In the Crimea, in the steppe Cimmerian in Opuksky national reserve has the stunning beauty of Lake Rose.Thus it can change the color.Sometimes to reddish, rich or pale pink.Depending on the range of colors of sunrise and sunset.This lake is called Koyashskim.
Koyashskoe Pink lake in Crimea: how to get
reach it easy.Many tourists ask the question: "Where is the Pink Lake in the Crimea, and how to reach it?" He can get to by bus from Kerch, which follow in the village and Marevku Yakovenko.You can also get on the road leading from Feodosiya to Kerch.First paved with asphalt pavement - about 100 km, then nearly 30 km route goes along the old road.On the way across small villages.After the last 20 minutes a magnificent view of the Salt Lake pink.In Crimea, it is considered one of the main attractions.It is situated in surrounded by the slopes of Mount Opuk.
How formed this lake
Pink Salt Lake in the Crimea had previously been part of the Black Sea.Gradually, under the influence of the surf came a small private lake, separated from the beach strip of land.Its depth is less than a meter, the length - about 4 km, width - 2 km.The lake is separated from the Black Sea Koyashskaya spit, 3 km long and 100 meters wide.
Description Lake
addition of unusual shades of water - from pink to reddish, the lake is characterized by its mirror-like surface.But it can be observed mainly before dawn, as the appearance of the sun usually starts a breeze, thanks to which there are ripples and small waves.
Pink lake in Crimea attracts not only by its color.Thanks to the enormous concentration of salt in the water you can see the stunning beauty of the landscapes.When the water recedes from the coast during the hot summer months, small rocks are exposed.As a result, in the open these stones are formed white growths of crystals that makes the landscape more beautiful lakes.In addition, there are water and salt small "icebergs."
In April, the lake is still quite a lot, but with the onset of summer shore exposed and formed a small salt desert near the water.On it you can walk to the water, but it should be done very carefully, because the bottom of the lake - it's an extinct volcano mud.Under a thick layer of salt can be quicksand mud in which it is easy to fall.The latter is famous for its healing properties.Therefore, we can take a mud bath.Only after that you need to be sure to rinse, because the salt content is very high in the mud.You can plunge directly into the Black Sea, which is located just nearby.
Colours Koyashskogo lake
Pink lake in Crimea has a unique color scheme.From subtle to saturated colors.The color of the water is constantly changing.It depends on the time of day.The entire range of colors can be seen if you go to the lake before dawn.As soon as the sun begins to rise over the mountains - the water slowly changes color from rich pink to orange-red.It was during dawn or dusk, you can see almost all shades.Peak pink color in the summer months when the heat is.
Why lake pink
Pink Lake in the Crimea was formed in place of the extinct volcano of mud, which became his bottom.And such a rich color it received through microscopic green algae Dunaliella Salina, which are in abundance at the bottom.The peak of their development occurs during the hot summer months when the water becomes much less, and the salinity of the lake rises to 35%.Algae produce beta-carotene, whereby water and salt crystals become pink.The higher the air temperature - the water is stained more intensely.Surprisingly, the algae give the local salt smell of violets.In addition, the color of the water is strongly influenced by the whole colony crustacean Artemia inhabiting the lake in huge quantities.
Is there life in the Rose Lake
Despite the excessive salt content in the water, pink lake in Crimea spring framed by lush greenery on the banks.Here you can meet many wild flowers and even wild tulips.They grow up to the summer, while not burn out under the hot sun.
At the same time - in April and May - on the lake you can see a lot of waterfowl, which are not afraid of water salinity, as in this period, it is still not very strong.And at this time the water is not saturated pink shade.After May it becomes more salty, because in the summer the lake a little empty.But not quite.For example, different types of waders is not deterred, and can be seen on the lake, even in the hot summer months.As well as the avocet.
spring on the banks of Rose Lake found nests of gulls-headed gull.During this period, on the banks has not yet formed the salt crust, and the birds willingly weave their nests.The fact that the lake is home to a lot of birds, because the water live crustacean Artemia huge colonies.And it is a favorite food of birds.
Most places close to the lake, equate to the semi-desert.In the summer of salt carried by the wind over long distances.For this reason, a huge area around the pond is completely unsuitable for cultivation.This lake is considered to be the salt in the whole peninsula.The concentration of salt in the hot months up to 0.35 kg per liter of water.For comparison, the concentration in the Black Sea - 0.018 kg per liter.In the Middle Ages to the Pink Lake even existed fishing for salt production.
