Stereotypes in the minds of many tourists from central parts of Russia automatically exclude Chelyabinsk from the list of potential beach destinations when planning a summer vacation. Anex encourages tourists to cast aside doubts and spend an unforgettable vacation on the best lakes and best beaches Chelyabinsk. Landmarks are in the review.
There are more than 3,748 lakes in the Chelyabinsk region. Of these, 53 are large, with an area of more than 10 km². By the summer season of 2024, ten private and nine public beaches have been opened. All of them are located on Lake First, Shershnevskoye Reservoir and Lake Smolino.
Anex has been working with the Chelyabinsk direction for several years. In the winter season, tourists were offered holidays at the ski resorts of the region; in the summer, holidays on the lakes appeared in the range. There is demand, but tourists still do not have enough knowledge about the possibilities of such recreation. In order to introduce travelers to the resort Chelyabinsk, Anex has compiled a mini-guide to the lakes and beaches.
LAKE TURGOYAK: BEST BEACHES AND ENTERTAINMENT
Turgoyak called the younger brother of Baikal for the exceptional purity of the water. This lake is considered the second in Russia for water transparency. And Turgoyak’s location is “tourist” – next to the Solnechnaya Dolina ski resort, the city of craftsmen Zlatoust, the Ilmensky State Nature Reserve and the Taganay National Park.
Sandy beaches are waiting for guests at northern and southern shores lakes. This Golden Beach And Pugachevskaya Polyana.
East side of the lake – rocky, the bottom is covered with small pebbles and large stones. In the east, from the village of Turgoyak, there is a city beach with a gentle entrance to the water. On the northeastern shore there are steep cliffs.
Southeast The side of the lake is hilly, cut by small streams that have washed away the rocks and formed inconspicuous small beaches. Southeastern The shore of the lake is covered with dense pine forest.
West Bank strongly indented by bays (kuryas), islands and peninsulas. There are no paved roads leading to the west coast, so it remains more inaccessible and wild. Mostly there are tent camps and old recreation centers without amenities.
West Coast ideal for hiking and cycling. Here you can find small wetlands with beaver dams, wild sandy beaches, cozy clearings for tent camps and mountain climbs to the Zaozerny Range and Mount Lipovskaya.
The most popular place is considered Golden Beach. Here is a modern resort in the Chelyabinsk region, on the territory of which there is the Zolotoy Beach Spa Hotel with wellness programs and a thermal complex, the Turgoyak City apart-hotel, the Oleg Mityaev Chalet apartments, the Lake House guest house, several restaurants.
The beach is located in the bay formed by the Mother-in-Law Cape and the Big and Small Inyshevsky Islands (popularly also called the divers’ island).
Opposite the beach, 10 meters away, there is a BBQ-park restaurant with a cozy summer veranda. On the north-western part of the beach there is a boat rental point, on the south-eastern side of the beach there is a cape where fans of water sports go.
Beach holidays on Turgoyak can be varied with sailing yacht trips, fishing, cycling and excursions to the mountains on ATVs. It is also worth visiting the Taganay National Park and the Ilmensky State Nature Reserve.
LAKE SMOLINO: BEST BEACHES AND ENTERTAINMENT
The most popular city and hotel beaches are located on the western and northern shores of Lake Smolino.
Let’s start with the new item. From this year on the beach “Novorossiysk» By the beginning of the swimming season, the beach area for people with limited mobility will begin to operate. There will be special sun loungers for relaxation and technical aids for getting into the water in wheelchairs.
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One of the most beloved beaches among locals and tourists on Lake Smolino is “sunny Beach“, the largest and longest beach on the lake.
The beach has its own characteristics. Closer to the water there is a sandy area with low wooden sun loungers. The children’s area is fenced with a pontoon. The other part along the edge is paved with tiles and you can only get into the water via ladders. The area farthest from the shore is completely tiled, with ordinary plastic sun loungers under umbrellas.
The free municipal beach is also of interest.Smolinsky” There are sharp Ural stones at the bottom here, so you should go into the water with caution. There is a separate swimming area for children.
The beach is comfortable: new benches with a sun canopy, changing rooms and dry closets. To monitor the safety of vacationers on the water, rescuers have been organized.
The next beach location is “Birch” This is a private beach, belongs to the hotel of the same name. The 80-meter long shore is completely covered with light sand; the bottom of the water is rocky.
The pier on the left side of the sandy area defines the border with the high embankment, where wedding ceremonies are often held. There is also a cafe here where you can have lunch without leaving the beach.
SHERSHNEVSKOYE RESERVOIR: BEST BEACHES
The most popular beaches are located on the northern side and along the eastern shore at the edge of the Chelyabinsk forest. Swimming is not allowed everywhere.
As a rule, they swim on the beach “Shershnevsky“, located opposite the Izumrudny quarry. This is a new beach, opened in 2020.
“Shershnevsky” is the third official municipal beach in the city, admission to it is free. The area is fenced and guarded, with lifeguards on duty. Amenities include: wooden labyrinth changing rooms, showers, toilets, sun canopy, several benches. You must bring your own rug.
FIRST LAKE: BEST BEACHES
There are several lakes on the eastern side of the Chelyabinsk region. They were named according to their numerical order and proximity to the city. For this reason, First Lake is more popular. In addition to its proximity to the city, the First is the largest of all subsequent lakes, deeper and less susceptible to overgrowing by reeds and sedges.
The list of top beaches on Lake First includes “Pervoozerny» on the street Mom’s. This is one of three municipal beaches. In 2020, the beach infrastructure was updated – the beach was cleared of grass and filled with light sand, the locker rooms and rescue tower were updated, and an employee was assigned to it. They installed dry closets, a large sun canopy, and surrounded the area with a fence. There are no sunbeds on this beach.
ACTIVITIES IN LAKE SUGOYAK
Lake Sugoyak is located 25 km northeast of Chelyabinsk. The proximity to the city makes the lake popular among locals and visitors. It’s always crowded there. Especially on the days of music festival Beachwhich takes place on the territory of the Volna recreation center.
This summer the festival will take place from 18 to 21 July. The organizers promise convenient access to the festival site, a large parking area, and organized transfers from the city and back. And, of course, a rich program.
Guests of the festival will enjoy live music of various genres (rock, folk, rave, rap, electronic Dj sets, pop), beach sports activities, a swimming pool, and a professional kindergarten. Also at the festival you will be able to buy unique handmade designer items.
Festival guests are accommodated in tents or in a hotel. Places must be booked in advance; demand for festival dates is always high.