Are you running out of energy, have you explored the landscape around your air conditioner, and still have to live to go on a full vacation? British scientists' project "Blue Gym"It has been proven that people who live near water feel healthier and happier, and contemplating water is one of the most effective ways to improve mental health. It doesn't matter whether you are looking at the sea, ocean or lake - any water body has a calming effect.
Those who are tired of monotonous weekends and miss beach vacations, We invite you to familiarize yourself with our selection of picturesque places near the water in the capital. All of them are equipped for swimming, safe, free of charge and definitely help take your mind off your chores.
Levoberezhny Beach
UL. LEVOBEREZHNAYA 10 (SAO)
The clean sandy beach with free entrance is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The place resembles a modern resort town: children are offered free swings and amusement rides, while adults can sunbathe in solariums, play volleyball and have picnics. There are changing cabins, free showers and deck chairs on the territory. The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is sandy, and the reservoir warms up to a comfortable temperature for swimming, as a rule, in the second half of June.
Rescuers at Levoberezhny monitor the order both on land and from the water: it is forbidden to swim beyond the buoys and drink alcoholic beverages.
How to get there?
If it is more convenient for you to travel by public transport, from the metro station "Rechnoi Vokzal" take bus № 739 or 138, 270, 958 to the stop "Internat", then walk 660 meters.
From metro station "Planernaya" by bus № 173 you need to get to the stop "Pribrezhny proezd, 7", then walk another 930 meters.
Meshcherskoe Lake
Meshchersky Park (ZAO)
The clean and well-maintained Meshcherskoye Lake hides behind centuries-old pine and birch trees. Honeymooners often come here to take pictures on small wooden bridges over the water. Even more often in the warm season you can see travelers with tents near the water: the air in the coniferous forest is especially fresh and tasty, and sunsets and sunrises over the water are very photogenic.
Modern wooden paths lead to the water and the beach is equipped with free sun beds. You can relax on the sand by the shore or have a picnic a little closer to the forest, on the lawn. Food and drinks are available at the Forest Tea House or the Pear Café, where delicious coffee is brewed and hearty breakfasts are promised.
How to get there?
The nearest metro stations to the lake are Ozernaya and Govorovo. From them you need to get to the bus stop "Meshchersky Pond", bus number - 883.
You can also take bus No. 883 from the metro station "Slavyansky Boulevard".
It is easy to get to Meshcherskoye Lake by train from Kievsky station: get off at Skolkovo station and go to Meshcherskiy prospect. Then walk straight for about another kilometer (i.e. 15-20 minutes) or take bus 883.
Serebryany Bor - beaches 2 and 3.
Tamanskaya str., 2A, pp. 1 (NWAO)
A well-maintained shore, clean sand, easy access to the water and cleaned bottom are the main advantages of the second and third beaches of Serebryany Bor. The beaches are crowded, and in hot weather vacationers occupy places near the water from the very morning. The visitors are not spoiled with changing cabins, but there is entertainment for every taste: you can rent a jet ski, play volleyball, go boating or take your child to the play area.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are chargeable, but showers are available to everyone. You can feel the resort atmosphere by visiting the local coastal café. Stores are located far away - it is better to worry about water and snacks in advance.
How to get there?
From metro station "Polezhaevskaya" to Serebryany Bor there is bus No. 390 to the stop "Serebryany Bor" (4th line of Khoroshyovsky Serebryany Bor), trolleybuses No. 20, 20k, 21 to the stop "Moskva River Bank" (Tamanskaya St.).
Troparyovo Beach
st. Akademika Vinogradova, 12 (yuzao)
Troparyovo is a unique beach where swimming is possible both in winter and summer. In winter, guests are welcomed by specially equipped ice-holes, in summer - there is a special descent into the water, to the depth. It is forbidden to go down on your own on the sandy shore.
Modern sports grounds have been built here for family recreation, and children have a separate playground. Only "larks" sunbathe on free sunbeds - other visitors are satisfied with blankets and lawns. At the boat station you can rent a boat or a catamaran. There is a chess club in the beach area. There are changing rooms and toilet stalls in the swimming area, and a medical center is open during the day.
The cafe's menu includes barbecue dishes, salads and light snacks. The nearest stores are 10 minutes away on foot, near the Konkovo metro station.
How to get there?
There are 3 metro stations near Troparyovsky Park:
"Tyoply stan". Bus No. 250 (stop "Studgorodok") runs from the metro station to the beach. The walking route from the metro station takes 45-50 minutes of leisurely walking.
"Konkovo". From the exit from the subway station to the beach go buses № 145, 196, 250, 295, 361, 699. It is necessary to pass 3 stops. The road to the beach through the park will take about 10 minutes.
"Troparyovo". From the stop "Metro Troparyovo" buses № 144, 227 run to the stop "Akademika Vinogradova". Then you need to walk 1 km through the territory of the park.
White Lake
Zaozernaya street, 19 (vao)
The sandy beach Beloe Ozero is located near Novokosino metro station. The embankment is equipped with changing cabins, shelters and toilets. The bottom is flat and muddy, but the water is clean thanks to cold springs.
Near the beach there is a volleyball court, table tennis and soccer. You can rent fishing gear at the rental center - White Lake is a popular fishing spot. For those who are not in the mood to make food with their own hands, there are food stands and a barbecue area nearby.
Every year, at the end of May, the lake hosts a festival dedicated to Peter the Great: students of the maritime club solemnly launch a replica of the famous Peter's boat. If you didn't manage to participate in this holiday, don't be sad - Neptune Day and Navy Day are ahead.
How to get there?
From the metro station "Novokosino" you can take buses № 773, 79, 723 to the stop "Kosinskaya Fabrika".
From metro station Kosino go buses № 773, 723, C16 to the stop "Kosinskaya Fabrika".
From the station Vykhino go buses №602, 722, 747, 79, 772, 613 to the stop "Polyclinic", then you need to walk about 400 meters more.
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