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Natural water basins in Greece

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.

Natural waterfall in Zaharo Municipality, Greece

Natural Pools at Polylimnio

Peloponnese, Greece

Natural Pools at Polylimnio

Multiple water basins form a succession through the forest. The stream creates natural stone pools connected by waterfalls amid Mediterranean plants.

Fonias Natural Pools

Samothrace Island, Greece

Fonias Natural Pools

Three stone basins in the Fonias river gorge contain cold mountain water. The largest pool measures 8 meters deep beneath a waterfall.

Natural thermal pool formed in limestone rock. The water maintains 24°C year-round due to underground springs. Fish swim in the mineral-rich water.

Thermopylae Springs

Central Greece, Greece

Thermopylae Springs

Sulfur water emerges at 40°C from natural springs near the ancient battlefield. Romans built baths at this location in the 2nd century.

Seven Springs - Epta Piges

Rhodes Island, Greece

Seven Springs - Epta Piges

A network of water sources flows through a Mediterranean forest and leads to a mineral-rich swimming basin.

A freshwater river crosses through a dense palm forest and flows into a lagoon by the Mediterranean Sea.

Neda Waterfalls

Peloponnese, Greece

Neda Waterfalls

Multiple waterfalls form natural swimming basins with rock formations along the Neda River.

Waterfall of Milona

Crete, Greece

Waterfall of Milona

A 40-meter waterfall drops into a round natural basin filled with cool mountain water.

Lake Kournas

Crete, Greece

Lake Kournas

This freshwater body sits among mountains with plane trees and oleanders on its shores. The water reaches depths of 22 meters.

Edipsos Hot Springs

Euboea Island, Greece

Edipsos Hot Springs

These thermal springs produce water at temperatures between 28 and 86 degrees Celsius and contain mineral salts with medicinal properties.

Livaditis Waterfall

Thrace, Greece

Livaditis Waterfall

The waterfall drops 40 meters and forms a clear water basin at its base suitable for swimming.

Papingo Rock Pools

Zagori, Greece

Papingo Rock Pools

These stone basins were formed by water flows. They fill with mountain water and provide swimming opportunities in summer.

Seitan Limania Beach

Crete, Greece

Seitan Limania Beach

The bay between tall limestone cliffs features a 40-meter long beach. The clear water reaches a depth of 5 meters.

Giola Lagoon Natural Pool

Thassos Island, Greece

Giola Lagoon Natural Pool

An oval natural pool in the rocks, three meters deep. The seawater flows through cracks in the stones.