Athens Greece: Vouliagmeni Lake
About half an hour from Central Athens near the coast known as the Athenian Riviera is Vouliagmeni Lake. This lake is a rare, geological natural phenomenon. There was once a series of caves until the roof sunk or rather submerged itself allowing the water to cover the top of the cave roof.
The water is between 50m-100m deep and stays around 22-27 degrees C all year round. Because the water half gushes from underground springs and due to being about 50cm higher than the sea surface the lake flows into the sea as well to constantly allowing the waters to be refreshed. The water is constantly being recycled which contributes to the water being rich in salts and minerals. The lake benefits from these waters making it healing waters ideal for skin rejuvenation and other health benefits.
Due to the rare ecology of the Vouliagmeni Lake it is inhabited by little Garra Rufa fish also know as spa fish. If you stand still the little fish will nibble the dead skin cells from your feet leaving you with soft and smooth skin on your feet and ankles! It tickles but I can assure you that my feet were nibbled smooth in a short period of time!
Vouliagmeni Lake is a great place to spend the day. They have lockers and changing rooms, sun beds and umbrella as well as food and drink available.
The staff take great care of you during your visit making you feel right at home.
I took advantage of the quiet time to sit and take in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings and enjoying the late autumn sunshine!
Vouliagmeni Lake is perfect for a wedding and they can arrange all of the details for you as well as a great space for family reunions and get togethers.
If you want to read more about my trip to Athens click on the links below:
Athens Greece: Riding on the Athens Metro
Athens Greece: Celebrating Ochi (‘No”) Day
Athens Greece: Impact Hub Community Project
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So beautifully written about a wonderful place. Loved it. Hope sometime I can visit. Excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing.
It was a really peaceful and special day!
What a beautuful location! It’s amazing to think the water is a hundred metres deep in places, just wow. If I go to Athens this lake will definitely be on my list of places to see.
It was an incredibly beautiful experience!
It looks absolutely beautiful, what a lovely place to visit.
It was so beautiful and relaxing! The water was lovely and warm too!
What a hidden gem. Sounds idyllic.
You wouldn’t think you are so close to such an important capital city!
Oh this place looks beautiful and full of so much to explore. I’ve been wanting to plan a trip to Europe for a while and really want to go to Athens! I love all the info you provided so now I know where the best spots are!
It was a really lovely experience especially the fish nibbling my feet!
I love Greece for a lot of reasons – one of which is the availability of vegetarian food!!I have not been to Vougliameni Lake. It looks amazing with the clear water.
If you get to Athens you must find this place!
I’m constantly amazed at how nature works. Such a beautiful lake. I remember the first time I dipped my feet in a small pool full of the spa fish, at a spa, I couldn’t stop laughing as my feet were so tickly.
It was really a funny feeling, tickly but I loved the results.
Beautiful Greece .. I have been to this place and love it too .
I want to get to know Greece even more!
Beautiful Greece.. I have been there too. ..
The food is so good there too!
What gorgeous photos. Greece is somewhere I have never been. So tempting.
It was a chance for a much needed relax!