Lake Van

During the torrential rain and thunderstorm, powerful lightnings struck over the Ahlat district of Türkiye's Bitlis. Being clearly observable near the Lake Van, the lightnings formed a stunning view through the night. The residents living…

The endangered pearl mullet, endemic to Lake Van, continues its challenging journey to reach freshwater sources. Despite low water flow, the fish persist in their remarkable migration. Authorities are taking measures to protect them from…

The pearl mullet, a species unique to Lake Van, has begun its annual breeding migration to fresh waters, swimming against the current and overcoming various obstacles. Fishing is prohibited during their breeding season, and institutions are…

The coves in Reşadiye, where turquoise waters meet white sand on the shores of Lake Van in the Tatvan district of Bitlis province in Türkiye, offer a landscape that resembles the Maldives. The region, which has a nine-kilometer-long beach,…

The full moon that was captured at the Ahlat coast of Lake Van in Türkiye presented a visual feast with saturated colors. Citizens flocked to the pier on the lake to watch the red moon and the sparkling lake. "The full moon over Lake Van…

Lake Van in Türkiye offers stunning sunsets, particularly on the beaches in the Ahlat district. The sunset is most beautiful in this area, and the views are breathtaking every time the sun sets over the city. In the town of Ahlat, located…

Water levels in the world's largest soda lake, Van, in eastern Turkey, continue to fall. The recent water decline exposed microbialites on the lake's surface, which are carbonate muds formed by microbes. Microbialites appear more frequently…

Following the withdrawal of Lake Van as a result of drought and excessive evaporation, a port with 11 steps emerged within the borders of Erciş district beneath a Urartian castle in Van, Turkey. Photographers and journalists who saw such a…

The full moon over Van lake that emerged after sunset mesmerized the visitors of the lake in eastern Turkey. Residents took photos on the piers by the lake, where the reflection of the moon formed postcard-worthy view. Visitors enjoyed the…

Seagulls, whose numbers have increased in recent years, add a different beauty to the natural beauty of Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake. The seagulls that flock to the shores of Lake Van ahead of sunset form a visual feast. They were viewed…