With the approaching summer holidays, many are thinking about spending holidays on the shores of some kind of sea. I want to bask in the clean sand under the rays of the bright sun, splash in warm water.
What about Muscovites who want to relax not very far from home? Where to find such a cozy place for a beach holiday? What is the closest sea to Moscow? You can learn about all this later in the article.
Seas in Russia
The most beautiful vacation spot in the summer (and not only) is Kaliningrad. The distance to it when traveling by car is 1270 kilometers. The journey to the shores of the Baltic Sea takes more than 16 hours.
In fact, this greatest body of water is the closest sea to Moscow, created by Mother Nature. It is noteworthy in that the water warms up very well in the summer, and the heat is stored in it for a long time.
The most tourist destination in Russia is the Black Sea, the distance to which from Moscow is approximately 1,500 km. Traveling by car to it takes more than 19 hours, depending on speed and other factors.
The distance to the White Sea is 1600 kilometers. The Caspian is 1815 km away.
Below is presented in more detail another sea coast closest to Moscow.
Sea of Azov
For many, the ideal of a comfortable life in their own home on the coast of some southern sea is unattainable . It is necessary at least once a year, or even less, to go on vacation in this direction.
Which sea to choose? It depends on the number of days intended for relaxation, and on preferences and opportunities. What is the near sea from Moscow in a southerly direction? If we consider natural (non-artificial reservoirs) reservoirs with resort areas, then this is the Sea of Azov.
The beaches in this resort are sandy, the water is warm, the sea itself is shallow, and the surroundings are mostly represented by steppes. These places are perfect for families with children, especially in the second half of summer, when there are a lot of ripe vegetables and fruits.
At a distance of about 1300 kilometers is this nearest sea from Moscow. It takes about 14 hours by car.
Yeysk (Krasnodar Territory) is the resort closest to Moscow on the Sea of Azov. The water in these places warms up quickly, and at the end of May you can safely swim. In summer, in Yeysk, the air temperature reaches 35 degrees, water - up to 30 degrees. Kuban city is very comfortable and clean. Entertainment is represented by attractions, a water park, a dolphinarium. Public gardens and city parks are a great place for walking. There are sightseeing tours. Rest can be combined with treatment with local healing mud in sanatoriums and boarding houses.
Of course, this near sea from Moscow has not so developed resorts in terms of service, infrastructure and entertainment, as Black.
Closest seas to the capital (artificial)
As presented above, the nearest sea from Moscow is the Baltic Sea. But there are also ponds that are much closer and are also called seas, only man-made.
Imagine some reservoirs located near Moscow: 100 kilometers Ruzskoye and Ozerninskoye; 200 km - Vazuzskoe, 149 km - Ivankovskoye, etc.
Below are described in more detail the nearest seas from Moscow, on which you can relax in the summer.
Rybinsk reservoir
The distance from Moscow to this amazing reservoir created by human hands is just over 300 kilometers.
Many Muscovites, heated by heat, go to these places for summer vacations. This is really the real sea! Its shores are almost invisible, amazed by vast expanses, seagulls and even real waves ... Steamships are visible on the horizon. Tourist ships call at the port near the village of Breitovo.
This amazing fabulous place is located on the Volga and its tributaries - Mologa and Sheksna. The geographically artificial sea, the closest to Moscow, is located in the Yaroslavl (most), in the Volgograd and Tver regions. The area of its reservoir is 4580 square meters. km A reservoir was formed in the 30-40s of the XX century.
Gorky reservoir (Chkalovsk city)
These picturesque and high banks are located in the Ivanovo, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod regions. The reservoir was created in 1955-1957. in the interests of shipping and energy. The following cities are located on its banks: Rybinsk, Yaroslavl, Tutaev, Ples, Kostroma, Navoloki, Zavolzhsk, Kineshma, Yuryevets, Chkalovsk, etc.
This is another nearest sea from Moscow. By car, you can get to it in 5-6 hours. The distance is 450 kilometers. Everything here is like the sea, only unsalted water. The area of the reservoir is 1590 square meters. kilometers.
Very picturesque shores, clean and warm water, overgrown with dense birch forests, wide sandy beaches, stunning sunsets - all this attracts flows of tourists to these places.
It should be noted that during the filling of the reservoir, vast expanses of farmland and even a city called Mologa were flooded. Of course, the sea is shallow (its average depth is about 5 meters), but very beautiful.
There is another interesting historical fact about this place. After the ice age, there was a huge lake, which eventually became shallow, silted, and, finally, turned into a swampy plain.
The locals call this reservoir “Gorky Sea” (one of the closest seas from Moscow). It is interesting not only for a beach holiday, but also for small colorful towns where there is something for tourists to see.
Finally
It can be concluded that one of the closest options for Russians is to relax in their native country, on their sea coasts, including artificial reservoirs. In Russia, each region is unique in its own way, beautiful and interesting in terms of history.