No wonder they say that Russia is a generous soul. And most importantly, the country is rich not only in oil and gas. There are a lot of beautiful places for recreation in Russia. For example, Gorny Altai, Kamchatka, the Russian north on the White Sea, the Gulf of Finland. In the daily bustle of the city, time passes imperceptibly. It turns out a vicious circle: work-home-work. We fuss, earn money, and life goes by unnoticed. At least occasionally it is necessary to get out into nature, leaving all the gadgets in the apartment. Especially if there are children. On the Gulf of Finland, a vacation is just right for a married couple with children.
Landscapes of the Gulf of Finland
Forests and crystal clear water in the bay, fresh air will not leave anyone indifferent. In winter, you can rent a snowmobile, and in summer, a quad bike, a boat or a catamaran. In winter, cities are slushy and muddy, and outside the city there are chic snowdrifts. Holidays on the Gulf of Finland are interesting at any time of the year. Children (and not only) will be happy to play snowballs and build a snowman. In summer, they can splash around on the shore of the bay, since it is shallow.
The beaches of the Gulf of Finland are very attractive for families with small children. There is a gentle descent without drops. Of course, for adult lovers of diving and swimming, it is a little inconvenient, since it will take a long time to get to the real depth. But the kids certainly will not drown. And the absence of big waves makes swimming even more attractive. The water temperature in the Gulf of Finland in summer is very comfortable even for the smallest.
Fishing in the Gulf of Finland
And what kind of fishing in the Gulf of Finland… At any time of the day there is an opportunity to catch pike, bream, pike perch, perch, burbot, roach, smelt. Moreover, one of the best places for fishing is the Sheltered Bay, located on the island of Western Berezovy. There is a very strong undercurrent here. Rocky bottom with sharp drops, underwater rocky outcrops and rocky embankments help pikes successfully hide from fishermen. There are not many people who want to fish here due to the little-known place. But the fish is not frightened and with due skill and ability it is very well caught.
Ideal fishing from a boat for spinning. Pike and pike perch are quite large, so it is advisable to take strong and powerful rods, such as, for example, a three-meter throwing "cartoon", a power reel with a braided line of at least 0.22 mm and strong carabiners with a margin. Of the lures, wobblers-jerkbaits, spinnerbaits are good.
Popular place
The most popular place for fishing is the strait between Vikhreva Island and the Kiperort Peninsula. A rocky bottom with a pronounced relief, oxygen-enriched water make this place attractive for fishing. One of the downsides is too many fishermen.
There is also a great opportunity to hunt waterfowl. Fishing in the Gulf of Finland will impress even the fisherman's wife when he brings the catch and fries or smokes on the fire, for example, pike or sturgeon. Romantics will be able to enjoy gorgeous sunsets and sunrises alone with nature under the cheerful crackling of a fire on the very shore.
Main attractions
On the Gulf of Finland, recreation will be interesting for those who like to wander through the ancient ruins. The most famous landmark of this amazing area is the Tolbukhin lighthouse (erected in 1719 by order of Peter I). History buffs will find the medieval castle in Vyborg interesting. If you climb the tower of St. Olaf, you will see a stunning view of Vyborg from a bird's eye view. Be sure to visit the museum-estate of I. E. Repin "Penates". There were such celebrities as A. Akhmatova, K. Chukovsky, M. Gorky. Be sure to visit the only rock park Mon Repos in Russia with an 18th century manor. You will not be able to see such views anywhere else. And if you happen to have a rest in those places, do not forget about the manor "Dubki" of the 18th century. This is one of the residences of Peter I. Everyone knows about Kronstadt, but they undeservedly forget about this heavenly place. Films such as "Two Captains", "Big Family", "Alexander Popov" were filmed on the territory of the Dubkov Park.
Housing on the Gulf of Finland
There are many hotels, private houses, cottages along the entire Gulf of Finland where you can stay. Moreover, prices vary depending on the presence or absence of amenities, the number of visitors, seasonality. Alternatively, you can take a tent, friends, family, guitar, meat and go to the shore of the bay, where there is no one. Arrange an unforgettable weekend with an overnight stay, morning fishing and fish soup at the stake. And it will come out very cheap. If funds allow, or you are a true city dweller who is used to relaxing with all the amenities, then you have a huge offer of cottages and mini-hotels to choose from. There, of course, the rest will be a little more expensive, but you don’t have to cook on a fire, feed mosquitoes, and also all the beauties will be at your disposal. On the Gulf of Finland, rest will not leave anyone indifferent, and you will return here again and again.
