Corfu’s strategic location has made it a prized possession throughout history.
Positioned at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, the island has been a strategic stronghold for various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Venetians, French, and British. The influence of these diverse cultures is evident in Corfu’s architecture, traditions, and cuisine.
Oftentimes, a lake is pink from the presence of algae that produce organic pigments that give off a pink hue. Other lakes, like the famous Lake Retba in Senegal, get their beautiful hues from a very high concentration of salt. Pink lakes can be found across all corners of the globe. Below, we look at some of the world's most noteworthy examples.