Lake Maherida

The pond of Maherida is located at the area of Tersanas in Akrotiri, just 14km east of Chania city , next to the stunning beach of Maherida . It is an impressive karstic doline, where springs with brackish water gush.

This small lake is an important wetland hosting water snakes, turtles and migratory birds. Access is very easy, as it is right next to the paved road leading from the Tersanas beach to Maherida.