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"You can see a lot of turtles here, but you’ll need to take a boat across to the other side, where the turtles are living in peace and harmony. If you don’t bother them, you can even communicate with them!
The lake’s water level rises in the winter from nearby mountain sources and falls in the summer, exposing a golden sandy strip. In contrast to the relatively shallow and clear waters near the beach, the deeper and more shady waters may be found in the lake’s center, which reaches a maximum depth of 22.5m. Observe how its reflective surface reflects the verdant landscape that serves as a sanctuary for the local avifauna and is protected under the Natura 2000 initiative.
There are a lot of souvenir shops nearby too."
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