The artificial lake of Agia (Ayia) is located near the village of Agia, 9 km west of Chania. It is a small lake of 450 acres, which is close at Fasas. This valley is considered as the most dank of Crete. Agia lake receives water from underground springs and the river called Xekolomenos.
The artificial lake of Agia (Ayia) is located near the village of Agia, 9 km west of Chania. It is a small lake of 450 acres, which is close at Fasas. This valley is considered as the most dank of Crete. Agia lake receives water from underground springs and the river called Xekolomenos.This small lake hosts the largest variety of aquatic plants in Crete, but also hosts very important species of fauna, such as rare species of ferns and frogs. Also, the lake is a shelter for many migratory and non-migratory birds. From an ecological standpoint, the lake is fully protected.