- Where to go to sunbathe?
- On the Caspian coast
- On the land of Mangystau
- Useful information
Despite the available sea coast, a beach vacation in Kazakhstan is not a very popular tourist destination. Only locals usually take sun baths here, and foreigners rarely go to the Caspian coast for a tan. The reason for such unpopularity of local resorts is the not too developed tourist infrastructure, although if you wish, you can relax here quite well.
Where to go to sunbathe?
In fact, the only seaside resort in the country is the city of Aktau, which has several city beaches. Tours to Kazakhstan, in general, have a different focus, and rest on the beaches of Aktau is only an addition to the main excursion and educational program.
And the residents of Kazakhstan sunbathe and swim:
- On the Issyk-Kul lake not far from Almaty.
- According to local gourmets, rainbow trout bite on Kolsai, the best place in the world, according to local gourmets.
- On the banks of the Tekeli, Chizhe and Kora rivers.
The best landscape photos are brought home by those who rested and sunbathed on Lake Kaindy. Birch groves and pine forests on its banks, even in the heat of the day, give a feeling of coolness and give a pleasant shade.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Kazakhstan
The climate of the coastal Caspian territories of Kazakhstan is desert and very arid. In summer, the heat of forty degrees is quite real here, which does not subside much even at night. It does not rain during the summer in Aktau, and the swimming season here lasts from mid-May to early October. But the water in the sea does not pamper vacationers and warms up even in the height of July to a maximum of + 20 ° С.
On the Caspian coast
The city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, strictly speaking, is not a resort, but, on the contrary, is an industrial metropolis and the only port in the country. The local ferry crossing is part of the international Silk Road project. But local residents could not help but take advantage of the proximity of the sea, and several comfortable beaches appeared in the city, where foreign tourists are now seen:
- The Manila beach is the most comfortable and the entrance to it is free (data as of August 2015). Recreation areas on the beach are equipped with changing rooms and toilets, a car parking is open nearby, cafes and hotels, a bathhouse and a luggage room are operating. Attractions are represented by "Water ball", children's trampoline and rental of boats and catamarans. The beach is open from 9.00 to 23.00.
- Beach vacation in Kazakhstan can be paid. The entrance to the Nur Plaza beach costs 500 tenge, but for this money its visitors get the right to use umbrellas and sun loungers. Opening hours from 10.00 to midnight. Rescuers keep an eye on swimmers, and medical staff keep an eye on those who neglect sunscreen. Water sports - for a fee.
- Children and pensioners can relax on the Dostar beach for free, while the rest of those suffering from the sun and the sea will have to pay 200 tenge each. Umbrellas and sun loungers are rented for money, you can also rent barbecues, tables, a sofa under an awning and even a gazebo.
The newest beach "Marrakesh" opened in the summer of 2015 on the banks of the First microdistrict. It is equipped with changing rooms, fresh showers and toilets. On the beach you can dine, rent a jet ski and buy refreshing drinks. Sun loungers are available for rent.
On the land of Mangystau
The reviews of tourists about the Kendirli base are always the most enthusiastic. Still would! After all, it is located not on the shores of the Kazakh Gulf of the Caspian Sea on the ancient land of Mangistau. This region is famous for thousands of rock paintings, which are of such value for archaeologists that an open-air museum-reserve was created in Mangystau.
The resort base offers beach holidays in Kazakhstan on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Thirteen cottages and two hotels can accommodate almost 150 people at the same time, and during the summer season it is best to book a house in advance - a place very popular and loved by locals. All rooms at the recreation center are comfortable, and you can dine or celebrate a celebration in the local restaurant.
For fans of active recreation at the Kendirli base there are volleyball and football grounds and a bowling alley. The beach season starts in June. In the middle of summer, the air temperature in the region is kept at around + 30 ° С.
Useful information
Beach vacation in Kazakhstan on the Caspian coast can be significantly diversified if you come to Aktau at the end of August. In the last days of summer, Aktau Open Fest is held here, on the stage of which many popular singers and musical groups perform right on the seashore.
The average cost of parking a car on the beaches of Aktau is from 300 to 1000 tenge, depending on the class of the car. Renting a sun lounger will cost 300-500 tenge, and you can rent a tent with tables to have a picnic with a large company for 1000 tenge per hour. More detailed prices are presented on the website www.lada.kz.
