The cold and unfriendly at first glance Baltic is associated with amber and tall pines for many. However, on sunny days it is also pleasant to spend time on the beach of the Baltic coast. Enjoy the northern beauty without getting off the deck chair! Our rating of the best beaches will help you decide on a vacation spot.
In the village of Yantarny there is a beach marked with a blue flag. This award was presented for perfect order along the entire coast, crystal-clear water, good ecology and comfortable conditions of vacation. Also, this place is special for a large amount of greenery, transport accessibility, and architectural monuments from the time of the Prussian kingdom.
The beach in Pionerski is a quite modern, cozy and prosperous resort on the shores of the Baltic Sea. In 2011, one of the residences of the President of the Russian Federation was built on the outskirts of the coast. This fact positively influenced the formation of the resort and in 2012 the beach in Pionerski had already won the title of the cleanest and most well-groomed coast of the Baltic. In addition, the infrastructure of this resort began to develop, attracting more and more tourists from neighboring regions.
Peter and Paul Fortress Beach offers the best view of the central part of St. Petersburg. Concerts, group classes, sports competitions are held here. The local territory is clean and adjacent to a number of architectural masterpieces. Next to it there are all the necessary infrastructure. In fact, this beach has only one disadvantage - it is forbidden to swim here.
Zelenogradsk beach has 200 year history, a large amount of architectural monuments, perfect soft sand and the clearest waters. Numerous cafes, health resorts, mineral water pump rooms and European-style hotels work nearby. People come here to improve their health, relax in comfortable conditions, and try the best dishes of Russian and German cuisines.
Laskovy Beach in the village of Solnechnoye is one of the best, most well maintained and comfortable places for a beach holiday on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Many people compare it with beaches of Anapa - it is so sunny, warm and comfortable here. The vast shallow water, very clean sand and excellent infrastructure gave it the glory of the most favorite place for family vacations in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.
In addition to the white sand and the crystal clear sea, Svetlogorsk beach is famous for its funicular, an abundance of vibrant architecture, interesting relief and huge size. Next to it there is a 1.5-kilometer promenade, a large number of catering establishments, comfortable hotels. In the very city there are all the amenities for an interesting and carefree vacation.
Park of Saint-Petersburg 300 anniversary Beach is located on the shore of the Petersburg Sea: this is how The Gulf of Finland is called in this part of the coast. Over the past few years, the park has changed, so it attracts not only locals, but tourists as well. The beach has a developed infrastructure with cafes, sports locations, playgrounds.
Kronstadt City Beach is very popular among both Petersburgers and visitors. Locals love it for its privacy, cleanliness and comfort, and tourists are attracted by the opportunity during the tour to visit the coast of the Baltic Sea. The beach is located within the city-port of Kronstadt, which is located on the island of Kotlin and is a municipal district of St. Petersburg. Despite the relative distance from the center, Kronstadt is easily accessible by car or public transport via the dam across the Gulf of Finland. You can admire the beautiful views of the Baltic Sea and see the panorama of the legendary fortress city in all its glory on the way.
Until the 90s, Baltiysk was closed for entry, and visiting the city could only be by special invitation. In the 2000s, this rule was abolished and vacation on the city beach became available to every Russian: for foreigners, entry must still be coordinated. Baltiysk is not a resort town, but annually attracts tourists and locals not only with beach vacations, but also with the traditional parade of the Baltic Fleet ships, which is dedicated to the Navy Day.
Zolotoy Beach in Zelenogorsk is one of the best and especially loved by and especially beloved by Petersburgers and guests of the city the coasts in the Leningrad region. It is located on the north edge of the Gulf of Finland about 60 km from St Petersburg center. The beach got its name due to the golden color of the sand dunes and the special softness of the sand here, which even with minimal infrastructure attracts a lot of vacationers, and the presence of a vast park next to it only increases its popularity.
Sestroretsk Beach is a popular holiday destination on the coast of the Gulf of Finland in the vicinity of St. Petersburg. It is located on the shore of the resort town of Sestroretsk, famous for its many sanatoriums, and among all other city beaches it is considered to be one of the most visited. Due to the stable small waves, this beach is one of the best places in the vicinity of St. Petersburg for beginners to master kitesurfing.
Nudist beach Dyuny is the only place of this kind in the vicinity of St. Petersburg. It is located near the same name pension on the shore of Sestroretsk. Although the beach has gained fame as a popular holiday destination for supporters of naturism and one of the 1000 best nudist beaches in the world, there are also sites on its long coast for vacationers who do not want to bare their bodies. So this beach, despite the name, is a universal and very popular vacation place in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.
Suzdal lakes is a picturesque natural area in the Northern part of St. Petersburg and a popular holiday destination for citizens. In Soviet times, a cozy holiday village “Ozerki” was organized there, where the local Bohemia gathered for the summer. Now the territory is actively built up with luxurious mansions of representatives of the already modern elite, who shamelessly protect their possessions with high fences and thus block the access of ordinary citizens to water.
Dontso (also known as St. Petersburg Seychelles) is a man-made lake located 75 km southwest of St. Petersburg. It is popular with clean and clear water turquoise color.
Krasavitsa Lake (Bolshoye Simaginskoe) has a long beach with coarse-grained and hard sand. Its waters are clear and cool, and the bottom is nice to the touch. There is clean air, almost no garbage (occasionally there are cigarette butts and candy wrappers), a quiet and calm atmosphere.