Specchio di Venere
Lago Specchio di Venere
A heart-shaped emerald lake in an ancient volcanic crater, fed by hot springs, with mineral-rich clay on its shores for mud baths. It is the island's landmark.
Specchio di Venere lies within an ancient volcanic crater in the Bugeber area of the north of the island. The lake is fed by rainwater and hot springs and is rich in minerals. Under sunlight it shifts from emerald to azure. Legend says Venus once gazed at her reflection here. You can wade into the shallows, and visitors often smear the grayish-white clay on their skin for a mud bath. Hot spring vents emerge on the north shore. Entry is free. Parking is tight in summer. The lake is a protected area, so do not take mud away or leave litter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Laghetto delle Ondine
- Punta Spadillo
- Acropolis of San Marco
- Giardino Pantesco Donnafugata (FAI)
- Grotta di Benikulà (Bagno Asciutto)
- Montagna Grande
- Cala Gadir
- Castello di Pantelleria