rent a car Crete Chania | carrentalstop, the lake of Kournas
Kournas is a fairly large village perched over a hill overlooking the lake. Crete, the only lake with fresh water, is relatively large with a perimeter of 3.5km. You can get there by driving a car.
All about the lake
The lake is beautiful, situated in the middle, below high mountains that seem to be glazed every morning with a touch of snow. The waters are so beautiful that if one stands barefoot for a while, the fish in the water play with the feet like spas. Here you can rent a pedal boat and go around the lake, seeing all its beauty from the surface to the bottom. Fish, eels, frogs, turtles, and many other aquatic species inhabit the lake. It is really worth renting a car in Crete, especially if you have kids who can enjoy it. Throughout Crete, from Sitia to Chania and beyond, the sights are so interesting and special that having a way to visit them is enough. The Lake of Kournas brings together many of these. We suggest hiring a car.
The lake isn’t just known for its mountains and waters; it is also famous for the variety of birds. Lake Kournas is known to be populated with ninety-seven species of birds, thirty-six of which are aquatic, and the nightingale and the Cettis warbler are the most commonly seen birds at the lake.
An attractive location
The lake's location is another factor that attracts tourists. It is easy to find due to its popularity, so most locals know how to get there and will be happy to help. Chania airport in Crete and the town of Chania are just 30km away from the lake, and if you don’t have a preference for the buses, there’s always the car rental service in Crete to use, and you are well on your way to a beautiful location without having to stop and ask.
Conclusion
A good vacation is also characterised by amazing accommodation, and that’s one of the many things the Lake of Kournas offers: five-star hotels with the best quality services, only 0.1km away.
Villas and several hotels are listed near the lake. To access this beautiful spot, simply book one of our rental cars and enjoy a pleasant drive from one tourist attraction to another.
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