Emerald Lake in Kazan - ample opportunities for recreation. Holiday Village "Emerald Lake" in Toksovo

20 kilometers from Kazan is the Emerald Lake, one of the most favorite and often visited places for the city's residents. The water here is transparent, the bottom is sandy. On the coastline, dense coniferous forests grow, pines predominate, and only here and there you can find lonely leafy trees closer to the water.

Hydronym

The second name of the lake (often used by local people) is the Quarry. Its origin is not accidental. After all, the Emerald Lake, a photo of which can be seen in the article, was created artificially on the site of the former sand pit. When the extraction of sand in it stopped, the water came to the surface. This happened as a result of the rise of the lower waters of the Volga, and an amazing natural sight was formed in the anthropogenic area.

A few words about the lake

Near the quarry is the village of Yudino, and the lake itself surrounds the pine forest from all sides. Therefore, these places are quite lively, both in summer and in winter. The quarry itself existed here for a long time, but the water began to arrive about 25 years ago. So the Emerald Lake is a young pond.

In the vicinity of Kazan, there are many lakes, but this is the most popular. This is facilitated by a well-developed infrastructure near the pond. And the name speaks for itself: the water in the lake is so clean and cool that it really reminds an emerald. Add air here, full of coniferous scents, and get a great place to relax and improve.

However, you should be careful while bathing. The quarry is large enough, not only in width, but also in depth. There are depressions here that move away from the water level by 10 m. There are also places where the depth increases dramatically to 4-5 meters!

How to get to the Emerald?

Lake Emerald is located outside the city, away from dust and city bustle. To reach it is not difficult, there are several ways. From the very Kazan to the village of Yudino go buses (flights 46, 72). Also there is an opportunity to reach by train or by train of the Children's Railway. This trip is especially interesting, because the paths pass through the forest. By personal transport to get to the lake - not a problem at all. Here the road is laid, therefore drivers can not be afraid for their "iron horses". There is also a paid parking near the lake, which allows you to completely relax and not worry about the car.

Emerald Lake in Toksovo

Many people, after hearing the story about Lake Emerald, represent a recreation center located in the Leningrad region in Toksovo. There really is a pond of the same name. The water in it is of a beautiful emerald color. Around the lake there is a cultural recreation center, where they are happy to provide a wide range of entertainment for both children and adults.

A variety of summer holidays

Currently, on the territory of the quarry in Yudino built guest houses economy and business class, equipped with a clean wide sandy beach. Entertainment is so much that they are ready to meet the needs of any holidaymaker. This place is ideal for a family holiday: a summer water park, attractions for children, a tennis court, beach volleyball, tarzanka, cafes and restaurants, parties and discos in the open air.

Recently, the diving center is gaining popularity. Emerald Lake is very poor in representatives of the animal and plant world. At depth, you can only consider crayfish and fish. But this lake is ideal for beginners. It beckons with its crystal clear water. Diving to depth without special equipment is prohibited - a lot of pressure. Immersion is carried out all year round. Specialists of the center will help and train beginners. It is possible to rent a suit and other equipment.

What awaits vacationers all year round?

Although the Emerald Lake is the most popular in the summer, but at other times of the year there is something to do. Not far from the quarry is an artificial slope for climbers, and in the pine forest games are played in paintball.

In winter there is an ice rink, you can go snowboarding. A special track for snowmobiles is equipped. Last couple of years on this place spend festivals and motocrosses.