What is Koyashskoye Salt Lake?
'''Koyashskoye''' or '''Koyashs'ke''' is a [[salt lake]] on the coast of the [[Kerch Peninsula]] in [[Crimea]] [[Ukraine]]. It is separated from the [[Black Sea]] by a strip of land. It is {{convert|4|by|2|km|abbr=off}} and {{convert|1|m}} deep. The water color varies from [[pink]] to the [[scarlet]], depending on the light, because there are [[microscopic]] [[alga]]e living in the water. When the water evaporates, it leaves a deposit of salt on the stones and the shores. The salt becomes [[crystal]], producing crystal stones and the scent of [[Viola (plant)|viola]]. This lake is considered healing and is appreciated by some local people. It is not widely known to tourists. [[Category:Lakes of Europe]] [[Category:Republic of Crimea]]