Lake Voulismeni
Lake Voulismeni
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Jazzumbo
Romania2,156 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Technically, Lake Voulismeni is no longer a lake. Currently it's just an extension of Agios Nikolaos bay, where the seaport is located. Briefly, the so called lake is connected with the sea and it's salty.
This geographical detail is not so important, the lake seems to be the main touristic attraction in town, anyway. Dozens of overpriced restaurants and souvenir shops line up on its shores while thousands tourists strolling up and down, taking selfies. Unlike the seaport, there's not much breeze around the like. Visited the place at the end of a hot day of August and there was a smell of rotten seaweed coming from the water.
However, all the buildings facing the lake are beautifully renovated, the entire scenery looks instagramic. Overall, it's not bad for a sunset stroll, although it's a place you can't skip in Agios Nikolaos.
This geographical detail is not so important, the lake seems to be the main touristic attraction in town, anyway. Dozens of overpriced restaurants and souvenir shops line up on its shores while thousands tourists strolling up and down, taking selfies. Unlike the seaport, there's not much breeze around the like. Visited the place at the end of a hot day of August and there was a smell of rotten seaweed coming from the water.
However, all the buildings facing the lake are beautifully renovated, the entire scenery looks instagramic. Overall, it's not bad for a sunset stroll, although it's a place you can't skip in Agios Nikolaos.
Written 12 September 2024
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Big Green Planet
16 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
The lakes history is very interesting and worth researching. Can walk around the lake - doesn’t take long and up the steps. The cafes round the lake are nice to sit at if you are happy to pay tourist prices. We enjoyed our time here.
Written 2 May 2022
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Milodog73
Southend-on-Sea, UK182 contributions
Sept 2021
This is not a bad review, the photo here on file does it more justice. We weere sold via a tour company 'The Lake' with restuarants around. Maybe in our excitement we felt this would a considerable size, however it boiled down to a lake smaller than our local park. By comparison no bigger than a cricket field.
It is surrounded by many resturants, likley 20 at the lower tier and perhaps 10 on the upper teir where this photo was taken. All are well priced with plenty of seats per resturants. The view is nothing more than a view of the otherside, other resturants, rock face and a small skateboard circuit, a few boats anchored.
There is nothing unpleasant, we visited mid day following a trip elsewhere. There are other resturants over looking the immedaite bay/port and side roads where shops and resturants are found.
It is surrounded by many resturants, likley 20 at the lower tier and perhaps 10 on the upper teir where this photo was taken. All are well priced with plenty of seats per resturants. The view is nothing more than a view of the otherside, other resturants, rock face and a small skateboard circuit, a few boats anchored.
There is nothing unpleasant, we visited mid day following a trip elsewhere. There are other resturants over looking the immedaite bay/port and side roads where shops and resturants are found.
Written 14 September 2021
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Edward
Crete, Greece7 contributions
June 2021
Amazing place. All surrounded by restaurants and bar, also tourist information center. You can find free maps of the city everywhere. My favorite shop was a shop that sells real shells in different colors and shapes, also pearl. This was something unique i had never seen in other places.
Written 13 July 2021
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Off their P
Manchester, UK4,019 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
This is pretty much the centrepoint of the town and it’s really nice to look at. It is bustling with people and there’s always something to see.
A busy two way road runs through it so you need to be careful. It is lined with touristy bars and restaurants but we had a nice lunch at one of them overlooking the water.
Little fishing boats come and go as you eat your lunch so it really is a nice backdrop.
A busy two way road runs through it so you need to be careful. It is lined with touristy bars and restaurants but we had a nice lunch at one of them overlooking the water.
Little fishing boats come and go as you eat your lunch so it really is a nice backdrop.
Written 18 September 2020
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David S
Ashford, UK6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
There is an abundance of restaurants around the lake for all tastes and budgets.
My partner and I decided to stroll around the Marina and found some amazing places to eat and drink. The people are warm welcoming and fun.
Great place to visit
My partner and I decided to stroll around the Marina and found some amazing places to eat and drink. The people are warm welcoming and fun.
Great place to visit
Written 23 August 2023
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Heli L
6 contributions
June 2022
The place to go.
Walk by the lake and also up the hill, where you can see far away to the sea. Nice view day or night.
Good restaurants all around the lake. The shops are near.
Walk by the lake and also up the hill, where you can see far away to the sea. Nice view day or night.
Good restaurants all around the lake. The shops are near.
Written 28 June 2022
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Luda Z
Russia59 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
A fantastic, amasing view! Especially at nights. Curious ducks on the water.A lot af cafes and restaurants around. Lights everywhere and well-dressed people.
Written 23 January 2015
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Dickd1946
Charleston, SC1,220 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
After finishing a guided tour out of town we were drawn in by the beauty of Agios Nikolaos' Lake Voulismeni. Also, along the edge of the water are numerous restaurants to service your drink and food needs. Prices are a little high but then again this is a tourist area with a fantastic view. We stopped and had a quick drink before meandering around the lake. Peaked in through gated caves and even saw a Duck house (not doghouse)., Then after our investigating we found another establishment and got a snack and more refreshments. Take the walk/stairs at the end of the restaurants up the hill. You will find a delightfully decorated church.
Written 23 August 2013
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Cristina2014CI
Bucharest, Romania348 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
It is very nice with many taverns and is great to walk around. It is also great for taking beautiful pictures.
Written 28 July 2018
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any good greece or createan music in this area??
Written 13 June 2017
Hi, how long will it take from Palmera Beach hotel in Hersonissos to get to this lake? If travelling by bus, I'm visiting in August and want to get rough ideas
Thankyou
Written 9 April 2017
Our hotel was in Stalis, like 10 minutes from Hersonissos.
We drove about 40 - 45 minutes by bus to this city (approximately 50-60 minutes from Hersonissos).
(!) The bus will stop at the bus station and you'll have to follow the sings 'port'.
Enjoy your stay in august!
Written 26 April 2017
It’s really close and would be silly not to walk the odd 300metres to view it. It’s got some really pretty views
Written 13 June 2018
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