Thermal & karst
Natural springs of Albania
Beyond the Blue Eye — thermal baths, karst springs and freshwater eyes scattered across Albania.
Albania sits on limestone and volcanic bedrock, which means dozens of springs — cold turquoise 'eyes' and hot thermal pools.
Where to go
Our picks
Alps
Blue Eye of Theth
Alpine turquoise pool — smaller and colder than the south's.
South
Bënjë thermal baths
Roman-era hot springs by an Ottoman bridge near Përmet.
South
Postenan spring
Karst spring near Leskovik with turquoise water.
South
Uji i Ftohtë
Cold spring near Tepelenë, perfect roadside stop.
East
Peshkopi thermal springs
Sulphur baths in Dibër county, popular for wellness.
Central
Llixhat e Elbasanit
Historic thermal complex outside Elbasan.
Travel tips
- · Bënjë is free — bring flip flops and a towel.
- · Blue Eye (south) charges an entry fee and gets very busy 11–15h.
- · Thermal baths in Peshkopi and Elbasan operate year-round.
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