Kerkini lake belongs to the prefecture of Serres and is situated about 100 km from Thessaloniki. Access to the area of limni Kerkini is readily available since many paths throughout the region lead to the beautiful Kerkini lake. You can reach limni Kerkini from Thessaloniki via the National Road of Thessaloniki - Kilkis, or via the national road of Thessaloniki - Serres.

Kerkini lake is artificial and is one of the ten most important water parks of Greece and also Balkans.

The mountain Belles with altitude 2030 meters is the northern limit of the natural border between Greece and its neighbor Bulgaria. Strymon River, which springs from the mountains of Bulgaria gives life to the wetland as it is the main feeder of Kerkini Lake. The initial task of creating limni Kerkini was designed to supply the area with irrigation water, but eventually proved to be an environmental project which gave life to many birds and mammals and is now a lifeline not only for the fauna of the region but economic and touristic area.

By the Kerkini lake there have been created a series of Tourism industry in particular interest to all Greeks and Foreigners. Guesthouses and hotels in Lake Kerkini and traditional taverns are filled at every opportunity by Greek and foreign visitors, who enjoy local delicacies and traditional recipes. You will find unique recipes which rely on local Buffalo as steak buffalo milk, onion stuffed with minced buffalo, buffalo cheese and more that will be remaining unforgettable to each visitor.

Your stay in the traditional houses or traditional hotels in the Kerkini lake will remain indelible since they can offer many beneficial facilities such as steam bath, Jacuzzi, whirlpool, indoor and outdoor pools, rooms with fireplace and more.

In area working ranches with activities such as riding on horses, archery, paintball, hiking, bird monitoring for nature lovers, the lake Kerkini kayaking, sailing, etc. you can enjoy them giving the opportunity for your close relatives and friends to live their unique moments. Take a tour of the lake Kerkini with the typical boats of the lake called "Plaves" unprecedented and take photos from the birds species that live protected in the lake Kerkini.