12 of the most beautiful lakes in Iran

12 attractive destinations for nature lovers

Iran's lakes provide the opportunity for travelers to enjoy being in the cool weather in the heart of nature and seeing birds and species of plants and animals that are specific to a certain region . There are more than 20 lakes in Iran, which are the basic parts of Iran's ecosystem . Today we want to introduce you to the largest, most beautiful and unique lakes in Iran .

1 . Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world . This big lake is surrounded by the countries of Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan .

The best caviar in the world comes from sturgeon living in the Caspian Sea . Many Iranians from northern Iran during Iranian holidays and visit the shores of the Caspian Sea .

to Mazandaran provinces to enjoy the beautiful Caspian beaches and Gilan they travel _ Although some cities and beaches of the Caspian Sea become very crowded during the holidays , there are still unknown wonders in the world's largest lake .

2 . Lake Urmia

Many people from all over the world from Lake Urmia They visit in the northwest of Iran . This lake is located between West and East Azerbaijan .

The sad fact is that Lake Urmia was once the largest lake in the Middle East . This lake has 102 islands and unfortunately, recently, due to neglect of this lake, part of it dried up and caused many environmental problems for the people in that area, but it still retains its charm and wonder .

The interesting thing about this lake is that sometimes it changes to red color . The main color of this salt lake in Urmia is blue, but due to the increase in algae and bacteria as well as the increase in salt concentration, when the water level decreases, especially in the hot seasons , it changes color to red . .

Also, in places where the water level is low, you will see salt crystals that show an amazing view of the lake . The water supply of the lake comes from the rivers originating from Sahand and Sablan, such as Zarina River, Talcheh River, Simine River , etc. The beautiful sunset of the lake, the mud and mud that have healing properties and the wildlife of Lake Urmia attract thousands of travelers and tourists .

3 . Gohar Lake

Another natural wonder in Iran is Lake Gohar, which means water collected in a hole, and the interesting thing is that not all Iranians are aware of it and do not visit this natural beauty . Therefore, unlike the Caspian Sea, which gets crowded from time to time , Gohar Lake is a quiet destination for those who like to enjoy pure nature .

Gohar Dar is located 35 km from Durud Lorestan in the Ashtrankoh protected area, and it takes a 40-minute walk to reach it . The lake is actually divided into two parts, upper and lower , which are only 100 meters apart . This lake is known as the jewel of Zagros, and due to its clear water, in some places, you can see the bottom of the water and the fishes going back and forth .

In some parts of the west and east side, the beach of Gohar Bozor is sandy and in other parts it is rocky , and around the lake there is forest and vegetation and oak, willow, almond, wild pistachio and beautiful anemone flowers. And the tulip can be seen around it . Therefore, if you travel to the west of Iran, it is better not to miss seeing it .

4 . salt Lake

Salt Lake or Hoz Sultan Lake, 62 km east of Qom is located Many professional photographers visit this place during the day and night to enjoy unique photos . The surface area of the lake is about 1800 square kilometers, but only 1 square kilometer is covered by water, so you may have the unique experience of walking on thick layers of salt to reach the water . You can also enjoy the spectacular view and the starry sky during the night .

Despite the fact that no living creatures can be found in the lake, it is unique in its kind . This lake is rich in minerals and is considered a unique source of lithium .

fluctuates according to the amount of rainfall in different seasons of the year . During the rains and melting of the snow in the surrounding heights , the amount of incoming water increases and its surface area increases , and in hot seasons , its area decreases . Besides the surface water, the water of the lake is supplied from two rivers, Rood Shur and Qara Chai, which enter this lake .

5 . Anzali Lake ( wetland )

Another natural attraction of North Iran is Anzali Pond Located in Gilan province is _ Anzali Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Iran, which is located in the southwest of Bandar Anzali city and at a distance of about 40 km from the center of Gilan province .

This is one of the most romantic and attractive places to visit in Iran, because this place is full of Caspian lotus flowers and also different types of birds .

are approximately 78 different species of birds in Anzali Lagoon, which attracts many tourists to enjoy watching the birds fly while boating .

The size of this wetland reaches about 120 square kilometers in the winter and spring seasons when there is more rainfall, and it should be reduced to about 80 kilometers in summer and autumn .

This wetland was included in the list of international wetlands of the Ramsar Convention in  HYPERLINK "https://www.alibaba.ir/mag/ramsar-attractions/" 1354 It has been recorded that it has 11 main rivers and 30 sub-rivers, 100 species of birds, 50 species of fish, hundreds of species of plants and a unique ecosystem .

6 . Lake Zarivar

The lost paradise in the west of Iran, Zarivar lake, is one of the attractive lakes of Iran .

The name of this lake is a Kurdish name and it is three kilometers from the city of Marivan is located The interesting point here is that no river supplies the water of this lake and its water is supplied only from the melting of the snow of the surrounding mountains and the natural springs at the bottom of the lake . Local people believe that the water of this spring is provided by spontaneous boiling and is full of legends and interesting stories .

Around the lake there are many types of trees such as oak, pear and almond . Another attraction of this lake is the small islands that fishermen use to catch fish .

The surface of the lake freezes completely in the cold season , but in the warmer seasons, aquatic and non-aquatic plants can be seen . Fortunately, due to the large number of tourists, there are various facilities such as hotel, parking lot, boat station and restaurant .

7 . Maharlu Lake or Pink Lake

You may have heard the name of the Pink Mosque in Shiraz, but in addition to the mosque, Shiraz also has a Pink Lake .

Maharlo Lake by the locals and it is a salt lake located 27 km from Shiraz . What distinguishes Maharlo Lake from other Iranian lakes is its color, similar to Urmia Lake, this lake is pink due to the presence of a special type of algae and also because of high potassium and high salinity . .

You may have heard from those who fly to Shiraz that you can see a part of a pink land from above, which is Maharlo Lake . But there are other pink creatures there : pink flamingos ! Therefore, if you travel to Shiraz, do not miss seeing this unique lake . The lake has its natural color in spring, autumn and winter, and you can visit this place in the middle of summer to see its pink color .

8 . Evan Lake

One of the other unknown natural beauties of Iran is Avan Lake .

This beautiful lake is located on Qazvin - Alamut road near Zarabad village . Since this lake is located at the foot of Khashchal mountain, you can enjoy the pleasant weather, pristine nature and beautiful views of this area .

This lake is located at an altitude of 1815 meters above sea level, so it experiences cold winter and autumn , as the surface of the lake freezes . The best time to visit this place is summer and spring .

On your way to this lake, on Alamut road, you can enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms on both sides of the road in the spring , and when you reach the lake , you will be surprised by the green cover and plant diversity in this area. hits _ _ Y

One of the advantages of this area is that suitable facilities and resorts are provided for families and tourists, as a result, besides enjoying the wonderful scenery , tourists can also enjoy activities such as sailing, climbing and swimming. to benefit

9 . Chort Lake

Another beautiful lake is located ten kilometers from Chort village and 71 kilometers from Sari, whose original name is Mianshe . But due to the proximity of the lake to Chort village, it has become known as Chort Lake .

As a result of an earthquake in 1318 , the water path of the spring was blocked in this place, which caused the creation of this beautiful lake . In the spring and summer seasons , when the water level is lower , you can see the trees that used to grow in this place, which take their heads out of the water and create a fantastic view .

It is possible to pitch a tent by the lake, and in the cold seasons , accommodations are provided for travelers in nearby villages . One of the recreations related to the lake is fishing, but swimming is not possible .

10 . Alandan Lake

Another tourist attraction in Mazandaran province is Al-Nandan Lake . A lake where rain and snow is the only source of water supply and no river enters it . The characteristic of the type of soil around the lake is unique, as a result of a little rain and snow, all its water flows towards the lake , and due to the lack of permeability of its soil, the amount of water retention in the lake is high .

Around the lake, there are special types of plants and green cover such as violets , elza, parsnip, velik and telka shrubs .

El-Nandan is located near the village of Ozani, 65 km from Sari, and not only the lake itself, but also the path leading to the lake and its pristine nature are very beautiful, so many travelers travel to this area every year to see the beauty .

11 . The lake is salty

Salt lake It is another tourist attraction in Iran, which is only 200 km away from Tehran and is located near the city of Pol Sefid .

Due to the weather conditions of this region, most of the time there is a possibility of cloud and fog formation, which makes seeing a lake surrounded by thick and green trees with a foggy atmosphere a pleasant experience for travelers .

in this lake with a depth of 5 to 15 meters and there are few fish in it for fishing . But it is possible to ride a bike and ride a horse around the lake . There are also a number of pedal boats for boating in the lake .

On the trip to this beautiful lake, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and pristine landscapes of nature and dense alder forests . Staying in the cottages in this place and villas in the villages near the lake provides a unique experience for travelers .

This wonderful lake, as its name suggests, evokes drunkenness , vitality and passion, which is worth seeing at least once .

12 . Bakhtegan and Tashk lakes

The second largest lake and the fourth wetland in Iran is Bakhtegan Lake, which is located in Fars province near the beautiful and old village of Tashk .

Two lakes, Bakhtegan and Tashk, are the result of mountain subsidence, and Tashk lake, which is in the northwest of Bakhtegan lake, are connected through the Rudkar delta . Evaporation white sediments can be seen on the coasts . Although the water of the lake is from two Rudkar and Sivand is supplied , it has very salty water, and for this reason , there are salt-friendly plant species such as nettles and reeds, tangs, kich, thyme, kakuti, barium, narcissus, kikm, cumin and barijeh . Also, due to the orogenic activity of Zagros, a number of small and large islands and peninsulas can be seen, such as Nargis Island and Ganban Island in Tashk and Manak Island in Bakhtegan .

The experience of traveling to pristine nature and the pleasure of being by the lake is wonderful for everyone, but we must remember that this place is an ecosystem of many animals, birds and aquatic animals, and our important responsibility is to preserve this environment .