Maharloo Lake

Maharloo Lake

• 2019-06-21 10:39 pm
• Iran Paradise
• about iran
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In the southeastern part of Shiraz city, on the way from Shiraz to Fasa, a red-colored lake is located that attracts tourists every year. There are some different birds living near Maharloo Lake like flamingos. Near this lake, there is a village dating back to Safavid era and its name is derived from name of the lake (Maharloo village). There are also some other places near here like; cemetery of village and monument of Bibi-Sharifeh.

The village of Maharlou is located on the southern slopes of the high mountains of Zagros. The houses in this village have long arches and their arched windows give them a beautiful effect. Scattered gardens filled with almond trees, pomegranates and figs, created in the vicinity of the village’s mineral springs, have added to the beauty of Maharlou. Many villagers believe that water is a healing spring and heal many skin diseases. If you are a pilgrim, you can go to the shrine of Khadijeh Banu, located on a hill in the village. Near the village, remains of a caravanserai belonging to the Safavid era, also known as Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.