Many consider the most beautiful lakes to be those that are located nearby and are familiar from childhood. Someone prefers reservoirs, where the whole family goes to rest from year to year. However, there are such lakes on Earth that attract tourists from all over the world. These are real miracles of nature, the legends of which have begun to be formed since time immemorial.
Baikal
Article: Great Baikal is the most beautiful and most majestic lake on the planet
Lake Baikal in winter
It is customary to talk about the largest lake on the planet in superlatives. Baikal is called the most beautiful and majestic lake on Earth. Many poems, fairy tales and legends have been written about him. Baikal water is so pure that objects lying at a depth of 40 m are visible through it.
It is the deepest lake in the world. It was formed in a tectonic depression, so the maximum depths reach 1642 m. The huge bowl contains almost 20% of the world's fresh water. Seismic activity in the Baikal region is very high, and several earthquakes a year occur in the vicinity of the giant reservoir. However, they are so small that most tremors are only detected by highly sensitive equipment.
Loch Ness
Article: Loch Ness - the most mysterious lake in the world
Ruins of Arkarth Castle on the shores of Loch Ness
The most mysterious lake on the planet attracts tourists with legends about the monster living here. It is interesting that the legends about him appeared even among the ancient Celts. Every year more than half a million travelers from all over the world rush to the shores of the Scottish reservoir to see the mysterious lake monster Nessie.
Like Baikal for Of RussiaLoch Ness is the largest freshwater reservoir in the area. UK... There is a lot of peat suspended in the water of Loch Ness, so it is not transparent and does not allow video filming at depth.
Como
Article: Lake Como: one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Europe
Yachts on the background of the Alpine mountains on Lake Como
Natural pearl Of Italy recognized as one of the deepest lakes in the Old World. The maximum depth of Como reaches 410 m. Tourists come here to spend time among the stunningly beautiful nature and breathe in the clean air of the Alpine foothills.
Picturesque slopes close the reservoir from cold winds, so Como has a mild climate. Since the 19th century, the Italian lake has become a favorite vacation spot for Europeans. It is considered a real paradise for swimmers. From May to the end of October, the temperature of the lake water does not drop below + 24 ° C.
Plitvice Lakes
Article: Plitvice Lakes National Park - the kingdom of lakes and waterfalls
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Popular national park in Croatia includes not one, but as many as 16 large lakes located in a picturesque cascade with a vertical drop of 130 m. The shores of these lakes are overgrown with beech and pine forests and attract travelers with ancient karst caves and beautiful waterfalls. Plitvice Lakes are beautiful at any time of the year. In summer you can see flocks of river trout in the clear water. In winter, the surrounding forests are shrouded in snow, the waterfalls freeze and turn into pillars of ice sparkling in the sun.
Michigan
Article: Michigan is an American giant with sandy shores
View of Chicago from Lake Michigan
The largest freshwater lake USA has an area of 57.75 thousand square meters. km. It is part of the Great Lakes system and is connected by straits with the Hudson Lake and the majestic Mississippi River. The name "Michigan" was given to the lake by local Indians. Translated from one of their dialects, it means "big water".
In the first half of the 20th century, industrial megalopolises arose on the shores of the lake. Harmful chemical discharges nearly ruined Michigan's natural environment. However, in the 1960s, environmentalists sounded the alarm and the lake water was saved. Fishing enthusiasts come to Michigan today. Salmon, pike perch, trout, salmon, carp and perch are caught in the lake. In addition, about 30 beaches of clean white sand are scattered along the shores of Michigan.
Issyk-Kul
Article: Issyk-Kul - precious aquamarine framed by snow-white mountains
Issyk-Kul lake against the background of mountains
The largest lake in Kyrgyzstan is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world - it lies at an altitude of 1609 m. In terms of transparency, Issyk-Kul is second only to Baikal. Mild winters and a large amount of heat accumulated over the summer prevent this lake from freezing. Due to the mild mountain-sea climate, the air in the lake basin is very clean, so many people come here to improve their health. Holiday-makers rush to Issyk-Kul for a tan, because the sun shines over the Kyrgyz lake 300 days a year. Picturesque places attract fans of outdoor activities - lovers of hiking and water tourism, skiers and fishermen.
Titicaca
Article: Titicaca - sea bay turned into a lake
Floating reed islands of the Uru tribes on Lake Titicaca
The mysterious lake, sacred to the indigenous peoples of the Andes, is located in beautiful mountains, on the border Peru and Bolivia... According to legend, it is the cradle of Indian civilization. In ancient times, the lake lay at the level of the world ocean, but over time, the spurs of the Andes grew, and together with the mountains the reservoir rose to a height of 3812 m.
The narrow Chikuin Strait divides it into two basins. There are many islands on Titicaca, and some of them are inhabited. Travelers choose this lake for its blue transparent water, steep cliffs and islands overgrown with green forests.
Lake Geneva
Article: Lake Geneva - a paradise for lovers of exquisite relaxation
Lavaux terraced vineyards on Lake Geneva
The French call Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Western Europe, Leman. Most of it belongs to Switzerland, and about 40% - France... Lake Geneva looks like a crescent with the horns facing south. It appeared after the retreating glacier, and today it is divided into the Big and Small lakes. The coast is surrounded by high green mountains, behind which high peaks covered with snow can be seen. Several points of Lake Geneva offer excellent views of the majestic Mont Blanc.
Bled
Article: Lake Bled - the pearl of the Julian Alps
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Lake Bled
Lake Bled is known as the most beautiful natural landmark in Slovenia. It is located on the conditional border between South and Central Europe. Tourists come to the picturesque shores to admire the oldest Slovenian castle, which hangs on a steep cliff just above the water. Another attraction of Lake Bled is the beautiful church that dominates a small island. It is very easy to get to Bled. The lake is about 50 km away from the capital of Slovenia - the city of Ljubljana.
Tacho
Article: Lake Tahoe - the tourist center of two American states
Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe
The shores of the American Lake Tahoe have long been one of the main tourist centers in California and Nevada. Here, coniferous forests grow in abundance, in which pines and firs prevail, and numerous streams and channels attract a large number of beavers in the vicinity of Tahoe. Many recreation centers have been built along the lake. In summer, fans of beach recreation, fishing and water sports come here, and in winter, fans of downhill skiing go to Tahoe.
Lake Medusa
Article: Lake Jellyfish - a tropical body of water with safe jellyfish
Golden and Moon Jellyfish in Lake Medusa
One of the unique bodies of water on our planet is located in the Pacific archipelago, which is owned by Republic of Palau... Lake Medusa has dimensions of 460 x 160 m and is separated from the ocean coast by a two-hundred-meter strip of land. About 2 million jellyfish live in its slightly salty waters! They have no natural enemies, so a huge population is actively multiplying and thriving.
This is the only place on Earth where you can swim surrounded by a large number of jellyfish and not be afraid of their bites. That is why many divers are in a hurry to get to this unusual reservoir. The reason for such an unusual behavior of jellyfish is in their autonomous existence. Living in a closed reservoir, they changed to a different type of food and learned to "grow" symbiotic algae on themselves, and before the poisonous tentacles stopped stinging.
Seliger
Article: Seliger is an attractive stretch for residents of big cities
Nilo-Stolobenskaya desert on Lake Seliger
The extended lake is often referred to as the blue necklace of Central Russia. Seliger lies on the border of the Novgorod and Tver regions and was named Ostashkovskoye Lake by local residents. More than one and a half hundred large and small islands are scattered along the water surface of Seliger. Jutting land areas, uneven banks and beautiful streams are a legacy of the Ice Age.
Tourists come to Seliger to live in tents in the spreading pine forests, pick mushrooms and berries, fish and hunt. More than 30 species of fish are found in the lake and channels, and there are especially many perches, bream, pike perch, ide and vendace. In summer, the water in Seliger warms up to a comfortable + 25 ° C, so many fans of a leisurely beach holiday gather on the forested shores.
Machovo lake
Article: Machovo Lake - the most romantic lake in the Czech Republic
From other scenic lakes Czech Republic Makhovo is notable for its special romantic beauty. It spreads over the vastness of the Rala Upland, just 70 km from the city of Prague. It is curious that not only Czechs prefer to rest on this lake. The Dutch, Germans, and also residents of other European countries are frequent guests here. Macho Lake attracts travelers with sandy beaches, clear water and pine forests. Many people consider the complete absence of mosquitoes a big bonus. There are ancient fortresses and castles around the lake, and small resort towns offer guests a high level of comfort and service.
Khubsugul
Article: Khubsugul - Mongolian relative of Baikal
View of Munku-Sardyk from Lake Khubsugul
The deepest lake Mongolia spread at an altitude of 1645 m. The giant blue reservoir measures 136 by 36.5 km. This is one of the oldest lakes on the planet, formed over 2 million years ago in the crater of an extinct volcano. By the end of autumn, Khubsugul freezes over, and in the cold season, the ice thickness on it is 1.4 m.
The huge lake thaws only by the beginning of June, therefore, even in summer, the water in it does not warm up above + 10 + 15 ° С. The lake is home to 9 species of fish, and its surroundings have the status of a national park. Here, on the border of taiga and steppe, many rare and endangered species of animals live.
