Creek, One -day excursion from Thessaloniki and Serres for boating on the lake

OR Artificial Located in the NW part of Serres Prefecture, At the foot of mountain Belles (or kerkin) and has easy access from Thessaloniki (100 km) and Serres (53 km).

From Thessaloniki you will arrive through E. THE. Thessaloniki- Serres where at the Strimonian intersection you will turn left for Lake Kerkini (as well as from Serres). The first to come across is the Kerkini Dam in the village of Lithotopos of Heraklia Serres.

Alternatively you will arrive following the Thessaloniki route – Kilkis – Doiran (A stop at Lake Doirani will compensate you).

Cormorants, silver pelican, whom, scoop, flamingo (The lake is the most important area of concentration and migration in Europe), watercolis (The largest population in Greece), fish (32 species such as groat), reptiles, waterwave (The largest concentration in aqueous area in Greece) coexist in Lake Kerkini.

Creek – flamingo

Varkada on the lake from the "Kerkini Port Observatory"

Boating in Lake Kerkini in combination with bird observation is done all year (For an evening ride upon request). Boats depart from position Port of lithotopos and from the position watchtower Port Kerkini in the village of Kerkini.

The lithotopos village, next to Kerkini barrier, It has in addition to the Port Lithotope, watchtower bird, Pine, with landscaped spaces for rest, accommodation, restaurants, brown.

From Port Lithotope They leave the bigger ones boats For boating on the lake (35 people) And in addition to adults, children and infants can enter trolleys as they are equipped with life jackets and binoculars. Prices on boats are the same of both ports (Lithotopos and Kerkini) indicative 10 € adults with free guided tour (For groups the prices upon request).

Information on boats from the port of Lithotopos, Jason. : 6947 669340 and Christos Tel. : 6944 928990.

In the Kerkini Ecotourism Promotion Center, In the lithotopo, Working on embodied birds, area plants and photographic material.

In the Kerkini village Boats depart from Kerkini Port Observatory. Are smaller in capacity than those of the lithotopo (17 adults) and children and infants are allowed. The time of browsing is approximately 45 ' (target price 10 € adults, 5 € guys up to 12 years, infants and very young children free). Kerkini boats information : 'List' tel. : 23270 41450, 6947 152240 and Vasilis Tel. : 6945 465619. All boats have binoculars to observe birds but because they are a few (1-2 pcs) It is advisable to bring your own.

In the harbor you will find a coffee canteen and burger with buffalo meat and a few meters from the boats free parking.

In the Kerkini village There are accommodation, restaurants, Shops with traditional products and butchers that have fresh buffalo meat but also standard products such as the famous buffalo crab Kerkini, buffalo sausages and salami, freshly from the farms of the area.

Andreas Farm - Village Kerkini

OR Kerkin Farm, a farm breeding buffalo just outside the village of Kerkini (2 km from the lithotopo), is accessible with free tour (half an hour). Visiting hours : From morning, at about 8 and until the 2 at noon after consultation on tel. : 2327 041151 (all year).

In the Livadia village, under the upper porosa, you will find it watchtower bird – Waterfall. Depending on the season, If the waters of the lake are high or low, The gathering in water lilies in the area varies. Alternatively, In addition to the Livadia position, You will also see water lilies in the lake area under the village Mandraki.

From the meadow you can rent canoe For a stroll through the lake, Responsible "List" Tel. : 23270 41450, 6947 152240.

Fishing in Lake Kerkini

In Lake Kerkini except for boating, Observation and bird photography you can rent bikes for ride, to make archery, flying fox (air passage), horseback riding, hiking, Mountaineering or excursions on Mount Belles with 4×4, Activities by the company "List" Tel. : 23270 41450, 6947 152240 (Hostel and Restaurant Activity Center).

Lake fishing is allowed only in professional fishermen and in specific periods. Lake Kerkini are organized every year celebrations and events, Like the run matches'Kerkin Lake Run» (June), information : https://kerkinilakerun.gr.

If you have time a visit to the villages over Lake Kerkini, For coffee and traditional food, is required.

in Upper poroia You will find the oasis in the square, for food - coffee, The Antonis Pastry Laboratory, for fresh sweets, Niviasta overlooking the lake, for coffee, sweet and local products of the female cooperative and a little above Tintza, For coffee - sweet, with tables in nature and playground.

In the tavern trout, in the woods and next to the Fish farm Trout In the upper Poria, I will try roasted trout. In the Acriticochori And in the Irene Tavern you will eat buffalo cooked and cooled Kerkinella (White cheese made of buffalo milk). in Perkiness The old railway station has been converted to the tavern of the border station.

useful information

OR Artificial created 1932 with the aim of hacking and restraining its waters river Struma, By constructing a barrier in the village Lithotopos and with embankments created in the east and west.
The lake has pear -shaped shape, maximum length 15 km, beam 8,5 km and depth from 1 – 10 m.
Belongs to Wetlands Ramsar, in the Network Nature 2000 and is one of the 196 Important bird areas of Greece.
The National Lake Kerkini Park instituted the 2006 for the purpose of preserving Kerkini wetland and protecting the wider area, As a natural cultural heritage.
The climate is half -scale Mediterranean, July is the hottest month and January the coldest.

The average temperature is about 15^The C, with cold winter and snowfall usually from November -March. November is the most rainy month (information from the https://kerkini.gr, The official carrier of the lake).

Activities in Lake Kerkini last all year.

Lake water levels are fluctuating according to the season. The best times to visit Lake Kerkini is the Spring, where there is the largest concentration of birds, Due to the increase in water levels and the Autumn (September- 28^or October).