Rest in Karelia

If you are bored with the usual rhythm of life, and work has become boring for a long time, then you urgently need to go on some exciting journey. A good option is a vacation in Karelia. The relief of this area will meet tourists with ancient mountains, famous clean lakes and rivers, as well as forest thickets in eternal greenery. The area of Karelia is approximately 200 thousand square kilometers, and about half of this territory is covered with forest. For this reason, the air here is always clean. And the fourth part of the republic is covered with water. In the northeast, the area is washed by the White Sea. In general, the Republic of Karelia has ample opportunities for the development of active recreation: tourism, hunting, fishing, sanatorium treatment, ethnographic tourism.

The Republic is famous for its unique cultural and historical sites. Be sure to visit the famous islands: Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki. All of them occupy a place of honor among the monuments not only of the national, but of the world cultural heritage of UNESCO. Indigenous peoples such as Karelians, Finns, Russians and Vepsians live in the republic.

Fans of ethnographic tourism should visit the ancient settlements, whose age exceeds several centuries. And the rock carvings (petroglyphs) are almost five thousand years old.

Rest in Karelia is an unforgettable experience for all lovers of active family holidays. At the end of July, on Lake Onega, you can participate in the sailing championship. There are many national parks in the Republic, such as: Paanajärvi, Kalevalsky, Vodlozersky, Kivach, Valaam Archipelago, Kostomukshsky. In recent years, the popularity of "wild recreation" has increased, whole tent camps, recreation centers and campsites have appeared. In general, Karelia can be proud of its bases, both of medium and high level. Separate year-round houses are also popular here.

Rest in Karelia consists of two main types of tourism: sightseeing and sports. Active sports are available to tourists, these are exciting ATV trips, hiking, cycling tours, catamaran rafting, fishing and hunting. For those who like to sit on the bank with a fishing rod, Karelia will be a truly wonderful find. It is also impossible not to mention the well-developed rafting here. The choice of rivers and routes for rafting is huge, the most popular are Okhta, Shuya and Chirka.

By the way, holidays in Karelia in winter are no less in demand. At this time, you can enjoy the wonderful snowy plains, the unforgettable landscape of the winter forest. The base of tourism in the republic is extremely developed, so you will feel comfortable here at any time of the year. Whether you settle in a cottage or a modern hotel, it does not matter: in any case, you will feel the unique closeness of nature and the smell of freedom. Rest in Karelia is an opportunity to touch nature, feel all its mystery and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a fairy tale.