The 'unique experience' is only an hour away from Alicante (Image: Getty) When you think of Spain you think of beautiful beaches, great food and picturesque scenery. And this particular part of Spain now has tourists in a spin over its natural beauty. The must-see bubblegum pink lake is just an hour's drive from Benidorm with 1.
4 million TikTok views. Meanwhile, Google searches for 'pink lake' have seen a 287 percent increase in the past month thanks to a viral TikTok showcasing a beautiful natural lake in Spain. Holiday provider Travel Republic has revealed all you need to know about the must-see travel destination, including its health benefits and the reason behind its rosy pink colouring.
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READ MORE: Two beautiful UK places named 'best for staycations' as seaside town loses spot The pink lake has been described as a "unique experience" (Image: Getty) The video has raked up over 1.4 million views and can certainly see why. She goes on to explain that whilst visiting her boyfriend's parents, who live nearby, they took the couple to experience the beautiful Laguna Salada de Torrevieja.
The mesmerising lake is described as “one of the most unique experiences” thanks to its salt content allowing you to float with zero effort. Not to mention, legend has it that covering yourself head-to-toe in mud before swimming beholds many therapeutic benefits. Users of the platform are curious and eager to visit, taking to the comments to say: “It’s giving rose quartz lake vibes”, “omg so cool” and “We have to go ”.
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Read our Privacy Policy However, the video does warn that any tourists visiting should be “super respectful” and not “swim outside of the designated area which is protected by wooden planks”. So, what exactly makes it pink? The strawberry hue of the lake is thanks to the work of different microorganisms in the water. The two magic ingredients are salt bacteria and micro-algae.
They both thrive in environments with high salinity levels and produce organic pigments that give the water its magnificent pink colouring. Trending What are the ‘therapeutic’ benefits of the Laguna Salada de Torrevieja? This incredible salt lake and its mud have many health benefits. Submerging your body into the natural spa has been said to prevent skin and lung diseases whilst deeply exfoliating and moisturising skin.
It’s supposedly good for those with eczema and can also help with inflammation and pain. However, those with sensitive skin are warned that the high salt content can irritate or cause slight stinging sensations. Thanks to the high salt content of the water, brine shrimp inhabit the waters, making for a great feeding ground for flamingos.
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