Reservoir Zaslavskoe belongs to the artificial reservoirs of Belarus. Here it is the second largest. Due to its size, the locals called the reservoir the Minsk Sea. And we can say that it is quite justified. Rest in these parts is incomparable with anything. Clean sandy beaches, equipped with cabins and sunbeds, recreation centers - what else does a tired person need to restore peace of mind and vitality? You can get to the reservoir not only by personal transport, but also by bus. The Zaslavsky reservoir (everyone without exception loves to relax in these places) is ready to entertain tourists both in winter and in summer. It is located about 10 km from the capital, on one of the northeastern slopes of the great Minsk Upland.
Brief description of the reservoir in Minsk
The area of this reservoir is about 27 square meters. km. Its length is impressive - within 10 km. The Zaslavskoe reservoir is notable for its rather large width: the maximum figure is 4.5 km, and the average is fixed at around 3 km. Minskthe sea is not very deep. When studying it, it was found that the largest value of the distance of the bottom from the surface is approximately 8 m. But the average depth does not exceed 4 m.
Coastline of the reservoir - 55 km. Small islands are found along the entire length of the water cover. There are about 10 of them in total. The shores are gentle, which has a beneficial effect on the development of tourism. In some places they are densely covered with forests. Basically, the eastern and western sides are overgrown with deciduous trees. Here you can watch how they lowered their crowns over the water. It is these landscapes that adorn the Zaslavskoe reservoir. The beaches here are mostly sandy, but there are also wetlands. They are closer to the mouth of the Vyacha River. In the eastern part, the reservoir is overgrown with duckweed, sedge, and bubbly calamus.
Fishing
Not only the local landscapes will delight vacationers. The underwater world of the reservoir is rich and diverse. Ruff, perch, pike, roach, bleak and other species of fish inhabit the Zaslavskoe reservoir. Fishing in these parts is a real pleasure for professionals and amateurs. Many prefer to fish from a boat, sailing away from the shore. However, the catch from the shore can also be rich. The main thing is to choose the right place and tackle.
There are many fishermen on the reservoir in any season. In winter, they sit on the ice mainly in the Yunost region. In early December, the dam area is popular. There is a good catch for ruff and perch, bloodworms are used as bait.
Beaches
Zaslavskoe reservoir is famous forwith their beaches. Here you can relax not only with the whole family, but even with small children. The water is clean, warm in summer, the bottom is without sharp rifts and, importantly, not muddy. On the shore there are benches, gazebos where you can have a great time with a cheerful company. In specially designated places there are barbecues. They offer vacationers to fry shish kebabs.
For those who want to see local attractions from the water, boats and catamarans are offered for rent. Children are also not deprived of attention, swings and sandboxes have been installed on the beaches for them.
Recreation centers
Zaslavskoe reservoir is surrounded by numerous recreation facilities. The sanatorium-improving complex "Yunost" was built on its shore. During the season it can accommodate up to 250 people. You can also relax in dispensaries. The most famous and popular are the sanatorium "Azure", "Sputnik" and "Svitanok". Having settled in them, you can not only relax, but also improve your he alth.
Also vacations on the islands are in demand among vacationers. One of them is named romantically Love Island. It is also one of the most popular. On its territory there are gazebos where you can spend time both day and night. Watching the sunset is the most favorite pastime of tourists. There is also a tent city, changing rooms, showers, toilets. For those who want to spend time near the fire, special places are organized. All territory is being cleaned.
The island is open from April to October. On theNumerous beaches have free parking and cafes. Due to the convenient location (10 km from Minsk), there are always a lot of tourists. It is recommended to book places in sanatoriums in advance. In any case, rest on the Zaslavsky reservoir will bring many pleasant experiences.
