Zlatar Lake Explained

Zlatar Lake
Location:Southwest Serbia
Coords:43.5086°N 19.8386°W
Lake Type:Reservoir
Basin Countries:Serbia
Area:7.25km2
Max-Depth:75m (246feet)
Elevation:880m (2,890feet)
Pushpin Map:Serbia
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Zlatar Lake in Serbia.

Zlatar Lake (Serbian: {{lang|sr-Cyrl|Златарско језеро) is an artificial lake located among the mountains of Zlatibor and Zlatar (mountain) 15 km from the town of Nova Varoš. The lake was created in the 1960s after the construction of a dam on the Uvac river, and covers an area of 7.25 square kilometers and reaches a maximum depth of 75 meters.[1]

The region has a continental-Mediterranean climate and is an attractive destination for holidays and recreation; Water-sports. The lake is suitable for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The lake rests 880 meters above sea level.

Notes and References

  1. http://lakesinserbia.com/lakes/zlatar-lake Lakes in Serbia - Zlatar Lake