Everyone knows that in Russia there is no shortage of picturesque places for outdoor recreation. The Penza region also belongs to them , in the territory of which the Surskoye reservoir is located. It was filled in 1978 and is intended to provide drinking and industrial water supply to the residents of Penza and Zarechny, as well as irrigation of agricultural land. On the banks of the Sur reservoir there are many recreation centers where thousands of residents of the region like to spend their days off.
Water Information
The Sura reservoir in Penza is located 629 kilometers from the mouth of the river, which gave it the name. The total area of the water mirror is 110 square meters. km, length - 32 km, width —3 km. The total volume of the reservoir is 560 million cubic meters. In 2004, a small hydroelectric power station with a capacity of 0.2 megawatts was put into operation on the Sura River (Penza).
Beach of Zolotorevka village
The Sura reservoir in Penza is famous for its cleanliness and picturesque landscapes. If you want to have a wonderful rest on its shore, then go to the Leonidovka railway station. A few kilometers away is a magnificent sandy beach. It is surrounded by a dense forest where you can set up tents and enjoy the rest of the savage.
Club "Lukomorye"
In the vicinity of Zolotorevka, you can not only sunbathe and splash in the crystal water of the Sur reservoir, but also go in for horse riding. In the club "Lukomorye" vacationers will be accommodated in a guest house, designed for a reception of 20 people, at which there is a stable. At the request of tourists, horseback riding classes will be held with them. In addition, they are waiting for horseback riding to the excavation site of the ancient settlement, along the shore of the Sur reservoir in a pine forest.
"Crystal"
Not far from Lukomorye there is another place suitable for family vacations. This is a recreation center "Crystal", which is surrounded by coniferous forest. For tourists there is everything you need, including a building with comfortable rooms, a Russian bath, gazebos with barbecue grills, a volleyball court, etc. Those who do not want to think about what to cook on vacation are offered a comprehensive meal. At vacationers, ATV and jet skiing are very popular. There is everything you need to organize a game of paintball.
On the basis of "Crystal" you can also hold at the appropriate level such important events as an anniversary or a wedding. In the latter case, the newlyweds will receive a wedding number as a gift, and guests can be accommodated in discounted rooms.
The recreation center "Forest Keys"
The main decoration of the shore of the Sur reservoir is a coniferous forest. Right in the middle of a pine grove is the recreation center "Forest Keys". Wooden houses were built on its territory, in which from 3 to 8 people can sleep, as well as arbors with barbecue. In addition, there are several houses with a bath, so after a hot steam room you can plunge into the cool water. Base "Forest Keys" is an excellent place for fishing lovers. There are several houses located on the water, on the walkways of which you can comfortably sit with a fishing rod. In summer, a cafe-bar is open at the base. There, guests are offered a wide selection of homemade cakes, ice cream and soft drinks. As for the beach, it is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Holiday Village "Beach"
Have you decided to go on a weekend to the Sur reservoir? Rest can be organized on the basis of the "Beach". To get there, you need to move along the Shemysheyskaya highway and, having driven 19 km from the Gidrostroy building, turn right.
To accommodate tourists, comfortable wooden houses are offered there. There is a bathhouse, summer kitchen, bathrooms. There is access to the Internet and parking spaces for personal vehicles. "Beach" is designed for the simultaneous reception of 3-4 dozens of guests, so you will have the opportunity to relax with your friends.
Every Thursday, there are outreach yoga classes. Conducted by a qualified instructor of this oriental practice, Vitalina Minaeva. She has been teaching everyone for more than 10 years the methods of harmonization in the mental and physical spheres.
"Sur Bay"
If you are looking for a budget vacation option, go to the village of Leninka. On the very shore of the reservoir is the recreation center "Sur Bay". There you can hide in the arbors from the scorching rays of the summer sun, use the barbecue facilities and ride a jet ski. In addition, those who wish can rent a house and spend some memorable days in the lap of nature.
Sur reservoir: fishing
In the Penza region there are many lovers of spending free time with a fishing rod on the shore of a reservoir. So, they argue that on the shore of the Sur reservoir in winter, bream is perfectly caught. It belongs to the class of schooling fish and is active throughout the entire time when the reservoir is covered with ice. Shoals of bream move in certain directions. They believe that they move along closed and cyclic routes. On the Sursky reservoir, the bream has its own places for parking, recreation and food search.
Mileyka
On the shore of the Sur reservoir there are bases where fishing and beach vacations can be combined. For example, BO Mileyka is located in the west of the region, 20 km from Kuznetsk, two km from the villages of Maryevka and Bestyanka.
There are all conditions for organizing fishing, both in the warm season and in winter. In particular, in addition to summer houses, heated cottages are also available for vacationers. There is a bathhouse and cafe, and hot days can be sunbathed on the free beach.
Nikonovo
The Sura River (Penza) is a tributary of the Volga. On its shores there are also many recreation centers of various levels. In particular, judging by the reviews of tourists, you can have an excellent rest at the Nikonovo BO, which can be reached by rail. There it offers guests - several houses, designed to accommodate from 2 to 19 people. Thus, you can go there on vacation with a large company or hold a corporate event. The base operates not only in the warm season, but also in winter. There are especially many who want to spend winter vacations at Nikonovo, as it is possible to organize ski walks and ice-skating there. As for summer holidays, there is a rental point on the base where you can take a bicycle, boats and fishing equipment.
At the choice of vacationers, they can cook their own meals on their own or order dishes from the restaurant menu. At the same time, prices for a day of accommodation without meals start from 700 rubles.
Now you know what this or that recreation center has to offer. The Surskoye Reservoir is a great place to organize picnics, so on the very first good weekend go there for barbecue or try to catch the biggest fish in your life!