Bay of Arabat

The Bay of Arabat lies on the western side of the shallow Sea of Azov, east of the long Arabat Spit. This narrow strip of sand separates the sea from the salty lagoons of the Syvash. Wind and waves shape the low shore, while shoals limit the approach of larger vessels. At the spit's northern end a narrow channel allows water to pass between the sea and the lagoons.