The largest salt lake in Europe - lake Elton is located in the Volgograd region in Pallasovsky area. The lake area is 152 sq. km., the form – almost smooth circle.

The lake is unique in many ways. For example, the concentration of the salt solution (brine) is greater than the concentration of the Dead sea in 1, 5 times, what did Elton Spa resort. For many years people use brine and silt mineral mud lake for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, digestive system, gynecological diseases, etc.

Even members of the Royal family and aristocracy came to these places to promote health. The combination of extremely clean air, amazingly effective mud calm and serene beauty of the lake create a unique environment for recreation, it was noted that not a single healer. There is even a legend that once there existed a "Museum of abandoned crutches". People came disabled were healed and left the crutches.

Besides the obvious health benefits, Elton has an amazing beauty. In the water of the lake in large numbers inhabit the Alga Dunaliella salt-water, which gives the lake an unusual pinkish hue.

Most suitable for recreation, swimming and enjoying the view of lake – East side.

To reach lake Elton is possible by public transport from Volgograd. From the cities of Astrakhan and Saratov lake can be reached by train or using the services of local travel companies that organize group day trips.