Every year, thousands of tourist from different parts of the world are traveling in Armenia, some are looking for a different kind of recreational activity and tour, or just want to capture some beautiful creation. Whatever your reason, a visit to some beautiful and relaxing lakes in Armenia will gonna make you satisfied.
Here are the top 5 most beautiful lakes to see during your tour in Armenia:
#1 -Lake Sevan: This is the largest body of water in Armenia and one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia. It is the summer capital of Armenians. You can swim in its clear water because this lake has beaches that provide a different kind of water activities including jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing and different tour package. You can also book a hotel and restaurant with a private beach, which allows you to swim and sunbathing in a more relaxing way.
#2 -Lake Parz: Located at Dilijan, the name Parz in the Armenian language means pure, and it is suited to the lake because it was formed by the natural climate change. You can do tour at summer and fall to witness the beauty of the lake, you can also rent a kayak for rowing, rent a powerboat or rent a bike for 1000 AMD (30 mins). Biking in the wild forest beside the lake is one of the most popular activity for the tourist and a perfect place to bond with your loved ones.
#3 -Lake Arpi: Located in the Shirak Province of Armenia, and this lake is the second most important body of water in the said country, it is originated from a volcano-tectonic earthquake or the movements of magma. There is also more than 100 species of birds have been observed around the lake like grey crane, golden eagle, desert eagle, black stork, and a big heron! But wait, there's more! It is also rich in flora that gives the lake a wonderful view so don't forget to bring your camera on tour and snap a lot of beautiful photos.
#4 -Lake Kari: This beautiful lake can be reached by some hiking up a hill of mount Aragats or by four wheels tour from Byurakan village by quite steep asphalted road. The lake is mostly formed by ice and snow with blue color water, beside the lake there is a meteorological station and a small restaurant and small hotel. The restaurant is famous for its soup called khash that will make your body warm in that cold place. Aragats is one of the highest mountain in Armenia and in the Caucasus so better to wear warm clothes while going to the lake which is on top of the mountain.
#5 -Swan Lake: It is a man-made lake located in the center of Yerevan city near to the North Ave, couples and families are visiting the lake to rest while having the tour in the city. In the winter time, this beautiful man-made lake offers ice skating for 3 months as they make it an ice skating rink with lights and music, in front of the lake there is also a fast food like KFC and Pizza Hut for your hungry tummy.
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