Tinaki Lake

Tinaki Lake is a salt lake near Astrakhan with distinctly pink-colored water caused by high concentrations of magnesium salts. The average depth during summer months reaches about one meter.

The lake has been used as a source for minerals and therapeutic treatments since the Russian Empire through the Soviet period. Its importance for natural healing treatments extends back across multiple centuries.

The mud bath resort here uses traditional Russian healing methods based on the mineral-rich deposits found along the shore. Visitors come to experience these natural treatments and feel their effects firsthand.

The shoreline is accessible by road south of Narimanov and offers basic facilities and medical services for visitors. A visit requires preparation for the dry, open landscape and intense sun exposure.

The water is so salty that it glows pink and attracts specific bird species that have adapted to the extreme conditions. These birds are a surprising part of the ecosystem and often difficult to spot.

GPS coordinates: 46.40944,47.93583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44