The Far East coast attracts with its uninhabitedness and remoteness from central Russia. The Sea of Okhotsk, the Sea of Japan or the open Pacific Ocean - which is more suitable for you? But admiring the beauties of nature, it is worth thinking about the rest. Sandy beach, rocky or with volcanic sand - using our rating you can choose the best of them.
One of the most popular beaches in the Far East is the beach in Livadia, which owes its name to the neighboring village of the same name, which is located next to Livadia Lake. Like its Crimean namesake, this beach is famous for its clean white sand and cozy enclosed bays, developed infrastructure, beautiful panoramic views, great opportunities for an interesting beach vacation.
Shamora is the largest, cleanest and most popular beach near Vladivostok. The name is given in the 70s, Lazurnaya Bay, was not widely spread among the residents of the Primorsky Region. By many indicators, the local beach is among the top ten beaches in Russia. The unique landscape of the Ussuri Bay attracts vacationers not only from the Far East.
Okunevaya was once called Maly Tazgou. This name was given to the gulf in ancient Chinese times. Ecological vacation lovers run to the south-eastern side of the Primorsky area to find a fairly beautiful place near the small village of Wrangel, where the sea plays with all shades of blue, depending on the depth, and the clarity of white sand is protected by rocky shores with lush greenery.
Petrov Gulf has length about one and a half kilometers and is located opposite the island of the same name, near the Lazovsky Reserve. The most beautiful and calm place for family vacation. There is wide range of unique plants and living creatures. The names of the island and gulf immortalize the name of the officer of the Russian fleet. Local name of the gulf is "Singing Sands", which reflects a characteristic feature of the coast: when walking you can hear sand whistles under the soles.
Halaktyr beach is known among domestic and foreign surfers as a spot with a good wave. However, the beach area is so large that here you can easily find a secluded place if you want to sunbathe, lie on the sand, swim, have a picnic, and take beautiful pictures. The beach looks especially amazing in winter period and during storm, when huge ocean waves collapse on the coast of Kamchatka.
Glass Gulf is a unique place in the Ussuri Bay of Vladivostok, which is the result of human pollution of the coast, but without a negative effect. Many tourists and visitors come to the Glass Gulf rather than for a beach holiday, as because of the opportunity to admire the shimmering sand in the sun, mixed with pieces of colored glass, which gave the name to this coast.
Ezhovaya Bay is one of the few corners of Primorsky territory untouched by civilization, where you can enjoy the healing air and the beauty of the surrounding nature, admire the rare plants listed in the Red Book and watch the sea inhabitants living among the underwater boulders. It is located in the Lazovsky district of the Primorsky territory and owes its name to the huge population of sea urchins that live in its perfectly clear cool waters.
Triozerie Bay is located forty kilometers east from Nakhodka, and is famous for its one and a half kilometer beach, covered with white sand, and a crystal clear sea of azure color. The bay got its name due to three freshwater lakes, located in vicinity.
Zolotari is one of the nearest and most favorite places of Nakhodka residents. Convenient asphalt road is laid here, public transport runs, and extensive infrastructure is developed. This place is called Zolotari since when gold miners worked here. Now this type of activity is irrelevant, families and friendly companies after 10-15 minutes are far from the developed polluted port in the bosom of a cozy bay with a sandy bottom.
Kungasny Cape Beach in Vladivostok is a vivid example of how from an unattractive place on the coast you can create a beautiful recreation area, impressive cleanliness of the coast and developed infrastructure. It is located almost in the center of the city, in the bukhta Bezymyannaya of Amur Bay, and in recent years, it has become one of the most beloved beach by locals and guests.
The Magadan City Beach, located west of the city center, is one of the most popular holiday destinations for locals in summer season. Despite the rather harsh subarctic climate of this region and short summer, in August you can sunbathe on the city beach, and specially trained and seasoned people can even swim. However, even children are able to simply plunge or just wet their feet in waters of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Shepalov Bay is located south-east from Nakhodka adjacent to the Eastern port and Wrangell Bay. Since 2004 the territory was attached to the city and became its remote microdistrict. Thanks to the cozy beach, the crystal clear sea and the picturesque surroundings, these places are very popular among the locals, especially in August and September, when the water warms up well and swimming becomes especially comfortable.
Vityaz Bay is located on the Gamow Peninsula in the southeastern part of Primorsky Krai and is part of the Far Eastern Marine Biosphere Reserve. These places are popular with their unique beauty, healing air and a special atmosphere of calmness and solitude.
Chituvai is located in the city of Nakhodka and is almost always filled with visitors. Musatov Bay, where this beautiful sandy beach is located, is protected on all sides by hills from strong winds, the sea is always calm and warms up perfectly in the summer season. You can get to the beach easily by public transport, and from some areas just by walking. Among disadvantages - not very convenient entrance to the sea, tight parking, and lack of familiar infrastructure as well as garbage left by negligent tourists.
The bay juts out a bucket in Gamov Peninsula in Primorski Krai. It occupies a decent part of the Far Eastern Marine Reserve. Water fascinates with its color and transparency. Climbing the nearest hill, tourists observe the bottom of the bay, even in places where its depth is more than 10 m. The territory is protected, but in the summer there is just a pilgrimage of knowledgeable in seascapes.