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Lake Voulismeni, Agios Nikolaos

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According to local legend, the goddess Athena regularly bathed in Lake Voulismeni. Renowned internationally for its curative powers, the lake is located in one of Crete's more relaxed seaside towns. The circular body of water is 64 m (210 ft) deep and only 134 m (440 ft) wide. Fed from below by a natural hot spring, the water maintains a constant temperature around 25 C (77 F), and contains high levels of elements that relieve ailments like neuralgia, arthritis, and sciatica. Before you have a dip, hike to the top of the surrounding cliffs, which offer sweeping views over the treetops and out to the sea. Arrange your visit to Lake Voulismeni and discover more family-friendly attractions in Agios Nikolaos using our Agios Nikolaos tour planner.

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dariashmel

We enjoy to walk on St.Nicolas, harbor was small but sweet and traditional. After we found a lot of beauty small street and restaurants. more »
pompeyeurotour

well arrived here and one first things you see is this lake , we viewed it high above at first and was amazed to see 2 giant tortoise , i believe , swimming around , we could not see them down eye lev... more »
Steph2709

Un superbe endroit à l'abri de la route. Il y a une multitude de bar, resto autour du lac. Venez faire la surprise à vos proches en montant au sommet opposé au pont (5min de marche de la mer) vous pou... more »

A great place away from the road. There are a multitude of bar, restaurant around the Lake. Come to surprise your loved ones climbing to the Summit opposed to the bridge (5 min walk from the sea) you can observe three sea turtles who swim in the Lake! (Finally we we have seen three)

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