Mud lake. Mud lake in Golubitskaya. The healing properties of mud and contraindications. What is special about the mud lakes of Crimea

From Moscow

By car. Along the M4 highway. Distance 1460 km. Travel time – 17.00 hours.

By plane. From Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports on flights Moscow - Anapa. Then by bus to Temryuk, and from Temryuk to Golubitskaya or by taxi (55 km). Travel time 0.50-1.20 hours.

By long-distance train. From the Kursky and Kazansky railway stations by train "Moscow - Novorossiysk" to the station "Tonnelnaya" or by train "Moscow - Anapa" to Anapa. Travel time is from 22.00 to 28.00 hours. Next - by taxi (from Tonnelnaya - 90 km, from Anapa - 55). Travel time – 0.50-2.00 hours.

From Temryuk

By car. Distance 12 km. Travel time – 0.15 hours.

By bus. Shuttle Buses No. 105 and minibuses No. 105A every 10-20 minutes. Travel time – 1.10-1.30 hours.

Walk along Golubitskaya

You can start your walk around the village near the famous for its healing mud Golubitsky mud lake, which is located right behind the large central beach. The dimensions of the lake are 150 by 100 m. And it is separated from the sea by just over 50 m. Black viscous medicinal silt is located under water, in the center of the lake. But this reservoir is shallow - up to 1.5 m, so it is convenient for both adults and children. Mud with a high content of bromine, iodine and hydrogen sulfide is used to treat diseases of the joints, skin, radiculitis, pyelonephritis and some other diseases. You can swim in the lake, or you can take air baths nearby by making mud applications.

Golubitskoe mud lake

If you walk from the lake towards the Central Beach, you will come to crocodile farm. It is located between Kurortnaya and Sovetskaya streets. Here you can see alligators, caimans, pythons, turtles and lizards, or watch crocodiles being fed. A ticket for an adult costs 600 rubles, a child ticket costs 500 rubles.

Crocodile farm

Against central beach in the sea, not far from the shore, a dark-colored island is visible. Its height is about 2 m, its length is up to 100 m. This is the famous Golubitsky mud volcano. It is active and erupts every 6-8 years. Last eruption was in the Velvet season– in September 2011. The sea suddenly began to boil and began to throw up dark streams of mud. The volcano's emissions were very strong - they reached 50 m and lasted about 40 minutes. Before this, the volcano “awakened” in the summer of 2008.

Golubitsky mud volcano

Observations of the volcano and recording of its activity have been carried out since the time of Catherine II. The first time the eruption was filmed was in 1994.

A further walk around the village continues to the local Exotic park. To get there you need to walk about 2 km along Kurortnaya Street. Children will love this tourist attraction. The exotic park contains rare animals from all over the world - flying foxes, snakes of different sizes and colors, crocodiles, turtles and lizards. For children there is a “contact zone” where you can hold a rabbit, pet a lamb or chickens. In the evenings, an extreme show is held in the park - a dance of a trainer with crocodiles and a cobra.

Exotic Park

The exotic park is open from 10.00 to 22.00. A ticket for an adult costs 350 rubles, for children – 250 rubles. Children under 3 years old can enter the park for free. Photography and video shooting of animals is also free. You need to pay extra if you want to feed the animals.

Near the Exotic Park is Golubitsky dolphinarium(Kurortny Boulevard, 3). Bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and a sea lion take part in its performances. They are trained to perform many funny tricks - “singing”, “dancing” and performing acrobatic acts.

Dolphinarium "Nemo"

The Dolphinarium is open daily from 12.00 to 16.00, except Mondays. The ticket costs 500 rubles. And children under 5 years old can enter the show for free.

Near the dolphinarium, you can finish your walk through the village of Golubinskaya. But if your vacation in Golubinskaya falls in the middle of summer - July or August, it’s still worth visiting the picturesque lotus valley. They take her to her from the village organized excursions on comfortable fast small boats. The place where these amazingly beautiful flowers grow is located in the floodplains of the Akhtanizovsky estuary. A walk to the Lotus Valley is a great opportunity to drive with the breeze through the expanses of the estuary and enjoy the view of beautiful exotic flowers.

Lotus Valley

(in Temryuk district Krasnodar region) is its main attraction - the mud Golubitskoye Lake with healing black mud.

The lake itself is quite large, 500-odd meters long, up to 140 meters wide (the area of the lake is 0.6 km2) and up to 1.5 meters deep. In summer, due to the evaporation of water, the level in the lake decreases by 0.5-0.8 m. But due to the fact that the lake has an underwater connection with the sea, it does not dry out. From the water area Sea of Azov it is separated by a small sand-shell bay through which, during storms, shells enter the lake, small crustaceans and microorganisms, the death of which creates a special mud layer at the bottom. Their remains oxidize and decompose as a result of the activity of benthic microorganisms.

Due to the underground connection with the sea and the annual overflow of sea water into the lake, the chemical composition of its water is similar to the composition of the water of the Sea of Azov and belongs to the same type of chloride magnesium-sodium water. But unlike the sea, the water in Lake Golubitskoe is more mineralized. In the hot summer months, when water evaporation is maximum, its mineralization in the lake reaches 40 g/l, and in the off-season, diluted with storm and melt water, it drops to 10 g/l, that is, it approaches the content of salts in the water of the Sea of Azov. The active reaction of the water in the lake is alkaline.

The mud deposits of Lake Golubitskoye have been very well studied and are widely used in sanatoriums and medical boarding houses in Taman and Anapa.

Bottom silt deposits in the lake are represented by two main horizons: upper black silt and underlying dark gray silt, which is underlain by gray clayey silts and sand. The thickness of the black silt layer reaches an average of 0.4 m, and as it approaches the shore it decreases to 5 cm and is replaced by dark gray silts. Used for medicinal purposes top layer of black silt, which is characterized by a high hydrogen sulfide content (up to 0.53%), low redox potential, high plasticity and uniformity, and low contamination. The mud solution contains bromine and iodine, which increases the healing properties of the mud. The mud of the lake is of the silt type, highly sulfide, moderately mineralized.

The mud of Lake Golubitskoye is similar to the mud of the Kuyalnitsky estuary, however, it contains more Fe (HS)2 and organic substances, and in the solid phase there is almost no gypsum and less calcium and magnesium carbonates.

The exploitable reserves of medicinal mud from Golubitskoye Lake are 18 thousand m3, or about 25 thousand tons.

Composition of mud solution of silt sulfide mud.

Mud deposits Taman Peninsula
Component, g/kg	lake Khanskoe	lake Golubitskoye	lake Salty	Vityazevsky estuary
Na+ +K+	6,3	8,1	55,1	21,4
Mg 2+	0,97	1,13	7,3	2,7
C1	7,58	14,4	102,1	38,4
SO 4 2-	6,4	0,8	10,9	6,2

Many vacationers, having experienced the healing power of black mud, ask themselves: “ Is it possible to take black clay with you so that you can continue to heal at home?” When delivering to mud baths over short distances, they use, for example, a tanker truck filled with therapeutic mud, abundantly filled with water. The water is then drained/evaporated, leaving behind the dirt. But a tanker truck and 50 km are one thing. paths, a long journey is another matter. There have been several cases of people picking up a plastic bag full of dirt and taking it home on the train or by car. In the heat, in a closed container, the processes occurring in the mud are accelerated many times over, the mud begins to “ferment” and, as a rule, lead to a sad result. The eggplant explodes, staining the entire compartment (or car), people, and their things with mud. In addition, black dirt is not so easy to wash off. That is, continuous losses and frustrations.

But it turns out that you can transport dirt! Here is what Krasotkina I writes about this. Here's a short excerpt:

Mud is a liquid, creamy mass. This is a ready-made remedy created by nature itself. But if this mud is not used immediately, what if, as it evaporates, it will lose all its healing substances, dry out and turn into huge dry masses?

Scientists have thought about this problem, and their numerous experiments have led to the conclusion: dry mud, moistened with mineral or even simple tap water and also heated, is as healing as fresh liquid mud.
Like all others, sea mud has a high heat capacity, warms up body tissues, improving their blood circulation and nutrition, promotes the resorption of inflammation, softening scars and adhesions. Nutrient particles, penetrating through the skin, have a general stimulating effect on the body and increase its defenses.

Dry mud has one important advantage: it is easier to transport. Dirt is usually packaged in special two-kilogram bags made of thick fabric and transported in this form over long distances. A bag of dirt is a rectangle divided into three longitudinal parts by two seams. It is used whole or in parts, cutting them along the seams.

Many hospitals, clinics, clinics, and beauty salons now purchase medicinal mud in this form. You can also purchase sea mud (at a pharmacy or seafood store) and conduct a mud therapy course at home. It is very convenient, inexpensive and just as effective as treatment at a resort or sanatorium.

It is also necessary to remember that black mud, like any medicine, has contraindications in some cases (for example, it cannot be used for fibroids). The dosage is also important! Always remember that if you abuse dirt, it can harm the body.

And here are some excerpts from what the locals say about black dirt:

Locals also say that mud is most effective from June 15th to July 15th. But experts who study dirt say that this is not so. That mud is equally effective at any time of the year. And where it is possible to extract it from the bottom, they do this all year round.

And these are the reviews from vacationers:

“When we anointed our feet and hands with healing mud, a slight tingling sensation appeared in the joints. Then my leg became a little numb and after a few minutes, all the pain went away. The feeling after the treatment procedure is light. The skin became smooth and soft. The mud of the lake affects each person differently. The main thing is that dirt should not be left on the skin for long. It is difficult to wash off, but you can take a washcloth with you - with its help, the dirt is washed off faster.”

“How do you understand that dirt or you haven’t reached the healing stage yet? It's simple: when you walk along the bottom of Lake Golubitskogo, the soil under your feet is solid - it's still simple earth, but as soon as you start to sink a little - it's healing mud. It is viscous and has a slight smell.”

They also say that this lake is mentioned in chronicles. What’s more, during the Zaporozhye Sich, the Cossacks had a hospital here, where they treated cut and chopped wounds received in battle. The chronicles of that time tell us that after treatment with black clay, terrible wounds healed almost without a trace. It is impossible to say with certainty whether this is true or fiction, but the fact that the clay of Golubitskoye Lake has strong healing properties is a scientifically proven fact.

From the editor: We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we recommend practicing mud therapy in specialized institutions, under the supervision of a specialist. In some diseases, dirt has contraindications and can cause significant harm to the body!

One of which is located in village Golubitskaya one hundred meters from the seashore. Golubitskoe mud lake - unique monument nature, which is a body of salt water and mineral deposits at the bottom. The lake stretched no less than almost 500 meters in length and about 150 in width. It is separated from the sea by a low sand and shell mound, through which storm winds carry seashells and microorganisms. Deposited at the bottom of the reservoir, they gradually saturate the soil with useful minerals. Behind healing properties mud of Golubitskoye Lake, many come here purposefully.

Let's figure out what's useful in this dirt. It is important to understand that not all the mud in the lake is healing. You need top layer of black silt- the same one that has a specific “repellent” smell of hydrogen sulfide. He's the one most useful and rich in bromine, iodine and other trace elements. Near the shore, its layer is small, so you need to go as far as possible to get mud. The depth of the lake is shallow and allows you to walk quite far. You should smear mud on your body, not your swimwear, otherwise it will be difficult to wash off. You should also be careful about the area near the heart - it is better not to touch it at all. You need to keep the mud on your body until it dries completely - about 10-15 minutes, no more, and then wash it off in the warm waters of the lake or walk to the sea and swim in it. There are usually a lot of “mud bathers” on the beach, so no one pays attention to them.

Mud therapy has anti-inflammatory, absorbable and bactericidal effects, helping to get rid of a whole range of diseases. Here are just some of them: rheumatism, arthritis, polyarthritis, joint injuries, diseases of the genitourinary system, infertility, radiculitis, ENT diseases, skin diseases. However, one should not forget about contraindications, since dirt has a very powerful effect and, if used incorrectly, can aggravate the condition of the body. It is not recommended to engage in mud therapy for people with heart disease, tuberculosis, tumors, high blood pressure or temperature. In any case, before starting a course of treatment, you should consult your doctor.

Many, having experienced the healing properties of mud, try to take it with them. The mud does retain its properties, but it is better to transport it dry, having previously evaporated all the water from the mass.

Golubitskoe mud lake is rightfully considered business card villages. Not only is it popular as a place of miraculous healing powers, but it is also beautiful in its own right. A picturesque view opens up on it from the hills, and the proximity of a well-maintained sea beach allows you to get all the pleasures at once: healthy swimming in the lake and relaxing on the seashore. The water in the lake warms up very quickly and is always warm, so children especially love to swim here. And in addition to medical procedures, you can arrange evening walk on the surface of the lake on pedal boats.

Dolzhanskoe mud lake.
The Dolzhanskoe mud lake stretches along the Taganrog Bay in a huge gray-black isosceles triangle. The shores of the mud lake are low and flat and are very convenient for swimming. The length of the isosceles sides is 700 meters, the length of the third side is 600 meters. It belongs to the so-called dam lakes and in the past was an estuary. Currently, a narrow, low spit of land separates the reservoir from the Taganrog Bay and a dam (road) from the Sea of Azov.

Therapeutic mud (peloid) is a greasy silt that accumulates at the bottom of salty estuaries in the village of Dolzhanskaya. It consists of a mineral base (earth, sand, clay), overgrown and glued together with gelatinous organic substances. Dirt is formed as a result of the decomposition of living organisms without access to oxygen. Sulfur, which is part of proteins, cannot be completely oxidized and is released in the form of hydrogen sulfide. Therapeutic mud smells of hydrogen sulfide, but the concentration of this gas in it is low, so the complex smell of the peloid does not cause disgust.

During strong southern and south-western winds, the water in the sea rises greatly and the waters of the sea overflow into it. The lake has an oval shape, 2 km long and 700 meters wide. In hot weather, 96% of the water supply evaporates. In dry years the lake dries up completely. In spring, autumn and during precipitation, in summer it is usually filled with water. Groundwater brings sulfuric acid salts into the lake. The waters of the Taganrog Bay are chloride salts. Therapeutic mud occurs in deposits along the banks of the reservoir. Its reserves, despite the long-term mining period, are relatively large. In appearance, the mud is an oily, cream-like, plastic, black mass with a strong odor of hydrogen sulfide.

In its structure, the mud of Lake Dolzhanskoe is similar to the mud of lakes Saki, Mainak (Crimea), and Tambukan (Caucasian Mineral Waters) and is composed of mud solution - 63.84%, crystalline skeleton - 34.4%, and colloidal complex - 1.76 %. In the solid crystalline phase, mud consists of sulfates, carbonates and chlorides of sodium, calcium and magnesium. The colloidal complex consists mainly of colloidal hydrate of iron sulfide in the amount of 8.5 - 15.9 grams per kilogram of dry mud. This hydrate, as well as hydrates of aluminum oxide and iron, give it medicinal properties. According to mechanical analysis, dirt contains up to 74.1% of tiny particles with a diameter of less than 0.01 mm. All these indicators characterize it as high-quality, therapeutic. Mud is collected in the summer months for the whole year, delivered in containers, and stored in mud storage facilities under a layer of mineral water. Treatment is carried out using the method of applications (mud cakes) and compresses.

Indications for mud therapy

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
rheumatism (not earlier than 6-7 months after an acute attack);
chronic rheumatoid polyarthritis;
infectious and nonspecific polyarthritis; dystrophic (non-infectious) polyarthritis;
residual effects after joint injuries;
osteomyelitis;
diseases of the genitourinary system in men;
diseases of the female genital organs, including chronic inflammatory processes and infertility;
spastic constipation;
chronic hepatocholecystitis;
adhesive processes.
Many diseases and consequences of injuries of the peripheral nervous system, especially: radiculitis, plexitis, polyneuritis, neuritis - infectious, rheumatic, due to poisoning; consequences of polio in children.

Contraindications for mud therapy

Bleeding of any origin;
active tuberculosis of any organs and tissues;
tumors;
elevated temperature;
pregnancy of all stages;
extreme exhaustion of the body and loss of strength;
impaired cardiac compensation, angina pectoris, mitral stenosis, atrial fibrillation, severe atherosclerosis, etc.

The course of mud therapy is 7-10 days. Residents of the village of Dolzhanskaya and vacationers hold a local carnival in the summer - they smear themselves with mud from the lake and dance in circles through the streets. Everything - from small to large. As part of the carnival, a Congress of Witches and a presentation of Dolzhan traditional medicine are held.

Healing mud is a valuable resource that nature generously endowed the lands of Crimea with. On this moment About forty similar deposits are known on the peninsula.

Numerous scientific studies have proven the effectiveness of using silt mud for health purposes. Today this medical direction has received official name- balneology. In Crimean sanatoriums and boarding houses, therapeutic mud is used to eliminate various diseases: arthritis, radiculitis, dermatitis, the genitourinary system, and others.

What is special about the mud lakes of Crimea?

According to numerous studies, Crimean mud is of excellent quality, environmental friendliness and effective healing properties. They belong to the category of sulfide-silt deposits.

Most of the healing raw materials in Crimea are extracted from estuary mud lakes. Each of them has unique features, both in composition and in terms of natural beauty:

Lake Chokrak. Located near Kerch, it is considered one of the best mud deposits in the world. Salt water contains no pesticides, heavy metals, or harmful chemical compounds. The use of Chokrak mud helps restore the nervous system, eliminate diseases of the genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, and other ailments.

Lake Donuzlav is the deepest mud lake in Crimea, 27 meters deep. At the bottom of the reservoir, located on Cape Tarkhankut, there are multi-meter deposits of silt deposits.

Lake Moinaki in Evpatoria. The composition of the mud from this deposit is similar to the characteristics of the silt of the Donuzlavsky estuary. In both versions, the mud contains special biostimulants that help strengthen blood vessels, rejuvenate the skin, and get rid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, reproductive system, and respiratory organs.

Saki Lake. At the bottom of a very shallow and very salty estuary lies black mud, which is not inferior in properties to raw materials from the famous Dead Sea. The silt deposits are covered with paw (covering water), which also has healing properties.

Lake Sasyk-Sivash. This reservoir, 14 km long, is famous for its exceptional beauty. Its waters are colored in an unusual pink tone. The reason for this is pink salt, which has healing properties. Air saturated with healing salt and iodine helps restore the health of the respiratory system.

In addition to the mentioned deposits, it is worth noting other mud lakes of Crimea. The Evpatoria system includes Adzhibaychikskoye, Krubloye, Airchinskoye, Oyburgskoye lakes, lakes Bogaily and Krugloye. In the Kerch region there are Tobechik, Ulunlar, and Koyash lakes.

Note to tourists

In addition to lakes, the peninsula has mud volcanoes. The most famous are Jau-Tepe and Bulganak hills. Deposits of medicinal clays were discovered in the area of the village of Sturmoe and near Sevastopol.

When planning a wellness holiday in Crimea, you should pay attention to other areas:

climatotherapy;

speleotherapy;

landscape therapy;

thermotherapy;

hydrotherapy;

other types of health procedures.

Detailed information about different types of treatment natural resources It is possible from the staff of specialized boarding houses. Data posted on thematic portals will allow you to obtain preliminary information.

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