Natural water basins in Greece include cold and thermal springs, waterfalls, and lagoons. These geological formations provide swimming locations across different regions of the country, from the mountains of Thrace to the coast of Crete.
Greece
Neda WaterfallNatural waterfall in Zaharo Municipality, Greece
Peloponnese, Greece
Natural Pools at PolylimnioMultiple water basins form a succession through the forest. The stream creates natural stone pools connected by waterfalls amid Mediterranean plants.
Samothrace Island, Greece
Fonias Natural PoolsThree stone basins in the Fonias river gorge contain cold mountain water. The largest pool measures 8 meters deep beneath a waterfall.
Athens, Greece
Vouliagmeni Thermal LakeNatural thermal pool formed in limestone rock. The water maintains 24°C year-round due to underground springs. Fish swim in the mineral-rich water.
Central Greece, Greece
Thermopylae SpringsSulfur water emerges at 40°C from natural springs near the ancient battlefield. Romans built baths at this location in the 2nd century.
Rhodes Island, Greece
Seven Springs - Epta PigesA network of water sources flows through a Mediterranean forest and leads to a mineral-rich swimming basin.
Crete, Greece
Preveli Beach and Palm ForestA freshwater river crosses through a dense palm forest and flows into a lagoon by the Mediterranean Sea.
Peloponnese, Greece
Neda WaterfallsMultiple waterfalls form natural swimming basins with rock formations along the Neda River.
Crete, Greece
Waterfall of MilonaA 40-meter waterfall drops into a round natural basin filled with cool mountain water.
Crete, Greece
Lake KournasThis freshwater body sits among mountains with plane trees and oleanders on its shores. The water reaches depths of 22 meters.
Euboea Island, Greece
Edipsos Hot SpringsThese thermal springs produce water at temperatures between 28 and 86 degrees Celsius and contain mineral salts with medicinal properties.
Thrace, Greece
Livaditis WaterfallThe waterfall drops 40 meters and forms a clear water basin at its base suitable for swimming.
Zagori, Greece
Papingo Rock PoolsThese stone basins were formed by water flows. They fill with mountain water and provide swimming opportunities in summer.
Crete, Greece
Seitan Limania BeachThe bay between tall limestone cliffs features a 40-meter long beach. The clear water reaches a depth of 5 meters.
Thassos Island, Greece
Giola Lagoon Natural PoolAn oval natural pool in the rocks, three meters deep. The seawater flows through cracks in the stones.