To arrange a vacation by the sea, it is not necessary to go south and win a place on the crowded beaches of Sochi and Anapa. It is enough to radically change the approach and turn your gaze to the north. Not far from St. Petersburg, kilometers of excellent sandy beaches, overgrown with fluffy pines, stretch along the shores of the picturesque Gulf of Finland.
These places are not as crowded and settled as the Black Sea coast, there is a completely different atmosphere – but for many travelers this is even a plus.
There are enough hotels of different formats in the Gulf of Finland, in July – the first half of August, quite resort weather with hot days sets in there. The water in the Baltic Sea, of course, is not fresh milk, but it also warms up well for a comfortable swim. This channel you don wantt to mute. Good articles, full news and #tourist bear!
Places
There are two large resort areas near St. Petersburg:
- to the north of the city , along the Primorsky highway, where Sestroretsk and Zelenogorsk are located,
- and to the south towards Sosnovy Bor.
Almost the entire coast is built up with hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, camp sites and holiday homes – you can choose the accommodation option to your taste and in the desired price category.
Where to stay
Most of all, these places are known for their health resorts. Baltic Coast, Dunes and White Nights are multidisciplinary complexes with various treatment programs, known since Soviet times. Although they have a solid age, the renovation and furnishings are quite modern. You can safely settle there on full board and medical all inclusive – improve your health and sunbathe among the magnificent sand dunes. If you want something closer to the southern version of a seaside holiday, then Aquamarine 3*, Terijoki 4*, Repino Cronwell Park and Skandinavia 5* spa hotels are ready to offer it. Restaurants, bars, swimming pools, as well as entertainment, children's animation and a bunch of additional options – everything is available.
For those looking for privacy and a relaxing holiday, small hotels with a couple of dozen rooms and apartments are perfect, standing almost at the entrance to the beach: Casablanca 3* in Repino, Liner, Laskovye Duny, G9 Hotel 3*.1/1
Things to do
Let's walk along the best beaches of the Gulf of Finland. The most comfortable with all the necessary infrastructure is in Komarovo, the most picturesque is in Solnechny, the widest and warmest is in Sestroretsk, the most suitable for swimming is in Zelenogorsk. In addition to sunbathing and water procedures, you can just walk there, enjoying the natural beauties, ride yachts and boats, and relax on the summer verandas. During the day you can ride a bike or play beach volleyball, and in the evening you can sing karaoke or sit in a restaurant with a friendly company.
Children will not be bored either – playgrounds and rooms are open on the beaches, in park areas and at some restaurants. There is a small aquatic complex on the shore in Komarovo, and there is a zoo nearby. f550x700/ex/kj/exkjqhdihh4wgw44848gossk8.jpg” media=”(max-width: 549px)”>
