Kournas is a village in western Crete, Greece, situated near the island's only freshwater lake. The lake, surrounded by cypress and olive trees, offers clear turquoise waters and scenic mountain views. Visitors hike around the shoreline, swim in the lake, and explore the traditional village with its local tavernas serving Cretan cuisine and fresh fish.
Lake Kournas is located in the Apokoronas municipality of the Chania regional unit in western Crete, Greece. Situated approximately 45 kilometres east of Chania city and 5 kilometres inland from the coastal town of Georgioupolis, it is the only natural freshwater lake on the island of Crete and serves as an important habitat for migratory and resident bird species.
Nature / Freshwater Lake / Crete / Greece / Apokoronas / Chania Region / Georgioupolis / Outdoor Activities
