In the summer heat, when we want to freshen up, we are ready to do a lot: for example, spend a couple of hours driving just to get to a clean, cool body of water and relax on a sandy beach. We have prepared a list of excellent swimming places where Moscow residents can go – for a day, a weekend or even a full vacation.
Go for a day
Serebryany Bor
The most obvious and accessible option is the beaches of Serebryany Bor. Muscovites and guests of the capital have been coming here for a long time. The cleanliness of the reservoir is closely monitored: at the beginning of the swimming season, as a rule, it is reported that the water meets accepted sanitary standards. We recommend coming to the equipped free beach No. 3: there are showers, a first-aid post, changing cabins, and even a cafe. This is the longest recreational area in Moscow with a kilometer-long coastline.
How to get there: by car or public transport. From the Polezhaevskaya metro station there are buses following routes No. 390 and T21. You can also take tram number 28 from Shchukinskaya.
“Freestyle”
Residents of Moscow and the Moscow region know that a cascade of sand quarries stretches from Lyubertsy to Dzerzhinsky. Many of them are filled with water, but not all are suitable for swimming. You can safely relax on the free beach near the Dredge quarry, which is located next to the Freestyle ski complex. There is everything for a great pastime: a cafe, a sauna, sports grounds, barbecues, a rental point for jet skis, water skis and wakesurfs.
How to get there: by minibus No. 474C from the Kuzminki metro station or No. 311 from the Ryazansky Prospekt metro station.
“Orlovsky”
If you want to relax in style on the snow-white sand and take beautiful photos, feel free to choose one of the two beaches of the Orlovsky Park Hotel. They are located along the Lyudovna River in the village of Bogdanikha, Leninsky district, and were recognized by the Ministry of Improvement of the Moscow Region as the best among private beaches in the Moscow region. Entrance to the “Guest Beach” is paid – 500-700 rubles depending on the month and day of the week. In addition to the mandatory attributes of a safe and comfortable holiday, on its territory there are barbecue gazebos, a swimming pool for a foam disco, a “Wild Duck” bar with cocktails and street food, inflatable slides, trampolines and swings for children. The second beach of the hotel is more “luxury” and is called “Golden Pheasant”. You can get here by paying 1500-2000 rubles. The ticket price includes a welcome cocktail and rental of an umbrella and sun lounger for the day. An ordinary sun lounger, by the way, can be replaced for a fee with a bungalow or a beach bed. For children there is an aqua town with water slides, and animators will take care of the entertainment program.
How to get there:from the Domodedovskaya metro station there are buses and minibuses number 367 to the Orlovo Village-2 stop.
Beaches in Pirogovo
Near the village of Sorokino, Mytishchi district, on the shore of the Pirogovskoye reservoir there are the beaches “Bay of Joy”, “Malibu”, “Dubrava”, “Tihaya Bay” and “Flagman”. The place is surrounded by pine forest, and the bottom of the Klyazma here is clean and sandy, without stones or snags. You can rent a sun lounger, use a grill or fire pit. If you don’t want to cook yourself, there are cafes and kebab shops on site.
How to get there: first by train from the Yaroslavsky station to the Mytishchi station, and then by bus No. 26 to the Sorokino stop. From here to the beach it’s about a kilometer and a half walk.
Ilyinsky Beach
One of the most picturesque places for swimming is located not far from Moscow – at the Mozhaisk Reservoir on the territory of the Ilyinsky Beach recreation center in the village of Blaznovo. An environmental fee of 150 rubles is charged for entry. If you wish, you can always rent boats, catamarans and fishing equipment. Other entertainment includes baths (Russian or afloat), river trips on a sailing yacht, water skiing, wakeboarding, banana or cheesecake.
How to get there: from Moscow you need to get from the Belorussky train station by train to the Mozhaisk station and transfer to bus No. 31, 37 or 44. Get off at the “Dom Rest House Ilyinskoye” stop.
Go for the whole weekend
Lake Senezh
This is a very picturesque place: many come here for the whole weekend. Since the lake is shallow, the water warms up quickly and the swimming season begins early – in June. Senezh is also appreciated by fishing enthusiasts. The water here is clean, despite the muddy bottom. On the shores of the lake there are two sandy beaches: the Central City Beach of Solnechnogorsk and Veretyevsky. The latter is less comfortable, but there are changing cabins everywhere, as well as boat stations.
How to get there: by train from the Leningradsky station (to the Podsolnechnaya station) and by bus from the Voikovskaya metro station – first along route No. 440 to Solnechnogorsk, then change to No. 25.
Where to stay: at the Sun City mini-hotel with a spa center and a massage room, the cost of a night in a double room is from 3,950 rubles*.
Torbeevskoe
This beach is located near Sergiev Posad. A visit to it can be combined with an acquaintance with the historical sights of the ancient city near Moscow, which is part of the Golden Ring of Russia. A popular beach on Lake Torbeevo with river sand is located on the territory of the recreation center “Torbeevo Lake” not far from the village of Bereznyaki. It has everything you need for a comfortable summer holiday, as well as two swimming pools, a cafe and a tavern. There are also several areas for children’s active games, and in the evenings beach parties are held by the water. Entrance to the beach is paid: 100 rubles for a child and 300 for an adult.
How to get there: the most convenient way is by car. But you can also take the train from Yaroslavsky station to Sergiev Posad, and then call a taxi.
Where to stay: at the Torbeevo Lake recreation center. It consists of a camping park, glamping, a hotel and cottages in Russian folk style. The cost of living in a room starts from 4,250 rubles* per day.
Strelka Staritsa and Volga
The place where the Staritsa River flows into the Volga is one of the best for swimming in the Tver region. True, the current here is quite fast, and because of this the water may seem cool. The Arrow of the Rivers is located on the territory of the small historical town of Staritsa. By the way, visiting it will be an exciting adventure for lovers of antiquity, ancient temples, architectural monuments and historical attractions.
How to get there:by car in about 3 hours. If you go by public transport, it is better to first take the train to Tver (from Leningradsky Station), the journey on the Lastochka will take 1 hour 40 minutes. From there you need to transfer to a bus; flights to Staritsa, Rzhev, Western Dvina, Toropets will suit you.
Where to stay: there are few accommodation options in the city, one of them is the Karl Marx Mansion (from 3,000 rubles* per night).& ;nbsp;
Uglich
You can combine a river holiday with a visit to an interesting historical location by going to Uglich. The city beach on the Volga is located near the Solnechny microdistrict, it is equipped with everything necessary. At the beginning of each season, water quality checks are carried out here, the area is treated against ticks and other parasites, and the bottom is cleaned by divers. Uglich itself is famous for its Kremlin, churches of the 16th-17th centuries, residential buildings and shopping arcades of the 18th-19th centuries. We recommend visiting museums of superstitions of the Russian people or unusual bicycles. In the summer, the largest souvenir fair on the Volga takes place here.
How to get there:the journey from Moscow by car will take about three and a half hours, by train (from the Belorussky station) – about five hours, by bus from the Severnye Vorota bus station – four hours. Considering the travel time, it is better to come here not for one day, but for the whole weekend or longer.
Where to stay: at the four-star Volzhskaya Riviera hotel with an indoor pool, sauna and outdoor café on the water. The cost of a night starts from 3,200 rubles*. For nature lovers, the countryside eco-park “Legends of the Forest” is suitable (cost of accommodation – from 9,600 rubles* per night), where you can relax in glamping.
Seliger
Holidays on Seliger should be long and measured. This is a unique natural zone, spread over the territory of the Tver and Novgorod regions, consisting of a complex of reservoirs. They were formed hundreds of centuries ago during the melting of glaciers. The lake itself is known for its clean and transparent water: in summer, the bottom can be seen from the surface at a depth of more than five meters. The length of the coastline is about 70 kilometers, along it there are both wild beaches for lovers of peace and solitude, as well as equipped public recreation areas. One of the interesting locations is Khachin Island, you can get to it by boat.
How to get there: the road to Seliger by car from Moscow takes about five hours. You can go by bus from the Tushinsky bus station (6 hours 30 minutes on the way). And by train you will have to go with a transfer: first from the Leningradsky station to the Bologoe – Moskovskoye station, then to Ostashkov. You can also get to Tver by train, and from there by bus “Tver – Ostashkov”. The last two options take about seven hours.
Where to stay: there are many accommodation options near the reservoir – There are even places for spontaneous camping. If you prefer a comfortable stay, you can stay at the Epos Hotel. It is located right in Ostashkov, accommodation costs from 4,000 rubles* per day.
*Prices valid at time of publication
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