Like a blue network tracing the mountainous terrain of Central Greece, Lake Kremasta is revealed in spectacular detail in a satellite image captured by Vantor’s WorldView-2. Greece’s largest artificial lake was created in 1965 following the construction of the Kremasta Dam and the impoundment of the waters of the Acheloos, Agrafiotis, Tavropos and Trikeriotis rivers.
Situated between Evrytania and Aetolia-Acarnania, the lake has transformed the landscape, forming impressive bays, islets and intricate shorelines. At the foot of the imposing earthfill dam lies the Kremasta Hydroelectric Power Station, an infrastructure project of major importance for electricity generation in Greece.
Seen from space, nature and human intervention come together to create an image of remarkable scale and beauty.