Divine, fascinating, gorgeous, splendid, breathtaking and awesome, incredibly pure and transparent… Words are not enough to describe the spectacular beauty of Lakes – one of most powerful watery wonders of Mother Nature that in recent years has become very popular among travelers. If you are seeking a different type of travel experience, consider a trip to one of the following most amazing lakes and feel the magic of a lifetime vacation!
Lake Malawi, Malawi
The crossroads of Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania face one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders – the 575-km-long Lake Malawi, featuring a staggering array of colorful tropical fish (around 1,000 species), all endemic to Malawi. Sometimes also called ‘Lake of Stars,’ after the reflection of starts in its waters, Lake Malawi is a real nature-lover’s destination, blessed with its own National Park, pristine golden beaches, calm crystal-clear waters, fascinating varied scenery, spectacular sunsets and a wealth of activities to enjoy, from water sports, like scuba diving, kayaking and snorkeling to horse riding around the lake to sunbathing.
Lake Malawi offers a horde of accommodation options to suit any budget, including the exclusive beach lodge of Pumulani, located on Linkoma Island, with its well-appointed thatched villas, and Kaya Mawa, offering eco-friendly deluxe cottages. In the year 1984, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect the diversity of marine life.
Crater Lake, Oregon, USA
Best-known for its great depth (the average depth is 1,148 feet), amazing clarity of water and its deep sapphire-blue color, Crater Lake, also known as Lake Majesty, is the main highlight of Crater Lake National Park, formed thousands of years ago when the volcanic Mt. Mazama collapsed. Surrounded by picture-perfect high cliffs (rising up to 2,000 feet high) and lush forests, the area teems with tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery, making it an ideal vacation spot, where dreams becomes reality. On the west side of the lake, there is a small volcanic island, Wizard Island, which is a post caldera cinder cone rising around 764 feet above the lake’s surface. If you love nature and want a truly unique experience of a different kind, put Crater Lake National Park in Oregon in your agenda. You’ll not regret.
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the extraordinary Plitvice Lakes are a chain of 16 lakes, connected to each other by hundreds of cascading waterfalls, ideally nestled in a majestic land covered with woods and evergreen trees, where the only inhabitants are wolves, deers, bears and a wealth of endemic bird species. Located in the European country of Croatia, this is one of the most-talked-about attractions of the country, dazzling travelers from all over the globe, with its color-varying waters, spectacularly beautiful scenery, fascinating caves and unusual paths.
In the vicinity of the parks, visitors can find plenty of accommodation options to choose from, offering every amenity and facility possible. The park is a paradise for hikers, featuring several hiking routes. There is also an electric boat to take you from one side to the largest lake to the other. This is a place to be seen to be believed!
Other world-famous lakes that we’ll surely introduce you in our further articles include Lake Baikal in Russia, Loch Lomond in Scotland, Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, Lake Annecy in France and many others.
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