Everyone needs a break from time to time. Altai Krai is a real treasure trove for tourists. After all, this place can offer its guests a lot of entertainment. Here you can swim in the lake, sunbathe on the beach, visit historical sites or even take a real trip to the mountains.
Altai Territory: a brief description
Of course, many tourists are interested in questions about how holidays look like in these territories. Altai Krai is located in the southeastern part of Western Siberia and is part of the Siberian Federal District. In the southeast, these territories border on the Republic of Altai, in the north - on the Kemerovo and Novosibirsk regions.
Description of natural conditions
Immediately it should be noted that the Altai Territory is an absolutely amazing place. Here you will find fast rivers, and large lakes with beautifully equipped beaches, and mountains, as well as a lot of interesting historical and natural attractions, big cities, sanatoriums and cozy resort villages. That is why here you will find an amazing vacation. Altai Krai is a land of contrasts, where everyone, even the most demanding,the traveler will find suitable entertainment.
These territories are rich in various reservoirs. The largest rivers today are Katun, Ob, Aley, Biya, Charysh and Chumysh. There are also 13 thousand lakes of different sizes. Altai is famous for its rich flora and fauna - there are 320 species of birds, 90 species of mammals, and more than 2,000 plants, including relict and endemic species.
Lakes of the Altai Territory: relaxing on the beach
Altai - the territory of a thousand lakes. And the waters of most of them have healing properties due to their unique mineral composition. Near large lakes, as a rule, there are small resort centers - here they organize recreation for tourists and offer a he alth improvement program. Big Yarovoye Lake and S alt Lake are very popular.
But Marcarol is the largest mountain reservoir in these territories - it is located in a basin between mountain ranges at an altitude of 1450 meters above sea level. Another interesting place is Svetloe or Swan Lake, the water of which does not freeze even in winter. By the way, there is a trout farm here, which will delight fishing enthusiasts.
In fact, there are about 17 thousand lakes of different sizes in Altai. And, of course, recreation centers in the Altai Territory offer their guests all possible types of water recreation.
He alth centers of Altai
Recreation centers in the Altai Territory will please even the most whimsical travelers, as here everyonewill be able to choose a place suitable for the price or level of comfort. In particular, sanatoriums and dispensaries are popular, and there are really many of them. For example, in the city of Belokurikha alone there are several he alth resorts, including Altai-West, Altai Spring, Altai Castle, Northern Lights.
You will find no less places for recreation in Barnaul, the administrative center of Altai. These are the sanatoriums "Ob", "Barnaulsky", "Barnaul", "Energetik", "Siberia", etc. Each of the above places offers its guests comfortable rooms, various he alth procedures, as well as a lot of entertainment and opportunities for educational recreation.
City of Yarovoe and conditions for recreation
If you dream of a wonderful beach holiday, then you should definitely visit the city of Yarovoye (Altai Territory). Rest here will bring a lot of pleasure. This city, with an area of 45 square kilometers, is a real oasis among the steppe. It is located very close to the lake of the same name, the s alty waters of which are famous throughout the country for their healing properties. And boric and sulfide muds are used in local he alth resorts to treat a variety of diseases of the skin and the musculoskeletal system.
What awaits tourists in the city? Immediately it should be noted that Yarovoye is famous for its developed infrastructure. On its territory there are numerous he alth centers, recreation centers, markets, entertainment venues. And, of course, do not forget aboutwell-maintained beaches, pleasant climate and clean air.
Zavyalovo (Altai Territory): recreation centers and attractions
Of course, there are a lot of interesting places in these territories. And today, recreation in Zavyalova is very popular. The Altai Territory here pleases travelers not only with luxurious nature and excellent living conditions. The territory of the district is crossed by a chain of small lakes, each of which has one or another unique healing properties.
That is why thousands of tourists from Russia and other countries every year take time to relax in Zavyalova (Altai Territory). Recreation and entertainment here can be combined with the general improvement of the body. After all, S alt Lake is located very close, the mineralized waters of which are widely used to treat diseases of internal organs. Medicinal mud and white clay are also mined here for he alth and beauty treatments. And, of course, the effect of therapy is enhanced by the pure air of the pine forest.
As for living conditions in the village of Zavyalovo (Altai Territory), there are recreation centers here, as well as he alth centers, state sanatoriums, and entertainment complexes. With the help of brine, mineral waters, mud, diseases of the skin, bone, muscle and digestive systems are treated here. The most popular places for recreation are the resort complexes "Zavyalovo" and "Power of Lakes", which are located near water bodies. Here guests are offered rooms and small cottages in the forest, as well as a hugechoice of treatments.
Winter holidays and popular ski resorts
If you are interested in skiing, Altai Krai is the best place for winter holidays. After all, what could be better than snowy peaks? And the small resort town of Belokurikha is especially popular.
This picturesque place is located in the northern part of the Cherginsky Range in the southeast of Altai. There are several routes for tourists here. In particular, skiers can go down the Yakovka and Tserkovka mountains.
What living conditions can the Altai Territory offer? The recreation center "Aurora", the sanatorium "Russia", as well as the resort center "Maryino" are happy to open their doors to travelers. Here you will find delicious food, soft beds and, of course, plenty of entertainment.
Travel to the mountains
Many fans of the so-called "green" tourism are interested in questions about whether such active recreation is possible in these territories. The Altai Territory is not only a steppe, plains and lakes, but also high cliffs and mountain ranges. Therefore, every traveler who wants to climb to the top will find a suitable route for himself. And in this case, the zone called Gorny Charysh is especially popular - this is the basin of the river of the same name, surrounded on all sides by mountains and forests. Here you can visit numerous caves, swim in the river, climb any peak you like and, of course, enjoy the breathtakingpanorama.
As for housing, here the choice will also be yours - you can sleep in a tent, rent a room in one of the recreation centers (for example, Green Island or Kaimskoye) or use the services of the private sector - local residents will be happy to look for you a place to sleep and help you navigate the area.
Altai Territory is a treasure for history buffs
Not everyone knows that the first settlements on the territory of Altai appeared 30-40 thousand years ago. And this place can offer guests not only entertainment, but also educational recreation. Altai Krai has a rich history. For example, those who wish can visit ancient burial places dating back to the 4th-2nd millennium BC.
Naturally, there are more modern monuments of architecture and history. For example, near the village of Topolny there is Denisova Cave, where excavations have been carried out for more than 20 years. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the house-museum of V. Shukshin, visit a lot of museums, not to mention various natural attractions, including rivers, caves, mountains and waterfalls. And the center of Altai, the city of Barnaul, is rich in various monuments of modern architecture, history and culture.
By the way, today there are several main routes for tourists. Guests from other regions can travel with a group along a fairly popular route called the Great Golden Ring of Altai, which includes visits to nine cities and 47 districts of this region. In fact, a vacation here can be a real adventure.
