Pearl of the desert: 7 of the most beautiful oases in the world

The oases that appear before the eyes of a tired traveler look like a mirage. After the sweltering heat and endless sands, these picturesque corners of nature, filled with the sounds of bubbling water, the rustle of palm leaves and birdsong, seem like a miracle. There are oases in almost any desert, and each of them is unique. Today we will talk about the most beautiful of them.

Huacachina, Sechura Desert, Peru

The oasis of Uakachin is confined to a small fresh lake, around which about 100 people live. The nearest town, the city of Ica, is 8 kilometers from the oasis. Around the oasis are the real sand dunes that attract sandboarding lovers from all over the world. Increased in recent years, the flow of tourists has led to a decrease in the water level in the reservoir. For its safety, water for supplying tourist facilities began to be imported from neighboring settlements.

Dunhuang, Gobi Desert, China

This oasis is located on the shores of Lake Yueyatsuan, which means "young month". Named for its crescent-shaped shape, this freshwater lake is under special protection. The water intake is strictly regulated to prevent the pond from drying out. The nearest town - the city of Dunhuang - is located 5 kilometers from the oasis.

Ubari, Libya

The oasis of Ubari, or Aubari, is located in the southwestern part of Libya, an area of traditional Tuareg residence. The oasis consists of several picturesque salt lakes. Despite the fact that the water in them is salty, they nourish the plants and bring revitalization to this corner of the Aubari desert.

Shebika (Chebika), Tunisia

This oasis is located in the middle of a rocky desert in Tunisia, near the border with Algeria. People lived here in ancient times, and this region has an interesting history. Turquoise lake, pleasantly murmuring waterfall and picturesque date palms make it one of the most popular tourist sites in the region.

Ein Gedi, Israel

Wadi Shaab, Oman

This oasis is one of the most visited attractions in the country and, of course, one of the most beautiful in the world. A corner with an emerald pond, an abundance of vegetation and even birds looks like a miracle presented by heaven.

Lencois Maranjenes, Brazil

Brazil is more likely associated with tropical jungles than with sands and oases. Nevertheless, it is in this country, in the Lencois-Maranienses National Park near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, that one of the most beautiful places on the planet is located. This is not exactly an oasis in its classical sense, but due to its unusual appearance, these lakes have earned a place on our list. The oasis has a completely unique appearance due to the fact that there is no vegetation in it. It consists of a group of freshwater lakes nestled in the middle of sand dunes that fill up during the rainy season.