Gamova Peninsula (Primorsky Territory) successfully combines the magnificent clear sea and coastline with picturesque landscapes. Another feature of this place is the underwater landscapes where you can observe stones, bizarre shapes, and wrecks.
These beaches are considered one of the most suitable for unforgettable diving. Here a beautiful and majestic nature is opened to the eye, which creates a unique atmosphere, memorable for many years. The rocks of this area can be considered unique - they are located pine trees, which are especially rare.
In addition to this, the island gained fame with its unusual bays. So, Astafyev’s bay is one of the most favorite, because it is here that the beach and the seabed are covered with pure white sand. Telyakovsky Bay has a wonderful beach and clear blue water, which reflects mountains with a picturesque pine landscape. It is he who very often becomes the decoration of all kinds of cards and calendars.
The best recreation centers of the Gamow Peninsula
Holidays in Primorye (Gamow Peninsula) are 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 people of local population, but it was during the resort period that this place became the center of pilgrimage for tourists. Due to this, there are a large number of recreation centers and small tourist houses. When planning to relax in this area, you need to carefully read all the reviews and make the right choice for yourself. Such preliminary anxiety will help you plan your vacation very well.
The landscapes of this area are unique in their kind, especially tourists recommend visiting the Bay of Telyakovsky. The water here is clear, like a tear, and swimming is a pleasure. The seashore is a cliff of bizarre shapes, and photographs are especially beautiful against the backdrop of wonderful landscapes.
In addition to natural conditions, attractive prices for tourists are housing and food prices. They are absolutely inexpensive, and the only thing that can cost a tidy sum is transport services.
Most popular holiday destinations
Excellent conditions for tourists are offered by the Gamow Peninsula (Primorsky Territory):
- 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, so attractive for vacationers. The base consists of residential buildings, its own park, dining room and a huge adjacent territory. There are all conditions for a comfortable stay.
- Sea Breeze is another wonderful recreation center. It is small in size, which adds a cozy atmosphere to it. The administration offers to accommodate small houses or a settlement in a common building.
- “Marine” - this recreation center is considered one of the central in Primorye. It is it that borders the protected areas, while resting here you can see a lot of natural beauties, as well as bring wonderful photos from your vacation.
- “Coastal” - this recreation center is located on the coastline. Therefore, at night, the sound of the surf is heard in the rooms. It is especially pleasant to relax to these sounds.
- "Dolphin-Vityaz" - this base is designed for family vacations. All conditions are created here for the maximum comfort of guests of the institution.
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 consider them in more detail.
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 husbandry 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 they often stay here 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. Housing for yourself can be found on any pocket.
At low tide, in the central part of the bay, such a phenomenon as exposure of Klykov stones can be observed. The spectacle is amazing.
Salvation Cove
The name of the bay has an unusual story, and most importantly, this story has a happy ending. The thing is that this happy incident happened with Lieutenant K. S. Staritsky. In 1866, he crossed Cape Gamova on his schooner. During this event, a terrible storm occurred, the bay became the only salvation. After which she was nicknamed the Bay of Salvation.
The decoration of this place are islands that are completely overgrown with pine trees. A particularly attractive bay is for lovers of the underwater world. In 1982, it was in these waters that a ship called “Quartz” sank. Now this ship is a real artifact, which is very curious 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 nice to stroll around the bay. The water here is so clear that even from a certain height it is not difficult to see the stones that are located on the seabed. In the bay of Astafyev there are a large number of protected areas, but access to some sites is closed to tourists.
Telyakovsky Bay
This bay differs from others in its landscapes. The thing is that there is quite a rocky area. Rocks have a bizarre shape and seem to hang. The landscape is unique, looks incredibly majestic and at the same time brings a series of thoughts. In addition, another island adjoins the bay. The locals called it the Island of the Sickening Heart. "This romantic name was given to him by 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 makes 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. It was this man who conducted geographical research here on behalf of the government.
Dangerous Bay
This bay is not accidentally bears such a precautionary name. In the middle of the flooded area, under the water itself there is a rock, which is a rather serious obstacle, and many ships try to bypass this place in every possible way. But, unfortunately, not all ships managed to miss this rock.
In 1897, a ship called "Vladimir" was hit on the rocks. It was this situation that forced the authorities to take certain measures. In 1901, a special commission was convened, which needed to decide on the establishment of the lighthouse. The decision was made, a project was created, special equipment from France was brought into the city. Due to martial law in the bay, construction lasted for five years. But still the lighthouse was built, in 1906 the object was opened.
Locals claim that this bay is especially mysterious and carries a large number of stories. So, for example, to date, some ships that have sunk here have not been found.
Fans of adventure and beautiful photos should definitely go to the Gamow Peninsula. The photos of these places are so magnificent that they can completely pass for a postcard.
