Christopher Columbus went ashore in 1492 at this very place. After examining the area, he came to the conclusion that these places are the most beautiful that he had seen. The captain made a note of this in the logbook. If you want to see these places, be sure to go on vacation in Holguin, Cuba. Prices, entertainment and attractions will surprise you and remain in your memory for a long time.
Despite its large population, the province is not the largest in size. It is located at the northeastern edge of the island. The territory of the province is covered with many picturesque tropical forests, where a lot of endemic plants grow. Almost a third of plants of this type grow on the territory of the Olgin forests. The fauna of forests is as diverse as the vegetation. It is home to about 1000 species of animals and birds, there are a lot of butterflies in this area. Most of the people in the province are engaged in agriculture, cultivating sugar cane, coffee and corn. In some places, minerals are mined.
You can get to Holguín from the capital of the country, Havana. Just an hour and a half on the plane local airlines - and you are there. The tourism development of the province is of great importance. In this regard, Holguin is considered to be in second place after Varadero in the country. The city of Holguín itself has a European influence. The city is very clean, the streets are straight, as if lined up along a line. There is a curious structure that is underground pass... Most likely this is the brainchild of Soviet builders, since the inscription on it is made in Russian. But the local population does not use the passage for its intended purpose, but prefers to maneuver between cars, passing vehicles in front of them.
The most convenient way is to buy a full tour, which includes flight, accommodation, meals and several excursions in the company of a Russian-speaking guide. Such a trip will cost approximately $ 4500. If you prefer to save money, then plan your trip yourself.
What to take with you on your trip?
Bring cash with you when traveling to Holguín. At the same time, what you need to know is that it is preferable to keep cash in euros. The exchange rate of rubles and dollars is extremely unprofitable. And it's not really possible to withdraw something at an ATM.
If you smoke, stock up on cigarettes. You can take several blocks with you. It is very expensive to buy cigarettes from local stores. Bring local gifts with you. This universal "currency" can solve many of the problems on Liberty Island. Caramels and toffee, marmalade and marshmallows in chocolate, gingerbread and black bread are suitable. And if you do not regret caviar, vodka and chocolate, then you will not have any problems at all.
The sun is scorching in Cuba, no sun cream will save you, so grab a shirt made of thin cotton with long sleeves. It is better to walk here in closed shoes, as the streets are rather dirty. Be sure to bring medication for burns and indigestion with you. Stock up on wet and paper towels, as there is often a "stress" with hygiene products in Cuba.
Get ready for the fact that in the arrivals area you may have a problem filling out the declaration, or rather with the lack of forms. Therefore, prepare euros or dollars in advance to appease the local specialist. Otherwise, you will spend hours walking around them in search of the necessary form.
When is the weather good in Cuba?
The Cuban climate is not quite ordinary. Warm currents washing the Cuban shores maintain a constant favorable temperature here. Here, the year is divided into wet and dry seasons. The rainy season lasts here from May to October. At the same time, there is a high temperature. But do not think that the weather at this time is constantly rainy. There are also sunny days during the rainy season. The temperature at this time rises to 32 degrees, but due to the high humidity it seems that it is even hotter.
The best time to visit the island is from November to April. At this time of year, temperatures drop slightly and the weather is dry. Therefore, the rest is more comfortable.
Where to stay?
Holguin is a tourist area, so there are a lot of hotels here. For the most part, there are expensive luxury hotels that belong to the elite category. Here vacationers are offered an "all inclusive" system. Here, in addition to the actual accommodation, you will be offered many additional services and entertainment, including a good connection and high-quality Internet.
But for budget travelers there are several lower class hotels. Such hotels will not provide extensive entertainment program, it won't be in full swing here night life... But at the same time, you can relax in a quiet, calm environment, which is attractive for children and their rest, and you do not have to worry about your safety.
Shopping
When asked what to bring from Cuba, the first to come to mind are the famous Cuban cigars and rum. These things will be the best gifts for your family and friends. Real cigars must be marked with the state seal and tied with a special ribbon with the inscription "Habanos". Be sure to keep your purchase receipt. With it, you can take out cigars worth $ 2000, and if it is absent, it is allowed to take out only 50 pieces. Buy rum, too, exclusively at a state store and be sure to keep your receipt. It is generally best to keep receipts for all purchases. This way you can avoid problems at customs when leaving.
Another popular souvenir is Cuban coffee. Give preference to Cubita, Turquino and Cubita Arabica Serano varieties. Women will appreciate the products with black coral and silver frames. You can buy products made from tortoiseshell, jewelry with pearls. Figures and pieces of furniture made of mahogany are popular. They are relatively cheap in Cuba.
If you decide to buy a painting by a local artist or items made from crocodile skin, be sure to issue a special certificate, otherwise the items will not be allowed to be taken out of the country.
Kitchen
A Russian tourist shouldn't be afraid to stay hungry. Food in Cuba is very nutritious and varied. Cubans love meat very much, it is prepared here in all possible ways. A variety of dishes are also served as a side dish - beans, rice or potatoes. On major holidays, a traditional Cuban dish is prepared - a pig on a spit.
In addition to meat in Cuba, they also love seafood and a variety of fish dishes. Of the desserts worth trying, Cuban fruit salads are very popular. A variety of juices and sauces are prepared from fruits. Be sure to try the local ice cream too.
The only drawback of Cuban cuisine is the lack of hygiene in cafes and restaurants. Therefore, when going to have lunch, it is better to first look around in the chosen place. Choose establishments with clean tables so that you do not suffer from intestinal infection later.
Beaches
On the territory of this resort, the most famous and most visited beach is Guardalavaca Beach. There are a lot of hotels built here, there are places for entertainment and shops. The beach stretches for 3 kilometers. This place has all the infrastructure for classes aquatic species sports and water activities. There are corals just off the coast that attract snorkelers as a magnet. There are several diving centers here.
Another popular beach is called Playa Esmeralda. It is located 5 kilometers from the previous beach and three times smaller than it. Its name translates as Emerald Beach. This is completely true - the water here is an amazing emerald color. Several expensive resorts and diving centers have been built here.
Excursions
You can start exploring the city by visiting an excursion to the Loma de la Cruz hill. This city is considered the symbol of the city and its northernmost point. A staircase of 458 steps leads up the hill. From the top of the hill, a stunning view of the city's surroundings opens.
Be sure to go to Bariei Park. It is famous for its baria trees. These are very beautiful trees with valuable timber. In the same park there is a statue of Christopher Columbus. Other beautiful and interesting place located near the beach of Guardalavaca. It is a replica of the village of local residents that were common in the 16th century. Here you can see small huts and figures of local people busy with their daily work.
Chorro de Maita is a very important historical monument... On its territory, since 1990, a museum has been organized under open air... Here you can see more than 100 graves of Indians, which are in the condition in which they were discovered.
The building of the national monument La Periquera now houses historical Museum... It can be found near the Calixto Garcia Square, the most visited in the city.
If you want to enjoy unspoiled nature, head to Cayo Saetia Island. Beaches of stunning beauty, lush vegetation and a wildlife sanctuary await you here.
Other natural Park Bahia de Naranjo is located in the bay of the same name. Here vacationers can visit the aquarium, swim with dolphins and inspect a copy of the building where Fidel Castro was born. From here you can get to Cayo Hutia - beautiful place for walking. It is enough just to cross the bridge.
According to the results of laboratory control, the water quality of reservoirs does not meet hygienic requirements for microbiological indicators on all beaches, except for the Olginsky reservoir: - Green Mountain beach, Lake Spill, Kurortny district; - "New" beach, lake. Razliv, Kurortny area; - beach " White mountain", Lake. Razliv, Kurortny area; - Laskovy beach, Solnechnoye settlement, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district; - Children's beach, Ushkovo village, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district. - Bezymyannoe lake beach, Bezymyannoe lake, Krasnoselsky district; - Beach 1 Suzdal Lake (Upper), Vyborgsky District; - Kronstadt beach, Gulf of Finland, Kronstadt district; - Beach "Officer" (beach near the recreation center), lake. Razliv, Kurortny area; - Beach "Children's" ("North"), lake. Razliv, Kurortny area; - Sestroretsky beach, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district; - Dubkovsky beach, Sestroretsk, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district; - Beach "Wonderful", Repino village, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny area; - Komarovsky beach, Komarovo settlement, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district; - "Golden" beach, Zelenogorsk, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district; - beach Peter and Paul Fortress, R. Neva, Petrogradskiy district; - the beach of the Primorsky Victory Park, r. Malaya Nevka, Primorsky District; - Beach "Sea Dubki", Gulf of Finland, Primorsky district. - Beach 2 Suzdal Lake (Srednee), Vyborgsky District; - Beach 3 Suzdal Lake (Lower), Vyborgsky District; - Kolonistsky beach, Kolonistsky pond, Pushkinsky district; - Red pond beach, Lomonosov, Petrodvorets district. - Beach "Adult", p. Izhora, Kolpinsky district; - Children's beach, p. Izhora, Kolpinsky district; Unsatisfactory maintenance of the territory, failure to complete the improvement measures in full, was established on 7 beaches:
- Beach 1 Suzdal Lake (Upper), Vyborgsky District; - Beach 2 Suzdal Lake (Srednee), Vyborgsky District; - Beach 3 Suzdal Lake (Lower), Vyborgsky District; - the beach of the Olginsky reservoir, Vyborgsky district; - Children's beach, pos. Ushkovo, Gulf of Finland, Kurortny district; - the beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress, r. Neva, Petrogradskiy district; - the beach of the Primorsky Victory Park, r. Malaya Nevka, Primorsky District. Measures for the development of engineering networks of beaches in Krasnoselsky, Vyborgsky, Petrogradsky, Primorsky, Kurortny, Kolpinsky, Kronstadtsky regions have not been developed, reports the Academy of Sciences "Operational Cover".
Note that, as we wrote earlier,
You can't swim anywhere in St. Petersburg, but , Rospotrebnadzor announced the lists of places where it is not dangerous to plunge.
You can swim and sunbatheon Lake Razdolinskoye in the village of Sosnovo and on the Vuoksa River in the city of Priozersk, on Lake Ozerko in Lodeynoye Pole, on Lake Svetly in the Kirishsky district.
You can only sunbathe, but swimming is not recommended
- on Cape Smolyanaya in the city of Vyborg,
- on the Volkhov river in Kirishi,
- on Lake Green in Budogoschi,
- in the Plyussa river in the town of Slantsy,
- by the lake Shipkovskoe in the Boksitogorsk region,
- by the Luga river in the Luga region,
- at the rivers Tosna and Tigoda, respectively, in the Nikolsky and Lyuban of the Tosnensky district,
- near the rivers Oredezh, Izhora, Kobrinka in the village of Siversky,
- the town of Kommunar and the village of Kobrino, Gatchina region,
- on the shore of the Gulf of Finland near the village of Izhora,
- the villages of Krasnaya Gorka and Lipovo, near the Strelka and Shinkarka rivers in the villages of Gorbunki and Nizino,
- near the Gora-Valdai lake on the territory of the Lomonosov district,
- on the shores of lakes Zhdanovskoe in Vsevolozhsk,
- Lembolovskoe and Kavgolovskoe, Vsevolozhsky district,
- on the banks of the Svir in Podporozhye and near the village of Pogra,
- on the banks of the Tikhvinka River in Tikhvin itself and Lake Tsaritsino.
Suitable for sunbathingthe banks of the Neva in the settlements of Sverdlov and Morozov of the Vsevolozhsky region, as well as near the cities of Shlisselburg, Otradnoye, Kirovsk and the village of Pavlovo, Kirovsky region. Suitable for taking sunbathing the banks of the quarries in the same Pavlovo, in the village of Keskolovo and the village of Staraya Maluksa.
You can swim, but sanitary conditions do not allow sunbathing in the Gulf of Finland near the village of Vybye, Kingiseppsky district, in Lake Dontso and the Luga river near the village of Bolshoy Sabsk in the Volosovsky district, in the Kushelka river in Slantsy, in lakes Pavlovskoye and Loshevo Boksitogorsky district, in lakes Omchino and Toloni Luga district, Dolgoe and Nesterovskoye, and also in quarry No. 4 of the Tosno region, lakes Filkino and Beloe in Gatchina and in the Oredezh river near the village of Vyritsa.
Olgino's beaches offer a wide range of swimming and shoreline areas. Visit the beaches for clear water, air baths and bright sunshine, and sit back on the scenic coastline for relaxation. You only need to choose where to do it. In Olgino, you can practice water sports and sunbathe on well-equipped beaches, or consider wild beaches next to Olgino. A large number of photos and videos of Olgino beaches have been published on the search network. Here you can also see maps with streets and beaches, stories about how to get to the coast.
Commonly located in central area Olgino beaches are urban free seats for swimming. In the bathing season, there is no overcrowding here, because they are chosen by tourists who have a rest as "savages". Located in the very heart of Olgino, they seem to deliberately attract visitors who are not looking for loneliness. On the beach there are separate areas for non-free sun loungers and even secluded boudoirs, restaurants with home cooking. Leisure infrastructure is well developed - tourists will love the many facilities for an exciting water recreation. In addition, the beach in the center of Olgino is a guarantee of the existence of a nearby medical center and emergency services.
Rest on the beaches of Olgino is paid. Excellent conditions and a level of service comparable to European offer paid beaches Olgino. In addition, access to hotel pools also costs some money. However, only in such a situation, if you do not live in this hotel complex. The 4-5 * hotel has its own beaches. This is already a premium vacation. Such hotels with a private beach are often considered for recreation by family travelers. There are no crowds here, the coastal zone is guarded and you can freely use the sun loungers. Comfort is comfort, but the best beaches of Olgino are bathing areas, which are located on the beautiful, miraculous shore. Of course, very often these natural corners are located far from the center, but the water is not polluted and coastline - this is the key point influencing their relevance.
How they relax on the beaches of Olgino, the cost of maintenance and equipment for recreation, the availability of infrastructure and visiting the coastline by vacationers - you can evaluate all this on your own by arriving in Olgino and choosing the place you like. Families with toddlers will choose shallow children's beaches for recreation, retirees will choose the privacy of private beaches hotel complexes... There are also those who want to see the nudist beach of Olgino or the natural corners located at a great distance from the city, where there is not a hint of civilization.
“Water and stone have defined its horizontal pompous style. Nobility is as common here as an unhealthy complexion, debt and eternal self-irony. " (Sergey Dovlatov)
Studying the history of the city, first of all, you read about Nevsky Prospect - the heart of the city, the Neva, the Admiralty, or about the Kamenny and Elagin Islands.
Less is mentioned about the outskirts, and sometimes nothing at all. To be honest, I know little about the formation of districts, more precisely, almost nothing. It would seem that there could be interesting. A new area has grown, and okay. But what was in place of this, whether people lived, or there were endless forests, swamps. I decided that it was necessary to fill the gap in education.
And so let's start - Primorsky district
Until 1703, there were three settlements on the site of the present Primorsky district: Lakhta, Kolomyagi and Bobylskaya. The Primorsky District was formed in 1936. From 1949 to 1989, the district was called Zhdanovsky and it included part of the Petrogradsky district.In 1977, Lakhta, Olgino, Kamenka were included in the Primorsky district, in 1980 - Lisiy Nos
Today, Primorsky District consists of several municipal districts:
- Lakhta-Olgino
- 65th Municipal District of St. Petersburg
- Black River
- Commandant airfield
- Lake Dolgoe
- Yuntolovo
- Kolomyagi
- Fox nose
First stop. Lakhta - Olgino
Today Lakhta-Olino is part of the Primorsky district, one of its municipal districts. But, once ...
Since the 17th century, the village of Bobylka existed on the bank of the Lakhtinsky spill. The village could get its name from the Russian word "Bobyl". At the beginning of the 20th century, the village became part of the village of Olgino, although until the 30s of the last century it was found on the maps.
In 1845, Count Alexander Stenbock-Fermor became the owner of the coast of the Gulf of Finland from Lakhta to Fox Nose. In 1905, the land was divided into plots, with further sale for summer cottages, so Olgino began to appear. The village got its name in 1907 in honor of Olga Nozhikova, the wife of Count Stebok-Fermor.
The land in the new suburban settlement cost about 3 rubles per square fathom (4.5 square meters). Many Petersburgers, not only the rich, could afford to buy a plot of 300 square fathoms in Olgino (currently 12 acres), or even several. Small breeders and merchants, officials and intelligentsia, foremen and factory employees acquired summer cottages here. The population of the young village was very democratic. By 1911, there were already more than 200 dachas built here.
“.. In the summer, there were many summer residents who were attracted by the proximity of the Gulf of Finland, the proximity of the city, inexpensive prices for summer cottages. In the coastal reeds, ducks were found, summer residents in canoes went to the bay to fish. ... They swam from boats, and on the beach there were women in one place, men in another. " (from the book asosov D.A., Pyzin V.I.From the life of St. Petersburg 1890s - 1910s)
Since 1918, Olgino was subordinated to the Lakhtinsky volost (later - village)
Council. Since 1930, rest houses were located in the former dachas, where the Leningrad Union of Composers, the Theater. A.S. Pushkin, Cotton Industry Trust. In 1963, Olgino was included in the city limits. In 1998, Olgino was included in the municipal formation Lakhta-Olgino.
In Olgino there is a pond called "Petrovsky Pond". It arose after the extraction of a megalith stone for the Bronze Horseman's pedestal. According to local legend, the stone acquired its peculiar shape as a result of a lightning strike that split the granite rock.
Besides the pond, there are other interesting things in Olgino. For example, the Lakhtinskaya Sitenaya Archaeological Monument of the Late Neolithic and Early Metal, one of ancient settlements in the area of \u200b\u200bSt. Petersburg, which existed 3-4 thousand years ago (intersection of Polevoy, Yuntolovskaya and Granichnaya streets).
In Olgino, some pre-revolutionary dachas are still preserved, built by the outstanding St. Petersburg architects L.P.Shishko, A.P. Vitens, G.E. Gints, who set a high level of country architecture.
Lakhta is one of the oldest settlements on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, which, according to archaeologists, is about 3 thousand years old.
In 1719, Emperor Peter I chose Lakhta as the site of his country residence, called Blizhnye Dubki. In November 1724 here, near the Lakhtinsky village, standing waist-deep in water, Peter the Great rescued drowning sailors. According to the official legend, it was then that the emperor caught a cold and two months later died in terrible agony.
In the middle of the 18th century, Lakhta and its surroundings were donated to Count Orlov. Later the owners changed several times.
In 1844, the estate was bought at a public auction by Count A.I. Stenbock-Fermor, whose family owned the estate until 1917, it was with them at the end of the 19th century, according to the project of architects Kuznetsov and Zeitlin, a palace-castle with a magnificent park, sculpture and ponds was built.
Since the end of the 19th century, Lakhta has been decorated with several Orthodox and Lutheran churches, as well as magnificent mansions built in the Northern Art Nouveau style according to the designs of architects Ovsyannikov, Shishko, Vaiteks, Ginz, Ginger, Shene, Rosenberg, Girgenson, etc. Some buildings still adorn the village.
After all these stories, the owners of Lakhta and the names associated with it changed. Poets wrote poetry here, and artists painted, during the Soviet era, food was grown for Smolny here, before the Soviet era, noble owners built castles. Now, there is the park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg and the future skyscraper Lakhta Center. Times change, but Lakhta remains.
Lakhta became part of the city back in 1963, but for a long time it was not built up to match the present, and even now it remains divided into two parts: Old Lakhta and New.
At the end of the 19th century, Primorskaya railway, and Lakhta became more accessible to Petersburgers.
At the same time locals and the summer residents decided to build a parish church here, and remembered that it was in this village that Peter the Great fell mortally ill. Donations were collected for the construction of the church, and already on June 29, 1893, Metropolitan Palladium laid the foundation for the Church of St. Peter the Apostle on the lands donated by Vladimir Stenbock-Fermor.
After the First World War, the lands of the village of Lakhta in St. Petersburg were nationalized: peat mining began here, and the Lakhta peat bog itself was drained to use the vacated area for vegetable gardens, meadows and arable land. At the same time, they began to destroy the buildings erected here: in 1938, the church of St. Peter the Apostle was closed, the icons were taken to the village council, from where they safely disappeared. The bell tower of the church was demolished, and the building itself was converted into the Zvezda cinema. In the same years, the chapel in memory of Peter the Great was also destroyed.
The greatest damage to the village was caused by the Second world Warwhen everything that the Bolsheviks did not have time to rebuild was destroyed.
In the post-war years in Lakhta, they began to reclaim soil for various projects of housing construction, or a "large public and business center with exhibition and sports complexes", The" Soviet-Canadian Center for entertainment, culture and knowledge. " Then cut down pine forest near the village, in the place of which there was an aeration station and the North-West CHP.
The revival of the village of Lakhta in St. Petersburg began only in the early 90s of the 20th century, when the church of the Apostle Peter was rebuilt and the first hospice in Russia was opened.
Lakhta Center is under construction in Lakhta - Gazprom's twin tower - one of the most controversial projects recent years in St. Petersburg.
One cannot but tell about the Lakhtinsky spill. About one of the favorite resting places of Petersburgers. Back in the early 20th century, the lake was a shallow body of water with monotonous depths. not exceeding 2 - 2.5 m. The initial area of \u200b\u200bthe Lakhtinsky spill is about 13 km². Today, the length of the Lakhtinsky spill is 2.5 km, the maximum width is 1.5 km. Area - 1.8 km². Average depth - 4 meters, maximum - 8.3.
The Lakhtinsky Razliv flows into the Kamenka, r. Black, p. Capercaillie, r. Yuntolovka. The spill is associated with the Gulf of Finland.
People come here not only to admire the beauty, but also to fish. Here you can find such fish as pike, perch, pike perch.
Amazingly beautiful and quiet place with convenient parking. The only negative is the huge number of mosquitoes due to the marshland.
To be continued.
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