Natural streams of water are essential to life on Earth – but they have never been more at risk than today. Water scarcity affects over 3 billion people (almost half of the world's population) as the amount of drinking water per person has fallen by a fifth in the last two decades.
Water is vital not only for humans, but also for other species with which we share the planet. VoxNews brings today the 10 most beautiful places of water resources in Europe.
Secret Lagoon, Iceland

The Secret Lagoon was first used as a water source in 1891 and is the oldest in Iceland.
Between Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the river cuts through the mountains and canyons of the Tara River and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as being the deepest canyon in Europe. The river is home to hundreds of species and a point of attraction for water sports.
Bled River, Slovenia

Located in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is of glacial origin and is among the favorite destinations for newlyweds, who are attracted by the romantic surroundings and picturesque scenery.
Bornos Reservoir, Spain

Part of the protected area for birds, this reservoir is also well known for an annual ceremony, the "Lake Festival". This "natural pool" of Andalusia has crystal clear waters that make it a perfect place for swimming and fishing.
Lake Ohrid, Albania-North Macedonia

Otherwise known as Lake Pogradec, it is among the largest in the Balkan Peninsula and the oldest in the world, approximately 2-5 million years old, but also the only residence of Koran fish, and about other species.
Mardalsfossen, Norway

With a height of 705 meters, Mardalsfossen is one of the highest waterfalls in Europe, the power of which would be able to supply electricity to all of Norway.
Lake Como, Italy

Lake Como, the third largest in Italy and among the deepest in Europe (425 meters), is a famous tourist destination and the center of many luxury resorts.
Caragh River, Ireland

One of Ireland's premier salmon fishing spots, this river is part of a Special Area of Conservation and home to the rare Kerry Slug.
Danube Delta, Romania-Ukraine

The Danube Delta covers an area of 580,000 hectares and is home to most of Europe's aquatic species. The entire area is among the best-preserved waterways on the continent and runs from Romania to Ukraine.
Vjosa, Albania

Described as "the last wild pearl of Europe", Vjosa meanders uninterruptedly from the mountains of Pindi east of Ioannina to its mouth in the Adriatic Sea.
Recently, activists and residents of the area have appealed to the government to declare the area a National Park in order to avoid the construction of hydropower plants, which would endanger living creatures.