The Baltic Sea is one of those that wash the borders of our homeland. It has long been associated with the North, the Nordic character, inflexibility and adherence. No wonder in the old days he was called Varyazhsky. It covers an area of 386 thousand square kilometers, gnawing deeply into the land and connecting to the Atlantic Ocean through the North Sea only with narrow straits - Eresund, Greater and Lesser Belts, Kattegat.
But despite all the apparent severity, the Baltic Sea remains a favorite vacation spot for many Russians, residents of the Baltic countries, Finland, Sweden. The main secret is simple - you just need to know what temperature in the Baltic Sea prevails at any time of the year.
The main resorts of this coast are Narva, Jurmala, Sestroretsk, Zelenogradsk, Sopot. Many tourists come there every year to improve their health and relax on the sea coast. The water temperature in the Baltic Sea, of course, is not as high as in the Black, Mediterranean or, especially, in the Red Sea. However, here there is the concept of the resort swimming season. It does not last long. Usually falls in the summer months, when the water temperature of the Baltic Sea can reach a record 24 degrees of heat. Then it is the turn of bathers. Usually this is the period from June to the end of July. In all resorts, this time varies slightly, moreover, in some of them, the period of swimming in the sea is no more than 4-5 days a year. The fact is that the Baltic Sea is shallow off the coast, and therefore it cools quickly. But tourists can always enjoy the cool fresh air, sandy beaches and forests that surround the coast.
Among other things, the Baltic Sea is famous for its thalassotherapy, that is, the use of algae, water and sea mud for cosmetic and health purposes. This resort area is especially developed in the Gulf of Riga, since it is here that the water temperature in the Baltic Sea reaches its highest point - this place warms up well. The second such resort, as if intended for tourists, is the Gulf of the same name closed by the Curonian Spit.
But in general, if you are planning to visit the Baltic Sea, the water temperature in summer is from 10 to 17 degrees. So keep this in mind if you are planning your holiday spa program. But in addition to swimming, there is always something to do with yourself. Especially good in this regard are excursions to the Curonian Spit, in Jurmala, mud treatment in Pärnu. It is also worth noting that due to the climate in the Baltic Sea, there is such a natural phenomenon as the meeting of fresh and salt water. In the vicinity of the town of Skagen, in Denmark, the North and Baltic Seas are connected, forming a stunningly beautiful phenomenon of the displacement of fresh and salt water by each other. The water temperature in the Baltic Sea in summer at this point does not exceed 9 degrees Celsius, but even the most sophisticated tourists should take a look from the side at the elemental struggle. Therefore, do not be afraid of the harshness of the Baltic Sea, sometimes it can be gentle and warm.
