The most beautiful lakes in the world. The most beautiful lakes in Russia

In this article, we will look at the most beautiful lakes in the world. Each one is beautiful and unique in its own way and deserves to be first on the list. Nevertheless, the symbolic rating was compiled and presented below.

1. Plitvice Lakes

In the high mountain valley of Croatia, in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, 16 of the most beautiful lakes in Europe are comfortably located, which are connected big amount waterfalls. This natural structure looks like a giant staircase. Plitvice lakes are unique creation nature, often called a wonder of the world. The reserve is home to a wide variety of animals and birds. The brown bear is the king of animals in these places, but every photographer dreams of taking a picture of a wild boar. Park area it is very strictly guarded: it is forbidden to make fires and leave garbage in it, and boats take tourists around the lakes.

2. Peyto

Peyto is one of the most beautiful lakes In Canada. Located in Banff National Park, at an altitude of 1860 meters above sea level, surrounded by rocky mountains. It is named after the discoverer of these lands - Bill Peyto. There are many mountains with glaciers in this area, they became the basis for feeding the lake. In summer, the lake turns a beautiful turquoise color. Tourists from all over the world dream of being photographed in these unique places, and such photographs will become an adornment in any collection of not only a professional, but also an amateur.

3. Jiuzhaigou

The beautiful Jiuzhaigou National Park is located in Chinese mountains Minshan. Due to the inaccessibility of this natural complex, it was only founded in 1982. Jiuzhaigou has 108 unique and incredibly beautiful lakes, interconnected by waterfalls and small streams. The park is very rich in flora and fauna. The pride of Jiuzhaigou are the giant panda and the golden monkey.

4. Emerald

Emerald is one of the most picturesque lakes in the world. Located in the Caribbean Sea, on the island of Dominica. The pond is protected from all sides volcanic mountains And rainforests. This lake is called the Emerald. And this is no coincidence. Its purest and cool emerald-colored water shimmers brightly under the hot tropical sun. A 12-meter waterfall that descends into the lake, as well as rocks and forests, make this place paradise attracting tourists from almost all over the world every year. For travelers and guests of Dominica, a convenient Observation deck, from which you can see all the splendor of Lake Emeralda.

5. Crater

Crater is a unique and very beautiful lake in the USA (Oregon), surrounded by picturesque landscapes of mountains and cliffs. The lake is located on the remains of the Mazama volcano, and thermal activity at its bottom suggests that the volcano may still wake up. The lake became the basis for the creation in these amazing places Crater National Park in 1902. Distinctive feature This reservoir is that it has neither tributaries nor sources, and therefore its waters remain pristine clean. Local residents may have witnessed the transformation of Mount Mazama into Crater Lake and therefore consider it sacred. According to legend, a person who saw visions on the shore of the lake was considered spiritually advanced.

6. Lake Peoe

IN nature park Torres del Paine, which is located in the south of Chile, among other things, the variety of lakes, rivers and waterfalls, the beautiful Lake Peoe is comfortably located. It is surrounded by mountains and fed by glaciers. The water in the lake looks like lavender in the morning, and at sunset it reflects the color of tangerine. The area of ​​the reservoir is approximately 22 square kilometers. Since the shores of the lake are heavily indented, it has many bays and bays. Every year at this beautiful place thousands of tourists come to enjoy its splendor.

7. Maline

Another canadian lake, which is one of the most beautiful in the world. It is located in rocky mountains, within Jasper National Park. The lake was formed thanks to glacial waters, which still feed it. Widespread in the area animal world. Tourists constantly come to Malain Lake, excursions to which are organized by professional guides. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also offered to visitors of Lake Maline. Plus, you can go fishing, there are a lot of fish here. Lake Maline also attracts photographers who dream of capturing this miracle of nature.

8. Moraine

In the Canadian natural park Banff, in the valley of 10 peaks, there is a beautiful Moraine Lake. Peaks of the mountains surrounding the reservoir are reflected in the purest blue water. Many people call this place a piece of paradise, and it's hard to argue with them. The area of ​​the lake is small - only 0.5 square kilometers, so numerous trails have been laid for visitors. However, these trails are sometimes closed due to the danger of being attacked by grizzly bears. In addition, tourists are offered boat station where you can rent a boat and take a walk along the picturesque lake.

9. Lake Como

In the north of Italy, near the city of the same name, Lake Como is located. With a depth of 410 meters, it occupies one of the top lines in the ranking of the most deep lakes Europe. The shore of the lake is very rich in vegetation and animals, and the waters are rich in fish. Local residents grow trout and carp in it. Como attracts not only tourists, but also rich people who build villas here. Among local population travel business is the main activity, so guests from all over the world are always welcome here. It is worth noting that Lake Como was filmed in famous films such as " star Wars"," Ocean's 12 "and others.

10. Baikal

1. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia.

16 emerald lakes, united with each other by a system of waterfalls, could become great place for the filming of the next part of "Jurassic Park". Curiously, new waterfalls on the Plitvice Lakes are born every year. It happens like this: the foliage and branches of trees that have fallen into the water are covered with the so-called "chalk plants", which, dying, turn to stone and turn into solid deposits that block the rivers. Water gradually erodes such "dams" and forms new waterfalls.

2. Lake Baikal, Russia.

The deepest lake in the world ( average depth- 745 meters) deserves to be one of the most beautiful. It is believed that the pristine beauty of Baikal without the accumulation of tourists on its shores is best observed in early summer. At this time, Baikal is freed from ice, and it is easy to see seals on ice floes. The most stunning places on the coast of Lake Baikal are Aya Bay, Cape Kotelnikovsky, Mount Chersky, Mica Lakes and the Shumilikha River

3. Peyto Lake, Canada

This stunningly beautiful lake can often be seen on landscape postcards. Because of its incredible blueness, at first you might think that this is not Canada, but tropical paradise like Antigua or Bora Bora. Melting glaciers wash particles into the lake rocks, which in the light of the sun give an amazing color effect.

4. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

This lake is located at the foot of three majestic volcanoes - Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro. The name of the lake from the Mayan language is translated as "a place where the rainbow takes on colors." Atitlán is incomparable from any vantage point, be it a lakeside restaurant or fishing boat, or a small Indian settlement on Mt. IN last years the lake began to turn from dark blue to blue-green. Experts blame it on algae that bloom all year round.

5. Lake Crater, USA.

The deepest lake in the United States was formed more than 7,000 thousand years ago - after the destruction of Mount Mazama volcano. The lake is surrounded by dense forest and high cliffs. Now Crater is the center of a national park in southern Oregon, which is famous for its stunning nature and incredible landscapes.

6. Loch Lomond is the largest freshwater lake in Scotland, reaches 24 miles in length and about 5 miles in width.

The romantic scenery of Loch Lomond inspired Walter Scott to make it the setting for his novels. There are many islands on the lake: some of them are so small that they hide under water during lake tides, while others are quite large and entire hotels are located on them.

7. Lake Annecy

Heart french alps, which is only 30 miles from Geneva. The lake is ideal for all types of recreation, from wedding-romantic to extreme - Annecy was chosen by surfers and kayakers from all over the world. Cozy cafes and restaurants shine with lights on the shores of the lake, and in some places on the coast they hid medieval castles and fortresses. It is quite possible that you will be able to find something more ancient there, because Annecy "knocked" 18 thousand years.

8. Lake Garda, Italy, located at the foot of the Alps.

Most big lake in Italy. On his south coast there are nice hotels, houses with terracotta roofs and quiet, pebble beaches. The northern, narrow and long part of the lake resembles a fjord because of the ridges that frame it up to 2,000 meters. They like to spend there leisure cyclists. You can get to Garda from Milan or Venice: the lake is in the middle of the way between these cities

9. Lake Nakuru, Kenya.

The stunning blue water and the endless prairie spreading behind it create the majestic landscape of Nakuru. However, the Kenyan lake is unique for a completely different reason. The abundance of algae in the lake attracts a huge number of flamingos. Millions of luxurious birds create the effect of "fluffy pink islands". Curiously, flamingos are one of the few animal species that can easily be found in Nakuru. The water in this lake contains so much sodium carbonate that it burns when touched.

10. Lake Matheson, New Zealand.

Another name for this lake is Mirror, which is easily explained: the reservoir reflects the two most high peaks in New Zealand - Cook and Tasman. Most best time for admiring the lake - right after dawn, when the quiet expanse of water turns into an ideal mirror plane.

Not able to create what nature can create. No photo can convey all the beauty of these places - you can appreciate it only by seeing it with your own eyes. Today ELLE has chosen for inspiration the most picturesque and unusual lakes located in different corners planets.

The rating of the most beautiful lakes could not have taken place without the Siberian beauty of Baikal. The deepest lake in the world covers an area of ​​31,722 square meters. Its age is estimated at 25-35 million years. Its water is so clean that from the surface you can easily see objects at a depth of 30-40 meters. In addition, the water of Lake Baikal is saturated with methane, which is why when the ice melts, perfectly even circles form on its surface, which can be seen even from the tops of the nearest mountains. This phenomenon locals and tourists often mistake for traces of UFOs here.

Lake Hillier, surrounded by eucalyptus forest, is located in a secluded place in the southwest of Australia, which can only be reached by boat. air transport. And there really is something to see here - the water of the lake has an unusual rich pink color. Reasons for this unique phenomenon are still unclear - scientists assumed that algae could color the water in such a shade, but their analysis showed that this theory is erroneous.

American Lake Cater, as the name implies, is located in the crater of a volcano. This is the deepest lake in the USA. It is absolutely isolated from the outside world - not a single river flows into it, thanks to which the water in Crater is considered one of the cleanest. A local landmark is a huge log that has been floating in the lake for more than a hundred years and does not decompose due to the unique properties of the reservoir.

Five Flower Lake is one of the many reservoirs on the territory of the Chinese National jiuzhaigou park. Thousands of tourists come here every day to admire amazing creation nature - the depth of the lake is only five meters, and trees grow at its bottom, ornately intertwining branches. Numerous plants and shrubs surrounding it contrast with the turquoise water and give the landscape an amazing brilliance.

South Tyrolean Lake Resia was created artificially - during the construction of a dam in 1950 local authorities decided to flood several villages located here. All of them completely went under water - only the bell tower of the XIV century church rises above the surface of the lake. According to legend, at night in the vicinity of the lake you can hear the bell ringing, although the bells were removed from the tower many years ago.

It is absolutely necessary to come to see the artificial Abraham Lake in the Canadian province of Alberta in the winter - it is at this time of the year that an unusual a natural phenomenon: methane bubbles rising from the bottom freeze and form an unusual pattern in the depth of the bottom, which attracts tourists and photographers from all over the world. True, in order to enjoy the spectacle, you need to be prepared for a thirty-degree frost, a strong wind and an incredibly slippery surface of the reservoir - walking without local guide can become a very risky adventure.

Lake Nakuru in Kenya is interesting, rather, not in itself, but because of its beauty local fauna. The depth of the salty reservoir does not exceed three meters and contains a huge amount of phytoplankton - it is they who attract thousands of pink flamingos here, who have chosen Nakuru and made the lake their permanent habitat.

Russia is a country rich in unique natural places, including beautiful lakes, each of which is amazing in its own way. And the most active pastime is rest on the lakes of Russia.

BAIKAL

One of the most the most beautiful places of our vast country is Lake Baikal, located in the southeast of Russia and resembling a crescent moon in shape. Baikal is the deepest and one of the largest lakes in the world, the water in it is clean and transparent, the salt content in it is minimal. Surrounded by mountains and fells, the area of ​​the lake is unique - many species of animals and plants can only be seen here. photo: picsfab.com
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BASKUNCHAK

IN Astrakhan region located it unique lake, which, thanks to mineral salts, sulphide mud and natural clays, has medicinal properties, the effect of which is comparable to the benefits of treatment at the Dead Sea. The air in this area, containing bromine and phytoncides, is also very good for health.

For the first time, Lake Baskunchak as a place where “they break salt as pure as ice” was mentioned in 1627 in the “Book big drawing", the first geographical description Russia. Today, Baskunchak salt makes up four-fifths of all Russian salt and is considered one of the best in the world. Most of the surface of the lake is so solid that you can walk on it. And you can swim in the lake without fear of drowning. After all, the water in the lake is 90% saturated with salt and pushes the body to the surface.
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On Baskunchak there is black mud, which also has healing properties and promotes healing of the body. So it is not necessary to go to the Dead Sea. We also have our own.

SEIDOZERO

Another beautiful lake in Russia located on Kola Peninsula Murmansk region, surrounded by mountains - Seydozero. Seid in Sami means "sacred".

At the end of the last century, in the area of ​​the sacred lake for the Sami, the remains of an ancient highly developed civilization were discovered, which the ancient authors called Hyperborean (it is believed that it died as a result of a global cataclysm). Traces of ancient buildings were found here, including observatories, the remains of giant runic inscriptions on coastal rocks and fortifications. Traces of some buildings give grounds to assume that they were destroyed pyramids.

There are also numerous sacred stones - seids, which are often found on the territory of Karelia and are associated with the cult of the dead, adopted in traditional Sami beliefs. And on one of the rocks, a 70-meter petroglyph depicting a giant, nicknamed Kuyvo, is clearly visible.
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BLUE LAKE - KABARDINO-BALKARIA

This is one of the deepest karst lakes in the world. This is the kind of place that everyone should visit in the Caucasus. There is no fish in the lake, but it is located in one of the most picturesque and beautiful places Kabardino-Balkaria - Cherek Gorge.

Chirek-Kol, that's what it's called Blue Lake- This is a karst aquifer with sheer walls about 130 meters wide and more than 230 meters long. Depths are simply amazing: from 180 to 260 meters. From this unique natural monument a river flows out, with a water temperature of about 9 degrees. At the same time, the temperature does not change all year round!

The transparency of the water is 30-50 meters and in no way depends on weather conditions. That's what it does Blue Lake very attractive for diving. The lake has not been explored to the end and there is an assumption that at the explored depth of 2559 meters there is an inflection, and not the bottom. If so, then Blue Lake will become the deepest water source on the planet.

The Balkars living here call the reservoir for the specific smell of Chirik-Kel, which means Odorous Lake. The smell of sulfur is especially strong near the river flowing from the lake. Curiously, 77 million liters of water flow out of Chirik-Kel every day (that is, 0.9 cubic meters per second!), Not a single river flows into the Blue Lake itself, and the water level in it does not change. It is believed that lake water comes from cracks in the bottom. sinkhole or powerful underground sources. Scientifically, this is called pressure ascending artesian waters.
Lower Blue Lake in summer, Alex Svirkin
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LOTUS LAKE

The extraordinary beauty of Lotus Lake is located near the city of Volgograd in the Volga-Akhtuba Bay. Representing an unforgettable sight, the lake attracts not only residents of the region, but also tourists from all over the country. It fills the soul with romance, attracting loving hearts, and simply connoisseurs of the beauty of our mother nature.

The lake is not distinguished by its outstanding size. The lotus bloom period is from August to early September, and if you want to enjoy the blooming of beautiful flowers, it is better to come to the lake during this period.

∗ Lotus - one of the most ancient flowers on earth - they existed already in the Cretaceous period, more than 100 million years ago. Their fossils are found in North America, and on Far East and even in the Arctic.
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SELIGER

One of the most beautiful lakes in Russia, or rather, a whole system of clean freshwater lakes, which are interconnected by narrow ducts. Geographically, these lakes are located in the Tver region, near the border Novgorod region. This area is very picturesque. The water surface of the lake is surrounded by a spruce-pine forest. Imagine what a pleasant aroma of pine needles is in the air!

It is impossible to say unequivocally what the name of the lake means - Seliger. According to one version, this name is literally translated from the ancient Mongolian like "moon on earth". This is what Seliger looks like in winter. By the way, in winter time When most of the lake is covered with ice, tourism on Seliger does not stop at all. Popular winter activities are ice fishing, skiing, sledding and skating, horse riding and hiking, picnics in nature, and after - steaming in a hot bath.

Another version of the origin of the name Seliger is associated with the Finnish language. According to this version, the translation of the word "seliger" is listed as "clear lake". Both of these versions have the right to life and each characterize the lake in its own way.
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LAKE JACK LONDON

... It can be called the most romantic of all those listed. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Far East. Very beautiful rocky terrain and forests, as well as the intriguing name of the lake, make Jack London Lake especially attractive.

Old-timers say that the lake got its name thanks to an unusual find made by the “discoverers”. When the lake was discovered, on the shore, the researchers found Jack London's book "Martin Eden".

However, there is another version of the origin of such a name near the lake. Many geologists loved the works of Jack London. Yu. A. Bilibin, leader of the first geological expedition to the Kolyma, which discovered gold here, expressed the idea to name one of geographical objects in the North East in the name of London. In 1932, the geologist P. I. Skornyakov, who worked in the area of ​​​​one of the most picturesque lakes in the Northeast, gave him the name of Jack London.
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LADOGA LAKE

Located between the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad region, Ladoga lake is the largest in Europe. 32 rivers flow into it. The views here are amazing and picturesque - pine shores, shoals and dunes, green islands and granite cliffs adorn Lake Ladoga.

Lake Ladoga is the third largest in Russia after the Caspian and Baikal. Once it was called "Nevo" (from the Finnish "bog, bog"), and the name "Ladoga" and "Ladoga" appeared later. According to various sources, it is translated from Finnish and Old Norse as “wavy”, “lower river” or “ open water". Scientists believe that at first it was the Ladoga (Ladozhka) River that received the name of the lower one, followed by the city, and the last - the lake.
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ONEGA LAKE

The second largest lake after Ladoga, but no less beautiful - Lake Onega rich in unique sights and ancient monuments. The Russian sailing championship is also held annually on the lake.

The main attraction of the lake is the island of Kizhi with the eponymous State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve. There are 89 monuments on its territory. wooden architecture XV-XX centuries.
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And I remain with you forever native country -
I don't need the Turkish coast
And I don't need Africa.

Migratory birds fly to look for the past summer,
They fly to hot countries
And I don't want to fly away.
And I stay with you, my dear side,
I don't need someone else's sun
Foreign land is not needed / lyrics from a song.

Such natural reservoirs like lakes are often extraordinarily picturesque - in calm stagnant water, opposite shores or the sky are magnificently reflected, and at night - a romantic moon. Lakes can be very different - from tiny reservoirs, almost puddles, to real seas, from freshwater to incredibly salty.

1. Crater Lake (USA)

In ancient times, one of the volcanoes in the Cascade Mountains, which had a height of 3600 meters, exploded, after which a huge caldera was formed, which gradually filled with water and turned into Crater Lake. It has become the crown jewel of the Southern Oregon National Park. It is surrounded by 600-meter-high cliffs and evergreen forests, the lake itself is very deep, pleasing to the eye with an intense sapphire color. It is no coincidence that it is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
To just admire it, it is best to come here at the beginning of summer, when all the paths have already been cleared of winter litter. The lake is surrounded by a ring of the road from which it opens great views. True, only walruses can swim here - the water in the lake does not warm up above 12 degrees.

2. Taal Lake (Philippines)

Taal Lake is located 60 kilometers from the Philippine capital Manila. It is notable for two facts:

• at a depth of 171 m, it is the most deep lake in that island nation;
• in its waters, on the island of Luzon, there is the smallest active volcano in the world, the same name with the lake.

This lake was also formed after the collapse of a volcanic crater. Seismologists carefully monitor local seismic activity and often send warnings of possible earthquakes to the Ministry of Tourism. Despite the fact that the lake area has been declared unsafe, tourists are constantly brought here. It is safer to enjoy the views of the lake by driving to the city of Tageytay along the road along the Tageytey-Taal ridge.

3. Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)

This is a whole chain of 16 greenish-blue lakes, connected by hundreds of waterfalls, which are hidden among the lush greenery in the gorge. The views here are truly fabulous. It is better to start the journey from the lower lakes, from where you can climb on solid wooden walkways that make this trip as comfortable as possible. Having made a detour, travelers get to the high (70 m) cliff of Veliki Slap, that is, " big waterfall”, the streams of water from which are combined in the turquoise bowl of the lake.

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national park"Plitvice Lakes" is on the list world heritage UNESCO.

4. Lake Nakuru (Kenya)

The blue waters of Lake Nakuru and the rocky slopes and green meadows make this natural attraction very photogenic. But the special delight of travelers is caused by those living on the lake. pink flamingos. These birds are one of the few that have been able to adapt to the very salty carbonate water of the lake, which corrodes any flesh that gets into it. Hundreds of thousands of birds flock to the lake, which feed on something in shallow water. Surrounding the lake is Nakuru National Park, home to white and black rhinos.

5. Lake of five flowers (China)

This magnificent lake is located in the Jiuzhaigou Valley. The water in it has an amazingly beautiful shade, which, together with the surrounding landscape, makes it one of the most beautiful in the world. The color of the lake is due to a combination of shades of limestone bottom and algae, as well as exclusively clean water. The lake is part of the Jiuzhaigou National Park.
In fact, these are several shallow lakes with different shades of turquoise. Fallen tree trunks are clearly visible at the bottom of the lakes. It is especially impressive here in autumn, when the multi-colored foliage of trees growing on the shore is reflected in the lake surface, creating incredible pictures. The Pearl Falls is also located here, having a width of 310 m and a fall height of 28 m.

6. Lake Baikal (Russia)

This huge lake V Eastern Siberia is the first in several ways: it is the largest freshwater lake in the world in terms of water reserves, it is also the deepest and probably the oldest, at least about 25 million years old. It is no coincidence that the locals call it the sea. Baikal has tectonic origin. His maximum depth is 1642 meters. The surface area of ​​Lake Baikal is the seventh among lakes. In 1996 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.
The water in Baikal is incredibly clean and transparent, saturated with oxygen.

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7. Lake Hillier (Australia)

The famous Australian Lake Hillier is painted in an amazing pink color. At the same time, not only the lake itself has this shade when viewed from the side, but even if you just take lake water into a glass, then here it will be slightly pinkish. Scientists until 2016 could not give a confident explanation for such an unexpected color of the lake. The most convincing was the assumption that the color of the reservoir is due, like some other salt lakes in this area, halobacteria and Dunaliella Salina bacteria, which live in lake water. From theory, this assumption became a fact when it was confirmed by relevant studies in 2016. Despite the suspicious, albeit beautiful, color of the water, swimming in this lake is quite safe.

8. Lake Tahoe (USA)

On the border of the states of Nevada and California, west of Carson City, at an altitude of 1897 m, Lake Tahoe is located. Its area almost falls short of 500 square meters. km. Tourists tend to visit this lake to enjoy the view of the pristine local nature. This is the largest alpine lake throughout North America. The water in the lake is surprisingly clean and transparent, and from different sides it is surrounded by picturesque mountains.

9. Peyto Lake (Canada)

One of the most beautiful reservoirs Canada is Peyto Lake, which is located in national park Banff. It is mountainous, located at an altitude of 1860 meters, from different sides it is surrounded by rocky peaks. The lake got its name in honor of Bill Peyto, the man who first described these lands. In the vicinity of the lake there are many peaks covered with glaciers, the melt water of which feeds the reservoir. In summer, the lake takes on an amazing turquoise hue.
Travelers from all over the world come here to make unique shots with views of the lake and its surroundings. Such pictures can become a source of pride not only for an amateur photographer, but also for a professional. Most of all, people like to photograph the lake because, when viewed from the surrounding heights, its contours somewhat resemble a wolf's head.

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10 Lake Bled (Slovenia)

Tourists traveling in Slovenia often head to the Bled Castle, which stands on top of a 140-meter cliff, at the bottom of which is the beautiful Bled Lake. From the castle in all directions can be seen Mountain peaks: Karavanke Ridge, Julian Alps. In the valley between the mountains there is a lake, on which there is the island of Bled with a small ring of trees. On the island stands the Church of the Assumption with a baroque clock tower. From the shore of the lake you can swim to the island on a rented boat. The lake is protected from cold winds by mountains, so the water here is quite warm. Three hotels have been built on the northern shore of the lake, which are equipped with pools fed by thermal springs.