The Gamow Peninsula (Primorsky Territory) successfully combines the magnificent clear sea and coastline with picturesque landscapes. Another feature of this place is the underwater scenery, where you can observe the rocks, bizarre shapes, and sunken ships.
These beaches are considered one of the most suitable for unforgettable diving. Here, a beautiful and majestic nature is open to the eye, which creates a unique atmosphere that will be remembered for many years. The rocks of this area can be considered unique - pine trees are located on them, which are a special rarity.
Besides everything, the glory of the island was brought by its extraordinary bays. So, Astafyev Bay is one of the favorites, because it is here that the beach and the seabed are covered with pure white sand. Telyakovsky Bay has a wonderful beach and blue clear water, which reflects the mountains with a picturesque pine landscape. It is he who very often becomes the decoration of all kinds of postcards and calendars.
The best recreation centers of the Gamow Peninsula
Recreation in Primorye (Gamow Peninsula) is very popular among tourists, and this is not at all surprising. There are several residential villages where you can find suitable housing for yourself.
For example, a bay called Vityaz has 200 local people, but it is during the resort period that this place becomes a center of pilgrimage for tourists. Due to this, there are a large number of recreation centers and small tourist houses. If you are going to relax in this area, you need to carefully read all the reviews and make the right choice for yourself. This kind of pre-concern will help you plan your vacation very well.
The landscapes of this area are unique in their kind, especially tourists recommend visiting Telyakovsky Bay. The water here is clear as a tear, and swimming is a pleasure. The seashore is a rock of bizarre shapes, and photographs are especially beautiful against the backdrop of wonderful landscapes.
In addition to natural conditions, prices for accommodation and food are attractive for tourists. They are absolutely inexpensive, and the only thing that can break the bank is transportation services.
Most Popular Destinations
Excellent conditions for tourist accommodation are offered by the Gamow Peninsula (Primorsky Krai):
- The recreation center "Aurora", located here, is one of the most popular hotels among tourists. This is dictated by the fact that it is surrounded by a protected area, soattractive to vacationers. The base consists of residential buildings, its own park, a dining room and a huge adjacent territory. All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here.
- Sea Breeze is another wonderful recreation center. It is small in size, which adds to its cozy atmosphere. The administration offers small houses or a settlement in a common building for accommodation.
- "Morskaya" - this recreation center is considered one of the central in Primorye. It is it that borders on protected areas, relaxing here you can see a lot of natural beauties, as well as bring wonderful photos from vacation.
- "Coastal" - this recreation center is located on the coastline. Therefore, at night, the noise of the surf is heard in the rooms. It is especially pleasant to relax under these sounds.
- "Dolphin-Vityaz" - this base is designed for family holidays. All conditions are created here for maximum comfort of the guests of the establishment.
Each base will delight vacationers with affordable and pleasant prices, good service and hospitality. The bays of the Gamow Peninsula deserve special attention. Let's take a closer look at them.
Vityaz Bay
The bay has its own attractions that attract a large number of tourists. One of the main ones is the house of M. I. Yankovsky. This man was the founder of horse breeding and reindeer breeding in the Ussuri region. In addition, with his light hand, the first ginseng farms were opened here.
The bottom of the sea in this bay is covered with clean sand. There are no algae, pebbles and shells, so it is very common herestay with children. The beaches are very pleasant and comfortable, in addition to this, the bay offers a variety of various boarding houses and recreation centers. You can choose housing for yourself for any pocket.
During low tide, in the central part of the bay, one can observe such a phenomenon as the outcrop of Klykov's stones. The spectacle is amazing.
Salvation Bay
The name of the bay has an unusual story, and most importantly, this story has a happy ending. The thing is that this happy accident happened to Lieutenant K. S. Staritsky. In 1866, he crossed Cape Gamow on his schooner. During this event, there was a terrible storm, the only salvation was the bay. After that, she was nicknamed the Bay of Salvation.
The decoration of this place are the islands, which are completely overgrown with pine trees. The bay is especially attractive for lovers of the underwater world. In 1982, it was in these waters that a ship called the Quartz sank. Now this ship is a real artifact, which is very interesting to look at.
Astafiev Bay
This bay can be called amazing and incredible. The place simply captivates with its magnificent nature, picturesque beaches, white sand. There is no place for noise and human fuss. It is very pleasant to walk around the bay. The water here is so clear that even from a certain height it is easy to see the stones that are located on the seabed. There are a large number of protected areas in Astafyev Bay, but access to some areasclosed to tourists.
Telyakovsky Bay
This bay differs from others in its landscapes. The thing is that there is quite a rocky area. The rocks have a bizarre shape and seem to hang over. The landscape is unique, looks incredibly majestic and at the same time evokes a number of thoughts. In addition, another island adjoins the bay. The locals called it the Island of the Languishing Heart. It received such a romantic name due to the presence of one natural phenomenon - in one rocky bath there is a stone that, in stormy weather, begins to move, colliding with other stones, which gives rise to a sound similar to a heartbeat. There is a legend that if you make a wish at this place, it will certainly become a reality. Until 1891, the bay did not have its own name, but then it was named after V. A. Telyakovsky. research commissioned by the government.
Dangerous Bay
This bay has such a warning name for a reason. In the middle of the flooded area, under the water itself, there is a rock, which is a rather serious obstacle, and many ships are trying in every possible way to bypass this place. But, unfortunately, not all ships managed to miss this rock.
In 1897, a ship called "Vladimir" was struck against the rocks. It was this situation that forced the authorities to take certain measures. In 1901, a special commission was assembled, which needed to make a decisionregarding the establishment of a lighthouse. The decision was made, a project was created, special equipment was brought to the city from France. Due to martial law in the bay, construction lasted for five years. But nevertheless, the lighthouse was built, in 1906 the object was opened.
Locals claim that this bay is especially mysterious and fraught with a large number of stories. So, for example, some ships sunken here have not been found to this day.
Those who love adventure and beautiful photos should definitely go to the Gamow Peninsula. The photos of these places are so magnificent that they can easily pass for a postcard.
How to get there?
To get to these wonderful places, you first need to get to Vladivostok. From there, there are two ways to drive to the Gamow Peninsula. Best of all, by car. The journey takes about 3 hours along the Vladivostok-Khabarovsk highway. At the entrance to the village of Kiparisovo there will be a turn to the right, from where it is necessary to move towards the village of Razdolnoye. Bypassing Slavyanka, you need to follow the signs to get to Zarubino, and then to Andreevka.
Without your own car, you can also get to the Gamow Peninsula. How to get there by public transport?
From Vladivostok, a bus runs to the village of Zarubino. In the summer he calls in Andreevka, and the rest of the time - only up to the turn. From there, it’s not far on foot or you can catch a ride. The journey will take about 5 hours.
