Shoghakat, Armenia

Sea-buckthorn (Hippophae) with wild-growing edible sour berries grow at the shores of Lake Sevan.

In summer, passenger trains of South Caucasus Railways commute from Yerevan, via the towns of Hrazdan and Sevan.

Most popular is perhaps the camping site called "Whishup" (a wordplay with Vishap, "dragon" in Armenian) located between the road and lakeshore at about 1.5 km from the village towards Tsovagyugh.

Various water sports, like wakeboarding, kiteboarding, are practiced there and some equipment is available for rent along a sandy beach with a cafe.

On the opposite side of the Artanish peninsula, the yachting clubs "Ayas" and "Armenian camp" can be found.

Chapel ruins atop a hill overlooking Shoghakat
Berries of sea-buckthorn ( Hippophae ) as seen near the village
Cilicia vessel