Sol-Iletsk is a small resort town. It is located near the Russian-Kazakh border, seventy kilometers from Orenburg. His calling card is numerous lakes filled with mineral water. The concentration of salt in them is comparable to that of the Dead Sea. Healing properties are possessed not only by water, but also by bottom sludge. It is used in numerous health resorts, which are concentrated in abundance on the coast.
Resort Description
The reviews of Sol-Iletsk say that salt lakes are located at an altitude of 120 meters above sea level. The area they occupy exceeds fifty hectares. The swimming season begins in mid-June. The maximum number of tourists arrives in July and August. Beaches empty in September. Judging by the numerous reviews of Sol-Iletsk, mainly residents of neighboring regions come here.
Muscovites and travelers from Central Russia first fly to the Orenburg airport, and then by bus or car arrive at the resort. You will have to spend about two hours in the air. Plus, it takes about 40 minutes to get to your destination. Orenburg taxi drivers ask for 1,500 rubles per trip. Take a bus for two hours. Ticket price is 200 rubles. Reviews of Sol-Iletsk say that a railway leads to the city from Moscow.
The local station serves trains to Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek. Travel time exceeds 24 hours. The ticket price is 6,000 rubles. Ufa and Samara are the largest cities located near the resort. A suburban electric train runs from Orenburg.
Hotel Fund
If you believe the reviews about Sol-Iletsk, then the city offers a wide selection of housing. Many hotels operate year-round. Rooms, apartments and campsites are for rent. Prices vary. There are expensive and relatively cheap options. Some are located right on the shore of the lakes. Others are at a distance. The road to the beach in this case takes about twenty minutes.
In their reviews of Sol-Iletsk, vacationers claim that offshore facilities offer their guests a free transfer service. All cars are equipped with child seats and air conditioning. Most private guest houses have a vast courtyard. It has planted garden trees and flowers. Some hotels have fixed or frame pools, playgrounds, gazebos and barbecue areas.
Last year's reviews of vacationers about Sol-Iletsk said that the cost of living per person per day was 500 rubles. For a place in a room without a toilet and a shower they asked 350.
Sol-Iletsk Hotels
Below is a rating of the most popular guest houses in the resort. It is based on estimates of tourists. The top five included the following objects:
- "Wanted Paradise."
- "Riviera".
- "To Pushkin."
- The Silk Road.
- "Chocolate".
In reviews of the photo Sol-Iletsk, guests of the resort praise the service at the Hotel Paradise. The hotel is a two-story building, made of wooden beams. The rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms have comfortable wide beds, upholstered furniture, wardrobes and bedside tables. There is a bar on the ground floor. The facility is located on Sovetskaya Street, near the intersection with Sadovaya.
The guest house "Riviera", judging by the reviews of holidays in Sol-Iletsk, is of high quality service. It is aimed at those who value comfort. The hotel has not only standard rooms, but also deluxe rooms. There is a restaurant on site serving meat and fish dishes prepared according to old recipes.
In the yard there is garden furniture, a swing, gazebos. In the evenings, the soft lighting of flower beds and lawns is turned on. There is an outdoor pool without heating water. Internet connection is available in the rooms. Reception staff are available 24 hours a day. Riviera is located in Rudnichny Lane. This is a quiet and peaceful place, remote from the roadway.
The rooms at Guesthouse On Pushkina are small, but clean and bright. Car parking is located opposite the residential building. In the courtyard there is a children's play area with swings and a sandbox. The rooms are equipped with refrigerators. There are dishes and kitchen utensils.
In the reviews of tourists about Sol-Iletsk, this option is called optimal. The cost of living is low, and the quality of service is up to par. Family rooms are available. Near the hotel there is a Magnit hypermarket, as well as a farmer's market. To the lakes at your fingertips. Everything is close. For a night in the guest house "On Pushkin" they ask 1,500 rubles.
The best choice
The Silk Road is located on Embankment Street. There is a playground in the courtyard of the residential complex. The rooms are equipped with wide orthopedic beds, wardrobes, dressing tables and nightstands. Free car parking is available. High speed internet is available. No credit card required for booking.
The housing stock of the hotel is represented by triple standard rooms, double rooms, family apartments and suites. Nearby is a grocery supermarket chain Pyaterochka. Three hundred meters from the hotel there is an Infinity restaurant and a Zodiac cafe. The salt lake is a seven-minute walk away. Reviews of the resort of Sol-Iletsk state that this hotel accepts travelers with pets.
Hotel Chocolate is located on Mountain Street. It is a two-story building with open verandas. The rooms are air-conditioned. The rooms are designed for two or three people. There is a free internet connection. Nearby are grocery stores “Magnet” and “Pyaterochka”, cafe “Antalya”, restaurant “Mill”. A five-minute walk to the farmer's market. Two hundred meters to the salt lake.
Like at home
In reviews of Sol-Iletsk hotels, vacationers give high marks to the Chocolate Guesthouse. It has a garden. Barbecue and charcoal dishes are available on site. There is a sauna, there is the possibility of calling a massage therapist. The hotel welcomes tourists with pets. In the evenings, entertainment shows are provided for guests. Children are expected at the playground.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Opposite the residential building there is a car parking. Meeting at Orenburg Airport is possible for an additional fee. Check-in occurs from 08:00 to 12:00. It is recommended to leave the room before 11:00. Accommodation and hotel services can only be paid in cash.
Health resorts
In the reviews of treatment in Sol-Iletsk, local resorts are praised. Local therapeutic complexes have a modern medical base and comfortable housing. The resort received the status of a health resort at the end of the 18th century. Already at that time, mud, sludge and mineral water were used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Salt has a positive effect on the treatment of skin lesions of an infectious, allergic and neurological nature.
History tour
In reviews of the sanatoriums of Sol-Iletsk it is mentioned that the first dispensary in these places was built in 1974. Doctors of the institution specialized in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, abnormalities in the development of the muscle apparatus, joints and spine, gynecological pathologies. Until now, the most effective and popular procedures are mud baths and wraps. In the sanatoriums there are inhalations, speleotherapy and aerocryotherapy rooms.
Not only the elderly, but also children with weakened immunity come to Sol-Iletsk. The resort is famous for its healing air, which, together with salt water, has a powerful therapeutic effect. In the sanatorium focused on the treatment of children, a school operates. Children with cerebral palsy, hip dislocations, posture disorders, eczema are brought here.
In reviews of the Sol-Iletsk Lake, it is mentioned that twenty years ago the local sanatorium was included in the list of unique mud resorts of the Russian Federation.
Entertainment
The city has a lot of options for a fun and relaxed holiday for all family members. Kids are waiting in the aquacenter. It has pools of various depths and slides. Inflatable trampolines, carousels and rides are installed in the park. A ferris wheel rises above the resort. At night, it flares up with myriads of neon lights. Among teenagers, hiking in the "House Upside Down", a terrarium, and a miniature zoo are popular. Parents can rent catamarans, boats and scooters.
The lion's share of water activities is concentrated on the shores of Razval, Tuzluchnoye and Dunino lakes. Always noisy and fun in the Persiyanov Park. The Miner is popular. Moms with young children walk in the resort's gardens.
sights
The city is replete with places of interest to travelers. In its center is a monument to Rychkov and Uglitsky. The Museum of Local Lore works on weekdays. It is located on Zwilling Street. It contains a unique exhibition of materials illustrating the formation and development of the resort. Tours are scheduled. Entrance fees for adult visitors are one hundred rubles. Children and senior citizens are given discounts.
Near the museum there are cafe "Oliva", "Sadko", "Old Mill". It takes about ten minutes to walk to the lakes. On Sovetskaya Street there is a church of St. Great Martyr George the Victorious. The church is a wooden building, which is located directly opposite the prison.
Another religious building is the church on Stepan Razin Street. It stands out against the background of log cottages. Her building is painted white and decorated with blue decor. Around it a red brick fence was erected. The interior of the church is not rich, but the ceilings are decorated with colored frescoes. The temple was built in 1902. Tourists recommend taking at least two hours to inspect his possessions.
Center
In Sol-Iletsk there is a mosque. It occupies a small building on Razin Street. The house of worship was founded in 1982. On Sundays, local and visiting fans gather at Yunost Stadium. Sports and friendly matches are held on the field. Admission is usually free. Sovetskaya Street is decorated with a monument dedicated to the evacuation of the Supreme Court of Russia.
The stele erected in honor of the royal persons is immediately raised. It is crowned with a sphere made of marble. Previously, instead of it was a ball of salt, in which a drop of water was stored. The monument was erected in the second half of the XIX century in honor of the visit to the Orenburg region of Alexander Nikolayevich Romanov.
Another ancient resort building is a brick water tower. It is located on Uralskaya Street. At the moment, the structure itself and the area around it are in a deplorable state.
Nutrition
The most popular holiday destinations, according to travelers, are the Oliva cafe, the Old Mill restaurant, and the Sadko snack bar. "Oliva" is located on Moskovskaya Street. The menu features Russian cuisine. The food is tasty and inexpensive. The decoration of the hall is characterized by an abundance of wooden decor, designed in a classic style. The main disadvantage of the institution is the slow service.
In the "Old Mill" noisily becomes closer in the evening. This is a restaurant serving European cuisine. The average bill is 1,000 rubles. Prepare sushi and rolls. Visitors appreciate the service and design of the premises. Cafe "Sadko" invites you to have a quick and inexpensive meal. In the daytime it is always crowded. Cooking is located on Sovetskaya Street.
Most guest houses have their own restaurants and canteens. Some hotels have self-catering areas. Products can be purchased at Magnit and Pyaterochka stores. On Fridays, farmers bring fresh meat, fish, milk, vegetables and fruits to the local market.
Recommendations
Experienced vacationers are advised to make a list of things that will be useful in travel. In Sol-Iletsk, it is recommended to take the following items of clothing:
- separate swimsuit and swimming trunks;
- a large towel;
- sandals or slides with plastic soles;
- cap, panama hat.
When choosing things, remember that after staying in salt water, their drawings turn pale, and the fabric itself may deteriorate. There are not enough sun loungers on the shore, so a terry towel or bedspread is useful.
Medical contraindications
Doctors do not recommend visiting the resort for people suffering from the following diseases:
- neoplasms and tumors;
- high blood pressure;
- cardiac pathologies;
- bleeding
- infections
- mental disorders;
- tuberculosis;
- jade;
- hypothyroidism;
- diabetes;
- perivisceritis.
Pregnant women and children under the age of three are not advised to swim in the lakes of Sol-Iletsk. A high concentration of minerals in water has a tonic, antiseptic, regulatory effect on the human body. It affects the metabolism and the process of toxic substances release. After drying, salt crystals remain on the skin. They do not need to be washed off immediately. Before immersion in water, doctors advise resting and not eating heavy food.