5 Stunning Lakes Around The World

When someone says the word “lake” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the small pond behind your childhood home, or maybe even the Lochness Monster. Whatever you think of though, this list of 5 stunningly beautiful lakes from around the world is sure to expand your mental conceptions of natural beauty and make you want to buy a plane ticket right now!

* Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

You may recognize this gem from our list of the 5 most amazing waterfalls in the world. Located in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes is actually 16 separate bodies of water divided into upper and lower basins by natural dams consisting of moss and algae.

* Spotted Lake, Canada

Found in Osoyoos, British Columbia, this 38 acre natural phenomenon has one of the world’s highest concentrations of minerals.

* The Dead Sea, Jordan

Although the name may be deceiving, the Dead Sea is actually the world’s deepest hypersaline lake. It has a salt concentration over 8 times that of the ocean which makes it extremely hard to drown.

* Mono Lake, California

This shallow desert lake in Mono County California was formed over 760,000 years ago and has a very similar ecosystem to that of Laguna Colorada.

* Lake Malawi, Tanzania

As the second deepest lake in Africa, this tropical reservoir is home to more species of fish than any other body of fresh water in the world.