12 of the best resorts of Russia

Travel abroad is not for everyone. For someone problem to get a passport, someone can't fly on airplanes, someone afraid of the procedure of obtaining medical care insurance, and someone just a patriot and prefers to rest on the local resorts, and also abroad, becoming not smooth as it was before. The reasons may be different, but that doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of holiday.

We live in a huge country rich in wonderful places to stay. In Russia you can travel your whole life and not to suffer from monotony.

Summer is getting closer and many are already planning how to organize your vacation. We present the ranking of the 12 best resorts for summer holidays.

Opens our rating resort city in the Altai territory Belokuriha. The rest is considered to be a health. In addition to a large number of resorts, the city is known for its clean mountain air and mineral waters.

Belokurikha, surrounded by mountains, so there is a special microclimate — warm and windless. Summer is here, Sunny but not too hot, but warm enough in the winter.

Local radon baths known since the days of the Soviet Union. Now the range of therapeutic procedures has expanded considerably – it all depends on your wishes and your health status. Because every treatment has its indications and contraindications.

Vacationers in sanatoria Belokurikha celebrate their cleanliness, comfort and good service. It hosts various events, disco, competitions, etc. alcohol: more of a family – calm and measured. It can be combined with active rest in the city.

Generally Belokurikha can be divided into two parts – sanatorium-part (all health centers are concentrated in one area) and the city with residential areas. Here you can find interesting attractions – the most famous of these is the ropeway, the mountain Church, the bark Round, and various springs. In the city there are several rivers and lakes that become very lively in season.

11 SELIGER

11 is lake Seliger, located in the Tver and Novgorod regions. To be more precise, it is a network of several lakes, connected among themselves in small rivers and Straits.

In the area of lake Seliger is the set of bases of rest, hotels and boating. Places to stay can be found here for every budget, depending on your budget. You can also rent an apartment from local residents or even to put up a tent by the lake. So the rest of these parts can be very inexpensive.

At lake Seliger will appeal to the lover of beaches and swimming, as well as avid fishermen. It is also a popular place for hunting. In addition, travelers are and excursions or boat trips on ships. In General, the entertainment here quite a lot and for every taste.

10 LAKE BAIKAL

The tenth place ranking is lake Baikal located on the territory of Irkutsk region and Republic of Buryatia. It's known as the deepest in the world. Also it is the largest fresh water reservoir.

Baikal nature is unique and beautiful at any time of the year. But here is cold enough for the Baikal winds. Therefore, the optimal time for vacation from mid-July to mid-August. By this time the water of the lake warms up and you can swim.

Along Baikal are many places where you can stop to rest. There are hotel complexes are quite comfortable and modern, more modest recreation or guest houses. You can also rent accommodation from private persons or to find a place for the tent. It all depends on your preferences and financial capabilities.

The most popular place – Listvyanka village. There is a good infrastructure. There are hotels from economy to luxury level sufficient choice of cafes and shops. In addition to the picturesque landscapes of interest are the Museum of lake Baikal, seal, great Baikal trail for Hiking routes and other attractions.

Also the popular resort of Arshan, located to the East from lake Baikal. It will be interesting to fans of Wellness holidays. Mountain air, mineral waters and therapeutic muds help to restore and strengthen health.

Fans of health, and therapeutic recreation will also like Goryachinsk is a village 175 km from Ulan-Ude. It is known for its thermal springs. Also in gorjacinsk more soft climate and the spacious sandy beaches.

9 YEYSK

On the ninth place in our ranking is the resort town of Yeisk. It is located on the South of our country, on the shore of Taganrog Bay.

The city has no industrial enterprises, so the air is clean enough. A large number of sandy beaches, hot Sunny summers and not too deep sea attracts every year more and more tourists.

There are also mineral waters and therapeutic muds. Their source is the Khan's lake, located 40 km from the city. Sanatorium "Yeisk" a popular place among fans of therapeutic recreation.

Climate Ejsk characteristic of coastal areas of Krasnodar region. Winter here is very short frost-free season, the sea is warm, the beach season starts from late may and lasts until mid-September.

In the resort town for tourists offers hotels, resorts or guest houses. Chic luxury apartment in the city is not known, but the leave may get quite budget. Most of the places for tourists are located on the Yeysk spit. Here are concentrated the city's main beaches, yacht clubs, and amusement Park. In Yeisk a lot of interesting places for a family vacation: parks, water Park, Dolphinarium, cafes, cinemas and more.

8 ESSENTUKI

In this area the favorable mild climate. In summer the average temperature is 28 degrees, and -5 in the winter. Also here, note the cleanliness of the air.

Of course, the world famous city-resort due to its mineral waters. A bottle labeled "Essentuki" can be seen now in many supermarkets Russia. Every year in the resorts of Essentuki receives many tourists who are interested in healing springs and healing mud of the city.

Spa resort of Caucasian mineral waters region offers many resorts of various classes. There are also hotels, but the priority is therapeutic recreation.

The main resort facilities of Yessentuki Drinking gallery, Spa Park and Mud baths. The most popular sanatoriums in the city: "Rus", "Dolina Narzanov", "Victoria". They have the highest number of positive reviews and a high level of sales vouchers.

Also in town is very popular in Russia aeroclub. Here it is possible to jump with a parachute or to fly sport plane.

7 SVETLOGORSK

On the seventh place ranking is located in Svetlogorsk, in the Kaliningrad region. It is a city resort on the Baltic sea.

Earlier Svetlogorsk was called Rauschen. It was inhabited by the Germans, who intended to turn the city into a resort. There are a lot of pine trees, which combined with the sea air produce a beneficial health effect. The city was built up between the trees. Therefore, currently, when you explore the city there is a feeling that you are in the woods. But the architecture of Svetlogorsk in the German style gives the impression of a European Spa town.

Svetlogorsk is also known for its mineral springs. There are several major resorts that attract fans of therapeutic recreation. Coniferous trees, sea water and mineral waters are good for your health.

6 THEODOSIUS

The sixth place is taken by Theodosius. The city lies along the Black sea coast in the South-East of the Crimea. Translated from Greek language "Feodosiya" means "God-given".

The climate is mild and the temperature mostly remains positive all year round. In summer this area is hot and Sunny. The sea during this period is warmed up to 27 degrees and, of course, very attractive to these tourists.

The city has a developed tourist infrastructure. Here there are hotels, hotels, bases of rest, it is also possible to rent a flat or house from private individuals. of Course, in the city center the price for rooms is quite high, but they are comfortable European class and a large number of services. There are easier ways, but in the Central part of the resort the price is higher than on the outskirts.

In Feodosia there are a large number of beaches have both free and paid, pebbly and sandy, beautiful and wild. Also some resorts and hotels have their own coastal zone. The most famous are the "Golden beach", the First city (children's) beach and Second city ("Pearl") beach.

In addition to the classic holiday by the sea, tourists are also attracted and Wellness treatments. Feodosia is rich in therapeutic mud and mineral waters. And resorts are also popular, as well as hotels.

The city has its own attractions: the Tower of St. Constantine, the Genoese fortress, museums, monuments, Dolphin and more.

5 EVPATORIA

Conditionally the city can be divided into five parts. First South-Western part of concentrated resort area. The second North-Western part of the built modern high-rise residential buildings. To the East is the home of the old town. In the Northern part of the city located in industrial enterprises. The fifth part in the West, includes lake Moinaki and many children's camps, boarding houses and sanatoriums.

The climate in this area of the steppe and dry. But the sea moistens the air. Winters are mild, without frost. Evpatoria is generally very Sunny and warm.

Line the beaches here are huge over 30 km of seabed off the coast of sandy. Many of the beaches in the city improved. The most popular of them is "Central", "Northern", "New" and "Tycoon." Also a large number of beaches belong to sanatoriums and hotels with restricted access.

In addition to the classic beach holiday, tourists are attracted by the opportunity to actively spend time. Here you can go diving, paragliding, horse riding or rent a boat. Also, the city has several tour routes.

For fans of therapeutic recreation in Evpatoria wide range of sanatoriums and boarding houses.

4 NOUMEA

In fourth place is Noumea. The resort city is located in the South of Russia in Krasnodar region near the Black sea coast.

Tourists are attracted not only hot summers, but also modern infrastructure of the city. There are hotels of different categories, hotels of the European level, two cableways, water parks, Dolphinarium, Safari Park, restaurants, cafes, night clubs, historical and natural attractions. Housing amenities can be found as economy class and luxury with a high level of service.

And resorts of Gelendzhik offer tourists local mineral water, curative silt-sulphide mud and climatic treatment.

Also in Gelendzhik many beaches for every taste. In honor of the holiday season every year is held a colorful festival in early June.

3 YALTA

Three leaders opens the most popular resort of Crimea – Yalta. It is located in the southern part of the Crimean Peninsula.

The city has quite an interesting location. On three sides it is surrounded by mountains and the fourth side extends to the Black sea. Due to this, the climate here is very comfortable. This summer there is no sweltering heat, and winters are mild, without frost.

Since the late 19th century Yalta was a place of the elite society. Therefore, at present it is popular not only in Russia but also in neighboring countries. Here in abundance of luxury hotels and private villas for a luxurious stay. But there are options of economy class, including hotels, chalets or apartments in the private sector.

The beaches of Yalta is quite diverse. What unites them is that they are all pebbly. Pebbles is from quite large to small. Every beach here is enclosed. Stroll along the shoreline, and from there choose the beach here will not work – will have to pass through the upper streets.

2 ANAPA

Second place is the city of Anapa, located in the Krasnodar region on the Black sea. The resort gained its fame as a place for health children. But nowadays it is popular among tourists of all ages.

On the one hand Anapa is located the Caucasus mountains, and on the other the Black sea. The climate is very comfortable for relaxation, the mountains closed against the wind and the sun a lot. The sea warms up to 28 degrees in mid-summer. The total length of the beaches is 54 km away. All these conditions attract every year a huge number of tourists.

As in Soviet times, in Anapa now a lot of suggestions for children's activities. Many health camps. The resorts also offer programs for young patients. The city's wide choice of entertainments: water parks, Dolphinarium, a crocodile farm, water Park, sea views, windtunnel and more.

Recreation popular among all age groups. In 2011, Anapa was recognized as "Best Spa resort in the world". There are therapeutic muds and mineral water, and pure air treatment due to the mountains and the sea nearby.

The accommodation in the city very much. In addition to pensions sanatoriums and children's camps, a wide range of hotels, hotels, bases of rest. Also the accommodation can be rented in the private sector.

In Anapa, a variety of entertainment centers, offers sightseeing excursions, horseback riding, rental of yachts, boats and ATVs, scuba diving, surfing, paragliding.

1 SOCHI

The leader of the rating – Sochi. The town stands on the North-Eastern coast of the Black sea in the Krasnodar region. Also called the Spa capital of Russia. It is a major cultural and economic centre of the black sea coast of our country. The resorts of Sochi are world famous, and recently it was held the Winter Olympics.

Housing in the city can be found on any taste and for any needs. Close to the sea or closer to the center, summer home or luxury hotel. In the city there are about 2 thousands of accommodation options. This is the only official, private individuals offer is also great. For those wishing to improve their health in Sochi a wide selection of health centers.

Sochi is a large city with developed infrastructure. On foot it will not pass, you need to use public transport or rent a car.

Beaches in the city a lot, over 100. They are all pebbly. Pebbles is large and small, but the sand will not find here. The beaches are wild, private, and public. Wild places are not equipped, but quieter out here, little people. Public beaches are free. They are not always a free choice, but there are sun beds, water sports and other services. Closed territory owned boarding houses and sanatoriums.

The choice of entertainment in Sochi are so great that bored here is simply impossible. Lovers of outdoor activities are offered and diving, and rock climbing, and horseback riding, and much more. For children there are water parks, amusement parks, Dolphinarium, Botanical gardens, zoos, museums and more. You can also visit tours attractions and museums. For lovers of shopping and restaurants too. Of course, you can visit Krasnaya Polyana and breathe in the mountain air.

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In conclusion, I would like to say that such a varied holiday, in our country, there is, perhaps, nowhere. The tourism industry each year is growing in Russia and is of interest worldwide. If previously the service was not pleasing everywhere, now most of the resorts close to the European level of service.

Besides, we like the Russians to travel at Home will cause a lot of trouble. The process of obtaining permits would be easier and faster, and insurance is always with you, which gives peace, especially for tourists with children or the elderly.

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