In St. Petersburg and its surroundings ismany palaces, museums, cathedrals, which are constantly visited by guests of the city and St. Petersburg residents themselves. The city of rain, known for its white nights, does not often please the locals with dry and clear weather. On hot summer days, you do not want to sit in a stuffy metropolis crowded with tourists from all over the globe. You can go to the lakes of the Leningrad region and spend an unforgettable weekend with family and friends.
Where to find such a lake?There are more than one and a half thousand of them in the region, there is even a map of lakes in the Leningrad Region. Lake Ladoga is one of the largest. There are a lot of islands on the lake, where you can lonely relax and even stay overnight with a tent. Because of the size of the lake, the water is cool, but in the heat it is quite possible to swim. There are specially equipped beaches, where there are gazebos, changing rooms, playgrounds, etc. The beach is covered with fine sand. If you want to go boating, it is rented. In the summer, of course, there are a lot of people here, but those who have cars go to wild beaches, where it’s quiet and peaceful.
На Онежском озере не только купаются и ловят fish, but also consider the cave paintings of primitive people. A magnificent view of the Kizhi Cathedral opens from the shore of Lake Onega. There are a variety of fish in the lake, among them there are trout. On the islands they pick berries and mushrooms, there they grow in abundance. Lakes of the Leningrad region will make your holiday varied and interesting.
Closest to St. Petersburg are locatedKavgolovskoe and Kurgolovskoe lakes. Initially it was one whole lake, but the railway workers laid a path through it, dividing the lake in two. You can get here without a car, by subway. From the station "Devyatkino" to the beach just 15 minutes walk. On the Kavgolovskoye Lake, they relax with children, as the depth from the coast goes slowly. Visiting the different lakes of the Leningrad region over the summer, you will find the most suitable for your holiday.
Fabulous view of 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 the Mirror Lake you can often meet divers, plunging into the cleanest waters to watch the inhabitants of the reservoir. Rest on the lakes of the Leningrad region can be arranged with the whole family: while some swim, others fish or dive with scuba diving. The shore of the lake is strong enough, so you can drive up to it by car from any side.
The lakes of the Leningrad region differ in theirsize, location and history. If every person visiting reservoirs treats nature with care, then our children and grandchildren will see this beauty in its full extent.
Every nature lover will be able to fullyrest not only in summer, but also in spring, winter and autumn. Snow-white winter lakes welcome fishermen fishing. Autumn leaves lying on the surface of the water, will create a beautiful background for your photos. Spring drops and snowdrops awaken consciousness from last winter. Nature and man - the strongest union!
