“Summer” means “Sevan”

Sevan is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Caucasus, nearly 28 rivers spill into it. The research revealed that it was originated in the 3rd century which has a very rare and endemic type of fish called “Ishkhan”, in English “Trout” with its four types; unluckily the fish is at the edge of extinction and registered in Red Book. The other species of fish are “Sig” and “Koghak”. Sevan was called the “blue eyes” of Armenia. The biggest lake of Armenia is the most visited tourist destination of Armenia. The shores are near the hotels or resort houses and often are private; also there are two public beaches where the entrance is free. They are convenient for picnics but there are a lot of open pavilions. Out of all the highland lakes around the world, Sevan is special — its sparkling waters have given a home to many legends and well told stories. There was once a land with bountiful fertile soil and beautiful gardens. The land was watered by a nearby spring. It was a small but strong spring and once the water flowed from it, the flow had to be stopped by a boulder. One day a playful young beauty was filling jugs with water at the spring, all the while daydreaming and not paying attention to what she was doing. Once the jugs were full she left the spring, forgetting to replace the boulder. She went home and when evening came she went to bed. During the night disaster struck—the water from the spring poured out and became a small river, flooding the entire neighborhood. People woke and saw the waters rising. They started to climb trees to avoid the flood water, but the waters kept rising higher and higher. All the while the girl slept. An old man, angered by someone’s carelessness, shouted “May the person who did this turn to stone!” At that moment the forgetful girl awoke and walked out of her house. As soon as she stepped into the street she turned to stone. The powerful waters were still rising and eventually they formed a lake with a rocky island. Today this rocky island still dominates the blue surface of Lake Sevan, looking like the head of a neglectful girl. Yes, we all know that the lake is actually perfect with all its natural biases, but there are thousands of places to visit which were made not naturally, but by humankind. If you travel to Sevan these days, you will definitely wish to find a place where you will be able to eat something typically Armenian and have a wonderful rest. One of the mostly visited and beloved restaurants in Sevan is “Gagari Mot” (At Gagar’s). Why is it popular and favorite? Because here one can taste traditional Armenian meals, mostly made with fish or any type of seafood. So, if you happen to visit Sevan, don’t miss your chance to have a mouthful of crab kebab made in “Gagari Mot”. Enjoy their hospitality, the perfect view of Sevan and cozy atmosphere. The Lake Sevan is a perfect choice of those who want to have a mix of laid-back and active holidays. You’ll find “the blue-eyed beauty of Armenia” charming at all the moments throughout the day: besides mere gazing at the azure waters, idly sunbathing and meditating, you can also have a diving experience and explore the beauty of the lake from the boat. By the way, for young people this summer can become unforgettable in Sevan. If you happen to be in
Armenia on 24 August, visit Sevan to take part in one of the best youth festivals in Armenia, YOUngFest2019. Participating in the fest, you will get a chance to navigate from Shorja beach to Drakhtik, enjoy the unstoppable music of famous Armenian DJs, get acquainted with new, intelligent and diversely developed people, and finish your day looking at stars with telescopes. You can follow the official page of the event on Facebook, YOUngFest.