Pomorie Lake
Lake Pomorie is one of Bulgaria's most amazing and beautiful natural attractions. This natural lake is located near Pomorie, a spa town (or rather, the point between Pomorie and Aheloy). Lake Pomorie is classified as a "ultrasaline" lagoon due to its high salinity.
Due to the therapeutic mud that can be extracted from the lake's bottom, Lake Pomorie attracts a lot of tourists. There are clinics that employ this mud, and several people who have experienced mud baths there have claimed that it has amazing health benefits, from skin rejuvenation to the treatment of musculoskeletal issues. They even assert that the mud also works wonders in treating infertility. Several childless couples visit Lake Pomorie and cover themselves in mud in the hopes of achieving their lifelong dream of having children.
Lake Pomorie is regarded as a large outdoor spa where people can receive this ostensibly medical treatment for free. People cover themselves in the black curative mud from head to toe and wait for it to dry. But you should proceed with caution - you can't just jump on it and coat yourself in mud in the hopes of a quick medical miracle and an instant-long life. We strongly advise you to seek the advice of a medical professional before taking a mud bath at Lake Pomorie, if at all possible. Mud baths can also have negative side effects, including dehydration, nausea, and even heat stroke (since the temperature of the mud can reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Mud baths also place a significant burden on your cardiovascular system. Mud baths can irritate the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. Another crucial point to keep in mind is that the mud at the very bottom of the lake, which can be up to 30 meters deep, accumulates very slowly and is widely regarded as the best mud.
Lake Pomorie has a lower water level than the sea. A small dam and a sandy spit separate the lagoon. Despite this, a small canal closer to Aheloy connects the pond to the sea. The isthmus's total width at its widest point is 50 meters. Something should be said about the sandy spit. Despite the fact that it is not far from Pomorie (only 30-40 minutes on foot), the crowds are small. There are wild beaches with crystal-clear seawater and healing black sand. It's also worth noting that there's a nudist beach right next to the city.
Because of the high salinity of Lake Pomorie, salt extraction appears to be unstoppable. The Museum of Salt is located in the town of Pomorie and is the only museum of its kind not only in Bulgaria but also in Eastern Europe. It is literally on the lake's edge. Visitors who are interested will be able to learn about the process of obtaining salt as well as see how it works. Since the beginning, salt has been extracted by evaporating seawater from the surface of a lake due to the sun and wind.
Between Pomorie and Aheloy is where you'll find Lake Pomorie. The journey to Pomorie won't be challenging (though buses do not stop right near the lake). If you live in Pomorie and want to go to the spit, you must find Professor Stoyanov Street in the old part of the city and head in the direction of Sunny Beach.
Lake Pomorie and its surroundings are quite impressive in terms of both size and bird population. Yes, Lake Pomorie is a bird sanctuary as well. The lake and its surroundings have been designated as a protected area since January 2001. Lake Pomorie serves as a vital rest stop for our migratory and wandering feathered friends. The lake is home to 268 different bird species, four of which are considered "critically endangered." In the spring, curious visitors will see happy birds building their nests right there (on a small man-made island). The majority of the birds can be seen here during the summer. It's especially fascinating to see how they teach young people to hunt, fly, and dive. Some of the bird species that inhabit Lake Pomorie are listed in the Bulgarian Red Book. You can engage in safe bird watching at the visitor's reception building and learn more about the lake there. It is situated close to the Salt Museum.
Location: Pomorie Lake, Pomorie, Bulgaria
