The Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia. Also it is the most favorable place for us, Armenians in the summer. The Lake is close to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The beach can be reached in less than an hour.
The Soviet government decided to lower the Lake’s level and use the water for irrigation and hydroelectricity which almost led to an ecological disaster in the beginning of the 20th century.
Nowadays, the government of Armenia implemented a plan for increasing the Lake’s level to recover its ecology. Therefore, many of the trees and constructions have gone underwater in the shores of the Lake.
People usually go to Lake Sevan to swim and to picnic. It is for Armenians usage to BBQ they do not have enough with sandwiches, fruits and vegetables.
Last summer we went to Sevan with my parents and friends of us. First we were not sure if the water was warm enough for swimming. But after a while I took a header in the water. After swimming we went to the restaurant in the shore of the Lake. The name of this restaurant was “Harsnakar”.
It is important to take long-sleeved shirts, hats and sun cream, since the Lake is situated on a high-altitude in the mountains, the sun is particularly strong there and you can get burnt in minutes.
The Lake Sevan is called “Cov Sevan”, by Armenians, what means: sea Sevan. The reason is the dimension of The Lake (1.035km2).
In the summer of 2008 it was the first time I saw Armenia and also the Lake Sevan and I was amazed by that. So if you go to Armenia then I recommend you to go and see the Lake Sevan. I will post some beautiful pictures of the Lake so you will get a first impression.
The Soviet government decided to lower the Lake’s level and use the water for irrigation and hydroelectricity which almost led to an ecological disaster in the beginning of the 20th century.
Nowadays, the government of Armenia implemented a plan for increasing the Lake’s level to recover its ecology. Therefore, many of the trees and constructions have gone underwater in the shores of the Lake.
People usually go to Lake Sevan to swim and to picnic. It is for Armenians usage to BBQ they do not have enough with sandwiches, fruits and vegetables.
Last summer we went to Sevan with my parents and friends of us. First we were not sure if the water was warm enough for swimming. But after a while I took a header in the water. After swimming we went to the restaurant in the shore of the Lake. The name of this restaurant was “Harsnakar”.
It is important to take long-sleeved shirts, hats and sun cream, since the Lake is situated on a high-altitude in the mountains, the sun is particularly strong there and you can get burnt in minutes.
The Lake Sevan is called “Cov Sevan”, by Armenians, what means: sea Sevan. The reason is the dimension of The Lake (1.035km2).
In the summer of 2008 it was the first time I saw Armenia and also the Lake Sevan and I was amazed by that. So if you go to Armenia then I recommend you to go and see the Lake Sevan. I will post some beautiful pictures of the Lake so you will get a first impression.
Hi Liana,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI've enjoyed reading your blog about the Lake Sevan. I can definitely agree on the fact that we Armenians love to BBQ:P
Ten years ago was the first time I visited the Lake Sevan. It is indeed a great place to have picnic and to have a good time with your family and friends.
Greetings,
Gajana Porosjan
Hey Liana,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you for posting such a nice review. I am really impressed by your abiltity to describe subjects, in this case the Lake Sevan, with such a passion and dignity. Unfortunately, I have never been neither to Armenia nor to the Lake Sevan,but you provided a very interesting and an informative depiction and I am grateful for that.
Greets,
Olga
Dear. Liana
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour post is so great. During reading your post, I was able to know a new beautiful sight And I really want to go there. While I stay in breda, I also have wanted to go other countries especially USA because staying in other country is so interesting. Thus, after I read your post, my desire that going to America is bigger than before! Also your advices so usuful. If I go there, I will follow your advice.
Thank you giving a usuful information!