Lake - Louros river springs

Location: Epirus, Greece

Also known as: Lake Viros, Louros Springs, Viros Lake Louros Springs, Vouliasta Submerged Forest, Λίμνη Βηρός, Πηγές Λούρου

Added by: jbin

Dive Site Specs

Max depth:
12m
Difficulty:
Open Water
Entry type:
Shore Dive
Coordinates:
39.432089, 20.839233 (Directions on Google Maps)
Rating:
5.0/5 (1 reviews)
Tags:
Photography, Shallow, Training, Macro, Snorkel-Friendly, Freshwater

Overview

Lake Louros (Viros Lake Springs) is a freshwater spring near Vouliasta in Epirus. The lake features exceptionally clear, cold freshwater (11°C to 13°C year-round) with an average depth of 10 to 12 meters, where divers can navigate through a submerged aquatic forest.

Access: Lake Louros (Viros Lake Springs) is located near Vouliasta in Epirus. Access is exceptionally easy by car directly to the lakeside bank, with an easy shore entry into the freshwater spring to explore the submerged aquatic forest.

Marine life: Documented marine species observed at Lake - Louros river springs include wild brown trout (Salmo trutta fario).

Safety: Dives should be planned in accordance with local marine weather and surface swell conditions. Deploy a surface marker buoy when ascending in open water away from coastal rock formations.

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