Nature as a creator creates unique objects. Mysterious and unusually beautiful, having an amazing color of water and constantly changing it - the most beautiful lakes in the world will be presented in the article. A lake is considered to be a body of water that arose naturally, and its lake bowl is filled with water that does not have a connection with the seas and oceans. Thus, the water in most lakes is fresh. Although there are also brackish water bodies. But their salinity is related to the specifics of the rocks where they are located.
Element of the hydrosphere of the planet
There are more than 5 million lakes on our planet, and each of them is unique in its own way. It is hard to say what is the most beautiful lake in the world. There is no definite answer to this question. Probably the most beautiful thing that sunk into the soul of a person living nearby or having been on it. As for modern Internet sources, they offer various ratings of lakes: the most amazing, the most unusual in color and shape, located high in the mountains and on the plains. We will not claim that the lakes we have listed are the most beautiful in the world (photos are attached), but simply describe them and enjoy.
Our own pride
In the list of names of the most beautiful lakes in the world, the leading position is occupied by the pride of the country and the Far East - Baikal. This is the deepest lake in the world (maximum depth - 1642 m, and the average - 744 m) and one of the largest (length - 636 km, width - 24-79 km). The flora and fauna of Lake Baikal is unique and is represented by many endemic species (species with a very small habitat). For example, only here the Baikal seal, the Baikal omul and the endemic sturgeon live.
This lake is Russia's strategic reserve in terms of fresh water content. So, if the lake water is divided into all the inhabitants of our country, then each will get 2773 60-ton railway tanks.
There are many amazing beauty places, and it was not in vain that in 1996 Lake Baikal was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. So the world recognized this unique reservoir as the most beautiful lake in the world, the name and photo of which are familiar to every Russian.
In the vent of an extinct volcano
According to many online ratings, this is the most beautiful lake in the world. It is called "Lake Kreiter" (USA, Oregon). This body of water was formed in the caldera of the Mazama volcano, extinct 7, 700 years ago.
This lake is famous for its surprisingly blue color of the water and the log "Lake Old Man", which has been floating in the thickness of its waters in a vertical position for more than a century. Due to the low water temperatures, such an amazing phenomenon has become possible, and the "old man" is still perfectly preserved.
The lake is part of the national park, has a depth of about 350 meters.
Emerald Ponds of Croatia
One of the most beautiful lakes in the world is Plitvice. These are 16 cascading lakes connected by amazing waterfalls. At the same time, new waterfalls appear here annually. On average, the Plitvice Lakes National Park of Croatia has 140 waterfalls and 20 karst caves. All this beauty of deep emerald color is surrounded by beech and coniferous forest, in which bears, wild cats, wolves, and many rare birds live.
Surprisingly, most of the lakes are named after people who once drowned in them (Golovac, Tsiginovac, Milino). Since 2008, swimming in these reservoirs is prohibited.
Pink lake
This lake is the most beautiful in the world due to the many flamingos that cover its entire expanse. It is located in Kenya and is called Lake Nakuru.
The depth of this salty natural reservoir is no more than 3 meters, which makes it a place of life for numerous plankton of plant and animal origin. And it owes its salinity to sources of volcanic nature.
Today this lake has the status of a national park, and in addition to amazing flamingos, here you can find white and gray rhino, rare Rothschild giraffes, olive baboons, cheetahs and many different types of pythons.
Another pink lake
On the island of Middle Island (Australia) is Lake Hiller. The water in it is amazingly pink, but why is it like that, and today remains a mystery. Recent studies have not confirmed the theory of algae giving this color to water. Surprisingly, if you draw water into a glass, it does not lose its color.
This strange pond can only be reached by air. That is why these places remain virtually untouched by civilization, and the white sand and eucalyptus forest surrounding the lake retain their virginity.
Cold heaven on earth
Another of the most beautiful lakes in the world is the glacial lake Moraine (Canada). Incredibly blue water, in which the mountain peaks are reflected, create a very beautiful landscape.
The sun and sky are reflected from the rocky bottom of the lake, and all the colors around are filled with some kind of magic. Mountain peaks covered with a grayish veil and incredibly green forests leave a lasting impression.
It is part of Banff National Park along with the Ten Peaks Valley. Hiking trails often overlap due to formidable grizzlies.
This place is considered one of the most beautiful on the planet, and Canadians for some time posted its image in national currency.
Some more examples of amazing lakes
Changeable and mysterious
In the province of China, Jiuzhaigoy is one of the wonders of the world - Lake of Five Flowers. The water in it changes color from bright yellow to saturated green. Locals relate to this reservoir with fear and trepidation. In addition to the unpredictability of the transition of the color of water in the lake, it never freezes. At the same time, neighboring lakes are covered with a thick layer of ice in winter.
The reason for this phenomenon was considered to be the presence of hot springs at the bottom of the lake, but numerous dives of the researchers did not find them. But they found a hidden underwater cave and a tunnel that connects this lake with a system of neighboring lakes.
Hidden deep in the caves
Cenote Lake Ek Balam (Mexico) is a cave reservoir formed by the collapse of calcareous rocks. The stalactites and mystery of this small lake are hidden from the eyes of tourists - its visit is prohibited. And only some daredevils can go down through the narrow entrance of the cave to its waters on special equipment for climbers.
Many caves and passages flooded in these rocks create labyrinths and a surprisingly bizarre picture of the bottom. According to Mayan legend, this lake was presented to them by the gods and was always considered sacred.
Dinosaur lake
This is a surprisingly beautiful pond - Loch Ness (Scotland). The monster that brought worldwide fame to this place is still hiding somewhere in the expanse of the lake, stretching for 37 kilometers. Its depth is 230 meters, and the water is cloudy due to the large number of peat deposits.
This lake was formed in the Great Glen Crust Fault and is part of the Caledon Canal. This channel connects the western and eastern parts of the coast of Scotland. Maybe that's why no one caught the legendary Nessie?
The constant evening mists descending onto the water surface only add to this place of sinister mystery.
Spotted lake
Clearwater Lake (Canada) looks just right for filming a movie about aliens. And the fault is the mineralization of water: it contains a lot of sulfates of rare earth metals (magnesium, calcium, sodium). It also contains silver and titanium.
When the water evaporates in summer, spots of various colors appear on the surface of the lake, which depends on the mineral prevailing in this place.
Today, this lake is in the possession of the Okanagan Indians, for whom it has always been sacred. To visit him, you must obtain the permission of the leader of the tribe. But then it will not work to approach the lake - you will be allowed only to the observation deck.
Mystic Kelimutu Lakes
In the vent of a sleepy volcano in Indonesia, close to each other, there are three amazing lakes, and all of different colors. In addition, they periodically and unpredictably change color (turquoise, white, mustard, red, green, black), and they are covered by a constant haze of not very pleasant fumes. But this does not stop the flow of tourists, because amazing legends are associated with these lakes.
According to legend, the souls of people who died in old age and lived a decent life are sent to Starikov Lake. People who die young fall into the lake of Young Souls. And in the Enchanted Lake of Evil Spirits, the souls of murderers, criminals and sinners are locked.
