Lake Voulismeni, Natural lake in Agios Nikolaos, Greece.
Lake Voulismeni reaches a depth of 48 meters and connects to the Mediterranean Sea through a channel that measures 60 meters in length.
German forces disposed of military equipment in the lake before departing from Crete in 1944, leaving historical artifacts at the bottom.
Local mythology associates the lake with goddess Athena, who according to ancient tales used these waters as her personal bathing location.
Visitors can explore the complete perimeter of the lake on a designated walkway while accessing multiple restaurants and observation points.
Scientific observations recorded unusual water level fluctuations during the 1956 Santorini earthquake, suggesting potential geological connections between these locations.
Address: 721 00, Greece
GPS coordinates: 35.19079,25.71739
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:41
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