Moynak Lake in Yevpatoria

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

Another lake with therapeutic mud is located on the outskirts of Yevpatoria-Moinakskoye or simply Moinaki. It was thanks to him that Evpatoria gained fame as a balneological hospital and began to develop as a resort. The therapeutic mud of Moynak was so effective that even the Germans during World War II exported it in large quantities to their hospitals. But, unfortunately, today the healing effect has greatly decreased due to desalination of water as a result of human action, as well as for natural reasons (fresh Springs). Black mud ceased to be used as a treatment, the mud clinic was closed. Locals and tourists still believe in the healing properties of mud and use it for self-treatment, and perhaps it really has some effect.

In the high season, the lake is visited by a large number of vacationers, getting silt from the bottom and smearing the body. Those who do not self-medicate, just walk around the lake or on it, because its depth is very small and you can cross it to the waist in the water. By the way, the water here is very warm. Conveniently, across the street is the beach and the sea, and after the procedures you can wash off very salty water in the sea or in the shower on the beach.

And do not forget to read the article before carrying out self-medication proceduresAll about the therapeutic mud of the Crimea.