Hidden Pink Lakes: 11 Secret Locations Where Nature Painted the Waters Pink

3. The Hidden Pink Pool of Torrevieja, Spain

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Nestled in a less-known area of Costa Blanca in Spain, the Hidden Pink Pool of Torrevieja is among the most amazing natural occurrences in Europe. Although the bigger Las Salinas de Torrevieja draws some tourists, most people are unaware of this little, remote pool. Halobacterium and Dunaliella salina algae, which flourish in the very saline environment, give the pool its strong pink hue. Crystallised salt formations in the surrounding area provide tourists with natural paths around the pool, therefore providing different viewpoints of this pink wonder. Local environmental rules tightly guard the place and demand visitors to get certain permissions and follow particular standards in order to maintain its fragile ecosystem. The pool's distant location—accessible only via a set of unmarked paths—has helped to preserve its immaculate state and private feel.