Lake Qurna and the springs of Agriroupoli

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The fresh lake of Qurna is the only one in Crete and quite large: about three and a half kilometers in circumference . The lake is located among the hills, and the water in it is almost always calm and clean, although not too transparent because of the muddy bottom . This is an excellent place for an atypical picnic, and here they often come with children and dogs who are bored constantly washing off the skin with salt or bleach . In addition, it is a good way to spend a day at the water, If you have chosen a base for accommodation on the island where near the lake . The lake is located between Rethymnon and Haney, a few kilometers from the sea shore, and the accommodation in the surrounding villages will be cheaper than in the places near the beach .

There are big freshwater turtles in Lake Kurna, and rumors about this lure tourists here. In fact, that's why most of them can not see reptiles: turtles prefer a remote shore where they are quieter, and their habitat is surrounded by buoys. But everywhere on the lake you can enjoy ducks, geese and gulls, and in the water flocks of fry flock. Kurna is included in Natura 2000 natural beauty protection program.

In season you can rent a boat or catamaran, and on the beach you can have a snack with a hot dog in the tent or have a full meal in a restaurant. Recently, the lake is popular with our compatriots, which is reflected in the presence of the Russian menu in almost every institution, as well as in the abundance of Russian-speaking barkers and souvenir sellers.

Fresh, cool air, leaf-strewn earth, birds singing is an atypical picture for Crete.

If you get to Lake Kourna from the northern part of the island (which is most likely), then the trip there will be convenient to combine with the arrival in the village of Agriroupoli . It is above sea level, although not too high in the mountains . Crete you can not call it green the southernmost territory of Greece, and the landscapes here are predominantly yellow, sandy, with sun-dried vegetation . Agriroupoli is a tiny and almost unique on the island wooded and humid oasis with tall trees giving a shadow . There are brooks rivulets, falling from the remnants of Roman aqueducts (they are sometimes called waterfalls, but to say so it will be a very, very big exaggeration), and it smells wonderful of wet foliage .

However, for someone even more wonderful is the smell of fried fish, which is cooked in several Tav rnah located at the sources. The fish are blush on the grate and baked on charcoal, and more - wither in the smoke, and you can buy and take a thing or two with you. In some places, tourists are offered to catch their own from the pond, which they can then eat at a table in a tavern. Here, in the fountains, watermelons and melons for dessert cool down.

The old village of Agriroupoli can boast of the remains of ancient buildings, literally where modern local houses stand, plus the Roman necropolis in the rock wall and the thousand-year-old plane tree. in Agriroupoli there. You will not find here any particularly impressive rocks, springs or historical ruins. Therefore, going here specifically is unlikely to be a good idea. But this is a great place for a short break during the exploration of the island by car. Fresh, cool, water-saturated air, strewn with leaves, the ground underfoot, birds singing - an atypical picture for Crete and a pleasant variety after traditional sights.

Lake Kurna and springs Agriroupoli, panorama, Crete

Lake Qurna and springs Agriroupoli, panorama

Emerald Lake water, Lake Qurna and springs of Agriroupoli

Small waterfall, Lake Qurna and springs Agriroupoli

One of the sources, Lake Qurna and springs Agriroupoli