Recommended stay
1–2 days
Best months
May–Sep
Ideal for
Nature lovers, hidden-gem seekers, rafting
From Tirana
210 km · 3h 30min
Avg. daily budget
€25–65
Weather
Warm summers moderated by the river valley; cool spring meltwater year-round at the Blue Eye.
Why visit Përmet
A quiet riverside town in the south-east, best used as a base for the turquoise Blue Eye spring, rafting on the wild Vjosa river, and the Benja thermal springs.
Top things to do
- → Swim near the Blue Eye of Përmet spring
- → Raft or kayak the Vjosa Wild River
- → Soak in the Benja thermal springs by the Katiu Ottoman bridge
- → Wander Përmet's historic old town
Don't miss
- • The turquoise plunge pool at the Blue Eye spring
Local favourites
- • Local raki and preserves — Përmet is famous for both
Hidden gems
- • Upstream Vjosa gravel bars, ideal for a quiet picnic swim
Photo gallery
Map
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📸 Best photo spots
- • The Blue Eye's saturated turquoise water
- • Benja's Ottoman bridge over the thermal pools
