One of the attractions of the Astrakhan region is Lake Baskunchak, the rest on which will leave an indelible impression! According to the s alt content in the water, it is almost similar to the well-known Dead Sea, but in order to see it and try to swim in it, you do not need to travel far away.
From time immemorial, s alt has been mined on it, which was distinguished by its special purity and transparency. Moreover, this occupation brought a good income to the treasury of the first Astrakhan Khanate, and then the Russian state, since a large amount of s alt was exported.
Passing through the endless steppe, on the territory of which there is often not a single tree, but only rare shrubs and camels that have come from nowhere, you can get confused. But suddenly Lake Baskunchak appears out of nowhere - rest, therefore, is just around the corner. The presence of a large number of tourists and their cars is amazing, especially compared to how deserted the road and the steppe along it looked
If you drive up to the lake from the side of a nearby village, then on weekends and holidays it will be difficult to find a free parking space. The fact is that the so-called weekend tours, which offer a trip to Lake Baskunchak, are very popular among the population of nearby regions. Rest here will be beneficial not only for the soul, but also for the body. Indeed, in addition to bathing in brine (this is the name of s alt water), it is possible to smear yourself with therapeutic mud from head to toe - this will improve the condition of the skin and ensure the prevention of joint diseases.
It should be noted that almost the entire surface of Baskunchak is covered with s alt. In order to swim in it, you need to overcome a short distance. It is worth considering one point - you need to wear rubber flip-flops or special shoes in which you can walk on corals, because there is a risk of cutting yourself on s alt crystals. It doesn’t matter how you get there - on your own or with the help of a travel agency, but it’s worth taking fresh water with you to Lake Baskunchak. Recreation, the prices of which are distinguished by loy alty, can be somewhat spoiled due to one's own carelessness - after all, 3-5 liters of uns alted water will come in handy when washing off dirt or brine. In addition, in summer, at the peak of the tourist season, this area has very hot dry weather - about 45 degrees Celsius, and there is not a tree around, so fresh water will be needed in order to quench your thirst.
Tripto Lake Baskunchak - a rest for one or several days, because, apart from bathing in brine and smearing with therapeutic mud, there is, in fact, no entertainment. Renting a house in the village or even living in a tent will not be to everyone's taste. But one day to carve out for his visit is still worth it; swimming in it is fun!
The main thing is not to wave your arms in the water, because getting into the eyes of s alted brine is very painful. It is interesting and easy to lie on the surface of the lake, because it is not possible to sink to the bottom - a large concentration of s alt keeps you afloat.
A trip to Lake Baskunchak is a vacation, reviews of which are full of delight. These places are worth coming back here again for at least one day.
