Many people like a beach holiday - this is an opportunity to be alone with nature, to enjoy the rays of the warm and gentle sun, to swim. Is a beach holiday possible in Khabarovsk, are there equipped places for those who want to sunbathe and swim? Let's look at this issue in more detail.
general information
Many local residents sincerely believe that the beaches of Khabarovsk, or rather their condition, leave much to be desired. There is simply no place for relaxation in the city: bustle, noise, dirt in the coastal zone - all this confuses vacationers. Of course, it is difficult to call Khabarovsk a resort city, but even here people want a quality vacation.
Central beach
If you are interested in all the beaches of Khabarovsk, first visit the Central. 4 years ago, this place was a favorite place for city residents in the warm season. In 2012, the Khabarovsk administration decided to close the beach for vacationers. Then the reason was financial problems, because of which the city did not have time to prepare and equip the coastal zone for the season. Already in 2013, the beach was again not open to the public due to the rising water level in the Amur. Today it is already difficult to call the former beach a place for cultural and civilized recreation: everywhere there is a lot of garbage, dirt.
"Arizona"
Quite famous among locals, the beach "Arizona" (Khabarovsk) is located just a 10-minute drive from the city center on the shores of a picturesque lake. This is not just a beach, but one of the best recreation centers in the region. Entrance to the territory for children under 5 years old is free, children under 11 years old will have to pay 50 rubles, and visitors over 150 rubles. The beach is equipped with a rental of water activities: catamarans, boats, jet skis. For an additional fee, you can rent a barbecue, purchase coal and a means for ignition. It is possible to rent the entire beach for a certain celebration. On the shore there are locker rooms and showers.
The beach is quite clean, sandy, but some vacationers note the presence in the water of a huge amount of algae that change its shade. Recently, complaints from vacationers have become more frequent, claiming that in the lake and on the beach you can catch an intestinal infection. In fact, there are quite a lot of holidaymakers here in season due to the proximity to the city.
Dolphin Beach
There are other beaches in Khabarovsk. In order to find a decent place to stay, you will have to get acquainted with the description and reviews of real vacationers. Only in this case you will not spoil your weekend. We want to bring to your attention the beach "Dolphin" (Khabarovsk). It is located within the city, was named after the recreation center of the same name and is considered one of the best in the region.
The beach is suitable exclusively for sunbathing and sports, as swimming in the Amur River flowing along it is prohibited. On the beach there are locker rooms, showers, barbecue facilities, gazebos, where you can sit in a large and friendly company. In the warm season, they hang up a net for volleyball tournaments, which everyone can take part in.
If you are tired of lying in a sun lounger and sunbathing, you can always use the services of a rental point or move into the shade of trees. There is a small parking lot near the beach, but in season it is very difficult to find a free place on it.
Ice beach
If you live in Khabarovsk, you probably know Ice-beach. The recreation area in the Khabarovsk Territory is quite popular. In the season there is an incredible number of vacationers, many young boys and girls, despite the fact that they are far from the city limits. Want to know where the "Ice Beach" (Khabarovsk) is located? Its address is the village of Priamursky, which is a 20-minute drive from the city. The beach is located on the banks of the crystal clear Emerald Lake in one of the most picturesque regions of the region.
The beach area is divided into a public and VIP zone. The area is 38,000 square meters. It offers vacationers the rental of sports equipment, water entertainment - you will definitely not be bored here. Cupids and silver carp are responsible for maintaining the purity of water in the lake. Moreover, the city and regional administration takes all necessary measures to prevent the ingress of harmful discharges.
Numerous underground keys feed the lake’s waters, nevertheless, its upper layers warm up quite quickly, due to which it is quite pleasant and comfortable to swim even for kids. The amazing location of the lake allows all vacationers to enjoy the beautiful evening sunsets. The territory of the beach and recreation center quite often becomes a platform for celebrations.
In order to get into the territory of the VIP zone, you need to pay 300 rubles for an entrance ticket. It gives the right to use the playground, sunbeds, deck chairs, umbrellas. Moreover, all visitors can watch movies in the equipped cinema, use the guarded parking lot, shower and toilet. For a fee, you can use the widest variety of water activities, rent a gazebo, barbecue. If you want to master some water sports, qualified specialists will help you with this.
The public area is represented by a landscaped beach with sun loungers and umbrellas. On the beach there is a rescue tower, a medical center, as well as a cafe and a shop. All services here are paid, and you can get acquainted with the rates on the official site of the recreation center.
City Beach
If you are looking for a great place to organize leisure activities, you will surely like City Beach (Khabarovsk). This place will allow you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable atmosphere of relaxation and escape even for a moment from the bustle of the city. This is a paradise in the city center with pools, sunbeds, umbrellas and a chic bar. Children are waiting for trampolines, all kinds of water activities.
Everyone can purchase a subscription for unlimited visits to the recreation area. More detailed information on the cost of a one-time visit, the conditions for purchasing a subscription can be obtained on the official website of City-Beach.
This is a new vacation spot, which opened for visiting in the summer of 2016. That is why all vacationers will be able to enjoy the developed infrastructure, cleanliness and impeccable service. If you are looking for a great place for a summer vacation, located within the city, you have already found it.
To summarize
So, we examined the most famous beaches of Khabarovsk. Each of them deserves attention. There are beaches in the city, as well as in the most picturesque regions of the region.
Your task is to stock up on a good mood, gather friends and relatives, choose the best place for your summer vacation and go there on the very first weekend. Beautiful even tan, lots of bright and unforgettable impressions are surely provided for you.