Contact & booking
Call or e-mail us. We will reply with availability and a suggested plan.
Find us
- 2327 041 000
- info@ichnilatis.gr
- Koryfoudi, Lake Kerkini, 62055 Serres, Greece
Directions
- From Thessaloniki: take the Thessaloniki–Serres national road. At km 67, at the Strymoniko junction, take the second exit on the right towards Irakleia, then follow signs for Kerkini and Koryfoudi.
- Distances: about 100 km from Thessaloniki, 50 km from Serres and 597 km from Athens.
- Please call us shortly before you arrive, so we are there to welcome you.
Booking
Book by phone or e-mail. We will reply with availability and a price, and suggest activities for the season.
For a quick answer, tell us
- your arrival and departure dates
- how many you are, and the children's ages
- which room you would like, if you have a preference
- which activities you want: riding, boat trip, archery, cycling
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ichnilatis and how far is it from Thessaloniki?
In Koryfoudi, beside Lake Kerkini in the Serres region of northern Greece. It is about 100 km from Thessaloniki (roughly an hour and a half by car), 50 km from Serres and 597 km from Athens.
Do you have your own horses? Can beginners ride?
Yes. Ichnilatis began in 1999 as a horse farm and today keeps about 30 horses and foals. Rides suit every level, complete beginners included, and an experienced local guide always goes with you. There are three routes: 50 minutes, 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours.
Are you open in winter?
Yes, all year round. Winter is Dalmatian pelican season at Kerkini, and most of our rooms have a fireplace or wood stove as well as independent heating.
When is the best time to see pelicans?
Lake Kerkini and Porto Lagos together form the most important wintering area in Europe for the Dalmatian pelican, so winter is the classic season. In spring the colonies are nesting. These are wild birds, so every sighting depends on the season and the water level.
What is breakfast like?
Every morning we bring a homemade, traditional breakfast with local produce to your room. If you have dietary needs, tell us when you book.
Is Ichnilatis suitable for families with children?
Yes. Some of our rooms sleep families of up to five, such as the Two-Room Family Apartment with its sofa bed and kitchenette, and a cot is available on request. Tell us the children's ages and we will suggest the right room and riding route.
How do I book?
Call +30 2327 041 000 or e-mail info@ichnilatis.gr. Give us your dates, the number of guests (and children's ages), the room and the activities you would like, and we will reply with availability and a price.
How does arrival work?
Ichnilatis is a small, family-run guesthouse. Please call us shortly before you arrive so that we are there to welcome you and show you to your room.
What else is there to do at Lake Kerkini?
Besides riding, we arrange one-hour boat trips for birdwatching, 20-minute archery sessions with an instructor and bike rental for two-hour rides around the lake. The Kerkini Wetland Information Centre in Kerkini village is worth a visit too.