The nature of the Siberian expanses fascinates with its beauty, it is diverse, somewhat harsh, but, undoubtedly, nothing compares to it, it is unique. Of course, many of our compatriots prefer to spend legal holidays somewhere abroad, in a hot climate on the seashore or the ocean. But in the remote northern lands there are many opportunities for a wonderful holiday. An example of this are the numerous lakes of Krasnoyarsk : mountainous, steppe, artificial and created by nature, salty and fresh. Thousands of Russians come to the lakes to breathe fresh air filled with the healing aroma of pine needles, get well, swim in warm weather in summer or do their favorite thing - fishing. So, we will talk about the lakes of Krasnoyarsk and rest on them.
Lakes near Krasnoyarsk
In general, on the vast territory of the Krasnoyarsk Territory there are 323 thousand water bodies, the total area of which is a little more than 10 hectares. True, most of the lakes are concentrated beyond the Arctic Circle, but accessible to humans are some of the cleanest and most curative. So, for example, on mineral lakes those who should be treated or just for recovery are rushing. The most famous mineral reservoirs are Bele, Uchum, Altai, Tagarskoye, Vlasyevo and others. Between them, they differ in different mineral composition - there are hydrocarbonate, chloride and sulfate waters. Environments of fresh lakes are popular among holidaymakers enjoy the reservoirs of Ingol, Dikoe, Sayan, Bolshoe and others. Lovers of fishing can seduce a variety of fish - there are more than 60 of its commercial species.
Ingol Lake
Ingol is one of the most picturesque lakes of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Its area is just over 4 thousand square meters. m., and the greatest depth - 95 m. The lake, which has a nearly equal oval shape, is surrounded by a mixed forest. Ingol has long been famous for its healing water. By the way, its name is translated from the Khakass language as a "lake of health". Most importantly, the water here is clean and transparent, largely due to the content of silver. In addition to swimming here you can go fishing for carp, soroga, bream, perch, ruff.
Lake Big
Lake Bolshoi in Krasnoyarsk is in fact considered the largest in the region. Spread out among small mountain ranges and hills, the fresh lake occupies an area of 34 square kilometers. Vacationers like to rest here because of the clean sandy, occasionally sandy-muddy shore and a hollow bottom with a comfortable descent.
Lake Shira
This is one of the most famous mineral lakes of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, located among the Siberian steppes and small birch forests and pine groves. Here is located the largest Siberian resort "Lake Shira".
Lake Itkul
Lake Itkul is remarkable because its water is used as a drinking source. In addition to beautiful fishing, the pond is surrounded by beautiful nature - rocks, mountains, forests. The south side of the lake, covered with clean sand, is used as a beach.
Kyzylkul Lake
Kizikul lakes are two reservoirs that enchant with their almost untouched civilization nature and silence. The inhabitants of the region seek here to relax and bathe in the well-heated waters of the reservoirs.
Lake Tagarskoe
Lake Tagarsky is known as one of the largest health resorts in the vicinity of Krasnoyarsk. Its maximum depth is almost 4 m, because of what the pond warms up well in the summer. True, the bottom of the lake is covered with mud.
Lake Taimyr
Lake Taimyr in the Krasnoyarsk Territory is the second largest lake in the Russian Federation after Lake Baikal and the northernmost in the world. Its area is 4.6 thousand square kilometers. But because of the harsh climatic conditions (the reservoir is located beyond the Arctic Circle) bathing is impossible. But beautiful fishing - here in abundance are found ryadushka, muxun, omul, whitefish.