With their stationary surface and different color tones, the lakes show us some of the most mesmerizing qualities of water. AND the most beautiful lakes in the world - real works of art from the generous Mother Nature. Although they may have different names (lake, lagoon, reservoir), they are all equally stunning and worth a visit.
10. Laguna Colorado, Bolivia
Folklore attributes the scarlet color of the Laguna Colorado waters to the spilled blood of the gods. However, this mineral lake has received such an unusual hue thanks to the presence of red algae. Flamingos arriving on the lake also contribute to all sorts of shades of red.
Laguna Colorado is surrounded by volcanoes, hot springs and bizarre rock formations.
9. Titicaca, Peru and Bolivia
The largest lake in South America and the tallest navigable lake in the world (3821 meters above sea level) is a place with sparkling blue water, cozy villages and snow-capped mountains.
It is very popular with tourists and is home to the Uros tribe, which creates entire islands of reed. Such islands do not "wander" around the lake from place to place, they are attached to a large stone or log stuck in the bottom.
8. Lake Geneva, Switzerland
If you are heading from Geneva airport to the Swiss Alps, you will have the pleasure of seeing one of the most beautiful lakes on earth.
The events associated with it, as well as the lovely views, have inspired many creative people. Among them: the artist Mikhail Erassi, the Deep Purple group (the song Smoke on the Water) and the "mother of Frankenstein's monster", the writer Mary Shelley.
7. Xihu, China
One of the most beautiful lakes in the world and the surrounding area in Hangzhou city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. The organization states that Lake Xihu "has inspired famous poets, scientists and artists since the 9th century."
6. Crater, USA
This crater lake is the deepest in the United States (594 meters). It was formed in the crater of the now inactive volcano Mazama and consists entirely of glacial runoff and atmospheric precipitation, which determines its transparency and rich blue color.
5. Nakuru, Kenya
The top five most beautiful lakes in the world include a place that has been chosen by hundreds of flamingos. And you can often see lions and leopards there.
The rise in water levels in Nakuru over the past few years has led to a drop in the number of pink birds. However, this area is still a very popular attraction due to the variety of fauna that it attracts. It is protected under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
4. Tasman, New Zealand
In some of the lakes, water may be in more than one aggregate state. And a striking example of this in every sense is Lake Tasman, located in the heart of Mount Cook National Park, at the foot of the Tasman Glacier. The lake, in fact, appeared as a result of the relatively recent retreat of this glacier to the north.
Chunks of ice regularly fall in Tasman, where they “hide” in the form of icebergs for several weeks, and gradually melt. Visitors to the national park can book day tours on the lake on special boats that will maneuver between icebergs, skirting sharp edges and allowing them to enjoy this rapidly disappearing beauty.
3. Inle, Myanmar
A boat trip on the freshwater Inle Lake is one of the best moments when visiting Burma. And not only because of the beauty of the lake itself. Local rowers are distinguished by their original rowing technique - they hold the oar with one foot.
There is also a floating bazaar on the lake where you can buy handicrafts, silver jewelry, fabrics and other goods. And the local population grows food in floating gardens. These are mini-islands made up of fertile swamp mass. They are held in place with sharp poles.
2. Blaysko, Slovenia
Clear cobalt blue water, beautiful views of the Julian Alps and the fabulous Maryinsky Church on a tiny tear-shaped island are three reasons why Lake Blaysko is one of the best tourist destinations in Slovenia.
In the church there is a “bell of desires”, which not only single tourists, but also newlyweds tend to ring, because the Mariinsky Church is a very popular place for weddings.
Bled Castle rises above the lake on a steep rock - another important landmark of the country. It was once the summer residence of Josip Broz Tito.
1. Baikal, Russia
This is one of the most beautiful places in Russia and the world. And also Baikal is the deepest lake on Earth - in some places it reaches a depth of 1642 meters. Its clear water is inhabited by many species of fauna that are not found anywhere else in the world. For example, the lake is home to a unique freshwater Baikal seal - a relic of the Tertiary era, miraculously preserved to this day.
In winter, the lake becomes a real wonderland, with fishing, hot springs, and supernaturally transparent ice that turns Baikal into the world's largest natural ice rink.
