Lake Kaiafas
Λίμνη Καϊάφα
A coastal lagoon ringed by pine forest, with a small island and sulfur hot springs, next to a long sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
The lake lies about 20 km south of Olympia, separated from the sea by pine forest and dunes. On Agia, a small island in the lake, stand the ruins of an old spa hotel. On the south shore, the Kaiafas hot springs are famous for their sulfurous water and cave baths, and were historically regarded as a health resort. Opening arrangements change with the seasons, so check before you go. West of the lake is Kaiafas Long Beach, where you can stroll along the lakeshore, watch the sunset, and then swim in the sea.
Opening hours
Open all day; hot spring facilities open seasonally
Nearby sights
- Zacharo Beach
- Workshop of Pheidias
- Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Palaestra and Gymnasium at Olympia
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Philippeion
- Temple of Hera at Olympia
- Stadium at Olympia