Lake Vouliagmeni and its
medicinal waters by Jakob Jelling
The Lake Vouliagmeni is not only
famous as a very beautiful spot but also but also as containing medicinal
waters. This spot has been visited by people who wish to enjoy its waters
for centuries, and is one of the most attractive areas in the Greek
region of Peloponnese. Visitors approach in order to enjoy its beautiful
shores, practice different water sports, relax in front of unique
landscapes, taste excellent local dishes, and have a great time in a
picturesque environment.
 Lake
Vouliagmeni has an extension of about 26 km or 15 miles, and is located
within the municipality called after it, Vouliagmeni, at about 20
kilometers from the central area of Athens. This lake provides an ideal
destination for all those who enjoy water related activities, and it is
very common to see visitors fishing, swimming and even windsurfing in
this region.
The
municipality of Vouliagmeni has a population of about 4000 inhabitants,
and offers a very beautiful scenery which combines the attractive of the
water which the charm of an appealing mountainous background provided by
the Hymettus mountains. This municipality has many beautiful beaches and
shores, some of them by the sea and some others provided by Lake
Vouliagmeni, but all of them beautiful and ideal for relaxing while
observing unique sights.
Lake
Vouliagmeni's waters partially come from underground currents from Mount
Hymettus. This lake is at about 40 cm from the regular level of the
ground and one of its most peculiar and appealing characteristics is
based on the fact that its waters offer a constant temperature of about
24º C, a fact placed among the first qualities in the list of the lake's
attractions.
Before
the middle Ages, Lake Vouliagmeni was a cavern. This cavern became the
actual lake after an important earthquake caused it to collapse and take
the actual shape and characteristics. Nowadays, the lake can be still
traced into Mount Hymettus, and it is possible to see, now and then, some
experienced divers exploring it, although it is not recommendable to
amateurs due to the important risks it implies.
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