Kizhi, Valaam, Ruskeala mountain park with a marble quarry of breathtaking beauty - this is Karelia. It is located in the north-west of the country and is famous for its unique opportunities for ecological and active tourism. In winter, skiers and lovers of dog sledding safaris come here, and in summer - fans of fishing and cruises on the northern lakes. A beach vacation in Karelia is hardly seriously considered by potential tourists as an option for spending a summer vacation, but it turns out that the shores of the pristine northern lakes can give you an amazing pleasure from communicating with nature. No less than tropical seas and exotic beaches of foreign resorts.
Where to go to sunbathe?
The Republic of Karelia is called the lake region for a reason. On its territory there are more than 60 fresh water bodies, the largest of which - Ladoga and Onega - are also the largest lakes in Europe. The total area of the mirror of the republic's lakes exceeds 18 thousand square meters. km.
Among all this variety, several reservoirs are most suitable for tourist needs:
- A beach vacation in Karelia on the shores of the Syamozero is a pine forest and clean air, clear water and excellent vacation conditions created at local recreation centers.
- There is enough entertainment on the shores of Lake Onega for everyone. In the national park "Vodlozersky" you can not only sunbathe and swim, but also kayak on the surrounding rivers, steam in a bath, fish on a boat and go water skiing.
- Sunbathing on the shores of Lake Ladoga can be alternated with fishing and bird watching. At the confluence of the Svir River into the reservoir, the Nizhnesvirsky Reserve is organized, where more than 250 species of birds live.
When planning a beach vacation in Karelia, it is important to study the weather forecast and stock up on the necessary clothing in case of a sudden change.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Karelia
The Karelian summer cannot be called too hot, although in general the climate on the territory of the republic is called mild and moderately continental. Heat rarely happens here, but with constant high humidity, even 20-degree heat is perceived and transferred not very comfortably: the proximity of the sea affects. In the summer there is a large amount of rainfall, and therefore it is not possible to sunbathe without hindrance every day.
The swimming season begins on the Karelian lakes in the south of the republic only by the middle of summer, when the upper layer of water warms up to + 20 ° C. The southern regions of Ladoga can also please + 24 ° C in the water, but in the second half of August, storms begin and swimming becomes unsafe.
The air temperature on the Karelian beaches reaches + 25 ° С at the height of summer and again drops to + 18 ° С in the second half of August and early September.
Onega beauty
On the shores of Lake Onega, there is Vodlozersky, the largest national park in the Old World, where you can organize summer beach holidays in Karelia. The easiest way to get there is by high-speed Kometa from Petrozavodsk. The final destination is the port of Shala. service.
The park on the shores of the lake is equipped with campsites with houses, berths for boats and even saunas. You can stay in them with a small company and enjoy communing with nature, fishing, swimming in a cool and clean lake and hiking in the picturesque surroundings.
Reviews and photos of previous guests of such recreation centers recommend not only enjoying the natural beauty of Karelian, but also making an educational excursion to the Ilyinsky churchyard. A monument of ancient wooden architecture, it includes a temple with a bell tower and a log fence, chopped from wood in the 18th century. The monument is located on the northern island of Vodlozero, located east of Lake Onega.
