Rest in Minsk - the reservoir Zaslavskoe

The reservoir Zaslavskoe belongs to the artificial reservoirs of Belarus. Here it is the second largest. Due to its size, local residents called the reservoir the Minsk Sea. And we can say that this is fully justified. Rest in these parts can not be compared with anything. Clean sandy beaches, equipped with cabins and lounges of the territory, recreation centers - what else does a tired person need to restore their peace of mind and vital resources? You can get to the reservoir not only by personal transport, but also by buses. Zaslavskoe reservoir (recreation in these places like everyone without exception) is ready to entertain tourists both in winter and in summer. It is located about 10 km from the capital, on one of the north-eastern slopes of the great Minsk Upland.

Brief description of the reservoir in Minsk

The area of this pond is about 27 square meters. Km. Its length is impressive - within 10 km. The reservoir Zaslavskoe is quite big: the maximum is 4.5 km, and the average is fixed at about 3 km. The Minsk Sea is not very deep. When studying it, it was found that the greatest value of the distance of the bottom from the surface is approximately 8 m. But the average depth does not exceed 4 m.

The coastline of the reservoir is 55 km. On the entire length of the water cover there are small islands. In total there are about 10. The coast is flat, which has a beneficial effect on the development of tourism. In some places they are densely covered with forests. In the main, the eastern and western sides are overgrown with deciduous trees. Here you can watch them drop their crowns over the water. It is these landscapes that adorn the Zaslavsky Reservoir. The beaches here are mostly sandy, but there are also marshy areas. They are closer to the mouth of the river Vyacha. In the eastern part the reservoir is overgrown with duckweed, sedge, bubbly ayr.

Fishing

Not only the local landscapes will please vacationers. The underwater world of the reservoir is rich and diverse. Ruff, perch, pike, roach, bleak and other types of fish inhabit the Zaslavsky reservoir. Fishing in these parts is a real pleasure for professionals and amateurs. Many people prefer to catch from the boat, sailing away from the shore. However, the catch can also be rich from the shore. The main thing is to choose the right place and tackle.

In any season there are many fishermen on the reservoir. In winter, they sit on ice mostly in the area of "Youth". At the beginning of December, the dam area is very popular. Here a good catch is for the ruff and perch, as a lure the lap is used.

Beaches

The reservoir Zaslavskoe is famous for its beaches. Here you can relax not only the whole family, but even with young children. The water is clean, the summer is warm, the bottom is without sharp rifts and, importantly, it is not very strong. On the bank there are shops, gazebos where you can have a great time with a fun company. In specially designated places there are mangalas. On them it is offered to have a rest to fry shish kebabs.

For those who want to view local attractions from the water, boats, catamarans are offered for rent. Children are also not deprived attention, for them installed on the beaches swings and sandboxes.

Recreation centers

The reservoir Zaslavskoe is surrounded by numerous recreation centers. On its shore built a sanatorium-health complex "Youth". In the season it can accommodate up to 250 people. You can also relax in the dispensaries. The most famous and popular are the sanatorium "Lazurny", "Sputnik" and "Svitanok". Settling in them, you can not only relax, but also get better.

Also vacationers in demand rest on the islands. One of them is called the romantic name of Love Island. He is also one of the most popular. On its territory there are gazebos where you can spend time both during the day and at night. Watching the sunset is the most favorite thing for tourists. There is also a tent city, locker rooms, showers, toilets. For those who want to spend time near the fire, special places are organized. All territory is cleaned.

The island is open from April to October. Numerous beaches have free parking and cafes. Due to its convenient location (10 km from Minsk), there are always a lot of tourists. It is recommended to book a place in a sanatorium in advance. In any case, rest on Zaslavsky reservoir will bring many pleasant impressions.