Hiking to the Blue Eye of Theth, Albania

The Blue Eye of Theth is a natural pool of turquoise water found on the outskirts of Theth National Park in the Albanian Alps. It may not be as well-known as its Blue Eye sibling in the south of Albania, but we found it to be a much more enjoyable experience. The cascading Black Drin…

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Albania’s Blue Eye

The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a freshwater spring found in southern Albania, just half an hour from the popular beach destination of Ksamil. The crystal-clear water surges upward from an underwater cave and continues down the mountain to form the Bistrica River, which is equally as beautiful. The surrounding vegetation is like a green…

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