Kournas Lake

Kournas Lake is the only physical freshwater lake in Crete. It is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km. According to a legend, it has no bottom, which is not true and was based on its dark color. There are also theories about strange electromagnetic fields near the lake, making some people uneasy while others feel a very good energy. Its unique beauty preserves until today the legend about the nymph who lives into the lake of Kournas. Lake Kournas is an important wetland area with a variety of flora and fauna, and so it is included in the Natura 2000 protection program.

Kournas Lake

Kournas Lake is the only physical freshwater lake in Crete. It is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km. According to a legend, it has no bottom, which is not true and was based on its dark color. There are also theories about strange electromagnetic fields near the lake, making some people uneasy while others feel a very good energy. Its unique beauty preserves until today the legend about the nymph who lives into the lake of Kournas. Lake Kournas is an important wetland area with a variety of flora and fauna, and so it is included in the Natura 2000 protection program.

Highlights

  • Swim or ride a pedalo on the lake.
  • Enjoy a meal in one of the many tavernas and cafeterias at Kournas.
  • Lake, where you can eat beside the lake and enjoy the lovely view of
    the surrounding hills when they mirror in the waters.
  • Buy souvenirs from the pottery workshops, which sell their own
    handicrafts along with other tourist items.
  • Taste some traditional Cretan recipes in traditional tavernas.
  • Take a walk by the Lake and admire ducks, eels, water snakes and
    other rare species.

Highlights

  • Swim or ride a pedalo on the lake.
  • Enjoy a meal in one of the many tavernas and cafeterias at Kournas.
  • Lake, where you can eat beside the lake and enjoy the lovely view of
    the surrounding hills when they mirror in the waters.
  • Buy souvenirs from the pottery workshops, which sell their own
    handicrafts along with other tourist items.
  • Taste some traditional Cretan recipes in traditional tavernas.
  • Take a walk by the Lake and admire ducks, eels, water snakes and
    other rare species.

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