Small lakes in Tbilisi. The best holiday resort in Georgia. Turtle Lake.

Turtle Lake is an amazing place near the city of Tbilisi, Georgia, which attracts many tourists with its beauty and variety of entertainment. The lake got its name because of its shape, which resembles a turtle. It is a place where you can be alone with nature and enjoy the peace. The lake is located on the northern slope of the Mtatsminda Range, where Georgia used to pass through the mountainous region of Kakheti. Today, it is a place of rest and relaxation for anyone looking for solitude surrounded by picturesque scenery.

The average depth of the lake does not exceed 70 cm, which makes it safe for swimming for children and adults. In summer, the swimming season opens on the lake, and locals and tourists come here to enjoy the warm water and sunlight on the landscaped beach. In addition to swimming, the lake has many other activities. You can rent a boat and ride around the lake, take great pictures or just enjoy the fresh air and clear water. For lovers of outdoor activities on the lake there is a stadium for mini soccer and a playground for children. There are various events on the professional pontoon stage, which is the main center of cultural and entertainment life of the lake. There are also restaurants and cafes on the lake, where you can enjoy the local cuisine and taste the fresh fish that is caught directly in the lake.

In the past, the downtown area was connected to Turtle Lake by a cable car that was built in the second half of the twentieth century and operated until 2000. It was the shortest connection between downtown and the lake. The distance between the stations was approximately 1140 meters, and the upper station was located on the shore of the lake, at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, and the lower station - in the park Vake, at an altitude of 444 meters.

The Mtatsminda Ridge, where the lake is located, is 10 kilometers southeast of downtown Tbilisi. It is a hilly plateau, which is 687 meters above sea level. The climate is mild, continental, moderately dry. Winter is mild, with little snow, the average temperature is 0.6°C in January. Summers are hot and dry, the average temperature in August reaches 22.1 ° C. There is an average annual rainfall of 513 mm, and the relative humidity is 66%. In addition, the sunshine here is quite long, lasting about 2,500 hours a year.

In addition, a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of plants and animals, can be observed in Turtle Lake. If you love nature and the outdoors, this place is definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to share your impressions of Turtle Lake in the comments below the article and ask any questions you might have.