Explore Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle Sunset from Saranda
Description
Experience the beauty of southern Albania on this relaxing afternoon tour from Saranda, perfectly timed for sunset. Travel comfortably with a local guide as you visit two of the area’s most scenic highlights. Begin your journey at the famous Blue Eye Spring, a natural wonder known for its deep, crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush forest. Enjoy free time to explore, take photos, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere. You can walk along the scenic path or take the optional train for easier access. Continue to Lekursi Castle, where the experience reaches its peak. Watch the sun set over Saranda, the Ionian Sea, and Corfu, creating a truly unforgettable view. This tour offers the perfect combination of nature, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery in a comfortable group setting, ideal for couples, families, and sunset lovers.
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Itinerary
The "Blue Eye" (Albanian: Syri i Kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring in the village of Muzinë in Finiq municipality, southern Albania.
Lekursi Castle (Kajala e Lëkurësit) is a castle on Lekursi Hill, just behind Saranda with an amazing view over the town and bay, making this the most popular and iconic viewpoint of Saranda. Inside the walls of Lekursi castle is a restaurant (Restorant Kalaja e Lekuresit) with an enormous outdoor terrace. Although it can be busy in summer, it is definitely a great spot for dinner or drinks, especially around sunset. Sometimes there is also traditional folk music and dance for a truly Albanian experience.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will wait in front of the Hotel or AIRBNB usually 10-15 min before the start time of the tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Apart from the fact that the sunset is quite indifferent, the trip to Blue Eye is not least fantastic.
Amazing combination of ancient ruins of ottman castle and crystal clear water from blue eye . Well organized and very relaxing experience.
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The combination of history, nature and a very professional guide made this tour truly memorable.
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An incredible viewpoint above Sarandë. Sunset at Lekursi Castle is a highlight and perfect for photos
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The tour is perfectly timed — starting in the late afternoon and ending just after sunset — so you see two of southern Albania’s most beautiful spots in one trip.
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A fantastic half-day experience from Saranda. The Blue Eye was absolutely stunning with its crystal-clear water, and the stop at Lekursi Castle for sunset was the perfect ending to the tour.
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Amazing tour organized by this company. The guide arranged us in a small group with 8 people in a luxury minivan. Both destinations Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle were amazing!
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A wonderful experience visiting the Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle. Since it was off-season, we were a small group of only 4 people, which made the tour feel very relaxed and personal. We had plenty of time to enjoy each stop without crowds, take photos, and truly appreciate the beauty of the places. Everything felt calm and well-paced, and we enjoyed the experience a lot. Highly recommended!
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We had a fantastic day exploring Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle. Our guide Klajdi was excellent—very knowledgeable and passionate about history.Everything was well organized and stress-free.
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Beautiful combination of history and nature. The Blue Eye was absolutely stunning and Lekursi was impressive. The guide made sure we had enough time at each location and shared interesting stories along the way. A very well-planned tour.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you had a great experience with us. Hope to see you again soon.
