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Top 10 Sensational Facts about the Minsk Sea

The Minsk Sea is an artificially created reservoir that is located to the north of the capital city. A popular Belarus tourist spot among locals and foreign tourists.

Summer is a good time to visit and be on the edge of finding sandy beaches with nice restaurants and local cafes. The sea is overgrown with bank grass which acts as a recreation place.

Here are the Top 10 Sensational Facts about the Minsk Sea

1. Minsk Sea is an artificial Water Reservoir

The Minsk Sea is an artificial water reservoir that was created in 1956 in the place of a swampy floodplain to reduce floods in the city of Minsk, and also create additional recreation for the city residents.

Today, the Reservoir is the second largest artificial reservoir in Belarus, with a length of more than 9 kilometers. It is 4.5 kilometers wide and covers an area of about 27 square kilometers.

2.  Visit Minsk Sea Beach

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On the coast of the Minsk Sea, there are about 10 beaches with clean sand surrounded by woods and swamps. The beaches are well maintained, with each having its own free public toilet, locker rooms, parking lots, cafes, and restaurants.

A lot of sports activities and entertainment happen along the beaches, which keeps visitors happy and entertained.

Visitors can enjoy beach volleyball, ride water bikes, and yachts in the Minsk Sea, learn how to windsurf or take a boat or boat trip.  For Water lovers, an opportunity is provided to ride a catamaran or a jet ski 

At night, vacationers can dance in open-air discos, and enjoy fireworks and fiery performances.

3. Enjoy Minsk Sea Yachting Tour

The new sailing center in a scenic corner of the Minsk Seashore invites you to plunge into the bright world of yachting where everyone will find something special for themself.

Glorious sunshine, a splash of waves, refreshing wind, and a feeling of freedom 鈥� all that you feel while sailing will give you and your friends unforgettable emotions and impressions. 

Those who appreciate comfort and respectability could surprise the guests by organizing a celebration party, meeting, or a simple weekend trip aboard. Such a trip will definitely make lifetime memories to share with your colleagues and friends.

4. Sunbathe at Minsk sea Beaches

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There are many good sandy beaches by the sea with excellent infrastructure: dry closets, changing rooms, and showers are organized. There are sun loungers, as well as places for fires and barbecue grills, etc. Around the beaches, there is a centuries-old pine forest.

It is interesting that large straw palm trees were created around by local craftsmen so that vacationers would have the impression that they are actually on the sea, which is not in Belarus.

There is also a nudist beach where some people sunbathe and swim naked although it is against the law and serious fines are imposed on the offenders. Nevertheless, nudists still cherish this beach as a place for self-expression.

5. Enjoy Boat rides Adventures

The Minsk Sea is the main place where people go to enjoy water activities and boat rides in Belarus. There are many modern yacht clubs, where one can go sailing, learn to sail or take part in other various water activities.

Athletes also come here to take part in rowing and canoeing competitions that are regularly held at the Minsk Sea.

For recreational fishing, there are also specially designated places where visitors are allowed to fish for fun and even compete.

 6. Go Fishing on the Minsk Sea

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Minsk Sea is a great place where both locals and tourists enjoy recreational fishing. The activity is available almost all year round.

Almost the entire bottom of this reservoir is covered with a thick layer of silt, and various fish live under it. The average depth of this reservoir is about 4 meters.

To go fishing, fishermen gather near the village of Ratomka where boats and fishing equipment are available for hire.

The sea is home to all kinds of fish that are found in other neighboring bodies of water in Eastern Europe. Crucians, minnows, pikes, breams, pike perches, and crabs are all found here.

7. Visit Yunost Health Resort

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Situated on the shore of the Minsk Sea and surrounded by a magnificent pine forest, Yunost is one of the most picturesque health resorts in Belarus.

The combination of a nearby deciduous-coniferous forest and a large artificial lake creates a special microclimate that has a positive effect on health.

 Yunost health resort is considered to be one of the best health resorts not only in Minsk and Minsk region but also in Belarus.

8. Walk along the Svislach River Embankment

The Svislach River Embankment is walkable from the Park of 900 Years Old Minsk in the South to the Outer Ring Road in the North. There is a footpath and cycle path the whole way and it is safe to walk.

A delicious breakfast is a great way to kick-start your day. If you want to stay at a hotel with breakfast near the Svislach River Embankment in Minsk, consider Hotel Minsk, Belarus Hotel, or Hotel Yubileiny.

9. Stay at Slavyanskaya Hotel

Offering a la carte restaurant and shared lounge, Slavyanskaya Hotel is located in Minsk, a few minutes walk from the Minsk sea. Free parking is available on-site.

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk.

Guests are welcome to visit the on-site restaurant and taste European and Belorussian cuisine. There is a tour desk at the hotel.

Drozda Water reserve with the forest is located a 10-minute walk from Slavyanskaya Hotel. A water park is a 5-minute drive from the property.

Minsk Airport is located a 40-minute drive from the hotel, and Masyukovshchina Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.

10. How to Get There

There are two main transport options 鈥� a car or a train. Also, there is a bus from Pu拧kinskaja metro station, but it will take you to the BNTU Sanatorium, not directly to the beach. Of course, you may head off from Minsk by bike 鈥� it鈥檒l definitely be a great workout.

If you are driving, take Minsk beltway M9 first, and then drive off to M7 and then follow it to curve half of the lake. Or you may go counterclockwise and follow H9036 road and then take H9031 to curve the other part of the lake.

The other popular way will take you 20-25 minutes to get there from the city. The trains go every 10-40 minutes from the Central railway station (Minsk Pasa啪yrski) and Minsk Pa怒no膷ny at Maladzyo啪naja metro station.