Written by Idan Bahar

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When the weather is good and the sun is out, Tbilisi offers 3 lakes of different sizes a short distance from the city center (15-20 minutes drive without traffic jams). If you want to get out of the noise and pressure of the city, feel the nature and escape the heat of Tbilisi, these are the most recommended places for you to visit:

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Turtle Lake

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Turtle Lake, which is named its unique shape and the fact that it used to host a lot of turtles, is the smallest between the lakes around Tbilisi and the closest to the city center. Located above Vake neighborhood at such height that you can enjoy the view of the city spread out in front of you. the lake surrounded by amazing trees and peaceful nature and offers its visitors different bars and cafes on the edge of the water along the eastern side together with several attractions such as boat rentals, omega and walking route around the lake (about 1 km). Lake station is a nice place for a break. The water are not clear but you can swim in it. The place is crowded during weekends and it's best to get there about an hour before sunset. Fun place for a few hours. no matter if you are a couple or a family with kids. Getting here is possible by taxi, by cable car from Vake park or by foot (the trail starts in Vake park). Open between 08:00-23:00 during the summer.

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