Top 10 most beautiful lakes

Peace, tranquility and natural beauty of the surroundings, these are three of the attributes that, for some people, make lakes more popular than endless seas and oceans. Whether you're looking to relax and meditate in the middle of nature, or just want to take your family on a nice vacation, these ten still natural wonders are all great destinations:

1. Peyto Lake in Canada

When you want to see two of Canada's most picturesque lakes than the best city to stay is Calgary. There does exist on the one hand the more famous lake "Lake Louise". But to be honest the loveliest one is her little sister Peyto Lake. Peyto Lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains.

The most breathtaking views you could ever imagine is from the parking lot at Bow Summit. Peyto Lake is characterized by his impossible intense green color. The most unusual is that the lake changes his color according to the season. At the beginning of the year the lake is dark-blue but when the heavy melting of nearby glaciers begins the lake changes. This melt water is laden with fine particles of ground-rock debris also known as rock flour. The unique green water is created by the particles reflecting the blue-green sector of the light spectrum.

2. Loch Lomond in Scotland

Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish lake, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest lake in Great Britain. One of the many islands in Loch Lomond is the Inchmurrin, the largest fresh water island in the British Isles. When you are visiting this beautiful area you will feel to be in a Victorian romance novel.

Especially the largest Island Inchmurrin makes this lake so unique; visitors get a look at the 7th-century monastery and the Lennox Castle from the 14th century. It's just 66 miles west of Edinburgh!

3. Lake Maggiore in Italy

It's hard to decide which of the followings lakes are better and prettier. The third largest lake in Italy Lake Como is very lovely and especially a holiday retreats for the rich and famous; best known for the stylish lakeside villas.

The second largest lake is our winner in this kind of battle. Lake Maggiore is located on the south side of the Alps. You can have a more natural experience there than Lake Como. Stresa is a stunning town with lovely villas and garden next to Lake Maggiore. You can have a wonderful view of the Borromee Islands surrounded by the majestic Alps. Don't miss to visit these lovely islands, especially Isola Bella with its castle and botanical gardens. By the way, best time to visit this beautiful place is between April and October.

4. Lake Toba in Indonesia

Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world and it is located in the middle of the northern of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This Lake was created by a super volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. It is believed to be the largest explosive eruption anywhere on Earth in the last 2 million years. To going through the facts of Lake Toba: it is a 100km x 30km lake and so one of the largest, deepest and highest of the world.

This is really a unique Lake from the formation years ago to the stunning appearance today. Toba is surrounded by tall mountains and there is an island in the middle of the Lake. You get the best view over the glittering lake when you descend from the mountain.

5. Lake McKenzie in Australia

The special on the Lake McKenzie is the source of water. It is a perched lake, which means it contains only rain water and no groundwater. The beautiful sand beach is not only awesome to look at but feels lovely soft to walk on. Lake McKenzie is only one of many freshwater lakes on Fraser Island. All the lakes are some of the cleanest lakes in the world. The sand acts as a filter and giving the water the clarity and it is nearly pure silica.

Lake McKenzie is possibly the most spectacular of Fraser Island's lakes. It is really endlessly fascinating when you have a look over the blues and greens of the lake. It has an area of 150 hectares and is just over five meters in depth.

6. Lake Pichola in India

Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful and picturesque lakes in India and in the world. It is situated in Udaipur city in the state of Rajasthan. This artificial freshwater Lake was created in the year 1362 AD. The lakes around Udaipur were chiefly made by building dams to meet the drinking water of the city.

The mesmerizing beauty of Lake Pichola makes it worth visiting during your stay in Udaipur. The lake is surrounded by stunning hills and in the middle of the lake were added two wonderful island palaces; known as Lake Palace and Jag Mandir.

Lake Pichola is definitely not worth a miss; only a few lakes can offer you so many beautiful structures at one place. Some examples are Sheesh Mahal (The Mirror Palace), Krishna Vilas,ChineseArtGallery, Mor chowk (Peacock Court) and the Amar Vilas (The Eernal Abode).

7. Lake Garda in Italy:

The largest lake in Italy is also one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. This stunning lake is located in Northern Italy, long and skinny at the top, opening up toward the bottom. Lake Garda is based between the lovely cities Milan and Venice. When you are staying at Venice you don't miss a trip to Lake Garda! This unique Landscape offers you splendid natural scenery, full of colours and surrounded in the north by the Dolomites of Brenta and in the south of the great Morainic hills. And you get the best view of the lake at Mount Baldo.

8. Lake Towada in Japan

The Lake Towada is one of the famous tourist destinations in Japan and it is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park; Honshu island. This double Crater Lake is formed by a volcanic eruption too. The circumference of the lake is 46km and it is surrounded by tree covered hills.

Especially the source of Lake Towada the Oirase mountain stream is beautiful to see and famous for its splendid landscape. The breathtaking blue colour is due its great depth. It is the third deepest lake in Japan and really worth to get a look on it.

9. Dead Sea in Jordan

The Dead Sea is a special salt lake also called Salt Sea. It is located between Jordan and Israel. It is without any life due to an extreme high content of minerals and salts. This uniqueness gives the waters the therapeutic qualities.

Swimming in this lake makes a very exclusive experience that not to be missed. Because of the four times higher salt content than the most world's oceans you are able to float in the Dead Sea. Everybody knows the picture with the man reading his newspaper during recline on the water.

10. Lake Annecy in France

The second largest lake in France is also known as "Europe's cleanest lake". The best day to visit this alpine lake in the heart of the French Alps is on the first Saturday of August, when a breathtaking two hour-long fireworks show illuminates the water. The closest huge city is Geneva; it's only 30 miles away in Switzerland.