Sochi, Anapa, Tuapse, Gelendzhik or Crimea? Or maybe the B altic Sea is better? Or the Far East with excursions to killer whales, seals and whales? For many, all of the above is not something attractive and interesting, and some are completely frightened by prices, the level of service and the distance of the trip. In this case, many choose Thailand or Turkey - in general, to be inexpensive, warm and the sea is nearby. But for some reason everyone forgets about another sea in Russia…
Another sea
This sea is certainly no worse than the Black, and even more so the B altic (no offense to fans of this coast). Yes, there is no lush flora and fauna, palaces and large embankments, but here you can find an inexpensive and pleasant vacation away from the hustle and bustle on long sandy beaches. It is probably very clear that we are talking about the Caspian Sea. Lack of infrastructure? Lake? Uns alted? Dangerous region? Wait, don't rush to throw stereotypical excuses - these are all myths that become popular due to the fact that few people really tried to find out anything about these places. For example, temperaturewater in the summer in the Caspian Sea is more than suitable for swimming and recreation with children. But first things first.
What is the Caspian Sea?
Alas, very few people really know anything about this sea. Let's start with the fact that it is the largest drainless lake on our planet. Yes, it is called a lake for the reason that it does not have access to the ocean. And despite this, the Caspian has much more similarities with the sea than with a lake on the outskirts of an average Russian city.
Besides, the Caspian Sea is really huge: the distance from the northernmost point to the southern one is about 1200 kilometers. The width in some places reaches 500 kilometers. The Caspian belongs to the deep seas: its maximum depth exceeds 1 kilometer.
According to the nature of the relief, it is conditionally divided into several parts: Northern, Middle and Southern Caspian. The first part is the shallowest: the depth here does not exceed a couple of hundred meters. But the southern part occupies a large area - almost 66% of the entire sea. The countries that are located on the Caspian coast include Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Our country has about 650 km of coastline, here is also the largest bay of this sea, which is called Kara-Bogaz-Gol.
And now a surprise - the water in the Caspian Sea is s alty! Not the same as in the Mediterranean Sea or the ocean, but not very different from the salinity of the Black, and even more so the Azov. According to the latest data, salinity was recorded in the southeast of the sea in13 ppm (against 17 off the coast of Sochi or Crimea). Yes, there are no dolphins here, and the underwater world is somewhat poorer, but in all other respects the Caspian is in no way inferior to any other sea.
Caspian Sea Resorts
Many tourists refuse to go to the coast of the Caspian Sea for only one reason - the water temperature. In fact, this is another stereotype. The coast of the Caspian Sea is famous for its comfortable climate. We will study the water temperature by months in more detail, and now we will briefly go over the main resorts of these places.
Russia has two regions with access to the Caspian Sea: Dagestan and the Astrakhan region. By the way, this fact also frightens many travelers who immediately recall news reports about another instability in Makhachkala. However, it should be noted that in the light of recent events, foreign resorts like Turkish ones, all the more so, cannot guarantee you the safety of life and he alth. And in recent years, Dagestan has been increasingly included in the lists of the most visited places chosen by residents of the Russian Federation.
The most popular cities are Kaspiysk, Derbent and Makhachkala. By the way, the water temperature in the Caspian Sea in Makhachkala is no different from the water temperature in any other place on the Russian coast, since it is in the same climatic zone, like the entire basin of this amazing sea as a whole. There are numerous recreation centers, sanatoriums and hotels that offer a wide range of services. Fishermen will especially like it here,who can rent all the necessary equipment for fishing or spearfishing. In addition, there are a lot of restaurants on the coast of the Caspian Sea where you can bring your catch and ask a professional chef to cook a delicious fish dinner.
As for housing, as mentioned above, here you can find a room or a house for every taste and budget. In addition to ordinary buildings, everyone will be able to rent floating houses right on the water. In a word, there really is plenty to choose from, and the issue of housing and entertainment in the resorts of the Caspian Sea can be a topic for a separate article.
Beaches and weather
The Caspian coast is very attractive for families: there are no pebble beaches with sharp or large stones that are painful and unpleasant to walk on. The entrance to the sea is also very pleasant, the depth is gradually gaining, and there is a soft sandy surface under your feet. At the same time, the sand here does not have a dirty gray tint. The period from June to October is the most pleasant time of the year to relax on the Caspian Sea. The water temperature in summer is much higher here than at any other time of the year, and in the southern part the sea warms up faster than in the north. The air also warms up to a comfortable temperature in the summer, but here it never gets hot and too humid, as in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory. If in Sochi the thermometers show up to 40 degrees Celsius, here the thermometers do not cross the mark of 30.
Water temperature
Finally,Consider the water temperature in the Caspian Sea. At the very beginning, it should be noted that today it is possible to monitor data on the Web. On specialized weather sites, you can see what the water temperature is in the Caspian Sea, for example, in Kaspiysk or any other city.
Locals and tourists open the swimming season at the end of May, when the water warms up to +18 degrees. The same temperature happens in October, which makes it possible to relax here as much as on the Black Sea coast. The warmest sea becomes around July-August. At this time, the water reaches 27-28 degrees Celsius.
Conclusions
Thus, the Caspian Sea remains a very attractive place for recreation and for the development of resort infrastructure. Despite the fact that there are very pleasant and comfortable weather conditions, the tourist flow to the Russian coast of the Caspian Sea is several times lower than to the resorts of the Crimea or Kuban, which ensures a quiet and relaxing holiday on uncrowded sandy beaches. At the same time, the water temperature in the Caspian Sea ranges from 18 degrees in May and October to 27 degrees in July and August.
