How Many Lakes in Egypt?
Currently, there are about 12 known lakes in Egypt. Some lakes still exist but others unfortunately vanished. Egypt has 7 great lakes which extend on a surface area of 3,600 square miles; they are Nasser Lake (High Dam Lake), Moreis Lake, (Qarun Lake), Mariout Lake, Edko Lake, Burullus Lake, Manzilah Lake, Bardawil Lake. Other lakes in Egypt include Wadi Elrayan Lakes, Toshka Lakes, Great Bitter Lake or al-Buhayrat al-Murrah, Wadi El Natrun Lakes and Salt lakes of Siwa. Lakes water is often fresh; however, some of them are salty for environmental reasons.
The Most Wonderful Lakes in Egypt
Egypt reflects some of the most beautiful natural wonders; their view can take your breath away and their crystal water will make you relax.
Siwa’s Salt Lakes
Siwa is a magic oasis located in the Western Desert. It has many gorgeous landscapes and desert activities. You can enjoy being amidst palm trees, seeing the hot springs and the pure crystal water. Siwa oasis includes several lakes which each of them has its own features such as the Zeitoun Lake; it is the biggest lake in Siwa that covers more than 12,000 hectares. Besides Zeitoun Lake, there is a great salt lake called Maraqi Lake or Siwa or Fatnas Lake. It covers 5,300 hectares. Its salt concentration is higher.
Siwa’s Usefulness
Siwa Lakes are known for their healing features; they are utilized for the treatment of sinus, skin and eye diseases. Siwa Lakes are medical treatment because of their salt concentration in the water; so that, they represent one of the medical tourism types intended by tourists from all over the world. Moreover, they are a place of relaxation. It is worthy to mention that in 2017, the Matrouh Governor declared Siwa Oasis as an international destination for medical and environmental tourism.