“Blue Eye” Natural Park in Sarandë remains one of Albania’s top tourist attractions, drawing local and international visitors year-round.

Tourism and Environment Minister Mirela Kumbaro reported that August 2025 posed challenges but also successes for the park. On August 8, the park welcomed a record 3,600 visitors in a single day—its highest ever.

“August brought heavy visitor flows and new records for ‘Blue Eye,’” said Kumbaro. “This highlights the strong interest in natural tourism and the need for sustainable management of protected areas.”

Visitors flock to “Blue Eye” for its crystal-clear waters, unique karst spring, and stunning mountain landscape. The surrounding area boasts dense vegetation and diverse wildlife, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers.

Covering 293 hectares near the village of Muzinë, the park lies about 30 minutes from Sarandë along the Delvinë-Gjirokastër highway.The Ministry commits to balancing tourism development with environmental protection to keep such areas pristine and sustainable for future generations.

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