Crimea is a small world in which there is everything. There is a deep sea, magnificent mountains, healing lakes, its own unique culture and much more. The peninsula of Crimea is very popular among tourists from different countries. Some come here to admire nature and architecture, and many heal, gain strength and energy. Very popular among tourists, connoisseurs of all that is beautiful and useful, are the lakes of Crimea, the names and descriptions of which are given in the article.
Sasyk-Sivash
The most famous lake in Crimea is Sasyk-Sivash. People simply call him Sasyk. It is located between the cities of Saki and Yevpatoriya. This pond is the leader in the list “The Largest Lakes of Crimea”, as it is the largest in area: it occupies about 75.3 km 2. By its nature, it is a salty estuary lake. It is very shallow. According to recent measurements, its maximum depth was 1.2 meters. It is this feature of it that attracts tourists with children. They can safely swim there with the whole family, not being afraid that little mischievous swim too deep. Also, many lakes of Crimea are medicinal, the mud lake Sasyk also belongs to them. Many tourists come here to experience all the delights of healing mud.
Donuzlav
One of the most famous "blue eyes" of the Crimea is Lake Donuzlav in the Black Sea region. This place is famous and popular because Donuzlav is the deepest lake in Crimea. Its total area is 48.2 km 2, and the maximum water depth reaches 27 meters. By its nature, a body of water combines salt and fresh water. Not so long ago, during the Soviet Union, the area around Lake Donuzlav was top-secret, as there was a naval base there. For centuries, the waters and coastal lands around the lake are covered in secrets and legends. For many years, researchers have not come to a single conclusion about the history of its formation. Many believe that it was previously the Hypakiris River, which Herodotus described in his writings, but no material evidence of this was found. Also in 1961, at the bottom of the reservoir, the remains of the ship were discovered, which archaeologists date back to the 3rd-4th centuries BC.
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Aigul Lake
This body of water takes third place in the top of the largest lakes of Crimea. Its area is 37.5 km 2. According to the type of mineralization, Aigul Lake is salty and has an estuary origin. It is not very deep: up to 4.5 m. It is located in the Krasnoperekopsky district. At the moment, the reservoir is not used in any way, but is only a wonderful decoration of the peninsula. With landscapes of coastal lands and the splendor of a water mirror, it attracts more and more tourists and connoisseurs of the beautiful world of nature. Few Crimean lakes can be compared with it in picturesqueness.
Aktash Lake
At the moment, Aktash - the fourth largest lake on the Crimean peninsula. Its waters are salty, it occupies an area equal to 26.8 km 2. Located in the north of the Kerch Peninsula, its waters are not used in any way in the economy and industry due to the high concentration of salt. The maximum depth of the lake is only 3 m. Unfortunately, at the moment this pond is drying up, and its area is decreasing every year. However, it still attracts curious tourists and captivates the eyes with lyrical surroundings.
Read on what other interesting lakes of Crimea are. Photos of many can be found in the article.
Red lake
On the Crimean peninsula there is an amazing lake called Red. It is also called Lake Ass. It is located in the Krasnoperekopsky district. Its area is 23.4 km 2. This reservoir is conventionally divided into two parts. One part is used in industry, and the other residents of Krasnoperekopsk use for their own purposes. Red Lake is unique in nature. It captivates the eyes with the beauty of landscapes and makes you hold your breath when you look at the pink mirror of waters that are so salty that from afar it seems as if the water surface is sprinkled with salt. No other lakes of Crimea can be compared with him. Why is it red? Its bottom is located on an extinct mud volcano, plus a high salt concentration, hot Crimean weather - all these factors influenced the formation of a caustic and aggressive habitat for microorganisms. That is why there is red water in this lake. This is a kind of battlefield for survival for various living creatures that may exist in such conditions. Large groups of tourists come to admire such an unusual lake all the time, and the Crimean people love this place for its uniqueness and attraction.
Uzunlar Lake
This pond has several different names. It is called Uzunlar Lake, Konchek, Otar-Alchik. It is located in the south of the Kerch Peninsula and covers an area of 21.2 km 2. It is saturated with useful sulfide muds, which for many years have been used for healing purposes. With the desire to improve their health, many travelers come here, like other Crimean lakes. However, it is allowed to visit the reservoir only with an excursion group and in certain months, since it is located on the territory of the military training ground at which the exercises are held. But this place attracts guests not only due to the healing properties of its mud. The coastline of Uzunlar Lake and coastal areas are an area of extraordinary beauty. Sandy beaches in tandem with rocky cliffs make an indelible impression and captivate views.
Kirleut Lake
Kirleut Lake, or, as it is popularly called, Kirleut, is located in the Krasnoperekopsky region of Crimea. This lake is the seventh largest in the entire peninsula. Its total area is 20.8 km 2. At the moment, this lake is not used in any way. The area around Kirleut is very beautiful with its landscapes. The coastline is mostly steep, rocky. Such features give this place mystery and beauty. Also, a large number of different species of birds nest in the coastal areas, since the waters of Lake Kirleut are crystal clear and the air is filled with aromas of nature.
