“Pellumbas cave” or as they call it the Trail of the Cyclops is located about 4 km below Krraba, in the village called Skuterrë, in the Erzen river valley. It is about 20 m wide and 120 m deep like a hidden gem in the Krraba gorge. A small chasm lies at the bottom of the cliffs of Krraba, and below it is a lake of emerald water, which is said to be the place where the beast died and left behind a heart-shaped lake. In short, this legend talks about a huge beast (almost all Albanian legends have a giant or a cyclops), which, chased by the inhabitants of the area, after a lot of damage it had caused, ended up right under these rocks. Like all legends whose body and head are in imagination but whose feet are firmly rooted in the truth, in this case too, you can see some deep scratches on the rock and the wonderful heart-shaped lake. But the unspoiled natural landscape all around is no less stunning. A branch of the Erzen River, flows in the form of a small cataract, and together with the numerous rock formations create a fabulous landscape. It can be said without fear that this natural spot is one of the latest discoveries made by nature adventurers. The Eye of the Cyclops has become a destination for relaxation and fun. In addition to the stunning view, it creates the opportunity to swim during hot summer days.
Address: Pellumbas Village, Tirane
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