Kaliningrad is the westernmost city in Russia, located on the shores of the cold and unstable Baltic Sea. Walking along beaches, it is possible stumble upon pieces of frozen sun-amber and among the wind-bent pines breathe plenty of fresh sea air. Choose the best beach for your holiday with our rating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filinskaya Gulf Beach is located in vicinities of Kaliningrad. From the beach a view of green mountains, dense forests, endless smooth surface of water opens. 3 meters from the water there is a forest where you can hide from the summer heat and take a nap in the shade. Length of the beach exceeds 1 km, and its width reaches 30-35 meters.
Cape Taran is an incredibly beautiful place with an unusual landscape, uncharacteristic for the Kaliningrad region, the most North-Western point of it. Travelers find breathtaking scenery 12 km from Svetlogorsk, near the Donskoy village. The lighthouse was put into operation in 1846. Now it is on the territory of the military unit. it is a cultural heritage site.