Landmark· Zakynthos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Keri Lake & Herodotus' Pitch Wells
37° 41.0′ N · 20° 49.9′ E
Behind Limni Keri beach lies a small wetland where natural tar (pitch) has seeped from the ground since antiquity; Herodotus described it, and island boatbuilders used it to caulk their hulls.
Practical
The 'lake' covers about 28 hectares and dries out completely in summer (Greek Wikipedia). Coordinate is Herodotos Spring (OpenStreetMap); the Bitumen Wells and Lake attraction is at 37.6863, 20.8316. A 5-minute walk from the beach; free.
Best for
A short walk ashore from the Limni Keri anchorage
Nearby
- Limni Keri Tavernas & Provisions0.2 NM away
- Turtle Beach Diving Center (Limni Keri)0.2 NM away
- Keri Harbour & Limni Keri Anchorage0.3 NM away
- Nero Sport Diving Center (Limni Keri)0.3 NM away
- Marathia Beaches (Cape Marathia)1.2 NM away
- Marathia Reef Dive Site1.2 NM away
- Porto Koukla (Lithakia Coast)1.5 NM away
- Marathonisi (Turtle Island)1.8 NM away