Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose (meaning "pink lake"), lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula in Senegal, some 35 km (22 mi) north-east of the capital, Dakar, in northwest Africa. It is named for its pink waters caused by Dunaliella salina algae and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some areas.

2024年10月22日 · Have you ever heard of Lake Retba in Senegal? This stunning lake, also known as Lac Rose, is famous for its unique pink color. The lake's rosy hue comes from high salt content and the presence of a special type of algae. Visiting Lake Retba feels like stepping into a fairytale. Imagine walking along the shore, surrounded by pink water that ...

#pinklake #DakarSitting less than an hour away from Dakar, the capital of Senegal in West Africa is Lake Retba. The lake is separated from the Atlantic Ocean...

2021年10月29日 · Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is a pink lake in West Africa located on the edge of Cap Vert Peninsula in Senegal and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow dune. It is one of the world’s saltiest lakes, with a saline level of approximately 40%. The lake’s distinct pink color is caused by an algae known as Dunaliella salina.

2024年1月28日 · Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose or Pink Lake, is a shallow saltwater lake located in Senegal, West Africa. It is renowned for its unique pink color, which is caused by high concentrations of salt-loving microorganisms and high levels of salt content. The lake is located about 30 kilometers northeast of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal.

2024年1月19日 · Lake Retba, better known as Lac Rose (the Pink Lake), is located around 35km from the city of Dakar, Senegal. It sits in a depression with a shoreline 6.5 metres below sea level. The lake is isolated from the sea by about 1km of sand dunes. Its fresh water comes from the seasonal water table in the dunes, which are higher than the lake.

2025年1月5日 · Lake Retba, also known as Pink Lake, is famous for its striking pink color caused by algae. This site is not only visually stunning but also a fantastic place for astrotourism. At night, the clear skies allow for exceptional stargazing experiences. It’s an ideal spot for travelers.

Less than an hour away from the capital city of Senegal there is an unusual lake that will surely catch the unsuspecting visitor’s eye because of its unusual yet vivid pink colour. Lake Retba (or Lac Rose as it is known by locals) is separated only by some narrow dunes from the Atlantic Ocean and, as expected its salt content is very high.

2022年5月29日 · Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is a pink lake in West Africa located on the edge of Cap Vert Peninsula in Senegal and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow dune. It is one of the world’s saltiest lakes, with a saline level of approximately 40%.

Lake Retba natural pink lake in Senegal East Africa is at its height of rosy pinkness during the dry season between November and June. Not many living organisms are able to survive in Senegal's pink Lake Retba because of its high salt content.