Maharloo Lake
دریاچه مهارلو
A seasonal salt lake southeast of Shiraz, where halophilic algae tint the water pink or orange during the dry season.
Lake Maharloo is a seasonal salt lake about 25 km southeast of Shiraz. The halophilic algae in its waters turn the lake pink or orange at high salinity, and when it dries out it reveals a white salt crust, so the scenery changes greatly with the seasons. On the side near the road you can stop to take photos. The ground is muddy and salty, so mind your shoes. Rainfall and water levels have varied greatly in recent years, so check the current colour before setting out.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tomb of Saadi
- Delgosha Garden
- Qavam House (Narenjestan)
- Zinat ol-Molk House
- Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
- Tomb of Hafez
- Atigh Jame' Mosque
- Khan School