How nice it is to go on vacation to a pond on a hot summer day. Water, sun and beach - what could be better than this? The main thing is to find a good place to stay. Sestroretsky Razliv belongs to such reservoirs.
How did it come about?
Sestroretsky Razliv is not a natural body of water. This is a large artificial reservoir. It was created about 300 years ago. This happened by damming the Sestra River and the Black River.
It is worth noting that Sestroretsky Razliv is one of the oldest reservoirs. Not so long ago, it was classified as a heritage site of the city of St. Petersburg.
Some data
The total area of the Sestroretsk reservoir is 12.2 km2. It was created during the reign of Peter I. The average depth of the reservoir is 1.6 meters. At the same time, this indicator varies from 0.9 meters to 5.5 meters. In some cases, the depth of the Sestroretsk Razliv can be 9 meters. In this case, the nearby swamps, as well as some streets of Sestroretsk, are flooded. At the moment, the maximum depth of the reservoir is maintained at a level of 7.8 to 8.3 meters. This indicator is regulated by dams.
Good place for fishing and recreation
In the summer, many people are interested in the reservoir not as a cultural monument, but as a great place for recreation and fishing. However, officially the water is today considered unsuitable for swimming. Residents of St. Petersburg have been going to rest on the beaches of Sestroretsky Razliv for more than a dozen years. After all, it is much cleaner here than in the Gulf of Finland. In addition, the water is warmer and the wind is weaker.
As for fishing, they still fish here today. Although over the years the water has been heavily polluted. Fishermen near the dam with the beginning of spring produce smelt. In the lake itself, you can see the houses of the muskrat. They are located closer to the Sestroretsk swamp. This natural area has been protected since 2008.
Lake Sestroretsky Razliv has a very valuable cultural monument - Lenin's hut. It is located in the southeast. It was here that the leader of the proletariat was hiding from the representatives of the government. Now it is a well-guarded museum as well as a place of worship.
Sestroretsky Razliv: beach
There are several beaches on the lake. Some of them are used by vacationers, and some by surfers. On the west are high dunes. However, it is very shallow near the shore. This is not the case on the south coast. However, it is not so windy here and there is a good beach. There are several of them:
- "Officer".
- White Mountain.
- Green Mountain.
- "Northern" or "Children's".
- "New".
White Mountain Beach
Sestroretsky Razliv, the photo of which is presented above, attracts vacationers with comfortable beaches. The most popular of them is the White Mountain. It was not so long ago officially recognized and landscaped accordingly. The beach is in excellent condition. "White Mountain" is equipped with toilets, benches and booths where you can change clothes. There is no other infrastructure on the beach. However, it is regularly cleaned of debris. Thanks to the maintenance of order, the beach remains a popular and pleasant place to relax. In addition, in this place the banks and the bottom of the reservoir are sandy. The area itself is small. However, behind it is a sand dune, which is the main place for holidaymakers.
Officer Beach
The depths of the Sestroretsk Razliv no one has fully explored. After all, the reservoir is very large. There are many beaches along its coast. Some of them are equipped and some are not. The beach, which is located in Tarkhovka, is called "Officer". There is a he alth resort nearby. The beach "Officer" is considered the very first beach, which was opened on the shore of the Sestroretsky spill. Basically, it serves for the rest of those who came to the sanatorium. But anyone can come to it. The beach is considered the most calm and quiet. As for the infrastructure, there is practically none here.
Northern Beach
This beach has another name - "Children's". It is located at the extreme point of the Sestroretsky Razliv. The beach got its name due to the gentle entranceinto the waters of the lake. There is little depth here. Because of this, the water near the shores of this beach is always warm. Vacationers with children often come here.
The main advantage of the "Northern" beach is the developed infrastructure. There is a boat and sports equipment rental, a small restaurant with rooms, a playground.
Other beaches
Green Mountain Beach is no less in demand. It is also well-maintained. It has its own parking, cabanas designed for changing clothes. The beach itself is sandy. In addition, lifeguards are constantly on duty here.
Another small beach is called "New". It is practically not equipped. There are only changing cabins, as well as a children's corner. The main advantage of this beach is the trees that surround it. In the summer heat, they allow vacationers to hide in the shade.
How to get to Sestroretsky Razliv?
Sestroretskits Razliv is quite a popular place. Therefore, getting to its beaches is not so difficult. To do this, you can take the train going to the Razliv station. She walks from the New and Old Villages, as well as from the Finland Station. You have to walk from the railway station. The journey takes no more than 10 minutes.
If you wish, you can use the services of minibuses. Several of them go to Sestroretsky Razliv:
- from Old Village 305;
- from Lenin Square 400;
- from Black River 425 and 417.
Get to the beach "New" and to the beach "White Mountain"you can walk. The road from Lenin's hut leads to them.
