The shallow bay is called the Sora on Baikal,which is separated from the reservoir by a sand bar. The water here warms up to 20 ° C in summer and is quite pleasant for swimming. The water in the sorah with algae, which are the natural habitat of many species of fish: carp, pike, roach, perch. In honor of the Bay Ambassadors litter is named and the type of omul, which comes here to spawn. This is the largest species - the embassy omul, which is a special gastronomic attraction of these places.
There are several such bays on Lake Baikal, but Posolsky Sor is located in the southeastern part of the lake and has a more convenient location in relation to roads and railways.
Embassy Bay is named after the death of the Russian Embassy, which was sent to China in the 17th century. In honor of them, a settlement was founded and a monastery was founded.
How was the bay formed?
Залив отделен от озера двумя песчаными косами - North and South, which has a length of about 7 km (this is the longest young lake spit). They could be formed on the flowing lake. A shallow water bay forms between the braids and the shore, which warms up very well, so you can swim and fish here.
Geophysicists believe that litters are formed becausetectonic processes, as a result of which part of the coast is lowered and flooded by the waters of the lake. Proval Bay on Lake Baikal has a tectonic origin. But as for Posolsky Sora, the uniform flooding of an area of 40 km², and a relatively shallow depth suggests that the bay was formed recently (about 1,000 years ago), possibly as a result of crustal movement.
Inside the bay has its own microenvironment, which is broken only during storms. Here there are certain types of algae and fish. The locals of all the backwaters fish are called sorov fish.
Description of the bay
The length of the Embassy litter from the south tonortheast is about 10 kilometers, the maximum width of the bay is 5 kilometers. Area - 40 km ². The bay is separated from the Baikal north and south spits, which form an independent peninsula Karga. There is the Prorva Strait between the braids.
Embassy litter removed from Ulan-Ude at 120kilometers, from Irkutsk - 310 km. This is the closest bay of Lake Baikal to the Trans-Siberian Railway and the “Baikal” highway. The nearest railway stations are Mysovaya and Posolskaya, located in the town of Babushkin.
Tourism
Embassy litter on Lake Baikal is a very popular holiday destination. In the bay there are two resort areas: Kultushnaya and Baikal surf. There are about 60 recreation centers.
The resort area "Kalushnaya" is known for itssandy beaches and warm water. Here are located 23 recreation centers, many shops and have their own market. The resort area is suitable for families with children.
Baikal surf - adjacent to the resortzone "Kalushnaya." This is a very popular holiday destination, where there are about 37 recreation centers, most of which are located along the shore of Lake Baikal. Equipped areas for parking and tent parking.
Sandy beaches, plenty of fish, all conditions forwindsurfing classes, a large number of hotels, a variety of entertainment - all this attracts a lot of tourists from all over Russia and from near and far abroad.
Interesting in terms of tourism are the settlements: Posolskoye, Boyarsky surf, Baikal surf.
Tourist bases of Embassy Sora
As already mentioned, about 60 recreation centers operate on the Gulf coast, and the tourist complex “Baikal Bay”, the recreation center “Energy” and “Birch” are the most popular:
- "Baikal Bay" is located in the southern partBay Posolsky sor. The territory of the complex is located near the beach, the area is surrounded by mixed forests. This recreational area is tick treated. Tourists are offered all kinds of services for a good rest: catamarans, boats, windsurf boards are available for rent. Here are equipped with sports fields, courts. Excursions to the village of Embassy and the city of Ulan-Ude are organized. For rent fishing equipment for fishing. The Russian bath is arranged for holidaymakers.
- The recreation center "Energy" (Ambassadors litter)located in the southeastern part of the lake. It is suitable for families with children and small companies. There is a parking lot and a pier for boats and motor ships. Equipped with a court and a sandy beach volleyball court, there is a two-story Russian sauna. Excursions to the Embassy Monastery, to the city of Ulan-Ude and fishing outings are organized.
- Recreation center "Birch", suitable for families with children. There are equipped with a volleyball and children's playground, in the base there is a sauna. Offered for hire boats and catamarans.
Sights of Embassy Sora
A little talk about the attractions of these places:
- Posolskoye village was founded in 1653.It is one of the oldest Baikal settlements. The village is located at the base of the North spit. There are many places to put up a tent and enjoy the warm waters and sandy beaches of the bay.
- Savior Transfiguration Monastery is located in the villageEmbassy. Founded in 1654, it was built on the site of the assassination of the Russian embassy mission and was originally built as a fortification. At the end of the XVII century there was a strong fire, and the wooden cathedral completely burned down, and at the end of the XVIII century a stone building of the monastery was erected in its place. At one time, Bering Vitus, the Decembrists of Bestuzhevy and other famous personalities stayed in its walls.
- Bird Harbor is located in the Selenga River Delta,not far from the Embassy litter. Here you can watch the birds, which in this reserve more than a million: ducks, gulls, geese, herons, swans and many others.
- Lemasovo is a sandy beach located between the villages of Istok and Posolskoye. The place where the windsurfing festival is organized.
Нельзя не напомнить и о посольском омуле, gastronomic attractions of the area. He comes to spawn in the bay, the weight of the fish reaches more than a kilogram. Prepare dishes from omul in all restaurants and cafes of the Embassy Sora.
How to get there?
As we have said, Embassy Sor is locatednear the village of Embassy. And you can get there by road or railway "Irkutsk - Ulan-Ude". By train or by bus, the journey takes about 5 hours. Getting lost will be very difficult, as there are many signs on the road, and besides, the locals can tell you the way.
