Meydanki Lake Draws Summer Crowds to Northern Syria

Meydanki Lake Draws Summer Crowds to Northern Syria

Every summer morning, Meydanki Lake in the Afrin countryside welcomes growing numbers of visitors from Aleppo, Idlib and across northern Syria, all seeking a natural retreat from the heat and bustle of city life. Visitor numbers increase significantly on weekends, when the lake becomes one of the region’s busiest recreational destinations. Restaurants, cafes and family picnic areas line the lakeshore amid expansive green spaces, while the laught…