A Must-Visit in Alicante 🎊~ The Pink Lake ~🎊

💢 Before coming to Spain, I knew that Alicante had a mysterious pink lake. It was through my daughter and her classmates’ visit that I got to know about this dreamlike place through their lenses, and I’ve been longing to see it ever since. Today, we decided to go and witness this legendary pink dreamland 💫 💢 The Pink Lake, located in Torrevieja, Alicante, is one of the most famous pink lakes in Europe and a unique tourist attraction. As you approach the lake, the air is filled with a faint salty aroma. The entrance to the lake is not very prominent, but as soon as I got close, I was stunned by the sight before me—a vast lake shimmering in a soft pink under the sunlight, like a rosy-cheeked peach blossom. The pink of the lake changes intensity with the light. 💢 The Pink Lake is renowned for its unique pink waters and natural beauty. The pink color of the water is due to the high salinity and specific microbial activity in the lake. The algae in the water produce carotenoids in the high salt environment, giving the water its pink hue. The color of the lake ranges from soft pink to deep pink, depending on the weather, sunlight, and salinity, so the colors vary greatly between summer and winter. The salt mud by the lake is believed to have therapeutic effects, with many people visiting to apply the mud for skin improvement. 💢 Around the Pink Lake is also a habitat for various bird species, especially flamingos. Flocks of them forage in the lake, creating a serene and surreal scene as they contrast with the tranquil waters and the sky. 💢 The Pink Lake of Alicante is not only a captivating natural wonder but also home to salt flats, where salt extraction has a history of hundreds of years, witnessing the prosperity of the salt industry in Torrevieja. 💢 This visit to the Pink Lake has deeply impressed me with nature’s endless creativity! I marvel at the wonders of the natural world, which can create such a dreamlike landscape! As we left, we took with us the beautiful pink memories to cherish at home 🏘 #SpainTravel #NaturalBeautySharing #MyTravelDiary #PinkMemories #LoveTravelLovePhotographyLoveLife #Alicante #OffTheBeatenPath #FamilyLife