Kournas, Natural freshwater lake in Apokoronas Municipality, Greece.
Lake Kournas spans 579 acres between the west slopes of White Mountains and Georgioupolis plain, reaching depths of 22 meters in its waters.
The lake, known as Korissia in ancient times, contained a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena at its shores during the Hellenic period.
Local legends tell of a young woman who transformed into a fairy at the lake while escaping her father, now protecting the wildlife within these waters.
Visitors can reach Lake Kournas by car, located 43 kilometers east of Chania, with multiple taverns and boat rental facilities along its shores.
The lake receives water from an underground spring called Amati, which becomes visible during summer months when water levels decrease substantially.
Location: Apokoronas Municipality
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Lake Kournas, Georgioupoli 730 07, Greece 730 07 730 07
GPS coordinates: 35.33083,24.27556
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:20
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.
Crete features pink sand beaches, ancient palaces, blue lagoons, mountain gorges, Venetian harbors, monasteries and remote villages. The island presents natural and historical photo subjects with Mediterranean character.
This selection highlights Crete locations away from common routes. It includes historic sites such as the Venetian fortress of Spinalonga, occupied by a leper colony until 1957, and the ruins of the Minoan palace of Kato Zakros on the eastern coast. Notable geological formations include the Kourtaliotiko gorges with 600-meter limestone walls, the Aradena bridge suspended 138 meters above the void, and the Dikteon cave, extending over two kilometers into Mount Dikte. Nature enthusiasts can explore the small bay of Seitan Limania between its white cliffs, the Argiroupoli springs bursting amidst Roman ruins, or take trails through the Theriso gorges. These destinations offer a different view of Crete, away from the tourist crowds along the northern coastline.
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Almyrida
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Imbros Gorge
12.7 km
Saint Nicholas chapel of Georgioúpoli
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Bonriparo Fort
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Moni Prodromou Ilia, Roustika
10.4 km
Ancient Lappa
7.4 km
Myriokefalon monastery
8.8 km
Moni Agiou Georgiou Karydi
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Springs of Argyroupolis
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Gavalochori wells
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Agios Georgios
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Koutalas Beach
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Church of Agios Nikolaos, Maza
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Church of Michail Archangelou, Kefalas
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Alidakis tower
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Archaeological site of Lapa
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Former primary school of Gavalochori
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Elliniki Kamara, Vryses
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Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
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School and teacher's house, Franciscan Metochi Rethymnou
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Church of Agios Antonios, Kefalas
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Fortress of Askyfou
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Fambrika Gavalochoriou
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Moni Agion Petrou and Pavlou Gallou
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Moni Panagias sto Karydi
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Koules of Kalonyktis
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