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Fine in Greece not only the sea. Dozens of beautiful lakes of different shapes and sizes are decorated with elelant landscape from time immemorial. In this article, I want to tell you about the most visited and charming water bodies of Greece.

Lake Trichonida

Amazing lake in the beauty is located on the Etolian Plateau. This is one of the largest lakes in all Greece with an area of \u200b\u200b96 km.2 and a depth of 57 m. It is a complex of a wetlands ecosystem having a fishing, aesthetic and environmental significance. More than 140 species of birds are found in thick thickets of reeds. Of these, 30 species are listed in the Red Book and are in the threat of extermination. In the nizin near the coast there are limestone marshes. The beautiful landscape complement olive and citrus groves, as well as willows, eucalyptus, olenders and planenes. In the spring, you can see here how white lugs are decorated with a mirror surface of the lake, and how wild orchids, gladioli and cyclamen flower. Once inspiring their heading aroma, you will certainly want to come back here again. In the Lake Trichonide, many rare species of freshwater fish and other creatures, such as eel and gurnarra, live. Be sure to try in local pieces of delicious dishes made from the inhabitants of this reservoir.
Enjoy the sunset, during which the reflection of the last rays of the setting sun on the lake complement the reflections of numerous windows of the houses of the local village. You can also take a closer look at the lake, having been walking on a catamaran or make a fascinating flight on Paraglider.

Lake Svetzes


This amazing water kingdom occurred as a result of the melting of glaciers in ancient times. Lakes a big press and a small press are located in the Greek District Florin. They enchant any tourist at first sight, and the surrounding panorama high mountains And the dense forests does not leave any of the travelers indifferent. The Square of Malaya Pupz is 47, 35 km.2, and the depth is only 8 meters, but the area of \u200b\u200ba large preprise is 272 km.2, and the depth of as much as 55 meters. Lake Svetz are home for thousands of birds. Many of them are under threat of extinction or destruction, such as silver pelican, heron and cormorants. In a special observation point, parasirithirio, you can get valuable information about the birds, and also to watch them a telescope. After the floating bridge on the lake, a small press, you will fall on the island of St. Achilla. Here are the ruins of the three-end Christian Basilica of the 10th century N. e. And in the bay of Psaradon you can see unique cave drawings. Taking the hire "Floau" - a large wooden boat, you can make a quiet and unhurried walk on the lake.

Lake plastra


In the people, this lake is called "Greek Switzerland" or "Little Switzerland". Lake with an area of \u200b\u200b25, 2 km.2 and a depth of 60 m. It was created on the site of the ancient river Tavropos in the 20th century. Lake Plata serves as a reservoir and source of water supply for the neighboring Fesseal Valley and the Agraf area. With green mountain vertices Many small streams flow into a large reservoir. Every time of the year is in its own way unique and tempting. Romantic spring with green grass, bird singing and blooming trees, hot summer, golden autumn and beautiful, velvet winter. You can feel complete unity with nature, walking around the picturesque surroundings of the lake, as well as ride canoeing, kayaks, cake or water bike.

Lake Pamvodida


From ancient Greek language, the word "Pamvotis" is translated as "feeding everything". Today it is a lake of the Greeks, mainly called "Yannina". It decorates its beauty to the same name plateau. Due to the many legends and myths, this lake has become known far beyond the limits of Greece. A reservoir of 23 km.2 and the depth of only 5 meters is powered by the sources of Kryís Mountains, Drambadovas, Mitsikel and Centers. In winter, the water here often freezes, which causes almost mystical delight from local residents And many foreign tourists. In coastal thickets, many birds and small animals live. The most beautiful peninsula, which is located in the middle of the lake and a small island nearby give the reservoir even more beautiful view. In local taverns and restaurants you can order yourself even the paws of frogs, as well as the entire fish assortment of this region. The lake itself does not have the visible source, but a lot of streams fall into it.

Orestiad Lake


Orestiad Greek Lake is also called "Castoria". Its area is 28 km.2, and the maximum depth is 9 meters. The reservoir appeared about 10 million years ago. Initially, its area was up to 164 km.2 on its mirror surface reflected the center of "fur pilgrimage" - the city of Castoria. Wild ducks, cormorants, herons, silver pelicans and swans dwell here. Many of these birds are listed in the Red Book. Fish, caught in this lake with local fishermen, is famous for its excellent taste in all Greece. Here you can do the most diverse sports: from water ski to sailing sports.

Lake Amverkia


The reservoir is located in the western part of the ELDA. The lake has a triangular shape and rather shallow water in its northern part. The area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir is 14.2 km.2, and the depth reaches up to 40 m. Water in the summer heats up here to 25 degrees Celsius.

Veseritis


it beautiful lake Located in Macedonia. Its area is 54 km.2. The reservoir mirror is located at an altitude of 540 meters above sea level. Lake Vezhritis is the third largest natural lake in Greece. In the waters of the lake, more than 20 species of fish live, and on the shores up to 200 tons of bird species.

Vistonida


Lake Vistonid is located on the border of Rodopopia and Xanthi regions. It is separated by a narrow strip of land from Aegean Seawhere the fishing village Lagos is located. Since the 1920s, Lake Vistonid has become the subject of a dispute between the Greek state and the Watoped Afonov Monastery, who owns the lake from the 890th year. From 1996 year, the lake is recognized by the protected. Solonchaki and reeds are located around the reed, which have become a house for a variety of birds and animals.

Volvi


This wonderful lake is located in Macedonia on the peninsula. Chalkidiki, in the east of the city of Thessaloniki. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake is 70 km.2, and the depth is average of 13 m. - In some places up to 23 meters. Lake richly fish. It dwells up to 200 tons of bird species.

Vulismen


Lake is located in the town of Ayos Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) in Crete. This is the second freshwater lake on the island. It has an almost loose circle shape with a diameter of 137 meters and a depth of 64 meters. In the 19th century there was a breakthrough channel, which joined the lake with the sea. After that, the top layer of the lake (about 30 meters) became salty. The ancient Greek myths say that the goddess of Athena was washed in this lake. At the end of the Second World War, local residents flooded in the waters of Lake German armored vehicles. For the study of the lake, an expedition was even equipped under the leadership of Jacques-Yves Kusto.

Doyran Lake


This reservoir of tectonic origin is in Macedonia. Its area is 43.1 km.2, and the depth of 10 m. On the north shore of the island, the mountain chain of Belasitsa rises. Multiple rivers fall into the lake. Unusual Water Forest "Muria" refers to the list natural monuments. In the Greek territory near the lake is the village of Doyrani. The decline in water level by 2000 led to the disappearance of about 140 species of living beings living in the reservoir ecosystem.

Dragolimni


In such a word (translated into Russian, both "Dragon Lake") are named Two Alpine Lakes, which are located in the Timphi Mountains and Zmolikas at an altitude of about 2,000 meters. According to legends of local residents, there are no time terrible dragons lived here. They fought with each other with huge stone boulders. Thus, a unique landscape was created, which we can observe today. The reservoir is equal to one hectare, and the depth of almost 5 meters. The second lake of Dragolimni is located on the western slope of Zmolikas Mountain. Both reservoirs are included in the national nature Park Wikos-Aoos.

Or


This freshwater lake is located in Central Eldead. In 10 kilometers south of it is the city of the hair. The area of \u200b\u200bthe water surface of the lake is 19 km.2, the pond is located at an altitude of 78 meters above sea level. In 1959, a water intake complex was built here to provide athens with clean water.

Lake Kaiafa


A small freshwater lake is located in ELIDA in the West. It is located in the north of the city of Zakharoy stretches for 4 km from the southeast to the north-west. 400-t meter sandy braid, smoking alepopskaya cover, separates water from the sea. Near the south-western shore is located artificial Island With tourist buildings. According to ancient historians, the lake was formed not before the 2nd century n. e. On the site of the lagoon Ionian Sea. The reservoir named the Jewish High Priest Caiafa, in which Jesus Christ was crucified.

Crown


Lake is located in thessaloniki not far from Lake Volvi. The area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir mirror is almost 43 km.2, and the depth comes only to 5 meters. Over time, the lake practically dryed and filled with Il. Once, more than a million years ago, this reservoir, together with Lake Volvi formed one huge lake.

Kurna


This is the largest fresh lake in Crete, located in 48 kilometers from Chania. It is located on the eastern slope of the mountain ridge of Lefka-Ori (white mountains). The area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir is 1.2 km.2, and the depth is 25 meters. In the time of the Byzantine rule, the lake was named the name of Koresia, and with the arrival of the Arab conquerors was renamed.
The territory of the reservoir is protected by the European Program for the Protection of Natural Beauty and Ecology Natura 2000. In the waters of the lake there are turtles and different types of fish. South of the lake is Kurn's cave, open in 1961.

Lisimahia


This reservoir is in the west of Greece. Its area is 34 km.2, and the depth is 9 m. The lake is away from villages and cities, however, after the construction of the Rio Antirio bridge near the reservoir, the high-speed route is part of the E55 European route.

Lake

This freshwater lake is located in the west of Greece. Its area equals 10 km.2, and its average depth ranges from 8 to 10 meters. In the summer, the water temperature in the reservoir comes to 25 degrees Celsius.

Petron


The reservoir is located in the north of the country at the foot of the mountain of the thief near the town of Ambedo. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake mirror is 12 km.2. It is located on a lifting of 560 meters above sea level and has a stock in Lake Vehritis.

Steamfalia


Lake is located in Corinthian North-East Peloponnese Peninsula. It was called in honor of the hero of the ancient legends and the myths of the stimathed, the Son of Elia. During the time of Roman rule, an aquaker was built here, according to which water from a lake, located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, entered the city of Corinth. In winter, the area of \u200b\u200bthis reservoir reaches 3.5 km.2

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  • Amvercia
    Lake in Greece. Freshwater reservoir, located in the west of Greece. Lake triangular shape, with steep western shores and shallow northern part, plenty of blowing cane. The area of \u200b\u200bits water surface is 14.2 km². The depth of the lake can reach 40 m. The lake length reaches 13.8 km, in width - 3.8 km. The length of the coastline is 31 km. The area of \u200b\u200bthe catchment is 112 km².
  • Veseritis
    Lake in Central Macedonia. Located in the northwestern part of mainland Greece. Lake Square - 54 km², emanitis has a tectonic origin. Waterboat area of \u200b\u200bLake 1853 km². The lake in the length reaches 14.8 km, in width - more than 6.9 km. The lake mirror is located at an altitude of 540 m. It is the third largest natural lake in Greece, used for irrigation of agricultural land.
  • Vistonida
    Solonish lake in the north of Greece. Vistonida - Lake of the mirror area of \u200b\u200babout 45 km², located on the border of Nomov Xanthi and Rodopi. From the Aegean Sea, the lake is separated by a narrow strip of land, on which the fishing village of Lagos is located. It is believed that at this place was the ancient city of Vistonid, famous for the myth of Hercule and Tsar Diomede.
  • Volvi
    Lake in Central Macedonia on the Halkidiki Peninsula eastern city Thessaloniki and North-west of Athon. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake - 70 km², Volvi has a tectonic origin. The depth of the lake can reach 23 m, on average, about 13 m. The lake length reaches 21 km, in width - more than 6 km. The lake mirror is located at an altitude of 37 m.
  • Vulismen
    Lake, located in Ayos Nikolaos on Crete Island. This is one of two freshwater lakes in Crete (second - Kurn). According to the ancient Greek myth in this lake, the goddess Athen itself bathed. There is also an urban legend that vulismeys has no bottom - this is due to the disproportionately large depth of the lake in comparison with the width.
  • Doyran Lake
    Lake of tectonic origin with an area of \u200b\u200b43.1 km² on the border of the Republic of Macedonia (27.3 km²) (Doyran community) and Greece (15.8 km²) (Mr. Kilkis). On the north shore of the lake is mountain array Belasitsa. The lake has a rounded form, the maximum depth of 10 m, the length from the south to the north is 8.9 km and 7.1 km in width. This is the third largest lake in Macedonia after Ohrid Lake and Lake Prespa. The lake was formed at the Quaternary period and has a tectonic-volcanic origin.
  • Dragolimni
    The name of several alpine type lakes in Greece: on the slopes of Timfi and Zmolikas. According to the stories of local residents, in antiquity this area inhabited dragons who fought with each other, throwing pines and rocks; Thus, a kind of landscape was created, and the lake got the name of Dragolimni, which translated from the Greek means a lake of the dragon.
  • Or
    Lake in central Greece. Freshwater reservoir, located in central Greece. Nearest large cities Are: FIves located 10 km south of the lake. The area of \u200b\u200bits water surface is about 19 km². The lake reaches 10.8 km, in width - 5.6 km. The lake is located at an altitude of 78 m above sea level. Surrounded low mountains, Western coast coast.
  • Kaiafa
    Little freshwater lake in the number of Elid County Western Greece. Located north of Zakharo. The lake extends about 4 km from the North-West to the southeast (in parallel with the sea coast, separated from the lake with a 400-meter sandstone, overgrown with Alepskaya Pine). Along the south-western shore of the lake, a narrow artificial peninsula lasts 1.3 km with the buildings of the tourist sector. From the east, the lake flows with mavropots, in antiquity called an aigr.
  • Crown
    Lake in Nome Thessaloniki, east of the city of Thessaloniki, on the way to Lake Volvi. The crown is one of the largest lakes of the Aegean Macedonia, the area of \u200b\u200bthe mirror - 42.823 km², the depth is up to 5 m. The lake becomes smaller over time and is stolen, in 2008 the lake practically sounded when it was about 450 km² in the 1970s.
  • Kurna
    The largest freshwater lake on the island of Crete. Located on the eastern slopes of the Lefka-Ori Range, 48 km south-east of Chania, near the city of Georgiupoli. The circumference of the lake is about 3.5 km, the area is a little more than 1.2 km², the highest depth is 25 m. The bottom of the lake is 3 m below sea level. From the lake flows the River River.
  • Lisimahia
    Lake in Western Greece, Mr. Etolya and Akarnania. The area of \u200b\u200bthe mirror is 13.1 km², the sizes of the lake - 17 km by 2 km, the depth reaches 9 m. The north of Lisimymachi is located, the Lake Trichonis is located to the east, south of Lake. Through Lisimakhia, the Akeloos River flows.
  • Mikry Pred
    Freshwater lake in Southeast Europe, on the border of Greece and Albania. Two-kilometer ducts are connected to the lake press. The area of \u200b\u200bits water surface is about 47 km². Located at an altitude of 853 m above sea level. Length to 13.6 km, width - up to 6.5 km.
  • Lake
    Lake in Greece. Freshwater reservoir, located in Western Greece, west of the Ageloos River. North is Lisimakhia Lake. The area of \u200b\u200bits water surface is about 10 km². It has a middle depth of 8-10 m. The lake in the length reaches 5 km, in width - 3 km. The temperature of the water in the summer months about 25 degrees Celsius and after winter mixing - 12-15 degrees Celsius.
  • Orestiad.
    Lake in Nome Kastoria (Greece), in Western Macedonia. The lake received its name from the mountain nymph Orestad. The lake is located at an altitude of 625-630 m above sea level. In the western part of the lake there is a peninsula who is located in it, which is the city of Castor.
  • Petron
    Lake in the north of Greece. Freshwater reservoir, located in the north of Greece. The lake is located south of Nomar Florin at the foot of the thief, not far from the city of Ammetho. The area of \u200b\u200bits water surface is about 12 km². Located at an altitude of 560 m above sea level. Length to 5.2 km, width - up to 6.2 km. It has stock in Lake Vezhritis.
  • Plastra
    The high-mountain lake in Greece on the Netropolis Plateau on the territory of Nom Cardica in Fessels. The official and rarely encountered name is "Lake Tauropos". Located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level contains 400 million cubic meters of water, the maximum length is 12 km, the maximum width is 4 km, the total area of \u200b\u200b24 square meters. km, and its maximum depth is about 60 meters.
  • Press
    The name of two freshwater lakes in Southeast Europe, on the border of Greece, Albania and the Republic of Macedonia. From the total area of \u200b\u200bthe lake 190 km², it is owned by the Republic of Macedonia, 84.8 km² - Greece and 38.8 km² - Albania. These lakes are the highestmost tectonic lakes In the Balkans, are located at an altitude of 853 m.
  • Steamfalia
    Lake in Greece, located in the northeastern part of Peloponnese, to Corinthia. The lake is named after the stimathed - the character of ancient Greek mythology, the son of Elia. During the rule of the Roman emperor Adrian, an aquaker was built, according to which water from the lake came to the needs of Corinth.
  • Trichonis
    He is the largest lake in Greece. Located in Etolia and Akarnania. Surface surface 98.6 km², the maximum length is 19 km, the maximum depth of 58 m. On the shores of the lake there are forests from the poplas and oleandrov. In the lake there is a large biological diversity: more than 200 species of birds, 50 of which are considered rare.
  • Yanina
    Lake in the northwest of Greece. Area 22.8 km². Lake Yanina is located in the central part of Noma Yannina, an area of \u200b\u200bEpir. The middle depth is less than 7 meters, the maximum is 11 meters. Lake length is up to 7.5 km, width - up to 5 kilometers. Mirror height 470 meters above sea level.

Fine in Greece not only the sea. Dozens of beautiful lakes of different shapes and sizes are decorated with elelant landscape from time immemorial. In this article, I want to tell you about the most visited and charming water bodies of Greece.

Lake Trichonida

Amazing lake in the beauty is located on the Etolian Plateau. This is one of the largest lakes in all Greece with an area of \u200b\u200b96 km2. And with a depth of 57 m. It is a vehicle complex of a wetlast ecosystem having a fishing, aesthetic and environmental significance. More than 140 species of birds are found in thick thickets of reeds. Of these, 30 species are listed in the Red Book and are in the threat of extermination. In the nizin near the coast there are limestone marshes. The beautiful landscape complement olive and citrus groves, as well as willows, eucalyptus, olenders and planenes. In the spring, you can see here how white lugs are decorated with a mirror surface of the lake, and how wild orchids, gladioli and cyclamen flower. Once inspiring their heading aroma, you will certainly want to come back here again. In the Lake Trichonide, many rare species of freshwater fish and other creatures, such as eel and gurnarra, live. Be sure to try in local pieces of delicious dishes made from the inhabitants of this reservoir.
Enjoy the sunset, during which the reflection of the last rays of the setting sun on the lake complement the reflections of numerous windows of the houses of the local village. You can also take a closer look at the lake, having been walking on a catamaran or make a fascinating flight on Paraglider.
Lake Svetzes

Lake Svetzes.

This amazing water kingdom occurred as a result of the melting of glaciers in ancient times. Lakes a big press and a small press are located in the Greek District Florin. They enchant any tourist at first sight, and the surrounding panorama of high mountains and dense forests leaves any of the travelers indifferent. The Square of Malaya Pupz is 47, 35 km.2, and the depth is only 8 meters, but the area of \u200b\u200ba large preprise is 272 km.2, and the depth of as much as 55 meters. Lake Svetz are home for thousands of birds. Many of them are under threat of extinction or destruction, such as silver pelican, heron and cormorants. In a special observation point, parasirithirio, you can get valuable information about the birds, and also to watch them a telescope. Having passed on the floating bridge on the lake of a small press, the deposit of the Nazo Saint Achilla. Here are the ruins of the three-end Christian Basilica of the 10th century N. e. And in the bay of Psaradon you can see unique rock paintings. Taking the hire "Floau" - a large wooden boat, you can make a quiet and unhurried walk on the lake.
Lake plastra

Lake plastra

In the people, this lake is called "Greek Switzerland" or "Little Switzerland". Lake with an area of \u200b\u200b25, 2 km.2 and a depth of 60 m. It was created on the site of the ancient river Tavropos in the 20th century. Lake Plata serves as a reservoir and source of water supply for the neighboring Fesseal Valley and the Agraf area. With green mountain peaks, there are many small streams in a large reservoir. Every time of the year is in its own way unique and tempting. Romantic spring with green grass, bird singing and blooming trees, hot summer, golden autumn and beautiful, velvet winter. You can feel complete unity with nature, walking around the picturesque surroundings of the lake, as well as ride canoeing, kayaks, cake or water bike.
Lake Pamvodida

Lake Pamvodida

From ancient Greek language, the word "Pamvotis" is translated as "feeding everything". Today it is a lake of the Greeks, mainly called "Yannina". It decorates its beauty to the same name plateau. Due to the many legends and myths, this lake has become known far beyond the limits of Greece. A reservoir of 23 km.2 and the depth of only 5 meters is powered by the sources of Kryís Mountains, Drambadovas, Mitsikel and Centers. In winter, the water here often freezes, which causes almost a mystical delight from local residents and many foreign tourists. In coastal thickets, many birds and small animals live. The beautiful peninsula, which is located in the middle of the lake and a small island nearby give the water to the reservoir even more beautiful. In local taverns and restaurants you can order yourself even the paws of frogs, as well as the entire fish assortment of this region. The lake itself does not have the visible source, but a lot of streams fall into it.
Orestiad Lake

Orestiad Lake

Orestiad Greek Lake is also called "Castoria". Its area is 28 km.2, and the maximum depth is 9 meters. The reservoir appeared about 10 million years ago. Initially, its area was up to 164 km.2 on its mirror surface reflected the center of "fur pilgrimage" - the city of Castoria. Wild ducks, cormorants, herons, silver pelicans and swans dwell here. Many of these birds are listed in the Red Book. Fish, caught in this lake with local fishermen, is famous for its excellent taste in all Greece. Here you can do the most diverse sports: from water ski to sailing sports.
Lake Amverkia

Lake Amverkia

The reservoir is located in the western part of the ELDA. The lake has a triangular shape and rather shallow water in its northern part. The area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir is 14.2 km.2, and the depth reaches up to 40 m. Water in the summer heats up here to 25 degrees Celsius.
Lake Veseritis

Lake Vegoritis

It is a beautiful lake located in Macedonia. Its area is 54 km.2. The reservoir mirror is located at an altitude of 540 meters above sea level. Lake Vezhritis is the third largest natural lake in Greece. In the waters of the lake, more than 20 species of fish live, and on the shores up to 200 tons of bird species.
Lake Vistonida

Lake Vistonida

Lake Vistonid is located on the border of Rodopopia and Xanthi regions. It is separated by a narrow strip of the Earth from the Aegean Sea, on which there is a fishing village Lagos. Since the 1920s, Lake Vistonid has become the subject of a dispute between the Greek state and the Watoped Afonov Monastery, who owns the lake from the 890th year. From 1996 year, the lake is recognized by the protected. Solonchaki and reeds are located around the reed, which have become a house for a variety of birds and animals.
Lake Volvi

Lake Volvi.

This wonderful lake is located in Macedonia on the Halkidiki Peninsula, in the east of the city of Thessaloniki. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake is 70 km.2, and the depth is average of 13 m. - In some places up to 23 meters. Lake richly fish. It dwells up to 200 tons of bird species.
Lake Vulismen

Lake Vulismen

Lake is located in the town of Ayos Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) in Crete. This is the second freshwater lake on the island. It has an almost loose circle shape with a diameter of 137 meters and a depth of 64 meters. In the 19th century there was a breakthrough channel, which joined the lake with the sea. After that, the top layer of the lake (about 30 meters) became salty. The ancient Greek myths say that the goddess of Athena was washed in this lake. At the end of the Second World War, local residents flooded in the waters of Lake German armored vehicles. For the study of the lake, an expedition was even equipped under the leadership of Jacques-Yves Kusto.
Doyran Lake

Doyran Lake

This reservoir of tectonic origin is in Macedonia. Its area is 43.1 km.2, and the depth of 10 m. On the north shore of the island, the mountain chain of Belasitsa rises. Multiple rivers fall into the lake. An unusual Water Forest "Muria" refers to the list of natural monuments. In the Greek territory near the lake is the village of Doyrani. The decline in water level by 2000 led to the disappearance of about 140 species of living beings living in the reservoir ecosystem.
Lake Dragolimni

Lake Dragillani

In such a word (translated into Russian, both "Dragon Lake") are named Two Alpine Lakes, which are located in the Timphi Mountains and Zmolikas at an altitude of about 2,000 meters. According to legends of local residents, there are no time terrible dragons lived here. They fought with each other with huge stone boulders. Thus, a unique landscape was created, which we can observe today. The reservoir is equal to one hectare, and the depth of almost 5 meters. The second lake of Dragolimni is located on the western slope of Zmolikas Mountain. Both reservoirs are included in the National Natural Park of Wikos-Aoos.
Lake Or

Lake orka

This freshwater lake is located in Central Eldead. In 10 kilometers south of it is the city of the hair. The area of \u200b\u200bthe water surface of the lake is 19 km.2, the pond is located at an altitude of 78 meters above sea level. In 1959, a water intake complex was built here to provide athens with clean water.
Lake Kaiafa

Lake Kaiafa

A small freshwater lake is located in ELIDA in the West. It is located in the north of the city of Zakharoy stretches for 4 km from the southeast to the north-west. 400-T meter sandy braid, smoking Alepposkaya, separates water from the sea. Near the south-west shore is an artificial island with tourist buildings. According to ancient historians, the lake was formed not before the 2nd century n. e. On the site of the Lagoon of the Ionian Sea. The reservoir named the Jewish High Priest Caiafa, in which Jesus Christ was crucified.
Lake Crown

Lake Crown

Lake is located in thessaloniki not far from Lake Volvi. The area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir mirror is almost 43 km.2, and the depth comes only to 5 meters. Over time, the lake practically dryed and filled with Il. Once, more than a million years ago, this reservoir, together with Lake Volvi formed one huge lake.
Lake Kurna

Lake Kurna

This is the largest fresh lake in Crete, located in 48 kilometers from Chania. It is located on the eastern slope of the mountain ridge of Lefka-Ori (white mountains). The area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir is 1.2 km.2, and the depth is 25 meters. In the time of the Byzantine rule, the lake was named the name of Koresia, and with the arrival of the Arab conquerors was renamed.
The territory of the reservoir is protected by the European Program for the Protection of Natural Beauty and Ecology Natura 2000. In the waters of the lake there are turtles and different types of fish. South of the lake is Kurn's cave, open in 1961.
Lake Lisimahia

Lake Lisimahia

This reservoir is in the west of Greece. Its area is 34 km.2, and the depth is 9 m. The lake is away from villages and cities, however, after the construction of the Rio Antirio bridge near the reservoir, the high-speed route is part of the E55 European route.
Lake Lake

Lake Lake

This freshwater lake is located in the west of Greece. Its area equals 10 km.2, and its average depth ranges from 8 to 10 meters. In the summer, the water temperature in the reservoir comes to 25 degrees Celsius.
Lake Petron

Lake Petron

The reservoir is located in the north of the country at the foot of the mountain of the thief near the town of Ambedo. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake mirror is 12 km.2. It is located on a lifting of 560 meters above sea level and has a stock in Lake Vehritis.
Lake Steamfalia

Steamfalia

Lake is located in Corinthian North-East Peloponnese Peninsula. It was called in honor of the hero of the ancient legends and the myths of the stimathed, the Son of Elia. During the time of Roman rule, an aquaker was built here, according to which water from a lake, located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, entered the city of Corinth. In winter, the area of \u200b\u200bthis reservoir reaches 3.5 km.2

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Ideal weekend are not only beaches and noisy parties, and we think, many romance will agree with us. Greek lakes, half of which are declared National Parkswill become an ideal place to relax on the weekend. You can arrange a picnic on a boat, exercise in horseback riding or rowing on a canoe, or simply watch the flock of migratory birds on one of the lonely wooden marins of Plalas, Kerkini and other Greek lakes.

  1. Lake Kerkini National Parkit is a house for thousands of animal and plants, this is one of the richest parks in all Greece. There are all conditions for cycling and hiking walks, hippodrome, pier with the possibility of renting boats and catamarans. The park has a bicycle and canoe rental service, there are cozy coffee shops and recreation points.

  2. Plastic - One of the largest artificial lakes in Greece with a huge list of entertainment options. You can participate in the boat descent on the river, look at the horse farm, sign up for a mountain walk or measure the forces with professional climbers and climbers. Mountain paths around Plalas are ideal for trekking and cycling ride, dense forests - for shooting from onion and hiking, and the lake itself - for kayaking, caning and rafting. Consider the territory of the lake guarded, so "spontaneous" here is better not to do - we advise you to buy a sightseeing package, which will include several walks and sports activities to your choice. And do not forget to visit seals around Plalas - Kalya, Rousseau, Sex and Neraea.

  3. Svetzes

    Svetzes - An ideal place for those who are simply tired of noise and urban passion. The lake is surrounded by a fragrant coniferous forest with a cage of pedestrian walkways, and in the winter months there is a ski center "Poderiu". The lake operates the tourist support center "Συνοδοί βουνού" ("mountain satellites"), which helps plan excursions and gaining groups to occupy horse riding, swimming and canopenge.

  4. Trichonide

    Trichonide - the most big Lake , surrounded by a number of colorful villages and towns. So, for example, from the village Fermos, Dogry and Varia Picturesque pedestrian paths lead to the lake, and at the foot mountains Painaoliko The center of climbing and mountaineering is cozy. The lake also works the center water sports With the school of water skiing, wakeboarding (this is such a terrible combination of surfing, snowboarding, skate and water ski) and boating riding. A B. paravola and Paleokaria settlements You can even make an excursion over the lake on the Helicopter or jump with a parachute!

  5. Cremaston

    Cremastonthe largest artificial lake of the countrylocated between scenic villages and agrinio. The main hobby of local tourists - Canoeing and Kayaking, the rest of the sport somehow did not fit here. All about Greece It also recommends that you visit the nearby villages around Cremaston - the cradle of Greek culture, traditions, kitchens and ... Wine craftsmanship!

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