountain water flows out and fill our water bottles. Fortunately, we have about 15 empty 1.5 litre bottles that we can fill with clean, clear and tasty spring water. <\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3457252276\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-615700989 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3547247346\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1172531002\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider615700989 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-615700989\" );$freedslider615700989.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider615700989.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider615700989.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider615700989.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider615700989.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A driver who doesn\u2019t have time to stop sticks out his half-liter bottle towards Peter and says \u201dPlease Mr\u201d. Peter fills the bottle while the man asks \u201dWhere are you from?\u201d When we answer \u201dSweden\u201d he says \u201dStockholm! Scandinavians are wonderful people!\u201d and then he thanks and drives on. We ourselves continue to the famous spring Syri i Kalt\u00ebr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/K\u00e4llvatten-Albanien.jpg\" alt=\"Albanerna fyller sina vattenflaskor med rent och gott k\u00e4llvatten\" class=\"wp-image-29295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/K\u00e4llvatten-Albanien.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/K\u00e4llvatten-Albanien-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/K\u00e4llvatten-Albanien-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/K\u00e4llvatten-Albanien-900x598.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Albanians fill their water bottles with clean and tasty spring water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-29293 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/S\u00f6dra-Albanien.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00e4gen fr\u00e5n Saranda till k\u00e4llan &quot;Blue eye&quot; \u00e4r vacker\" class=\"wp-image-29293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/S\u00f6dra-Albanien.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/S\u00f6dra-Albanien-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/S\u00f6dra-Albanien-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/S\u00f6dra-Albanien-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The road from Saranda to the \"Blue Eye\" spring is beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-blue-eye-bla-ogat-eller-syri-i-kalter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_eye_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9Dbla_ogat%E2%80%9D_eller_%E2%80%9DSyri_i_Kalter%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Blue eye - &quot;blue eye&quot; or &quot;Syri i Kalt\u00ebr&quot;\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blue Eye spring really does look like a blue eye. There are many names for it! Called a natural phenomenon, it consists of a spring a few square metres in size at a depth of at least 50 metres, where clear and drinkable water constantly bubbles up. <\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4233787227\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2583719626 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1009379215\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3109829990\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2583719626 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2583719626\" );$freedslider2583719626.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2583719626.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2583719626.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2583719626.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2583719626.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-i-kalter.jpg\" alt=\"Vattnet runt om k\u00e4llan \u00e4r s\u00e5 klart att man ser precis allt p\u00e5 botten\" class=\"wp-image-29296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-i-kalter.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-i-kalter-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-i-kalter-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-i-kalter-900x598.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The water around the spring is so clear that you can see everything at the bottom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spring is a tourist attraction and many people choose to both bathe and jump in from the small balcony above, even though the water is only 12.7 degrees centigrade. Others take billions of selfies with their selfie sticks ...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-Kalter.jpg\" alt=\"Syri i Kalter\" class=\"wp-image-60465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-Kalter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-Kalter-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-Kalter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-Kalter-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Syri-Kalter-1024x575.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The blue eye - or the green?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are content to take photos and enjoy the surroundings. It is not only the deep spring that is beautiful. The green and blue colours of the water and the surrounding trees are the most intense shades we have ever seen.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2115943910\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-4120689200\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-3.jpg\" alt=\"Blue eye\" class=\"wp-image-60466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From other angles, the blue colours of the Blue Eye stand out even more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-att-besoka-syri-i-kalter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Att_besoka_Syri_i_Kalter\"><\/span>To visit the Blue Eye<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is popular to visit Syri i Kalt\u00ebr and we are far from alone here. On the contrary, it is teeming with children, young people and adults who want to swim, or just admire the fascinating spring. Of course, there is also a small tourist stand selling drinks and sweets in the middle of the forest \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get a nature experience without having to crowd with too many others, it might be an idea to come here early in the morning. But, crowded or not, we are very happy with our visit to this beautiful place!<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4064016045\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3988278758\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-Albanien-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blue eye - Bl\u00e5 \u00f6gat - Syri I Kalter i Albanien\" class=\"wp-image-60467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-Albanien-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-Albanien-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-Albanien-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-Albanien-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-eye-Albanien-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The chilly water at the Blue Eye doesn't deter everyone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-se-mer-i-narheten\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Se_mer_i_narheten\"><\/span>See more in the neighbourhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is of course more to see and do near the Blue Eye spring. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/ksamil-albanien\/\">Ksamil<\/a>&nbsp;is a small and charming holiday resort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/saranda-albanien\/\">Saranda<\/a> is a slightly larger and busier tourist centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2015\/08\/butrint-en-arkeologisk-fyndplats-i-albanien\/\">Butrint<\/a> is an exciting archaeological site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150817_113900-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Havet i Ksamil\" class=\"wp-image-59151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150817_113900.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150817_113900-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150817_113900-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20150817_113900-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ksamil in Albania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-433de813 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_Syri_i_Kalter_Blue_Eye\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about Syri i Kalt\u00ebr (Blue Eye)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Syri i Kalter located?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Syri i Kalt\u00ebr, or Blue Eye, is located in southern Albania between Saranda and Gjirokast\u00ebr, near the village of Muzin\u00eb. It is one of the country&#039;s most visited natural attractions and a popular excursion destination from both Saranda and Ksamil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Blue Eye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Syri i Kalt\u00ebr is a spectacular karst spring where crystal clear water flows up from the earth&#039;s interior. The dark blue depths are surrounded by turquoise water, which makes the spring look like a blue eye \u2013 hence the name \u201dBlue Eye\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How deep is Blue Eye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact depth is still unknown. Divers have reached depths of over 50 meters, but the strong water current has made it difficult to explore the source all the way to the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Syri in Kalt\u00ebr?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most visitors arrive here by rental car, taxi or organized excursion from Saranda or Ksamil. There is also a local bus between Saranda and Gjirokast\u00ebr, from where you can walk the last part to the natural monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to get to Blue Eye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow about one to two hours for your visit. This gives you plenty of time to walk around the area, enjoy the views, and photograph this fascinating natural phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you swim in Blue Eye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, swimming in the spring itself is currently prohibited to protect the sensitive natural environment. The water also stays around 10 degrees all year round, which makes it very cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to visit Syri i Kalter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring and autumn are particularly nice with pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors. During the summer it is popular to come early in the morning to avoid the largest tourist groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Syri i Kalter worth a visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the Blue Eye is considered one of Albania&#039;s most spectacular natural attractions. The combination of the intense blue water, the lush greenery and the peaceful environment makes the place well worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you combine Blue Eye with other attractions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, many people combine Syri i Kalt\u00ebr with Butrint, Ksamil or Saranda in the same day. It is also common to visit the site on the way between Saranda and Gjirokast\u00ebr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to buy a ticket to Syri i Kalter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there is a small entrance fee to visit the natural monument. 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