Lake Sevan is for Armenians what Balaton is for Hungarians. Unfortunately, the season ended in August and the beautiful sandy beaches were deserted. The gusty breeze and the sun hiding behind the clouds did not encourage bathing. On the other hand, I walked around the area without any problems and admired the monasteries picturesquely situated on a hill by the lake. An additional attraction of this place is a huge bazaar where you can buy souvenirs from all corners of the country.