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Lake Kournas, Crete

Description: A picturesque lake, 48 km east of Chania.

Newest Review: ... at this link: http://www.travel-to-crete.com/360.php?v iewid=79 After visiting the toilet facilities at the tavern we headed down to the lake. It was a splendid sight. The lake was such an obvious 3 colours, clearer olive green at the shore then turquoise then as it got deeper it was a dark sapphire blue, the whole lake was surrounded by hills and the sky was bright blue - truly idyllic. ... more

... Once you waked in the water it was as clear as glass and the two boys had a wonderful time looking for interesting pebbles (dinosaur fossils!) There is a sandy beach along the lake edge with sun loungers and umbrellas which we soon discovered came at a ...more

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Lake Kournas, Crete: We saw no virgins rising from the lake but it was a beautifu ... (1044 words)
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The lake is in Crete near Georgiopolis. We drove from Gerani near Rethmynon to Lake Kournas in about 15 minutes; it is just off the main highway near Georgiopolis on Crete. The road meanders around and then you come to a tiny signpost pointing down between two houses only just wide enough for a car to squeeze through. We turned in thinking that this must be a mistake, but it was indeed the road. No wonder all cars on Crete seem to have some scrape or other on their body work. I am pretty certain that it is only possible to get to this place by car so you will need to hire one or get a taxi from Georgiopolis I guess. When we arrived there was plenty ... Read the complete review