Lakes of Romania
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Romania, while not famed for its lakes, does have some important ones.
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In volcanic craters
In glacier cirques
In depresiuni carstice
Natural dams
Reservoirs and dams
See also: Reservoirs and dams in Romania
- Lake Vidraru - a man-made lake, just outside Transylvania in the shadow of the Fagaras Mountains. A spot of incredible natural beauty.
- Lake Bicaz - Yet another man-made lake, perhaps even more beautiful than Vidraru. It is around 35km in length, enclosed by part of the Carpathian range.
Meadow lakes
Lakes on rivers
- Lake Oltina
- Iezerul Mostistei
- Balta Albă
- Lake Jirlău
- Lake Amara Buzău - situated at 8 km north of Slobozia town, near the village Amara. A small lake, but with beaches and a mud with healing proprieties.
- Lake Snagov
- Lake Caldăruşani
- Lake Amara Ialomiţa
Coastal lakes
Lagunes
In the Danube Delta
Other lakes
- Lake Sarat: "Sarat" = "Salty"; at its bottom is still a crust of salt. Near Braila. A small beach.