Bistrica River

 Bistrica River originates from the Gjerë mountain and takes its direction in the southwest of Albania. Bistrica is the only river in Albania that does not flow into the Adriatic Sea, but into the Ionian Sea. The name Bistrica comes from the Slavic language bistro, clear.

The Bistrica River initially emptied into Butrint Lake, connected by the Vivar Canal to the Ionian Sea. Bistrica is a non-navigable river, with a length of about 25 km and a height of 460 m. The valley formed by the erosion of Bistrica connects Saranda with Gjirokastra, passing the Muzina Pass. This valley is filled with greenery and dense vegetation along its entire course.

As the largest and most important spring among the 18 springs, which originate at the foot of the Gjera Mountain, is Syri i Blue. Its shape is oval similar to the shape and colors of an eye emerging from the earth, dark in the middle and blue on the sides. With its fascinating appearance, with the clear waters of the source, they have made the Bistrica river one of the most frequented during the summer season and beyond.