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Lake Sasyk-Sivash is one of the largest salt lakes in Crimea. It is located between Saki and Eupatoria and stretches for 14 kilometers.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Alexey Tseselsky
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Tourists are attracted by the lake primarily because of its unusual color: the lake water can acquire a shade from pale pink to deep red.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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This color is the merit of Dunaliella brackish algae (they actively produce β-carotene) and certain microorganisms.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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Smooth pink waters at the feet and blue sky overhead is a charming combination for lovers of taking nice photo pictures.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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Another feature of the lake is the increased salinity, due to which it is considered curative.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Alexey Tseselsky
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The healing properties of Sasyk are known far beyond the Crimea. Therefore, it is not surprising that many tourists come here in order to feel the healing power of the local brine.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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The Sasyk salt is used not only for health improvement purposes. It is also used in cooking.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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Dishes with Crimean pink salt were enjoyed even by emperors in the past centuries.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Alexey Tseselsky
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Salt is produced on the lake today. A few years ago, a modern salt works started operation here. After all, Sasyk’s pink salt is not only an attractive color, but also excellent taste.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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Therefore, many tourists, appreciating the healing properties of this Crimean lake, try to take home a salty piece of it − Sasyk salt crystals packed for sale.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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By the way, the beginning of the pink harvest here, as a rule, falls on the end of August − September.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Alexey Tseselsky
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To reach the lake is not difficult. Lake Sasyk is separated from the Black Sea by an isthmus, along which a highway and a railway run.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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The lake is shallow, but wide. So, the maximum depth is a little more than a meter, and the maximum width is 9 kilometers.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Alexey Tseselsky
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The lake is a part of the Sasykskiy regional landscape reserve.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Korshunov
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In total, six lakes located in the west and east of Crimea are the nature reserves. However, Sasyk-Sivash exceeds the total size of all the other five lakes.
Tourism portal of the Republic of Crimea, Alexey Tseselsky
