Karelia is becoming more and more popular with tourists who like to spend their holidays in nature, surrounded by magnificent trees, forests and lakes. This area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as for those who love peace and tranquility - Karelian nature boasts rich greenery and beauty.
If you are a fan of this type of holiday, the recreation center (Sortavala, Karelia) will seem like an ideal place for you to spend your holidays.
The best time to travel is summer, July. It is important to remember that the warm season here is short - it is important to "catch" the moment. In early July, it is quite warm here - tourists are not bothered by the annoying heat, and a light breeze makes walking around the area even more pleasant.
Best resorts
Karelia and its beautiful nature could not ignore the attention of tourists. Due to the high attendance of the area, many hotels, bases for camping and ordinary recreation have been created on its territory. The best of them are located in the city of Sortavala. Hotels (prices) and recreation centers with the best accommodation conditions you will find in the list below:
- LadogaManor. The hotel village is an excellent option for a budget holiday with increased comfort. Visitors can choose from several types of accommodation, as well as enjoy the amazing entertainment venues operating on the estate. So, guests are offered a bath complex, billiards, the opportunity to go fishing, visit many interesting excursions. The cost of living in one night in the best cottages varies from 18 to 90 thousand.
- “Black Stones”. The settlement is located on the outskirts of the city of Sortavala. The recreation center "Black Stones" is located in an amazing place with rich and lush nature. The base is happy to organize the best excursions to one of the most beautiful places in Russia - the marble canyon "Ruskeala". This point was included in the register of objects of national heritage of our country. It attracts thousands of visitors every year. On the territory of the base there is a hotel complex, a canteen, where the best chefs of Sortavala work, as well as several playgrounds for children. Together with experienced rangers, men will be able to go hunting, and local fishermen will show you the best fishing spots. Prices here are relatively lower: one night will cost from 4 to 35 thousand. The price includes a lot of additional services: food, internet, entertainment sections.
Benefits of visiting Karelia
- Saving money. Recreation centers near Sortavala will not cost you much, and living in such a small town will significantly save your budget - you will not have to pay a large amount of money fortransport and expensive room service.
- Fresh air. Nature untouched by man can boast of its purity and freshness, richness of plants. Many people notice that here the air is able to cure some diseases, and staying in this area has a positive effect on the overall he alth of a person. Not without reason, many sanatoriums were built in Karelia, located throughout the territory of the republic - many of them were founded several centuries ago.
- Beautiful nature. Due to its climate, the recreation center (Sortavala) cannot boast of the luxury of exotic flowers in beautifully manicured flower beds, but in the forests and many city parks you can find a huge number of species of trees and shrubs. The plants are very lush, some of them are listed in the Red Book. In addition, throughout this place there is a huge number of rivers and lakes filled with transparent crystal water.
Climate and ecology of the area
The climate in Sortavala is mild and temperate. The best time to visit is July. However, it is worth remembering that summer is short here - already in August, heavy rainfall begins here and it becomes noticeably colder.
The ecology in Karelia is admirable – thanks to untouched nature and lush forests with rich vegetation, the cities are not polluted by chemical waste. The air here is clean, fresh - this is noticeable both in the forests and in the cities of the Republic.
The city of Sortavala is especially beautiful for tourists. Recreation center located insurroundings, will cause you only positive emotions.
What to visit?
- Excursions to Valaam. A visit to an ancient temple on one of the islands of Lake Ladoga is an excellent journey not only for religious people, but also for those who are interested in the history and life of the ancient society. Professional guides will acquaint you with life in the church, take you to the most interesting points of the island.
- Ruskeala. Marble Canyon is located near the city of Sortavala. The recreation center, located near the city, almost always arranges excursions to the canyon. The lush greenery of untouched nature covers a small path for visitors, bewitching with its beauty. Transparent turquoise water beautifully shimmers with sun glare, reflecting the smooth, chiseled marble stones.
- Waterfalls of Karelia. On the territory of the republic there are a lot of rivers, lakes and other reservoirs. If you decide to visit a city like Sortavala, the recreation center where you will stay will arrange a wonderful tour of all the major waterfalls in Karelia.
Cost
Prices may vary greatly depending on the hotel or recreation center you choose. However, the average cost of living (for one day) in a regular hotel in Sortavala is 5,000 rubles, excluding additional services. In the event that you want to save money, you should pay attention to camping bases. There you will find the best deals. It is worth remembering that Sortavala (recreation center and excursions) will cost youinexpensive.
Reviews
Reading the reviews of tourists who visited Karelia, I myself want to go on a trip. Karelia is an amazing place that gladly welcomes any guest. The local nature and architecture of cities can surprise everyone. Sortavala (hotels, prices and recreation centers located here) is a great opportunity for a budget, but memorable vacation!
