A sea of pleasures and interesting things has prepared for the tourist a wonderful peninsula of Crimea. Lake Chokrak, its therapeutic mud attracts thousands of tourists every year. The most unpleasant ailments have been successfully cured here for more than one hundred years.
Lake Chokrak in Crimea: geographical characteristics
The Kerch Peninsula is perhaps the most mysterious, mysterious and unexpectedly interesting area in the Crimea. Nevertheless, most tourists bypass it, preferring the more popular resorts of the South Coast.
Lake Chokrak is often called the generous gift of the planet Earth. All thanks to its unique healing factors, which include the most valuable mud and mineral springs.
The total area of Lake Chokrak is almost 9 square kilometers. However, its greatest depth does not exceed 1.5 meters. The shores of the lake are rocky, deserted and very picturesque. The local landscapes would be a great backdrop for some dystopian, surreal movie.
The shores of Chokrak are covered exclusively with herbaceous vegetation. Oregano, thyme, wormwood, Ivan-tea andother herbs. Lake Chokrak is located in close proximity to the Sea of Azov, it is separated from its water area by a narrow sandy barrier.
How to get to the lake?
The object is located in the eastern part of the Crimean peninsula. The city of Kerch is located 18 kilometers away. Lake Chokrak is located near the village with the corresponding name - Kurortnoye (Leninsky district).
You can get here both by public transport (buses depart from the Kerch bus station every 30-40 minutes), and by your own car. However, it is worth warning: the road to Kurortny is far from the best quality. After the village of Voykovo, the hard surface completely disappears, so you have to drive through dust and pits at a minimum speed. As a result, a distance of 20 kilometers is overcome in an hour!
Chokrak - world-class resort
Lake Chokrak in Crimea is a well-known balneological resort. Local mud began to be used by the ancient Greeks in the first century BC. They actively exported this healing resource to Europe. The very same word "chokrak" can be translated as "spring". There are also enough sources of mineral water saturated with hydrogen sulfide: they come out both along the shores of the lake and on its bottom.
The main we alth of Chokrak is its therapeutic mud. They successfully treat arthritis, radiculitis, as well as various gynecological diseases. And after taking mud baths, you can soak up the neighboring sandy beaches and swim in the warm Sea of Azov. They will find comfort on Chokrak andfishing enthusiasts: goby and other fish are excellently caught here.
Professor S. Albov devoted a lot of time and effort to studying the resort. According to him, Lake Chokrak is much more than Matsesta and Saki put together. The main medical factor of the resort will be discussed further.
Therapeutic mud of Lake Chokrak
Lake Chokrak is rightly considered one of the most valuable deposits of therapeutic mud on the planet. In addition, local mud is characterized by great environmental cleanliness. Its composition contains silt, brine and various trace elements that fall into it from numerous mineral springs. Chokrak mud is also distinguished by a rather high content of colloids (3.6%).
On the basis of the mud deposits of Lake Chokrak, several medical institutions operate today. Among them, the Feodosia sanatorium "Voskhod" is the largest.
Chokraka mud, unique in composition and properties, is successfully used to treat diseases (including various inflammatory processes in the genital organs), spinal diseases, ailments of the digestive system, disorders of the peripheral nervous system, and so on. However, in some cases, mud therapy is strictly contraindicated. These include pregnancy, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, asthma, active tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver and some other diseases. Before going to Chokrak, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Doctors recommend taking a full course of mud therapy, which consists of 10-12 procedures. Each of them should not last longer than 15 minutes. After the procedure, all dirt should be washed off the body. It is worth noting that in the first days, patients on Chokrak often experience side effects of treatment: fever, slight numbness of the fingers, as well as general weakness and fatigue. However, after a few days, all unpleasant symptoms usually disappear.
Muds from the Chokrak deposit can also be used for cosmetic purposes. Experienced recreants are also advised to collect local mineral s alt on Chokrak. Gargling with its solution is good for sore throats.
Surroundings of Lake Chokrak
Recreation on Lake Chokrak is not limited to balneological procedures. In between sessions of mud therapy, you can visit many interesting objects located in the vicinity of Chokrak.
First of all, this is Cape Zyuk in the village of Kurortnoe, which is famous for a long line of beautiful beaches and cozy coves. South of the lake, in the Kerch steppes, is the famous Valley of Mud Volcanoes. These are small (up to 1.5 meters in height) mounds, periodically spewing mud to the surface. Seeing these natural phenomena with your own eyes is very interesting!
At 10 kilometers from Chokrak, Mount Ararat rises above the spacious steppe. It is low (175 meters above sea level), but very picturesque. The mountain is pronounced in relief and has a beautiful rocky peak. The slopes of the Crimean Ararat are covered with shrubs and fragrant herbs.
Conclusion
Lake Chokrak is a truly amazing corner of the Crimean nature and an invaluable recreational object. The resort is located on the Kerch Peninsula, twenty kilometers from Kerch. The main we alth of Chokrak is the local healing mud, which is effectively used to treat many diseases.
