With their still surface and varying shades of color, the lakes show us some of the most fascinating qualities of water. A the most beautiful lakes in the world — real works of art from generous Mother Nature. And although they may have different names (lake, lagoon, reservoir), they are all equally stunning and worth visiting.
10. Laguna Colorado, Bolivia
Folklore attributes the scarlet color of Laguna Colorado's water to the spilled blood of the gods. However, this mineral lake got its unusual hue from the presence of red algae. Flamingos that fly to the lake also contribute to the various 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 highest navigable lake in the world (3,821 meters above sea level), it is a place of sparkling blue water, cozy villages and snow-capped mountains.
It is very popular with tourists and is home to the Uros tribe, who create entire islands from reeds. Such islands do not "wander" around the lake from place to place, they are attached to a large rock or log stuck into 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 beautiful views, inspired many creative people. Among them: artist Mikhail Erassi, the group Deep Purple (song Smoke on the Water) and "Frankenstein's monster's mother", writer Mary Shelley.
7. Xihu, China
One of the most beautiful lakes in the world and the surrounding area in the city of Hangzhou have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. The organization says the West Lake has "inspired famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century."
6. Crater, USA
This crater lake is the deepest in the United States (594 meters). It formed in the crater of the now inactive volcano Mazama and consists entirely of glacial runoff and precipitation, which causes its transparency and rich blue color.
5. Nakuru, Kenya
The top five most beautiful lakes in the world include a place that is loved by hundreds of flamingos. Lions and leopards can also be seen there.
Rising water levels in Nakuru in recent years have led to a decline in the number of pink birds. However, the area remains a popular tourist attraction due to the diversity of fauna it attracts. It is protected under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
4. Tasman, New Zealand
In some lakes, water can be in more than one aggregate state. 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 actually appeared as a result of the relatively recent retreat of this glacier to the north.
Ice regularly falls into Tasman, where it 'hides' for weeks as icebergs, gradually melting. Visitors to the national park can book day trips on the lake on special boats that will weave between the icebergs, skirting the 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 things to do in Burma. And not only because of the beauty of the lake itself. The local rowers have an original rowing technique - they hold the oar with one foot.
There is also a floating market 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 of fertile marsh mass. They are held in place with sharp poles.
2. Blejsko, Slovenia
Clear cobalt-blue water, stunning views of the Julian Alps and the fairytale St. Mary's Church on a tiny teardrop-shaped island are three reasons why Lake Blejsko is one of the top tourist destinations in Slovenia.
The church contains a “bell of wishes,” which not only single tourists but also newlyweds try to ring, since the St. Mary’s Church is a very popular place for weddings.
Above the lake, on a steep cliff, rises Bled Castle, 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. Baikal is also the deepest lake on Earth - in some places it reaches a depth of 1,642 meters. Its clear water is inhabited by many species of fauna that are found nowhere else in the world. For example, the lake is home to the unique freshwater Baikal seal - a relic of the Tertiary era, miraculously preserved to this day.
In winter, the lake becomes a true wonderland, with fishing, hot springs, and supernaturally clear ice that turns Baikal into the world's largest natural skating rink.
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