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Heart Lake or Quarry Lake is not a natural landmark, as one might think. It has an artificial origin, since it was formed in the inactive Kadykovsky quarry, where limestone was mined in the last century, and now it is filled with fresh groundwater of a turquoise hue. Moreover, the lake is located at the very bottom of this deep quarry, as a result of which the water surface here is about 14 meters lower than the ocean level.
The lake got its name for a reason, because from a certain point the lake really resembles a heart in shape. The best vantage point is located on the western side of the lake (observation point on the map), for which you will have to go down a little from the upper edge of the quarry down the path. In addition to the beautiful views, you can have a picnic here, and the route to this attraction passes through beautiful natural places.
The walking road from Balaclava to here is narrow, so you need to think in advance about comfortable and athletic shoes. Due to the risk of rock collapse and low water temperature, swimming in the pond is prohibited. Apart from exploring the lake and photo shoots, there are no other entertainments here.
🕐 Working hours: around the clock.
💵 Entrance fee / tickets price: free of charge.
🚶 How to get there: The Heart Lake is located three kilometers in a straight line from Balaklava (lake on the map), however, to get to it, you will have to travel a much longer distance. Therefore, if you decide to walk to it, it is better to stock up for at least four hours in time, take drinking water and have something to eat. You can also get here by public transport or by car.
- From Sevastopol: you can get there by any direct buses or connecting routes that go to Balaklava. These are straight lines № 33, 34, 35, 94, 126, or with a transfer via the stop "5th km of Balaklava highway" at Seamall shopping center (see details, how to get from Sevastopol to Balaklava). Travel costs from 26 rubles. You need to get out before reaching Balaklava at the stop "11th kilometer of Balaklava highway", and then about 500 meters on foot in the direction of the quarry.
- From Balaclava: from the square on May 1, minibuses run under No. 33, No. 9 and No. 94. On one of these transports you need to drive 6 stops and get off at the "11th kilometer".
- How to get there by car: by car you can get almost to the observation point with views, although on the last section of the road with a length of about 500 meters you will have to move off the asphalt onto the primer.
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