The Zaslavskoye reservoir belongs to the artificial reservoirs of Belarus. Here it is the second largest. Due to its size, the locals nicknamed the reservoir the Minsk Sea. And we can say that this is fully justified. Rest in these parts is incomparable. Clean sandy beaches, equipped with cabanas and sunbeds of the territory, recreation facilities - what else does a tired person need to restore peace of mind and vitality? You can get to the reservoir not only by personal transport, but also by bus. The Zaslavsky reservoir (everyone loves to rest in these places) is ready to entertain tourists both in winter and in summer. It is located about 10 km from the capital, on one of the north-eastern slopes of the great Minsk Upland.
Short description of the reservoir in Minsk
The area of this reservoir is about 27 square meters. km Its length is impressive size - within 10 km. The Zaslavskoye reservoir is notable for its rather wide width: the maximum figure is 4.5 km, and the average is fixed at around 3 km. The Minsk Sea is not very deep. When studying it, it was found that the greatest value of the bottom distance from the surface is approximately 8 m. But the average depth does not exceed 4 m.
The coastline of the reservoir is 55 km. Throughout the length of the water cover there are small islands. There are about 10 of them. The shores are gentle, which has a beneficial effect on the development of tourism. In some places they are densely covered with forests. The eastern and western sides are mostly overgrown with deciduous trees. Here you can watch them lower their crowns above the water. It is such landscapes that adorn the Zaslavsky reservoir. The beaches here are mostly sandy, but there are also boggy areas. They are closer to the mouth of the Vyacha River. In the eastern part the reservoir is overgrown with duckweed, sedge, bubbly calamus.
Fishing
Not only the local landscapes will please holidaymakers. The underwater world of the reservoir is rich and diverse. Ruff, perch, pike, roach, bleak and other fish species inhabit the Zaslavsky reservoir. Fishing in these parts is a real pleasure for professionals and amateurs. Many prefer to catch from a boat, sailing away from the coast. However, catch from the shore can also be rich. The main thing is to choose the right place and gear.
In any season there are many fishermen on the reservoir. In winter, they sit on ice mainly in the Yunost area. In early December, the dam area is popular. There is a good catch for a ruff and perch; bloodworms are used as bait.
Beaches
The Zaslavskoye reservoir is famous for its beaches. Here you can relax not only with the whole family, but even with young children. The water is clean, warm in summer, the bottom without sharp rifts and, importantly, non-muddy. On the shore there are benches and gazebos where you can have a great time with a cheerful company. There are barbecue facilities in designated areas. They are invited vacationers to fry kebabs.
For those who want to consider local attractions from the water, boats, catamarans are offered for rent. Children are also not deprived of attention, for them they installed swings and sandboxes on the beaches.
Recreation facilities
The Zaslavskoye reservoir is surrounded by numerous recreation centers. On its shore was built a health resort complex "Youth". In season, it seats up to 250 people. You can also relax in the dispensaries. The most famous and popular are the sanatorium "Lazurny", "Sputnik" and "Svitanok". Having settled in them, you can not only relax, but also improve your health.
Also, vacationers in demand rest on the islands. One of them is named after the romantic name Island of Love. He is one of the most popular. There are gazebos on its territory where you can spend time both day and night. Watching the sunset is the favorite activity of tourists. There is also a tent city, locker rooms, showers, toilets are installed. For those who want to spend time near the fire, special places are organized. All territory is cleaned.
The island is open from April to October. The numerous beaches have free parking and cafes. Due to its convenient location (10 km from Minsk), there are always a lot of tourists. Reservation of resorts is recommended in advance. In any case, rest on the Zaslavsky reservoir will bring many pleasant impressions.