Yarki island
If you come to Baikal for excellent swimming in crystal—clear waters, sand beaches and Siberian sun-tan — go to Yarki Island! This is the long sand spit at the very north of Lake Baikal . This place is shallow which let the waters warm up here till 75F. There you will find terrific landscapes of Baikal mountains as well as amazing views to sacred Lake. There is also an excellent place for fishing. Yarki is the place still kept untouched by civilization. There are neither hotels, nor night clubs, nor cafes. Here you will find sand beaches, sun’s disc, smooth clear waters of Lake Baikal , Siberian forest.
You may set up your private tent camp right on the shore of Mighty lake. Listen his breath and talk of his waves. For those who prefer comfort accommodation we can offer hotel «Golden fish» , which is located in Severobaikalsk city. Those who stay are short in time may observe the beauty of this wonderful place by boat or by helicopter.
Washed sand spit of 200—250 meters width. Which stretches for more than 15 km to Upper Angara river mouth, separates Lake Baikal and other vast lake. Besides great beaches this is also an excellent fishing place. In delta of Kichera river, it is possible to catch grayling. Near Yarky island — perch and pike. Yarki is a dreamlike country on the shores of Sacred Lake Baikal . Yarki is the place for your private vacations on Baikal!
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The Lake Baikal boundary there is represented by sand spit which has a length of 15 km and width varies from 20 to 100 meters. This is Yarki island — one of the most significant places on Northern Baikal!
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