# Lake Kerkini

> A large reservoir and Ramsar wetland in northern Greece, home to pelicans, flamingos and grazing water buffalo, with the Belasica mountains beyond.

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A large reservoir and Ramsar wetland in northern Greece, home to pelicans, flamingos and grazing water buffalo, with the Belasica mountains beyond. One travel guide rates winter best for Dalmatian pelicans; stay on the tracks near nesting areas and keep drones away from colonies.

- **Nearest town:** Kerkini, Greece
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 41.2170, 23.0830

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Northern Greece lakes: Kerkini, Veria, Kastoria, Prespa and Ioannina](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-northern-lakes/)

## Nearby

- [Melnik Sand Pyramids](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-melnik-pyramids/) – 43 km
- [Rozhen Monastery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-rozhen-monastery/) – 45 km
- [Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ano-poli/) – 65 km
- [Rotunda and Arch of Galerius](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-rotunda-thessaloniki/) – 66 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Kerkini?

Lake Kerkini is in Kerkini, Greece, at GPS 41.2170, 23.0830. It is about 43 km from Melnik.

### Which road trips pass Lake Kerkini?

Lake Kerkini is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northern Greece lakes: Kerkini, Veria, Kastoria, Prespa and Ioannina.

### What is there to see near Lake Kerkini?

Places worth a stop nearby: Melnik Sand Pyramids (43 km), Rozhen Monastery (45 km), Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki (65 km) and Rotunda and Arch of Galerius (66 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Kerkini?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)