Lake Agias
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Pierre J
Azores, Portugal86 contributions
Oct 2020
It's a nice little disused reservoir dam, but local people never go round it. They stay on its west side, and for a good reason: you only see the lake on that part of the path. If you have parked near the Enasma cafe, go north and follow the path for 200 metres. When it ends, go back to the Enasma cafe and head south for 200–300 metres, and then turn round again.
Going twice on the same path is not a problem because you should see lots of beautiful birds and insects, notably dragonflies. I've seen litteraly hundreds of violet dropwings (please see enclosed pictures).
There are only a few terrapins, but many red-eared sliders, an invasive species and a threat to native animals, including terrapins. Some guys probably had one as a pet and they released them here.
The Enasma cafe has a beautiful shady garden. It's perfect for a moment of relaxation, but I was a little bit annoyed to pay 5 euros for a glass of wine. That's five times more than in my favourite taverna.
Going twice on the same path is not a problem because you should see lots of beautiful birds and insects, notably dragonflies. I've seen litteraly hundreds of violet dropwings (please see enclosed pictures).
There are only a few terrapins, but many red-eared sliders, an invasive species and a threat to native animals, including terrapins. Some guys probably had one as a pet and they released them here.
The Enasma cafe has a beautiful shady garden. It's perfect for a moment of relaxation, but I was a little bit annoyed to pay 5 euros for a glass of wine. That's five times more than in my favourite taverna.
Written 18 October 2020
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Stephen F
Kempsford, UK218 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
On a previous trip to Crete we had enjoyed visiting the Botanical Park and Gardens, so this time, as keen birdwatchers, we could not pass up the opportunity to visit Lake Agias (signposted as 'Limni') on our Sunday route from south coast to north. Given its local (?) popularity, parking was a little tricky, but once we'd walked up the track to the busy cafe/restaurant we found ourselves on the lakeside, and set off round the lake. Unfortunately we could not walk the whole circuit, and had to return the way we came. We decided to stay for a light lunch before continuing our journey, 'refreshed' by the waterside break.
Written 29 November 2023
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Clair b
Peterborough, UK42 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Gorgeous lake lots of wildlife terrapins, geese, fish. Wooden platform which is very easy to walk on around most of the lake. Good restaurants free entry too, nice spot away from the hustle and bustle of Chania.
Written 23 May 2019
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Denise H
London, UK66 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
What a delightful walk round the lake. A board walk 2/3 of the way round then on to quiet lane.Not much bird life as it’s early October but did see a Heron,an Egret & a toad.Our dog loved it. We had a nice coffee before we started in the Enasma cafe with lovely views over the lake
Written 1 October 2018
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Moran Gat
68 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The site is just 20 min. From Chania. Very nice place, small natural lake, many kinds of birds and plants.
Written 26 October 2019
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dnowland_12
Leeds, UK4,406 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
Who would have thought, just a few kilometres inland and away from the hustle and bustle of the coastal resorts, is this wonderful oasis of calm and quite.
We discovered it because we had a hire car, but I understand that the Tourist Train does a trip here which makes it more accessible. There are a couple of cafe/restaurants, we especially liked the "Enasma" with its gardens, water features and grounds.
Plenty of nice scenery to admire as well as wild life to look at or look for, along with nice walking paths around the lake.
Definitely worth a visit.
We discovered it because we had a hire car, but I understand that the Tourist Train does a trip here which makes it more accessible. There are a couple of cafe/restaurants, we especially liked the "Enasma" with its gardens, water features and grounds.
Plenty of nice scenery to admire as well as wild life to look at or look for, along with nice walking paths around the lake.
Definitely worth a visit.
Written 8 July 2019
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cretanplaces
Heraklion, Greece53 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
A wonderful artificial pond, listed as a NATURA 2000 for its value for the biodiversity of Crete, and the place where the first hydroelectric plant was constructed.
Written 13 May 2019
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SallyO85
Liverpool, UK379 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Went here today and were fortunate to see Little Crakes, Marsh Harrier, Blackcap, terrapins and lizards.
Board walk path around most of the lake, but not signposted very well. We parked at one of the excellent cafe/restaurants and walked backwards and forwards for about ten minutes trying to find the walk around the lake.
Supposed we are used to bird reserves in the UK with their excellent information and resources. We saw two information boards with interesting facts about the species found there, but no information on walking around the lake. The boardwalk is great, with observation platforms every so often, then it just ends and you have to work out how to get back to your car. We took a wrong turning that was a dead end, eventually found the road that took us back to the car. Lovely varied habitats including reed-bed, woodland, river and of course lake.
As long as you’ve got a good sense of direction this is a lovely location for birdwatching. Get there early as it can get busy with people coming for a stroll . It’s not a huge site, a couple of hours to work round it all slowly at birdwatching pace.
Gorgeous setting with mountain views.
Board walk path around most of the lake, but not signposted very well. We parked at one of the excellent cafe/restaurants and walked backwards and forwards for about ten minutes trying to find the walk around the lake.
Supposed we are used to bird reserves in the UK with their excellent information and resources. We saw two information boards with interesting facts about the species found there, but no information on walking around the lake. The boardwalk is great, with observation platforms every so often, then it just ends and you have to work out how to get back to your car. We took a wrong turning that was a dead end, eventually found the road that took us back to the car. Lovely varied habitats including reed-bed, woodland, river and of course lake.
As long as you’ve got a good sense of direction this is a lovely location for birdwatching. Get there early as it can get busy with people coming for a stroll . It’s not a huge site, a couple of hours to work round it all slowly at birdwatching pace.
Gorgeous setting with mountain views.
Written 9 May 2019
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Peter H
14 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Quite a gem of a birdwatching site. Went in late October. Swallows and martins passing through with falcons, buzzards, kingfishers and a wide variety of water birds easily seen. Two restaurants to choose from make it a good place to go for a relaxing day with nature.
Written 31 October 2018
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JVanhorenbeke
Diepenbeek, Belgium221 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Lake Agias:
Lovely to walk around the lake on nice wooden paths, so wheelchair friendly.
Definitely a quiet area, so not ideal with children. Dogs are not allowed.
If you're quiet enough you'll see a lot of turtles & birds!
Café:
Lovely & cosy place to have a fresh drink or eat something. Situated just at the entrance of lake agias so easy to find since this is the only cafe at the lake.
Very friendly staff which do not speak very well english, however they will help you as much as they can.
We had a big "ouzomata" as platter for €15 (one of the "starters" on their menu card), which was more than enough for both of us and really nice! You'll also get some cold water and a fruit jelly free of charge.
We would definitely recommend this place, but hope this paradise will stay preserved from the mass tourism!
Lovely to walk around the lake on nice wooden paths, so wheelchair friendly.
Definitely a quiet area, so not ideal with children. Dogs are not allowed.
If you're quiet enough you'll see a lot of turtles & birds!
Café:
Lovely & cosy place to have a fresh drink or eat something. Situated just at the entrance of lake agias so easy to find since this is the only cafe at the lake.
Very friendly staff which do not speak very well english, however they will help you as much as they can.
We had a big "ouzomata" as platter for €15 (one of the "starters" on their menu card), which was more than enough for both of us and really nice! You'll also get some cold water and a fruit jelly free of charge.
We would definitely recommend this place, but hope this paradise will stay preserved from the mass tourism!
Written 16 August 2015
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