Shekota is an island in the Sea of Japan, in Peter the Great Bay. It is located in the archipelago of Empress Eugenia, twenty kilometers from Vladivostok. In Primorye, this is the largest island of those that can be wade during low tides. The history and geographical features of Shkota will be discussed in today's article.
Location
How to get to the island of Skot? In order to get here, it is not necessary to have a motor boat. During low tides, this island turns into a peninsula. From Vladivostok to about. Russian buses run regularly. First you need to get to the shopping center " Emerald " , located at: Okeansky Prospekt, 16. Then take the bus number 59 and get to the aforementioned island. You need to exit at the bend in the bay of New Dzhigit or Khaluay .
You can get to the island of Skot by car or on foot. In the latter case, you will have to spend about an hour and a half on the road (if you get from Russky Island). The recreation center " Surf " , located in the bay with the wonderful name Prikolnaya, will have a sign. On it and you need to navigate. By car from Vladivostok to the island of Skot can be reached in at least an hour, despite the fact that the distance in a straight line is only twenty kilometers.
There is no permanent population. Nevertheless, tourists quite often visit the island. Shekel is part of Vladivostok. Its area is 2.6 square meters. km Every resident of the Primorsky Territory knows how to get to the Skot Island from Vladivostok. But what attracts tourists to these parts?
Most of the island is covered by deciduous forests. The weather here is amazing, which can change several times a day. In the eastern part of Skkota there are fresh springs. These are very picturesque places with an interesting history.
How to get to the island of Skot on foot? This can be done in the summer. But many residents of Vladivostok prefer to go hiking in the winter. Shkotu is connected with the Russian island by a hiking trail. But in recent years, it has changed significantly. Today, many people overcome this stretch of the route from Vladivostok to Shkota by car. Although in the summer it is better to stop the car on the beach. Only a car with a high landing can easily get through.
sights
Tourism infrastructure is, of course, absent here. There are no historical monuments on the island that are protected by the state. But perhaps this is the beauty of Shkot. The island was founded in honor of Nikolai Yakovlevich Shkot captain-lieutenant of the warship " America " . Here, to this day, many military facilities have been preserved. For example, the ruins of the town of artillerymen. Or Coast Battery No. 904.
South coast of the island
This part of the Shelter is on a hill. On a steep bank offers an amazing view. You can look at the sea surface from a bird's eye view. Not far from the South Coast are the ruins of old military barracks, which are of most interest to tourists. There are many rocks. The severe beauty of such landscapes is not appreciated by everyone. Nevertheless, there are a lot of lovers of gloomy terrain, rich in cliffs. It is no coincidence that an excursion to the island of Skot is very popular. About the sea tourist route is described in more detail below.
In the northern part of the island there are almost no such hills. Here the slopes are gentle. Not far from the northern shore of Shkota there is a recreation center " Surf " . Her guests often visit these places.
A walk from Novy Dzhigit Bay to the southern coast of the island will take about two and a half hours. That is, even a leisurely study of the objects of Shkota will take only half a day.
Lighthouse
From high cliffs you can watch wild ducks splashing below. There is even a small grotto on the south coast. When visiting the island, you definitely need to get to the old lighthouse. This is the main attraction of Shekhot.
On the island, overgrown, old trenches are striking everywhere. The remains of military infrastructure to this day are preserved. To see the dilapidated lighthouse, you need to go around a small cape. In the photo below, you can see this attraction of the island of Skkota.
Military strategic facility
Once the island was the main cover for Vladivostok. Here was the post of the Voroshilov battery. When the enemy attacked, a crushing blow was carried out. Today, only the trenches and the remains of a military base speak of the island’s military past. Silence and peace reign in these places. However, as a result of frequent visits by tourists, some areas on the island are quite contaminated.
"Surf"
The base is located in a small bay, on the shore of the southwestern tip of about. Russian. For a long time this territory was closed. As a result, intact fauna , flora, and pure sea water were preserved. Rest on the base " Surf " is suitable for those who prefer an active summer vacation. And most importantly , from here it is very close to the island of Skot, a walk along which will become not only informative, but also useful.
It offers vacationers in the " surf " several well-maintained houses and a wooden bath. Here you can rent a boat, seafood is always on sale. A summer-style cafe is open at the base. And it is here that you can sign up for the most interesting excursions in the Primorsky Territory. For example, " Russian - Shkot " . The duration of the tour is six hours. Cost - 1300 rubles.
You can go on a trip to the island of Shkota as part of an excursion group from Vladivostok. In this case, the trip will cost no less than two thousand rubles per person. Tourists depart by boat from the embankment of Vladivostok. Visit the Golden Horn Bay , Eastern Bosphorus Strait , Fr. Russian and, finally, arrives at Shkotu . A sea voyage takes up to seven hours.