Lake Kournas
| Lake Kournas | |
|---|---|
Lake Kournas | |
| Location | Crete |
| Coordinates | 35°19′51″N 24°16′32″E / 35.33083°N 24.27556°E |
| Type | alkali |
| Basin countries | Greece |
Lake Kournas is a lake on the island of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kournas.[1] It is in the Apokoronas municipality of Chania regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47 km from the town of Chania. Kournas is a fairly large village perched on a hill overlooking the lake.
Crete's only freshwater lake, Lake Kournas, is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km.[2] There is a nature preserve on the Southwest side of the lake.[2] There is a rustic road from the North of the lake to the Hills on the West of the lake.[2]
The lake used to be called Koresia[1] after ancient Korion, a city thought to be in the area with a temple to Athena.[2] The lake used to contain eels but now is better known for its terrapins and tourism.[2] Tavernas and pedalo rental shops are located along part of the lake's shore.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Lake Kournas". VisitGreece. Archived from the original on 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lake Kournas". Crete Escapes. Retrieved 2025-11-28.