Lake Vouliagmeni in Athens

An amazing lake with warm salt water is a favorite vacation spot for Athens residents and tourists. People come to Vouliagmeni at any time of the year, as the water temperature is between + 20 ° C and + 27 ° C. Find out what the thermal water is useful for, how to get there and how much it costs to visit the lake.

There are many legends about the pearl of Attica. According to one of them, an insidious mermaid lives in the water, and she pulls young men to the bottom. According to geologists, the lake appeared not so long ago - at the beginning of our era due to the collapse of the roof of a huge underground cave.

There are many tunnels, grottoes and cavities at the bottom of Lake Vouliagmeni in Greece. The discovery of karst formations is associated with a tragic incident. Two divers explored the underwater world and suffocated just a few meters from the surface. During the search for their bodies, a cave with a large underwater hall was discovered.

Lake Vouliagmeni near Athens is fed by underground springs. Warm water has healing properties. It relaxes, relieves fatigue, helps in the treatment of headaches, rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological and skin diseases. Keep in mind that you cannot swim for a long time. For a thermal bath, 10-15 minutes is enough. Also, you will not be able to dive on Vouliagmeni - underwater diving is allowed only for scientific purposes.

Lake Vouliagmeni is only 100 m away from the sea. There is an excellent beach on the shore with sun loungers and parasols. There are good hotels nearby.

Take a warm bath and breathe in the scent of eucalyptus and Mediterranean pine trees! We advise you to try the fish from the lake. While you enjoy relaxation and beautiful nature, it will be deliciously prepared in one of the local cafes.

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