Lake Kerkini is worth visiting all year round, but every season has its own character: different birds, different water levels, different light. Here is a short guide to help you choose when to come.
Spring (March – May)
As the snow melts, the water rises and the lakeside forest floods. It is breeding season: herons, cormorants and Dalmatian pelicans nest, and migrating birds pass through. Ideal for birdwatching and photography.
Summer (June – August)
May and June are loved by birdwatchers, as the eggs have hatched. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times for a boat trip, before and after the heat.
Autumn (September – November)
October and November are among the most beautiful months: mist over the water, colours in the forest and birds migrating south.
Winter (December – February)
Kerkini is an important wintering area for the Dalmatian pelican. With snow on Mount Beles in the background, the landscape is magical, and a room with a fireplace is the perfect end to the day.
Where to stay
Limnaio Guesthouse is in Chrysochorafa, on the eastern shore of the lake. See our rooms and the boat trips on Lake Kerkini we run all year round.
Rooms with a fireplace and boat trips on the lake with our own boats.
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