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Lake Kournas near Georgioupolis in Crete

The major attraction near Georgioupolis is Lake Kournas, which is Crete's largest lake. Kournas is a very popular outing destination for tourists and greeks. Most people come here to eat at one of the tavernas along the lake, others combine the eating with sunbathing and swimming, or maybe a trip around the lake in a pedaloe.

It is about 4 kilometres from Georgioupolis to Lake Kournas, some choose to walk, you can also go by tourist train from Georgioupolis, and of course you can use your own vehicle.

 

Kournas Lake near Georgioupolis in Crete is Crete's largest lake.

There are lots of different kinds of paddle boats to rent at Kournas Lake.

 

The beaches are really nothing to write home about, I think that those who choose to swim here, only do it because it's a lake. On the other hand there are some good tavernas, at least we have never been disappointed, even though the tavernas looks like tourist traps.

 

Paddle, swim and sunbathe in Kournas Lake in Crete.

Lake Kournas near Georgioupolis.

 

Kournas Lake near Georgioupolis in Crete.

The far part of the beach.




Good tavernas and restaurants above Kournas Lake in Crete.

Tavernas above Lake Kournas.

 

I do not think they can compromise on the food quality since so many Greeks come here, especially on weekends when it may even take time to get a table. Last time we were here we ate very good food at Omorfi Limni. There is a small interesting war museum inside the taverna.

 

World War II museum at Taverna Omorfi Limni on Kournas Lake in northern Crete.

The museum inside Taverna Omorfi Limni.

 

Tame ducks and bathing toddlers in the water at Kournas Lake in Crete.

Unfortunately, there are plenty of pooping tame ducks in the water and on the beach.

 

There are another two lakes in Crete: Lake Agia south of Chania, and Lake Faneromenis south of Zaros. None of them cannot match Lake Kournas. However, these smaller lakes are very good if you like bird watching.


WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT LAKE KOURNAS

 

Don't miss the child-friendly village of Georgioupolis when you're in northern Crete.

Don't miss Georgioupolis, which you can read about here »

 

Learn more about Crete »





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