VOULOLIMNI BEACH
The Voululimni (sunk lake) beach is unique in beauty, it’s a small salt lake, with a beautiful greenish hue: with slightly turquoise color water.
In the sea and lake, with the clear and transparent water, the stones and rocks, in very many different colours, splendor.
For those, who love secluded bays, picturesque surroundings: this lake is an ideal place.
[swpm_protected format_protected_msg=”1″] GPS is very important! – because no street names in Western Crete.
GPS: 35.315004, 23.533915 [/swpm_protected]
[swpm_protected format_protected_msg=”1″] The salt lake is next to the village of Chrysoskalitissa. In fact, only the villagers know this almost untouched, wonderful place.
The village of Chrysoskalitissa is just 500 meters away and the Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is 1.1 km away.
The pink sandy Elafonissi Beach is 6 km away. Kissamos is 37 km and Chania is 68 km through the Topolia Gorge. [/swpm_protected]
Geomorphology:
[swpm_protected format_protected_msg=”1″] The rocks separate the salt lake, from the open sea. Therefore, the salt lake`s water: very calm, because is protected from the waves by the cliffs.
Between the rocks, the salt lake`s water and sea are connected, through a small opening. [/swpm_protected]
Geology:
The lightly turquoise water around the coast is shallow, but suddenly deepens. For swimmers only. The cliffs surrounding, and the hillside next to the lake, gives a unique atmosphere.
Climate:
The water is deep, sometimes we can meet smaller boats. The temperature of seawater reaches 28 degrees during the summer. The water of the lake is pleasant for swimming even in October, because in October the water temperature is 25 degrees.
The rocks prevent waves from entering the bay, so the sun quickly warms the saltwater water.
Equipment:
The Voulolimni beach is almost completely untouched. Unknown to tourists, it is a very quiet, unique place. The beach is a natural beach.
There are no beach restaurants, no beach pubs, no beach service.
Attention:
[swpm_protected format_protected_msg=”1″] – Along the coast: the water is shallow, but suddenly deepens. The lake is only recommended for swimmers!
– There is no other shade on the beach! There is only one tree on the beach! – so, if possible, take an umbrella with you.
– There is no service on the beach, be sure to bring water and liquids.
– Be sure to use sunscreen! – because the sun is shining strong, almost all day. [/swpm_protected]
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