The Salt Museum and the Healing Powers of Pomorie

For centuries, Pomorie has been known not only for its beautiful beaches, but also for something much rarer — its healing mud and salt. A visit to the Salt Museum is the perfect place to begin exploring this part of the town’s heritage.

Located near the edge of Lake Pomorie, the museum sits next to the salt pans — shallow pools used to harvest salt through evaporation, just as they did hundreds of years ago. The air smells faintly of minerals and sea breeze, and the sun reflects brightly off the water’s surface.

Inside the small but informative museum, you’ll learn about the ancient Thracian and Roman traditions of salt-making, the science behind salt crystallization, and the vital role it played in Pomorie’s economy. Photos and tools show how workers used to gather salt by hand, under the scorching sun, their skin protected by layers of mud and linen.

But the magic of Pomorie goes beyond salt. The black mud found in the lake is rich in minerals and used in therapeutic treatments for arthritis, skin conditions, and joint pain. Locals and visitors alike come for mud baths — some at the official sanatorium, others at the free public areas near the lake. Covered in dark mud from head to toe, people relax in the sun as the mud dries and works its healing power.

This isn’t just alternative medicine — it’s a tradition deeply woven into local life. Many elderly residents swear by the benefits of the mud, and doctors at the sanatorium prescribe treatments that have helped generations.

After your visit to the Salt Museum, take a walk along the lakeside path. The contrast between the lake on one side and the sea on the other is striking. Flamingos can sometimes be spotted in the shallow waters, and the landscape feels peaceful and untouched.

You’ll leave not just with photos, but with a sense that Pomorie offers something deeper than a beach holiday. It’s a place where nature, science, and tradition meet — and where healing comes not just from treatment, but from slowing down and reconnecting with the world around you.