{"id":60239,"date":"2023-09-19T12:32:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T10:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=60239"},"modified":"2023-09-19T12:32:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T10:32:25","slug":"kumbaro-more-than-78-thousand-tourists-visited-the-blue-eye-in-august-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/kumbaro-more-than-78-thousand-tourists-visited-the-blue-eye-in-august-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumbaro: More than 78 thousand tourists visited the \u201cBlue Eye\u201d in August alone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The natural wonder known as \u201cBlue Eye\u201d continues to enchant visitors and remains one of the top destinations in Albania for this year, drawing an increasingly higher number of tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Mirela Kumbaro, the Albanian Minister of Tourism and Environment, shared captivating images of this park on her social media platforms, showcasing its breathtaking beauty that never fails to amaze both local and international travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Kumbaro proudly announced that throughout the entire month of August, the \u201cBlue Eye\u201d natural park hosted more than 78,000 visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cBlue Eye\u201d is hailed as a natural paradise nestled in the heart of Albania and is regarded as a precious gem of summer tourism. It is conveniently situated near the village of Muzin\u00eb, close to the Delvin\u00eb-Gjirokast\u00ebr National Road, a mere 30-minute drive from Saranda.<\/p>\n<p>This protected area encompasses a diverse landscape, including pristine water surfaces, lush forests, meadows, and fertile farmland.<\/p>\n<p>From an environmental and scientific perspective, the park\u2019s unique blend of dense forests, year-round greenery, and the crystal-clear, icy waters of the \u201cBlue Eye\u201d spring bestows upon it special national significance, making it a must-visit destination for both tourists and ecologists alike.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cBlue Eye\u201d continues to attract a multitude of visitors from around the globe, solidifying its status as an unparalleled natural wonder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The natural wonder known as \u201cBlue Eye\u201d continues to enchant visitors and remains one of the top destinations in Albania for this year, drawing an increasingly higher number of tourists. 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