Gkiola, the tears of venus

"The tears of Venus." The natural pool which separate a few centimeters from the sea .

A magnificent natural pool and turquoise water attract every year tourists In Thassos. It is a geographical phenomenon, wherein the sea water is trapped in a "pool", created by a circular rock. Just a few centimeters separate it from the sea, with the water to be renewed with each wave of the sea ....

Gkiola, as it is called, formed through centuries of pioneers sea waves and rocks. The islanders characterize it as a gift of nature. The green waters, which are warmer than the sea, have a depth of about three meters. The two sides are lowered until they reach the other end, which reaches almost the sea level ....

Gkiola is known as the "Tear of Venus." According to a legend, the rocky pool Thassos created by Zeus to bathe Venus, while another legend says that it was the eye of Zeus, who watched his lover .... This miracle of nature falls in Astris village located in the southeast of Thassos and is located 16 km. From Potos and 6 km. From the fine sand. Opposite it is a small island, uninhabited and barren, called Astiriotiko, and Mary. Legend says that it is the island of the Sirens, who fascinated with their voice travelers in Homer ....

To access this lake wants attention, but if you decide to visit it, you will enjoy a wonderful route, on schist, small beaches and incredible views. Reaching Gkiola, you can sunbathe in the wide rocks or use them as "steps" to make the dives in emerald waters