Lake Ladoga in the old days was called the Neva-Sea. Ladoga, in fact, looks like a real sea. In the Icelandic sagas, the lake was called Aldoga or Aldoga. Since the 9th century, there was a waterway here, which was called "from the Varangians to the Greeks." The area of the lake is 18329 km2. The coastline of the reservoir extends for almost 1570 km. In the northern part of the lake there are a lot of islands and large depressions, the depth of some of them is more than 100 m. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 230 m. Many significant events have taken place on the shores of Ladoga, both in antiquity and over the past decades. Historical monuments and the unique beauty of nature attract a large number of travelers here.
The shores of Ladoga are very picturesque and varied. They are made of rocks composed of rocky crystalline rocks, cut up by narrow bays with small islands - skerries.
Lake Ladoga is a pantry of solar energy. The sun, penetrating into its depths, moves the water, leaving the mirror surface motionless.
Calm on Ladoga is extremely rare. Due to the long and severe winter cold, the climate here is humid and the water is cool, even in summer. Autumn here is the time of storms. At this time, strong waves rage on Ladoga. The weather (Lake Ladoga differs in this) is very changeable here, so the best time for swimming is June and July. Complete calm can very quickly give way to a windy storm. In this case, the height of the waves can reach 4 meters. The largest wave measured on Ladoga was almost six meters. In ancient times, a lot of ships sank in the lake. Modern motor ships on Ladoga are distinguished by high safety and comfort. The period from July to August is considered the most optimal for traveling on Lake Ladoga. At this time, Ladoga is very calm.
Lake Ladoga is famous for its diversity and abundance of fish. It is inhabited by 53 species of fish. Many of them are of commercial importance, for example: trout, pike perch, whitefish, salmon, perch, roach, vendace, pike, bream, ruff. Salmon make up almost a third of all fish species in Ladoga. This place attracts both beginners and avid anglers. The greatest interest among tourists is the Ladoga seal, which is listed in the Red Book.
Lake Ladoga, the rest on which leaves an unforgettable impression, strikes with its picturesque beauty and unique places, among them the Alexander-Svirsky and Valaam monasteries, the legendary Oreshek fortress, the Finnish city of Sortavala. There are a lot of tourist centers and mini-hotels on Ladoga. Very picturesque Lake Ladoga is a place where you can have a great rest and spend time. Hiking, cycling and water routes are offered for tourists. For hunters, specializedbases. You can relax on Lake Ladoga throughout the year. In the summer, there is a rental of boats and boats, in the winter - snowmobiles. Ladoga is an expanse for lovers of extreme recreation. In addition to cycling tourism, various programs have been developed for kayaking, surfing and jet skiing. Traveling on sailing catamarans are also considered very popular. The beaches of Lake Ladoga are loved by romantics for the fresh breeze and unique nature.
