Best places: Lakes in Greece

Artificial lake offering a lush, wooded shoreline, wildlife, nature trails & a charming church.

Vividly hued blue-green lake fringed by forested hills, with swimming, hiking trails & picnic spots.

Scenic lake nestled amid mountains, known for nature views, waterfront recreation & nearby cafes.

Picturesque mountain lake with a castle on a peninsula, monasteries, fishermen & waterfowl.

The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches.

Picturesque lake & tourist destination where, according to legend, goddess Athena bathed.

This scenic, 80-sq-km reservoir was created by a hydroelectric dam & is surrounded by hills.

Picturesque alpine lake in the Vikos-Aoös National Park that offers views of nearby peaks.

👍👍 A unique nature paradise 1.350 meters above the sea level. It is close to Valia Calnta and Vikos Natural Parks. It has seven small dams.

Key birdwatching area surrounded by willow & plane trees, plus activities like swimming & boating.

Large, peaceful lake popular for fishing & birding with several villages along its shores.

👍 A nice place for relaxation and tranquility near Athens. Evidence of abandonment enough however.

Huge, tranquil lake flanked by rugged mountains, popular for boating, hiking, swimming & fishing.

👍👍 Incredibly clear sea, definitely worth a visit and just what you need for a day getaway. We took a bath next to the Niki tavern. To the left of the tavern there are sunbeds, while to the right it is free and quiet, wherever we went. At that point the sea has many small stones in it which hurt, so y...

Changing rooms, beach chairs & umbrellas at this scenic natural lake with thermal mineral water.