Belarusian land is rich in lakes. Almost every body of water in the country is located in a picturesque place surrounded by lush forests. Today I want to talk about the most picturesque corner of Belarus. This is its forest lakes, as well as a sanatorium of the same name located there.
The beauty of forest landscapes
Belarusian forest lakes can be found in the Vitebsk region of the Ushachsky district. It is here that there is a picturesque, quiet, cozy corner of Belarus - Lake Dolgoe. It is part of a group of forest lakes that are interconnected by channels. The picturesque pond, surrounded by pine forests, is simply mesmerizing. The azure water splashes along the forest shores, and the healing forest aromas intoxicate, evoking sublime feelings in the soul. It seems that a special life reigns on the lake. It is so easy to forget about the hustle and bustle and feel the harmony with nature. Forest lakes are a great place where you can not only enjoy the silence and natural colors, but also philosophize, think about the meaning of life. It is also an ideal fishing spot. Dolgoye Lake is rich in mineral springs, so tourists come here to heal their health.
Belarusian health resort
On the shore of the forest lakes Dolgoe and Barkovschina there is a sanatorium "Forest Lakes". The Belarusian health resort was built here for health and medical purposes in order to use the most valuable mineral sources of water bodies. Pine forests with healing air - the main feature of the sanatorium "Forest Lakes". Belarus is rich in forests, but when there are ponds among them , this place resembles a real forest fairy tale. The health resort is located in an ecologically clean area. Forest ponds here are formed by 6 self-flowing springs, the mineral waters of which have a 500-year history. The health resort is surrounded by a huge array of coniferous forest, located on a hilly terrain. The main attraction of the sanatorium is Lake Dolgoe, surrounded by pine forests with an admixture of willow, alder, birch, and spruce. Water in the reservoir comes from the Barkovshchinsky springs. The waters of the forest lake are considered healing. In them, the sanatorium annually organizes wellness bathing.
Treatment and rehabilitation in Forest Lakes
In the Belarusian sanatorium, wellness procedures are carried out year-round. In the Vitebsk health resort, natural healing techniques are used. Among them:
- hydrotherapy;
- paraffin ozoceritotherapy;
- infrared sauna;
- galvanic mud procedures;
- phytotherapy.
Also in the health resort, comprehensive health-improving programs of a specialized purpose are carried out. These are specially selected procedures that have an effective effect on the body. Among them:
- vitality improving program, Antistress;
- anti-cellulite procedures;
- program "Easy breathing";
- a set of procedures that increase weakened immunity, "Be healthy."
In summer, climatotherapy is added to all of the above procedures, including swimming in the pure healing waters of a forest lake and sunbathing. For these purposes, the sanatorium staff arranged a comfortable sandy beach on the lake shore. The medical base of the Forest Lakes sanatorium (Belarus) is improved annually. Photos of a picturesque forest pond and the health resort of the same name are presented below.
Infrastructure facilities of the sanatorium
Many tourists with pleasure come again to the sanatorium "Forest Lakes" (Belarus). Guest reviews about the Belarusian health resort are positive. The sanatorium has a rich infrastructure. On its territory there is a restaurant, shops, a dance floor, a children's area, a library, a club. Lovers of outdoor activities are offered a comfortable gym. There is a rental center for sports equipment, where you can rent sleds, balls, skis, tennis rackets. For fans of cognitive relaxation, the sanatorium organizes excursions to the cities of Belarus: Minsk, Polotsk, Vitebsk and others. Concerts, karaoke evenings, discos are held for young people in the forest health resort. The restaurant menu is also pleasing. Tourists are offered fresh fruits, a variety of vegetables, juices, delicious seafood, as well as specialties. Vitebsk sanatorium "Forest Lakes" is an excellent option for a comfortable wellness stay in Belarus.
How to get to the forest lakes?
The Belarusian sanatorium is located in the Ushachsky district (Vitebsk region) on the banks of the Dolgoe and Barkovshchina reservoirs. The distance to the health resort from Vitebsk is 137 km, and from Minsk - 220 km. The resort is located at a remote distance from major highways, there are no large enterprises within a radius of 50 km. If you get to the forest lakes by car from Minsk, you need to choose the Vitebsk direction. Not far from the health resort is the church of St. Casimir, the estate-museum of Vasily Bykov, the memorial complex “Breakthrough”, the house-museum of P. Brovka, Serguchsky Canal.