Near Stomio in Ierapetra is the artificial lake of Bramiana – an interesting wetland that demonstrates how human intervention may occasionally serve the needs of nature.

kournas - the fresh water lake of crete

A panorama almost reminding of alpine mountain lakes presents itself five km to the south of Georgioupoli in the spurs of the Lefka Ori.

The above lying village of Kournas gave its name to the waters, which present Crete's single fresh water lake and serves mainly the irrigation of the surrounding fields.

Bramiana Wetlands

Bramiana Dam is an artificial dam and lake that demonstrates how human intervention may occasionally serve the needs of nature. The lake was made to supply the local greenhouses with water in the dry summer.