In St. Petersburg and its environs there are many palaces, museums, cathedrals, which are tirelessly visited by city guests and St. Petersburg residents themselves. The city of rains, known for its white nights, does not often please the locals with dry and clear weather. On hot summer days, you don’t want to sit in a stuffy metropolis crowded with tourists from all over the world. You can go to the lakes of the Leningrad region and spend an unforgettable weekend with family and friends.
Where to find such lakes? There are more than one and a half thousand of them in the region, there is even a map of the lakes of the Leningrad region. Lake Ladoga is one of the largest. There are a lot of islands on the lake where you can relax in seclusion and even stay overnight with a tent. Due to the size of the lake, the water is cool, but in the heat it is quite possible to swim. There are specially equipped beaches with gazebos, changing rooms, playgrounds, etc. The beach is covered with fine sand. If you want to go on a boat, you can rent it. In the summer, there are, of course, many people here, but those who have cars go to wild beaches, where it is quiet and calm.
OnOnega Lake not only swim and fish, but also consider the rock paintings of primitive people. A magnificent view of the Kizhi Cathedral opens from the shore of Lake Onega. The lake is home to a variety of fish, including trout. Berries and mushrooms are harvested on the islands, where they grow in abundance. The lakes of the Leningrad region will make your vacation varied and interesting.
Kavgolovskoye and Kurgolovskoye lakes are the closest to St. Petersburg. Initially, it was one whole lake, but the railway workers laid a path through it, dividing the lake into two embankments. You can get here without a car, by metro. From the station "Devyatkino" to the beach just 15 minutes walk. On the Kavgolovsky lake, they calmly rest with children, as the depth from the shore goes slowly. Having visited different lakes of the Leningrad region over the summer, you will find the most suitable for your holiday.
The fabulous view of the Mirror Lake in clear weather will not leave anyone indifferent. The mirror surface of the lake is so transparent that it can be seen five meters deep. On Mirror Lake, you can often meet divers diving into the clearest waters to observe the inhabitants of the reservoir. Rest on the lakes of the Leningrad region can be arranged by the whole family: while some are swimming, others are fishing or scuba diving. The shore of the lake is quite strong, so you can drive up to it by car from any direction.
The lakes of the Leningrad region differ in size, location andstories. If every person visiting water bodies treats nature with care, then our children and grandchildren will see the same beauty in its entirety.
Every nature lover will be able to fully relax not only in summer, but also in spring, winter and autumn. Snow-white winter lakes welcome fishermen with fishing. Autumn leaves lying on the surface of the water will create a beautiful backdrop for your photos. Spring drops and snowdrops will awaken consciousness from the past winter. Nature and man - the strongest union!
