Among the many wonders of Russia can not be overlooked and Lake Peipsi. The northern and western shores of this natural resource are allotted to Estonia, and the eastern belongs to our country. In this place, it is worth noting that there is a unique combination of flora and fauna - more than fifty different species of birds and the same number of species of mammals on the planet. The plant world is striking in its riot, despite the northern latitudes and very low temperature indicators even in the summer. In addition, Lake Peipsi itself is an incredible purity of water, under which there is a sandy bottom.
You can get to this marvelous place the fastest by car from St. Petersburg or from Pskov. In the first case, you will have to cover a distance of 250 km, which will take about 3 hours. If you go by car from Pskov, you will get to the right place in about half an hour, and the rest of the way depends on the recreation center on Lake Peipsi, which you have chosen in advance. Among these, one can note a beautiful place called "Peipsi Compound", as well as the cottage village "Far Far Away." You can arrive at the ships without registering a room, if you just want to enjoy the local nature and take a walk in the surroundings. On holidays and weekends, many people in nearby villages come here for picnics and walks.
This region has a cold and humid climate. Often in winter, the temperature here drops below -30 degrees. Around November, Lake Peipsi completely freezes, after which snow falls, which remains on the surface until April. It is always cool here in the summer - the temperature ranges from +20 to +26 degrees. It is also worth noting that the sun is considered a very rare occurrence in this region. Most often, gray clouds swirl over the Miracle.
On the coast of this northern reservoir there are many health resorts, children's camps, as well as entertainment complexes. Of course, they are not as gigantic as in big cities, but you definitely will not be bored in these institutions. Cozy cafes surround the whole of Lake Peipsi both from Russia and on the opposite coasts. Therefore, on cold days, you can always bask in a local restaurant and drink hot tea, and if the weather pleases with its warmth, then you have at your disposal a clean sandy beach and the waters of this unique lake.
The city of Gdov is the main center where almost everyone who comes to rest on Lake Peipsi gathers. On the map of this village in the first place you can find the main attractions that have their roots going back centuries. First of all, it is worth mentioning the Gdovsk Kremlin, the mentions of which date back to the 14th century. Here the Cathedral of the Sovereign Mother of God is located as a monument of ancient architecture, as well as the "Raven Stone", which was celebrated by the famous commander and Tsar Alexander Nevsky.
As the surroundings of this reservoir are rich in flora and fauna, so Lake Peipsi itself is rich in fish. Here, local and visiting fishermen catch pike, zander, roach, capelin, bream, ruff and many other representatives of the underwater kingdom. If you are a lover of this activity, then go to the Peipsi shores, and you can get a lot of pleasure from fishing and from the uniqueness of nature that will surround you.