Saranda: best attractions - the Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle

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Saranda: best attractions - the Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle

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Guided tour Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle

If you are on holiday in Saranda and its surroundings, you will not get bored. There are plenty of things to do and see in Saranda, you are spoiled with choices. But, if you don't have much time , it is necessary to know what destinations and activities are options to visit. This tour has been designed for those who want to enjoy the best of Saranda and its surroundings in just 3 hours. This is an itinerary recommended for those who have just arrived in the city or for those who are passing through and want to bring home the best memories and to have seen the best views.

The enchantment of Albania Nature: The source of Blue Eye National Park

Leaving at 9 am from Saranda, in just a few minutes you will arrive near the source of the Blue Eye. This hidden area represents the best things to see in Albania for lovers of relaxation and nature. Water is the undisputed protagonist. The water collected a few tens of kilometers away in the Mali i Gjërë mountain range goes underground and rises right here. Inside a large pool of crystal clear water, our gaze is drawn to a dark blue spot in the center. Looking closer, you will see that the blue spot has the shape of a circle (the pupil) that expands to the outside in an elliptical shape (the iris), taking on fantastic colors from emerald green to light green. The magic of this source is all there, in this hole that brings us into contact with the depths of the earth, called the Blue Eye National Park. But this pool is not only the main attraction of the area. Dozens of small paths leave from here to venture safely to discover lush vegetation and other fantastic mirrors of spring water. The park is a place for both, adults and children alike to have a fantastic intimate and fun experience, just a few minutes from the beaches.

Guided tour of Lekuresi Castle

You cannot say that you saw Saranda without having visited the Lekuresi Castle. The castle was built in 1537 by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent, who owed a period of particular expansion of the Ottoman influence on the area. Suleiman I attacked Corfu and had a manor built on the highest hill inland from Saranda to be able to control the entire valley below. From Corfu and Ksamil to Saranda and beyond, towards Butrint. All around the fortress of Lekuresi are the ruins of the homonymous village. The square plan of the castle forms a large open space in the center, a sort of terrace from which it is possible to have an extraordinary view.

•Due the moderate amount of walking to reach the main attraction sites could be better to wear comfortable shoes and clothes

•We suggest this tour to customers who are able to climb and descend streets and stairs.. 

•This tour is not suitable for customers in wheelchair. 

•In case of hot weather we suggest you to bring a cap with you

•Reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time

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09:00 - Saranda Port Saranda 

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4.7/5

28 reviews
  • GetYourGuide traveler - Lithuania

    Leo is an amazing guide. He told us interesting facts about Albania history and Sarande. Overall, the experience was an amazing one. This trip surpassed all our expectations and a big reason for that was Leo's knowledge and helpfulness.
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    Jun 19, 2024
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