A small resort on the river. Yelshanka, which has gained unprecedented popularity among travelers, is a harmonious combination of two cultures - Kazakh and Russian. The name of this amazing place is Sol-Iletsk. The resort's lakes are its main wealth. More than thirty thousand tourists come here every year.
How to get there
The main option is train travel. The final destination is the Iletsk-1 station. From it to the collapse of the lake can be reached on foot in half an hour. Shuttle taxis regularly go to the resort from Orenburg. Every twenty minutes they depart from the bus station. Bus communication is also developed: traffic on the flight “Togliatti – Samara – Sol-Iletsk” is organized. A ticket can be purchased for 1090 rubles. The bus leaves from Tolyatti on Thursdays at 21:00 and on Sundays at 6:00.
Sol-Iletsk. Lakes
There are reservoirs in the region that in their salinity compete worthy with the Dead Sea. How many lakes in Sol-Iletsk? There are seven of them in the city. The saline minerals include the New and the Collapse, and the mineralized ones are the Small and the Big. The Hungry Funnels, Tuzluchnoye and Dunino lakes are rich in brine and medicinal mud.
Entrance to the territory of these reservoirs is charged. It is not high - 100 and 200 rubles in the regular and VIP zones, respectively. On the banks there are showers, sun loungers are provided, medical points and cafes are open. The minimum course in the sanatorium lasts a week. For each day you stay in the mud bath you will have to pay 350 rubles. Those who want to save rent rooms with local residents who meet tourists near the village of Elshanka.
The collapse of the lake
The Iletsk salt dome began to be developed for industrial purposes in the middle of the XVIII century, more precisely in 1754. Where the salt core reached the surface of the earth, Mount Tuz-Tyube towered. By the end of the 19th century, in its place there was already a basin 300 m long, 40 m wide and 35 m deep. In April 1906, this depression was flooded by the flood waters of the river. Gerbils. So there was a resort Sol-Iletsk. Lakes that appeared in this way are called natural. The newly formed reservoir had an area of 6.8 hectares, and its maximum depth was 22 m.
Razval Lake is characterized by steep shores that are half made of rock salt. Water in Razval is a highly concentrated salt solution (more than 200 g per 1 liter). The lake does not freeze even in the most severe frost. From a depth of 2-3 meters to the very bottom, the water temperature is constantly negative, about -12 ° C. There are no vegetation or living organisms in the collapse. The pond is environmentally friendly, since no waste is dumped into it. In 2002, it was surrounded by a fence, and several restaurants that host beach discos were opened on the coastal territory.
Bathing in the lake, vacationers experience a wonderful feeling of weightlessness. The water in the Razval is so salty that it simply pushes the body to the surface. Caution is advised not to spray when bathing. Just in case, you should take a bottle of clean water with you to rinse your eyes if necessary.
According to experts, it is best to dive into the lake twice a day, one call should not last more than 20 minutes. Between bathing, you must take at least a two-hour break. Salt cloak is not recommended to wash off for an hour. The special value of the water of this lake lies in its antibacterial and hypersmolar properties, which allow you to effectively cleanse the skin and mucous membranes. According to doctors from local health resorts, only careful immersion no higher than the chest level will save the heart from excessive stress.
Dunino
Which lakes in Sol-Iletsk are considered the most popular? One of the most frequently visited is Dunino. This pond is famous for its medicinal mud with a high content of bromine. The area of Dunino is 88.5 thousand m 2 and the depth is 13 m. It was formed as a result of the merger of several small lakes. The lake is located on the territory of the salt factory, so from its shores you can watch how whole wagons of rock salt are transported.
The inhabitants
Unlike the aforementioned collapse, Dunino is not the saltiest lake. Sol-Iletsk is famous for the fact that on its territory there are reservoirs of different characteristics. For this reason, small crustaceans and brine shrimp feel quite comfortable in it. There are so many of them in Dunino that the water seems brown. Due to the wide distribution of algae and crustaceans, mud forms in the lake. The healing mass can be found both on the shore and at the bottom. Not without reason attract so many travelers to the resort of Sol-Iletsk Lake. Mud mud treatment is practiced in this region very widely.
The main attraction of Dunino can be called gulls. Here they are especially numerous for the reason that they enjoy artemia. Vacationers enjoy watching birds. It is important to consider that during the period of hatching, the gulls become especially aggressive and can attack a person, protecting their own nest.
More about mud
Scientists were able to find out that the mud of Lake Dunino positively affects the nervous system, since it contains an unusually high content of unique minerals and bromine. The thickness of the healing mass at the bottom can reach up to two meters! It is noteworthy that the water in this lake is always warm. Patients with hysteria and nervous ailments, people who suffer from increased irritability and hypertension, it is recommended to undergo treatment in the resort of Sol-Iletsk. Lakes (reviews confirm this), located in this region, have a beneficial effect on overall health and allow you to forget about many diseases. Therapeutic baths are recommended to be taken for 20 minutes twice a day.
Dull
This pond is in third place. It covers an area of 23,750 m
2 . The depth of the lake is small - only 4 m. The water in it is characterized by a low salt concentration - not more than 150 g per 1 liter. Once Tuzluchnoye was fresh, but replenished the list of salt reservoirs of the resort after the spill of Lake Razval.
The thickness of sludge deposits is impressive - more than 2 m. Dirt helps to slow down the aging process, reduce the outflow of venous blood, relieve swelling, smooth scars, increase immunity, relax and eliminate skin ailments.
Treatment procedures in Tuzluchny often can not be carried out. Maximum three times a week (once every two days). In addition, hypertension and pregnancy, age up to three years and heart disease are contraindications. It is best to be examined in a local health resort so that a competent specialist prescribes the course of treatment.
The temperature of lakes in Sol-Iletsk may vary depending on the time of year. So, most of all the water in Tuzluchny warms up in June and reaches +30 . The temperature of the mud varies from +45 to +60 ˚.
A parking lot is organized near the reservoir, a restaurant, cafe and a good grocery market are open on the shore, where you can buy fresh meat, vegetables and fruits, dairy products. According to the observations of experienced travelers, prices for services and goods near a pond are often overstated.
Hungry Funnels
The second name of this reservoir is Lake of Joy. It has unique healing mud mud, unique in its properties. The salt concentration is 150 g per 1 liter. The length of the pond is 600 m. By the way, it was formed as a result of the mining of minerals produced by the open ground method. Hungry craters are located east of Tuzluchny. People suffering from joint ailments, diseases of the reproductive system and chronic pain syndromes go to Sol-Iletsk. Lakes reviews are enthusiastic because they help get rid of even neglected and old problems. The therapeutic potential and chemical properties of the Hungry Funnels mud are similar to Pyatigorsk.
Big city
In this pond, they bathe in the first few days after arrival in order to acclimatize to the conditions of the Sol-Iletsk resort (a photo of the lake is presented below). The lake has a low salt concentration - from 24 to 36 g per 1 liter.
Small city
Its depth is 15 m, the area is 21,000 m². Anyone who wants to swim in the healing mineral waters, goes here, in Sol-Iletsk. Lakes (reviews allow you to make a positive impression about the resort), including Small City, give vacationers health and pep. It is noteworthy that in its ionic composition the indicated body of water is no different from the Caspian Sea.
Lake New
Even Lomonosov established that these lakes have healing waters that are unique in their salt composition. Lake New was no exception. It was formed in 1960 at the site of a failure that appeared during the development of the next salt deposit. The area of the lake is rather big - 18 960 m 2 , the depth is sufficient - 100-120 m. In this reservoir there is an unusually high salt concentration - 150 g / l. Unfortunately, while the New is not landscaped, there are no infrastructure facilities in the vicinity. Scientists continue to study the lake, exploring the physical and chemical properties of water. New is located northwest of the collapse.
Rest on the lake
Sol-Iletsk is a famous resort. Every year the infrastructure of this place is developing more and more. Rest will soon come close to European standards. Interested in Sol-Iletsk Lake Resort? The price of treatment and housing will not hit the wallet much: for staying at the sanatorium you will have to pay from 1000 rubles per day, and in the private sector - from 700 rubles. Tourists who prefer a budget vacation recommend renting rooms in a 20-30 minute walk from the ponds. In addition to its low cost, this option has many more advantages: the absence of hordes of mosquitoes, silence, freedom from railway sounds from the mine. But it should be remembered that after a half-hour journey in the heat, prolonged bathing in the lakes can harm the weak cardiovascular system.
Relative humidity ranges from 50-70% (this is the most favorable indicator for the human body). On the hottest days, the water temperature can warm up to +34 ... + 36 ° C. The season for sunbathing and swimming starts on May 15.
The resort in question is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable and safe stay. So, a medical center is open here, rescuers are on duty on the water. Those who want to have fun go to the dance floor or to the water park.
In the fight against various ailments, it is not only the salt lake that helps . Sol-Iletsk is famous for its pebble beaches. Thanks to foot massage, during which a positive effect on acupuncture points is made, you can get rid of epilepsy and bronchial asthma, improve blood circulation. It is recommended to start walking on small pebbles for several minutes a day and gradually bring this time to half an hour, choosing larger particles.
Excursion program
The largest tour desk in the region called “Salt Resort” organizes fascinating trips to nearby steppes and visits to amazing natural monuments. Consider the proposed routes in more detail.
Route "Stepnoy" and others
As part of this excursion, which was recognized as the best in Sol-Iletsk in 2012, a walk along the Perovsky Yar is supposed - a unique natural monument recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage. Further, tourists are given the opportunity to admire the Snake Mountain. It simply amazes with the abundance of fossil fauna. The next item is the Aleutas stone. For many centuries, he has been playing the role of a sanctuary.
Further, the route passes through the protected area - Donguz steppe. The tour is organized daily. Its duration is five and a half hours. Ticket price for adults - 1000 rubles, for children under 6 years - 200 rubles. This amount includes meals.
The Cretaceous Mountains Route
This route involves visiting the Burtinsky steppe, the Cretaceous quarry, exploring the mountains from chalk and plaster. You can relax and have a snack on the Cossack Kuren. The tour lasts an hour and a half and is organized daily. Adult ticket - 800 rubles, children - 200 rubles. Power is on.
It is also proposed to explore the city of Orenburg. The tour is organized on Tuesdays and Fridays. Cost - 900 rubles, duration - 6 hours.
Conclusion
Sol-Iletsk is a resort that is currently known not only throughout Russia, but also abroad. People who want to put their thoughts in order, take a break from working days and get rid of health problems come here.