Surrounded by mountains, Lake Kournas is Crete's only freshwater lake. Take a walk around the 3.5 km (2.2 mi) perimeter to look for some marine life. The lake is a protected wetland, home to ducks, eels, water snakes, and diamondback terrapin. Visits from herons and cormorants also make bird-watching a popular activity here. Soak up some sun, take a swim, or rent a paddleboat to explore the lake. If you're hungry, try some traditional Cretan specialities from one of the tavernas lining the lake. To visit Lake Kournas on your trip to Kournas, use our Kournas route planning tool.
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The Kournas Lake is a peaceful and picturesque freshwater oasis that should not be missed. Located near the town of Georgioupoli, this lake is the only natural freshwater lake in Crete, making it a...
The Kournas Lake is a peaceful and picturesque freshwater oasis that should not be missed. Located near the town of Georgioupoli, this lake is the only natural freshwater lake in Crete, making it a... more »
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It is a very nice and original lake, with many taverns where you can eat and shops where they sell ceramics, though it can be very windy
It is a very nice and original lake, with many taverns where you can eat and shops where they sell ceramics, though it can be very windy more »
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Very enjoyable place to spend the day. Plenty of choice of food outlets. Hiring a pedalo is easy not expensive and safe.
Very enjoyable place to spend the day. Plenty of choice of food outlets. Hiring a pedalo is easy not expensive and safe. more »
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The only lake in Crete with fresh water. Totally worth the visit. A lot of Greek tavernas in the area. Parking isn t an issue. Definitely rent a pedal boat and go around the lake. 10 euros for 1 hour. You can also swim in the lake, so take your bath suit on summer.
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Kournas Lake everyone has to visit then coming to Crete. Clear water, fishes, turtles, pedal boats and tavernas on site.
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Ideal place to spend a day! We rented water cycle and sup. We saw turtles there and a lot of fish! Water is amazing + you can have tasty food in local taverns
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Fantastic, well worth a visit the lake is full of terrapins and gold fish. Ask for 2 hours on the pedalos, you will get a discount and believe me its worth it, you never get round it in an hour!
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A small lake with many activities, clear water, few taverna restaurants around the lake, kids enjoyed it, we rented a small Paddle Boat for an hour (20 euros). Must visit
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