Where to rest in Irkutsk in the heat? Jacobi beach in Irkutsk

Many townspeople are convinced that there is nothing to do in the summer. All who have this opportunity, urgently leave to the country. But do not despair of those who are forced to stay in the city. Weekend days can be great on city beaches. Many Irkutskians fully agree with this statement.

Jacobi beach in Irkutsk: the history of the name

One of the most popular holiday destinations in the city received its name in honor of the Russian commander, Governor-General of Irkutsk, Ivan Fedorovich Jacobi (1726-1803). In addition to the beach, his name is bay and street on the shore of the reservoir.

At the height of the season a lot of tourists visit the Jacobi beach in Irkutsk every day. Where this place is located, even a schoolboy will tell you. You just need to get to the Irkutsk reservoir, and then follow the signs (in case you ate if you go by car). You can use the city transport. From the city center you will take shuttle buses No. 2, No. 3, No. 20, No. 24 to the stop "Plotina HPS"

Ban on bathing

Every day, an average of 1,500 people visit Yakobi beach in Irkutsk. Last year it was leased to a certain commercial company, which was engaged in landscaping and preparing the beach for the season. Half of the beach is paid, the cost of admission is from two hundred and fifty to three hundred and fifty rubles. The second part remained free, which corresponds to the agreement with the municipality.

By the season of 2014, the tenant considered the terms of the contract unprofitable for himself and refused to support the beach. Therefore, in June, bathing was prohibited.

Jacobi beach in Irkutsk, the photo of which you see in this article, was reopened on July 11, 2014 after the establishment of order there.

This sandy beach is for a fee. At the entrance, everyone is invited to use the sun loungers. Together with the entrance ticket each visitor receives a towel and an umbrella. Those who like to relax actively, Jacobi beach in Irkutsk offers kayaks, catamarans. You can play volleyball on a well-equipped area. There is a bar and hookah.

For fans of extreme recreation, a paintball club and a kartodrom are open. Jacobi Beach in Irkutsk operates daily, without holidays, from ten to twenty one hours.

In the Irkutsk region there are only 18 places, which have the status of official beaches. Of these, only two - Jacobi and the "Lagoon" - are public. The remaining sixteen are on the territories of sanatoriums or children's camps. The question arises: where to rest in Irkutsk in the heat?

The beach "Laguna"

Owner - Vladislav Grossman. For ten years he has been organizing recreation not only in the summer, but also in the winter.

This place only two years ago received the official status of the beach. Before that, it was registered as a place for mass recreation near the water.

The entrance to the beach "Laguna" is free. Here you can rent trampolines, catamarans. You can ride on a water slide for adults and children. Fans of mobile recreation can play tennis or shoot at the shooting gallery.

Those who would like to stay here for a few days can rent a guest house, as well as visit a real bathhouse.

Rest on this beach is not only residents of Irkutsk. They come here from Angarsk, Shelekhov and even Bratsk. An average of 300-350 people a day. Their safety is provided by seamen-rescuers who have been trained in GIMS and who have a license to engage in this activity. In addition, a medical worker is on duty on the beach with a full set of necessary medicines for first aid.

Zagorai beach

It is located in the micro district "Sunny". The entrance is free. There is a bar, a playground for toddlers with a nanny, a veranda for sun loungers. You can rent canoes, bungee trains, trampolines. Those who wish can visit summer cafes.

Bay for IrGTU

It is located behind the Irkutsk University, from the railway station. The beach is free, besides having no paid services. Holidaymakers are usually few here, so you can stay in silence in the bosom of nature.

Island "Youth"

The beach is free, but there are additional services for which you have to pay - riding on catamarans and tarzanka, on the children's railway. Naturally, you have to spend money by visiting one of several cafes or a pavilion with soft drinks and ice cream.