Lake Kerkini, Greece

Lake Kerkini

A lake full of pelicans, buffaloes and flooded forest.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lake Kerkini

Day 1

  1. MorningTake a boat trip at sunrise to see the pelicans and flooded forest.
  2. AfternoonWalk or cycle along the lake shore among the water buffaloes.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a village tavern by the lake.

Day 2

Bathe in the hot springs of Agistro nearby.

What to eat

Buffalo meat and buffalo milk yoghurt.

Local tips

Make the most of Lake Kerkini

Beat the crowds

Very quiet all year.

Best photo spot

Dalmatian pelicans on the old wooden posts at sunrise, near the village of Kerkini.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 1.5 hours from Thessaloniki.

Don't miss nearby

The Rupel gorge and the town of Serres.

Good to know

Local fishermen run boat trips that take you close to the birds. Winter and early spring are best for pelicans, and water buffaloes graze on the shores.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Lake Kerkini

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lake Kerkini

Getting there

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryGreece

Questions

Lake Kerkini: good to know

Is Lake Kerkini worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A lake full of pelicans, buffaloes and flooded forest.

How many days do you need in Lake Kerkini?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lake Kerkini?

You can visit all year. Very quiet all year.

How do you get to Lake Kerkini?

The nearest airport is Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), about 75 km away. Easiest by car, about 1.5 hours from Thessaloniki.

What is there to see near Lake Kerkini?

Nearby hidden places include Thessaloniki (64 km), Rila Monastery (105 km) and Seven Rila Lakes (113 km).

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