The Gulf of Finland is a section in the east of the B altic Sea, washing the shores of three countries: Finland, Estonia and Russia. In Estonia, the cities of Tallinn, Toila, Sillamäe, Paldiski and Narva-Jõesuu go to it, in Finland it is Helsinki, Kotka and Hanko, and in Russia it is St. Petersburg (including the towns adjoining it), Sosnovy Bor, Primorsk, Vyborg, Vysotsk and Ust-Luga.
Finland
The country's maritime cities literally come alive with the advent of summer - more and more people begin to go out into nature and spend their free time on the coast. This also applies to residents of Russia.
Domestic tourists go to their neighbors on vacation regularly, as here you can find an absolutely amazing combination: northern nature and beautiful southern sea. And although there are many beautiful places in Finland worthy of attention, there is one that you should definitely pay attention to in the first place if you want to relax on the shores of the B altic Sea.
Helsinki
CapitalThe Finnish state boasts about three dozen beaches, of which 11 are located on the seashore. The best beaches in the Gulf of Finland in this area are Hietaniemi, Pihlajasaari, Rajasaari, Tervasaari and Tuorinniemi.
Hietaniemi Beach
The central beach of the capital is the most visited vacation spot for local and visiting guests. It is clean and comfortable here, the beach is well maintained and equipped with changing cabins, toilets, trash cans, a playground for children.
Pihlajasaari
There are also beautiful, but at the same time quiet and peaceful, not crowded beaches of the Gulf of Finland. On the map, Pihlajasaari looks like two patches of land connected by a bridge.
It can only be reached by boat or ferry, but the beauty of this corner of Finnish land and the tranquility and convenience of its beach are worth the effort.
Pihlajasaari was once an island of mansions and cottages. Some of them have survived to this day, hiding from prying eyes among the rocks and trees. Later, however, it turned into a resort area.
Why is he one of the best? Pihlajasaari Island is a combination of beautiful nature, comfortable sandy beaches and landscaped area. There is also a beach for nudists. It features cooking gazebos, a boat dock, saunas, restaurants, and weekend camping.
Estonia
Like Finland, this country has access to the sea, and, like Finland, there are places whererelax and see. The country's main seaside resorts are Pärnu, Kuressaare, Haapsalu, Toila and Narva-Jõesuu, of which the last two have beaches on the coast of the Gulf of Finland.
Toila
This little resort town has a wonderful sandy coastline, with a peculiarity to it due to mounds of flat stones here and there. It has a coast guard, paid parking, Wi-Fi, information boards and children's attractions, and, of course, toilets and cabanas.
This beach (the Gulf of Finland in this resort part of Estonia is clean and meets sanitary standards) is quite popular among Estonians themselves and among foreign tourists, it is available around the clock and is free. During the summer, there is a tavern with soft drinks, snacks and ice cream.
Narva-Yõesuu
"Northern Riviera", as this resort is also called, has the longest beach in Estonia - its length is about 9 kilometers. There is a coniferous forest nearby.
Changing cabins and toilets, campfire sites, outdoor showers, children's attractions, and volleyball courts are equipped on the seashore for vacationers.
Nyva
Another noteworthy beach (the Gulf of Finland and the resorts on its shores are well-deserved respect and popularity in Estonia) is located in the town of Nyva - just 120 km from Tallinn. Pine forests, various animals and birds coexist here with the purest "singing" sands of many kilometerscoastline.
Nyva is also more than 20 picnic areas, barbecues, tables, about a dozen toilets, there are even for people with disabilities. The beach is cleaned every day, so everything is very clean and tidy. Tents are allowed everywhere except in the forest.
However, this beach may not be a very suitable place for families with small children - the water here is sharp, the depth reaches two meters just a dozen steps from the shore.
Pirita Beach, Tallinn
Within Tallinn is one of the best vacation spots in it. Pine trees here almost come close to the shore, covered with fine sand, together forming a large, well-maintained, more than 4 km long beach. The Gulf of Finland warms up here in summer to a temperature of +16°С…+20°С, making swimming, especially on hot days, quite comfortable. The water near the other two metropolitan "sand shores" - Stroomi and Kakumäe - usually warms less.
The infrastructure of Pirita is developed at a decent level - there are toilets, changing cabins, showers, along the entire beach there are paths for cyclists.
In addition, on the shore there is something to do for fans of outdoor activities - at the service of vacationers is the Yachtsport Center with a harbor, a little away from it - an entertainment complex with bars, restaurants, gyms, discos are often held.
However, Pirita also has disadvantages - it is very popular, and therefore it is almost always noisy here, a lot of people (and as a result, there is nowhere to place your sunbed), you can not sunbathe nude.
Russia
Situated between the two countries mentioned above, Russia also boasts a proximity to the Gulf of Finland and noteworthy beaches on its shores. Even residents of the "northern capital" - St. Petersburg - can sunbathe in the summer in the sun and relax under the measured whisper of the waves, without leaving it.
Laskovy Beach, St. Petersburg
A village called Solnechnoye is located in the Kurortny district of St. Petersburg, it has been known since the 18th century. "Laskovy" appeared here in the late 1960s - early 1970s, and from then to this day is considered one of the best that the Gulf of Finland has to offer. The beaches shown above surpass it in terms of infrastructure, but lose in terms of accessibility and originality.
Laskovy is public, free, and available 24/7. There are changing cabins, toilets, trash cans and even a foot fountain.
Volleyball lovers will find about 10 playgrounds at Laskovy. Almost all summer there are competitions in this sport. There are several cafes and restaurants within reach.
Starting from 2012, campfires and barbecues are no longer allowed on the coast, separate areas with tables, benches and barbecues act as a "replacement".
"Laskovy" is not a unique beach: the Gulf of Finland, or rather, its significant coastal part in the areathe resort village of Komarovo has become a specially protected natural area where it is forbidden to kindle a fire and set up a camp.
Rospotrebnadzor does not recommend swimming here, however, as well as on most beaches of the Gulf of Finland, however, Laskovy regulars assure that the best place for swimming is the southern part: there are no stones and it is deep enough.
