If you head north from Chelyabinsk, after 60 km you can see the beautiful Kaldy Lake. Vacationers regularly come to it and spend their weekends or holidays here. On the west bank, you can comfortably settle by renting housing at one of the recreation centers.
Description of the lake
With the arrival of heat, lake water quickly warms up. Of all the nearby water bodies, this is the warmest. The western side is characterized by gently sloping shores and clean sandy beaches, therefore the bases on Lake Kaldy are located mainly along the western coast. On the beaches it is pleasant to go into the water, since the bottom is sandy. Only in some places cane grows. From the south-west side the landscape is replaced by a beautiful forest.
The diameter of Kalda is approximately 4.5 kilometers, and its depth in the most remote place is about 10 meters. The total catchment area reaches 17.90 km 2 .
Not far from the lake there are several villages - Sary, Suleymanovo, Big Taskino.
Recreation facilities
But where to stop if you first came to Lake Kaldy? Recreation facilities, which are many here, offer their standard range of services. In order to settle, there is no need to reserve a room in advance, as a rule, there are always free places. The following recreation centers actively offer their services:
- "Lightning".
- The Silver Key.
- "Russian island."
- "Kaldy".
- "Birch Grove".
- Grinta.
Any recreation center on Lake Kaldy tries to attract new guests with a convenient beach, equipped rooms to choose from and additional amenities for a pleasant leisure. Let us dwell in more detail on one of these bases.
Accommodation at the BO "Lightning"
The recreation center "Lightning" on Lake Kaldy has at its disposal several summer houses for one and two rooms. Also on the territory there are stone small houses and rooms in the buildings. Each room is equipped with tables, chairs, a fridge, dishes and electric stoves. There are barbecue areas with barbecue facilities and benches. The rooms can accommodate 2, 3 and 4 people. In hull buildings and brick houses, an indoor bathroom is provided. Summer houses have outdoor amenities. Lightning accommodates up to 170 guests. On weekends, it is best to reserve your seats in advance to rent a room that suits you.
On the territory of the base there is a cafe-dining room, where delicious dishes are prepared. If desired, lunch is ordered in the room or house.
Additional services
The recreation center "Lightning" on Lake Kaldy provides additional amenities. On the territory of the bathhouse (rent at least 2 hours) and outdoor shower. There is also a functioning small store. The main products are beer, coal and sweets. Coming here to barbecue, stock up on meat at home. If you do not have time, you can go to a neighboring village for groceries.
Valuable items you bring with you can be deposited.
This recreation center is suitable for outdoor activities. There are platforms for sports games and the necessary equipment. The beaches are clean, regularly cleaned. Places to relax by the water are equipped with sun loungers. There is a paid slide on the lake.
Many people like that the base has its own rhodon spring. Water has passed the quality check and there is an appropriate hygienic conclusion.
Vacation with children
It is especially important that the recreation center "Lightning" on Lake Kaldy has provided amenities for the smallest. Cribs with fences and bunk beds for children are available. It is worth noting that the rental of this furniture is paid.
On the territory there are swings, stairs, horizontal bars and many other sports and entertainment equipment. There is a paid trampoline for children.
Parents like the beach itself. The gently sloping bottom immerses in water gradually, and you can swim with the kids anywhere without fear of sharp depths.
Additional information for vacationers
If you have your own tent, you can take it with you to Lake Kaldy. "Lightning" allows you to set up tents on your territory, taking a fee of 150 rubles per person per day. If you just want to relax on the beach without renting a berth, a fee of 100 rubles is charged per person.
The recreation center "Lightning" on Lake Kaldy provided for additional benefits. For example, on weekdays the cost is reduced by 8%, and if you are a regular customer, you get a 10% discount. The benefits also apply to children depending on their age and the length of stay is taken into account (discounts begin after a week of stay).
Check-in is considered from the evening (18.00 - 21.00). Departure starts from 16.00 - 17.00.
Pond fishing
Many of those who come on vacation love to go fishing. This lake is perfect for these purposes, but it is worth considering that if you need to rent a catamaran or boat, you will have to go to a neighboring base.
There are pike, crucian carp, burbot, carp, bream, perch, and chebak in the pond. You can also try to catch crayfish. But for this, choose a place where the sandy bottom ends and silt begins. Having returned with the catch, you can use the barbecue and prepare a fragrant dinner.