During your holidays in Crete. The Kournas Lake in the region of Rethymno. A nice stop on the way to Xania

In the direction of Xania, 20 km away from Rethymnon, you will find the only lake of fresh water in Crete: Lake Kournas. Situated in the foothill of the White Mountains, it is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and nature lovers will enjoy a relaxing walk around its transparent water. The lake is, of course, a source of many legends: it is said to have bottomless waters and a strange electromagnetic fields and that a water nymph appears on full moon nights. After a nice swim in one of the small beaches with white sand or a ride in pedalo to watch the wild water turtles, you can have lunch in one of the many tavernas around the lake. They all offer traditional cuisine of Crete in front of a lovely view.
The changing colours of the water, the exceptional fauna and flora and the ducks walking around will make your visit in Kournas Lake one of the best moment of your holidays in Crete.
Driving 15 minutes further, you will reach the historic village of Kournas. The old traditional villas, the square and the typical architecture of the houses will take you to a trip back in the old time of Crete and Greece. Not many holiday rentals in this village, but the nice Byzantine church of Saint Georges where a few Venetian features has been added.
Both the lake and the village might not be the nicest place in the region of Rethymno but can worth a stop on your way to Xania.