Crimea is a small world that has everything. There is a deep sea, majestic mountains, healing lakes, its own unique culture and much more. The Crimean peninsula is very popular among tourists from different countries. Some come here to admire nature and architecture, and many come here to get medical treatment, gain strength and energy. Very popular among tourists, connoisseurs of both beauty and usefulness, 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 call him simply Sasyk. It is located between the cities of Saki and Evpatoria. This reservoir is in the lead in the list of "The largest lakes of Crimea", as it is the largest in area: it occupies about 75.3 km2. By its nature, this is a s alty firth lake. It is quite shallow. According to the latestmeasurements, its maximum depth was 1.2 meters. It is this feature that attracts tourists with children. They can safely swim there with the whole family, not being afraid that the little mischievous people will swim too deep. Also, many lakes of the Crimea are curative, including the mud lake Sasyk. Many tourists come here to experience all the charms of healing mud.
Donuzlav
One of the most famous "blue eyes" of the Crimea is Lake Donuzlav in the Black Sea region. The fact that Donuzlav is the deepest lake in Crimea gives fame and popularity to this place. Its total area is 48.2 km2, and the maximum water depth reaches 27 meters. By its nature, the reservoir combines s alt 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. The waters and coastal lands around the lake have been covered with secrets and legends for centuries. Researchers for many years 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 material evidence of this was not found. Also in 1961, the remains of a ship were discovered at the bottom of the reservoir, which archaeologists date back to the 3rd-4th century BC.
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Aigul Lake
This reservoir ranks third in the top of the largest lakes of Crimea. Its area is 37.5km2. According to the type of mineralization, Aigul Lake is s alty and has a firth 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 beautiful decoration of the peninsula. With the landscapes of coastal lands and the brilliance of the water mirror, it attracts more and more tourists and connoisseurs of the beautiful world of nature. Few lakes of Crimea can be compared with it in terms of picturesqueness.
Aktash Lake
At the moment, Aktash is the fourth largest lake on the Crimean peninsula. Its waters are s alty, it covers an area equal to 26.8 km2. It is 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 s alt. The maximum depth of the lake is only 3 m. Unfortunately, at the moment this reservoir dries up, and every year its area decreases. However, it still attracts inquisitive tourists and captivates the eye with its lyrical surroundings.
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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 km2. This reservoir is conditionally divided into two parts. One part is used in industry, and the other part is used by the residents of Krasnoperekopsk for their own purposes. Red Lake is uniqueits nature. It captivates the eyes with the beauty of landscapes and makes you hold your breath when you look at the pink mirror of the waters, which are so s alty that from afar it seems as if the water surface is sprinkled with s alt. No other lakes of Crimea can be compared with it. Why is it red? Its bottom is located on an extinct mud volcano, plus a high concentration of s alt, hot Crimean weather - all these factors influenced the formation of a caustic and aggressive habitat for microorganisms. That is why this lake has red water. This is a kind of battlefield for survival for various living beings that can exist in such conditions. Large groups of tourists come all the time to admire such an unusual lake, and the inhabitants of Crimea are very fond of this place for its uniqueness and attraction.
Uzunlar Lake
This body of water 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 km2. Enriched with beneficial sulfide muds that have been used for many years for wellness purposes. With a desire to improve their he alth, many travelers come here, as well as to other lakes of the Crimea. However, visiting the reservoir is allowed only with an excursion group and in certain months, since it is located on the territory of a military training ground where exercises are held. But this place attracts guests not only due to the healing properties of its mud. Coastline of Uzunlar lake and coastalThe districts are an area of extraordinary beauty. Sandy beaches in tandem with rocky cliffs make an indelible impression and captivate the eyes.
Kirleut Lake
Kirleut lake, or, as it is popularly called, Kirleut, is located in the Krasnoperekopsky district of Crimea. This lake is the seventh largest on the entire peninsula. Its total area is 20.8 km2. 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 and 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 Kirleut Lake are crystal clear and the air is filled with the scents of nature.
Tobechik Lake
The eighth place in the top of the largest lakes of Crimea is rightfully occupied by Lake Tobechik. This reservoir is located in the south of the Krechensky peninsula. Its area is 18.7 km2. This is a s alty, estuary lake. The coastal areas are all slashed with gullies and ravines, but rocky cliffs rise up to the sky above them. Such a relief gives the lake fabulousness. It has a lot of algae, various plants and animals. Therefore, the mirror surface of the waters is almost always covered with various amazing greenery, and such a natural phenomenon as water bloom is also very often observed here.
The article says where the lakes are in Crimea and gives a brief description of them.
