Ukraine is rich in beautiful places, among which the Shatskie lakes stand out, where you can spend your summer vacation with friends or with your family. By the way, the most popular of the Shatsky Lakes is Lake Svityaz.
Where is Lake Svityaz?
Shatskie lakes are located in the Volyn region among the picturesque forests and coniferous forests in the area between the rivers Western Bug and Pripyat, forming Shchatsky natural national park. All 30 reservoirs of the group stretched along the Shatsky and Lyuboml districts. In Ukraine, Lake Svityaz is considered to be the largest and deepest reservoir of natural origin. Its length is just over 9 km, width - almost 5 km. The depth of the lake varies from 7 to 59 m. The length of the coastline of the reservoir stretches for almost 30 km. That's why most vacationers prefer to stay on its shore.
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Rest on Lake Svityaz in Ukraine
Every summer, thousands of tourists come to Lake Svityaz from all over Ukraine, as well as from neighboring countries. Most holidaymakers are attracted by low prices for good service, clean water of the reservoir, as well as healing air, which smells of pine needles from nearby forests. The sandy bottom of the lake can be seen at a depth of 8 m, for which it was called "the Ukrainian Baikal" (Lake Baikal itself is the largest in the world ). In summer the weather on Lake Svitiaz is quite acceptable: the air temperature warms up in June on average + 20 + 22 ° C, in July + 25 + 27 ° С, in August + 24 + 26 ° С.
A large number of private cottages, manors, villas, houses, recreation centers are scattered along the lake shore. The sanatorium Lesnaya Pesnya is also functioning, where you can take wellness procedures, as well as the boarding house Shchatskie Lakes. There are a lot of tent camps, children's or sports camps.
In addition to lazy lying in the sun, rest on the lake Svityaz can be a pleasant and useful pastime. It will be very interesting for lovers of fishing: pike, eels, pike perch, perch and even catfish are abundant in the pond. Those who prefer a "quiet" hunt, can collect berries and mushrooms in the forests nearby.
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Many vacationers also participate in small hikes in the vicinity of the lake, ride on a pond on a boat or catamaran. Sports fans at the local equestrian club are offered unhurried horseback riding, paintball games. You can completely relax in one of the spa salons. Well, it is better to get acquainted with traditional dishes of Volyn cuisine in one of the local restaurants or cafes.