With the onset of heat, many residents of the northern capital leave to rest on the resorts of Turkey, Egypt or the Mediterranean countries. But, it turns out, you can get a beautiful chocolate tan not only abroad. In the suburbs of St. Petersburg there are 24 well-maintained beaches and another 60 wild ones, located on small rivers and lakes. Among them you can find relatively calm and clean places to relax. Here are the most popular ones.
The best beaches of St. Petersburg
The beach on Lake Bezymyannom , which is in Krasnoselsky district, is distinguished by clear lake water and small sand. In addition, it is equipped with a rescue station, water closets, sun umbrellas. You can reach Nameless by train, bus or minibus from the Baltic station. The origin of Lake Bezymyanny, oddly enough, artificial - during the reign of Peter I here on the river Dudergofke made a dam in order to build a mill on the river. Near the lake there is a park where you can have a picnic. The beach itself is located in the vicinity of the Red Village in the Leningrad region.
In St. Petersburg there are also city beaches . One of these is at the Peter and Paul Fortress . In addition to bathing and sunbathing, you will also be pleased with the excellent view that opens from here to the center of St. Petersburg and, in particular, to the Hermitage and the Palace Embankment. So, if you do not have the time or desire to travel outside the city, the beach near the Peter and Paul Fortress is waiting for you! It is most convenient to get to it by metro to the Gorkovskaya station, and then another 5 minutes walk through Alexander Park.
The beach with an interesting name "Sea Oaks" is the most crowded in St. Petersburg. It is located in the village of Lisy Nos and attracts tourists with its picturesque landscapes: from here you can see a wonderful view of the Gulf of Finland. However, it is better to limit beach rest in "Dubki" to sunbathing: swimming here is not safe. The fact is that there are no treatment facilities in the village, and the bottom is also muddy. But on the beach almost all the amenities are organized: locker rooms and umbrellas, a medical center and a rescue station. There are not only cafes and bars, so guests should take care of their meals beforehand.
The beach on Shchuchye Lake is loved by many. It is located in Komarovo - a village 52 km from St. Petersburg. The name "Shchuch'ye" is given to the lake not accidentally - not so long ago pike, trout and roach were kept here, and now it is quite real to catch small fish in your ear. The beach here is quite clean - both sand and lake water. Shchuch'ye is surrounded by pine forests, where you can pick mushrooms and berries in the autumn, and a sanctuary is nearby. Arriving here, do not be lazy to stroll to the local landmark - Komarovsky necropolis.
There is a nudist beach in the vicinity of St. Petersburg - it is located in the city of Sestroretsk and is called "Dunes" . It is not included in the list of 24 beaches of the city and it is forbidden to officially swim there, which, however, does not prevent vacationers from enjoying swimming in the waters of the Gulf of Finland.
Conveniently located beach called "Laskovy" in the village of Solnechnoe. Like many others, it is unofficial (bathing is prohibited), which does not prevent many beach lovers from enjoying here the rays of the summer sun. "Affectionate" attracts fans of volleyball, because there are about 10 sites for playing ball. Also there are walkways, parking for cars, and the entrance to the beach is decorated with an interesting avant-garde sculpture.
Most of the beaches in St. Petersburg are free, but there are also paid ones. Among them is the resort "Igor" , which offers both summer and winter holidays. It is located at the highest point of the Karelian Isthmus, 54 km from the city. In addition to the beach, visitors can use the swimming pool, sports grounds, enjoy horse riding or choose other entertainment to your taste.