Heat-weary seek refuge in cool water of E. Türkiye’s Balık Lake

Heat-weary seek refuge in cool water of E. Türkiye’s Balık Lake

Balık Lake, one of many highest lakes in Türkiye at an altitude of two,241 meters (7,352 ft), is among the many first selections for households from neighboring provinces searching for refuge from the excessive temperatures affecting the area.

Only some 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Taşlıçay district in jap Ağrı province, the lake well-known for its frosty astonishing look in winter affords guests a stress-free trip alternative with its fish and chicken species, in addition to its pure magnificence.

Many households from Ağrı and surrounding provinces, together with Iğdır, the place the temperature reaches as much as 40 levels Celsius (104 levels Fahrenheit), come to Lake Balık with their youngsters to get pleasure from a nice time within the cool climate.

Families establishing tents within the tenting and picnic areas across the lake interact in water sports activities, take boat rides and go fishing.

Visitor Murat Akkuş talked about that Balık Lake obtained a excessive variety of guests as a result of its location on the border of Ağrı and Iğdır.

Akkuş emphasised that the lake could possibly be visited throughout each summer time and winter, stating: “It is a place where summer and winter sports can be enjoyed. Recently, it has become popular not only among the locals but also among visitors from Iğdır, Ağrı, and nearby provinces.”

Akkuş defined that numerous nature sports activities had been performed in and across the lake.

A couple is photographed canoeing in scenic Balık Lake, Ağrı, eastern Türkiye, Aug. 3, 2023. (AA Photo)

A pair is photographed canoeing in scenic Balık Lake, Ağrı, jap Türkiye, Aug. 3, 2023. (AA Photo)

“Especially trekking, mountaineering and mountain activities are popular. Water sports are also enjoyed, and in winter, ice diving is a common activity. In summer, some people prefer fishing and boating for leisure. It is one of the wetland areas people chose to cool off at high altitudes during scorching temperatures,” he mentioned.

Another customer Oğuzhan Akyazı additionally talked about that the lake was undoubtedly one of many pure beauties that should be seen.

“We came from Iğdır to Balık Lake with my family to get fresh air. The lake is very beautiful. We come here to escape the heat and enjoy swimming and picnicking. It is a wonderful place with its air, water and the scent of the mountains.”

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