In the prepared review, we will tell you which beaches in Moscow and the Moscow region are considered the most comfortable for family holidays, where they are located, and what services they provide.
RUBLEVSKY BEACH
A popular recreation area in the very near Moscow region. The beach is located on the shore of Zhivopisnaya Bay and is divided into 2 zones - economy and VIP. Perfect for a family holiday or for organizing various outdoor events.
How to get there
Address of Rublevo beach: Myakininskoe highway, no. 1 and no. 3. It is approximately one kilometer from the Moscow Ring Road along Novorizhskoye Highway. It is better to get there by personal vehicle, however, there are always not enough parking spaces, so it is better to arrive early, by 10.00-10.30 in the morning. You can also get there by public transport from the Molodezhnaya metro station (bus No. 127B), Krylatskoye (bus No. 129), Shchukinskaya (bus No. 358) and Strogino (bus No. 696).
Prices
Entrance to the beach is paid. Entrance to the "economy" zone is quite inexpensive: adults - 250 rubles, children over 6 years old - 60 rubles, preferential categories - free. But the VIP zone is not affordable for everyone. Entrance alone costs 4,500 rubles per person.
Description
The first zone is a sandy beach more than 300 meters long. It is equipped with everything necessary for a relaxing and safe holiday and could top the ranking of the best beaches in Moscow and the Moscow region. There is security, a first aid station, and lifeguards. Changing cabins, showers, toilets and storage rooms are installed. It is very comfortable to relax here with children - there is a special area with a gentle entrance to the water, two slides, a trampoline and playgrounds are installed for children. You can rent a catamaran, scooter, sports equipment for volleyball and table tennis. Animators work on the beach every day to organize fun games for children. If you want to have a snack, you can do it in a cafe or kebab shop.
The second zone of the beach is completely isolated from the first and is more suitable for corporate events, parties and even weddings. There are snow-white tents with the same snow-white furniture. The list of entertainment services is as complete as possible. Guests can dine at the beachfront restaurant, which serves French and Italian cuisine.
SEREBRYANY BOR BEACH No. 2 
This is one of the most popular places for swimming among other sandy beaches in Moscow. The reservoir undergoes sanitary inspections annually. And most importantly, admission to Serebryany Bor No. 2 is free.
How to get there
Address: Tamanskaya street, property 111. You can get there by personal or public transport. For those who come by car, free parking is provided, unfortunately, it is small - only 50 spaces. As a rule, by 10.30 all parking spaces are already occupied. If you plan to travel by metro, the nearest station is Polezhaevskaya. From the metro there is minibus No. 593M and trolleybuses No. 20, 21 (you will have to walk 200 meters from their final stop).
Description
The length of the beach in Serebryany Bor No. 2 is small - about 150 meters. The entrance to the water is quite steep and not very convenient for children. But for little visitors there is a small area where swimming is much safer. On the shore there is everything you need - a first-aid post, changing rooms, toilets, showers. Lifeguards and security are constantly on duty. For those who do not like to sunbathe on the ground, you can rent sun loungers. But there are few of them, and, as a rule, they are all quickly taken apart. On the territory there is a volleyball court, an inflatable trampoline, and a children's playground. Animators work daily.
But there are certain problems with food and drinks in Serebryany Bor No. 2. There are several kebab shops and cafes, but there are always queues. Therefore, it is better to stock up on everything you need in advance.
SEREBRYANY BOR BEACH No. 3 
The third “Serebryany Bor” is located next to the second, but it is much larger in area. And the descent into the water is better there, and therefore it is more suitable for families with children. Entry is also free.
How to get there
They get to Serebryany Bor No. 3 using the same route - from the Polezhaevskaya metro station. You just need to get on minibus No. 190M, and from its final stop you still have to walk about 100 meters. Free parking with 160 spaces is provided for motorists. This is clearly not enough, since thousands of vacationers come every day.
Description
Serebryany Bor beach in Moscow stretches for 450 meters and is rightfully one of the best beaches in Moscow. It is sandy, with a very gentle entrance to the water, which is perfect for families with children. For those who like to immediately plunge into the water, there are several places with a steep cliff. There is everything you need - showers, changing rooms, toilets, rescue towers and a first aid station. In addition, there is free Wi-Fi on the beach. You can rent sun loungers and umbrellas. Entertainment options include boat and scooter rentals, two volleyball courts, and tennis tables. For the little ones there is a playground and a trampoline.
There are several cafes and restaurants on the territory where you can have a full breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are also stalls selling water, snacks and ice cream.
SEREBRYANY BOR BEACH No. 1 
Serebryany Bor Beach No. 1 is one of the few places in Moscow where swimming is allowed. It is located on the general territory of Serebryany Bor, but it is a separate area, fenced off from other vacationers and has a special entrance. This paid beach in Moscow is perfect not only for relaxation, but also for holding various public events.
How to get there
Everyone goes to “Serebryany Bor No. 1” from the same metro station “Polezhaevskaya”. You need to take minibus No. 190, from its final stop you will have to walk 100-150 meters. But it’s better to get there by personal transport; there is a dedicated beach parking lot for 30 cars, which is accessed by a separate asphalt road.
Price
Entrance to the beach is free, but you will need to pay to rent the gazebo in which you will be located. Rent costs from 2000 rubles per person.
Description
“Serebryany Bor No. 1” is often called premium, hinting at the elite status of this beach. Noisy parties, weddings, corporate meetings and so on are often held here. The territory has everything you need for a comfortable stay - showers, changing rooms, a medical center, lifeguards and security. The beach itself is sandy, with a very convenient entrance to the water, which will especially appeal to vacationers with children. But there is very little entertainment for children on the territory of Serebryany Bor No. 1; after all, this place is less focused on family vacations. But for a group holiday there is everything you need: rental of jet skis and boats, you can rent a wakeboard and flyboard, play volleyball or tennis, you can even do yoga under the guidance of experienced trainers.
On the territory of Serebryany Bor No. 1 there is a restaurant where you can have a full lunch and order a variety of snacks.
FLAGSHIP BEACH 
Flagman Beach is one of the best beaches in the Moscow region. It is located 12 kilometers from Moscow on the shore of the Pirogovskoye Reservoir. This beach is perfect for both a relaxing holiday with children and noisy parties.
How to get there
Transport accessibility is the most problematic issue for the Flagman beach; after all, it is located quite far from Moscow. Getting there on your own is problematic - special minibuses No. 438 run from the Medvedkovo metro station. More often they go to the shore of the Pirogovskoye Reservoir in their own cars. There is a separate parking lot near the beach.
Price
“Flagman” belongs to the category of paid beaches in the Moscow region, but the price can be called symbolic: entrance costs only 200 rubles per person, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas is for an additional fee. If you arrive by car, you will need to pay a parking fee of 250 rubles.
Description
The Flagman beach stretches for several hundred meters. The entrance to the water here is heterogeneous - there are places where the depth immediately begins, and there are places in which it is safe even for children to swim. There are a large number of gazebos on the territory that can be rented for a fee. There are changing rooms, showers and toilets. Lifeguards are constantly on duty. For children, there is a large playground and sandbox on the beach. Animators regularly provide entertainment for children. In addition, you can rent a boat, scooter, and various sports equipment (there are grounds for volleyball and football). If you get hungry, there are several cafes where they mainly cook kebabs and other dishes over charcoal.
There is also a separate area on the Flagman beach for parties and special meetings under a large snow-white tent. This area is fenced, so no outsiders will enter.
WHITE LAKE BEACH 
Once upon a time, Peter I commanded his Amusement Flotilla at this place, and now this is one of the few beaches in Moscow, where swimming has been allowed for many years. Moreover, entry to the coast is free for everyone.
How to get there
The official address of the beach is Bolshaya Kosinskaya Street, building 45. The closest route is through the Vykhino metro station, from which you will need to transfer to buses No. 613, 772, 722, 749, 620. You will need to get off at the Polyclinic stop and walk another about 600 meters. You can also get there from the Novokosino metro station (buses No. 773, 723), Novogireevo (bus No. 573) and Perovo (bus No. 787). Among all the beaches in Moscow and the Moscow region where you can swim, White Lake Beach has the most grueling road. The easiest way to get here is by car, but parking spaces are always a problem, and the parking lot itself is located 300 meters from the entrance to the beach, and you still have to walk the last part of the journey.
Description
The length of the beach is about 300 meters. Entering the water is quite problematic, since the bottom is muddy and there is a high risk of slipping. So if you are traveling with children, it is better not to let them swim alone. On the shore there is everything you need - rent of sunbeds, bathrooms, changing rooms, showers, lifeguard towers. But there is not much entertainment: you can rent a boat, there are several small playgrounds, and that’s where the list ends.
You can have a snack in one of the small cafes on the beach. They have a fairly large selection of dishes, especially those cooked over charcoal. It is better to take drinking water with you - it can sometimes be difficult to buy soft drinks on the beach.
LEVOBEREZHNY BEACH 
This beach is located in the north of Moscow and has existed for almost 70 years. And it is regularly included in the list of those where swimming is allowed. The entrance is free. Sometimes, depending on water and soil samples, a swimming ban may be imposed on the beach.
How to get there
“Levoberezhny” is located at Pribrezhny Proezd, possession 7. There are two ways to get to the beach. The first one is from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station by buses No. 701M, 138M, 138, 270. You need to get to the Internat stop and then walk about 600 meters. The second route is from the Planernaya metro station. Buses No. 176M or 173 are suitable. The stop you need is called “Coastal Passage, Building 7”, from which you still have to walk about a kilometer. Those who plan to travel by car should be prepared to look for a parking space. The beach's own parking lot is free, but too small.
Description
Levoberezhny beach is located in a small bay, so the water there is always clean and warms up well. The shore is sandy, the entrance to the water is quite flat. This is a big plus for vacationers with children, although there is a separate swimming area for the little ones. There is plenty of entertainment on the beach. After recent landscaping, a large area with exercise equipment and a volleyball court appeared. A whole children's town, reminiscent of a labyrinth, was built for children. Well, of course, there are changing rooms, showers, toilets and rescue towers.
You can have a snack in one of the cafes on the beach. The menu in the cafe is somewhat monotonous, but the dishes are hearty and inexpensive.
BEACH CLUB 
Beach Club is located on the shore of the Khimki Reservoir. It is regularly included in the list of Moscow beaches where you can swim, and is considered one of the best for families with children. The entrance is free. Rent of sunbeds and umbrellas - for a fee.
How to get there
The beach is located at: Leningradsky Prospekt, building 39, building 23. You can get to it from the Voykovskaya and Vodny Stadion metro stations. Moreover, in both cases you can simply walk, covering a distance of about 600 meters. If you travel by personal transport, it is better to arrive in the morning before 10.30, because later there may be serious difficulties with parking.
Description
The Beach Club has a capacity of approximately 1000 people. It is divided into two zones - for ordinary visitors and club card holders. The territory has everything you need - locker rooms, showers, a first-aid post, and lifeguards are constantly on duty. The coastline is sandy, the entrance to the water is gentle, which is very good for children. A separate swimming pool has been organized for the little ones, and a large playground has been built.
You can dine in one of two restaurants, one specializing in Japanese cuisine, and the other in European cuisine. The territory of the Beach Club is a good place to hold corporate events, organize birthdays and weddings. Several tents have been pitched for this purpose, and restaurants are ready to offer a special menu.
Depending on water samples, a swimming ban may be temporarily imposed on the beach. Please pay attention to the notices posted near the water. The Royal Bar restaurant is closed.
STROGINSKAYA FLOODMADE 
Stroginskaya floodplain is one of the most popular beaches in Moscow. Free entry, good infrastructure, easy to get to. These advantages even outweighed the fact that swimming there had been officially prohibited for the past several years. But the beach has undergone large-scale improvement work, and the situation has changed.
How to get there
The address of the “Stroginskaya Poima” is Marshal Katukova Street, building 26. The easiest way to get to the beach is through the Strogino metro station, from which you can walk to the recreation area. You can also get there by personal vehicle, but, as usual, there are huge problems with parking.
Description
The Stroginskaya floodplain stretches for several hundred meters. The shore is sandy with a fairly gentle entrance to the water. After reconstruction, 12 sports grounds and 5 children’s playgrounds were built on the beach. All the necessary infrastructure has appeared - locker rooms, showers, toilets, rescue towers. More recently, this area has not been developed. Now it’s good to relax in Strogino with the whole family or a large group. For those who prefer to relax with even greater comfort, there is a closed paid beach area.
You can have a snack in one of the cafes or pavilions, which mostly offer a fairly simple menu or fast food. It is better to stock up on drinking water in advance, as it can be difficult to purchase locally.
Sometimes, after taking regular water samples, swimming is prohibited in the Stroginskaya floodplain, but you can still sunbathe here all summer.
ACADEMIC POND 
Academic ponds are one of the most popular vacation spots in the Northern District of Moscow. For a long time, this body of water was one of the beaches in Moscow where swimming is prohibited. Later, the beach underwent large-scale improvement. This summer, depending on the results of water samples, a swimming ban may be periodically introduced at the beach.
How to get there
Academic Ponds are located at Bolshaya Akademicheskaya Street, building 38. The best way to get there is by car, although you will have to park somewhere in the courtyards of neighboring houses. If you choose public transport, then from the Petrovsko-Razumovskaya station there are buses No. 179, 282, 114. You need to get to the Nauka Stadium stop.
Prices
Entrance to the beach is from 8 am to midnight. It is paid, but the amount can be called symbolic - 100 rubles per person.
Description
The beach at Akademicheskiye Ponds is sandy, with a very pleasant entrance to the water. For the little ones there is a special “paddling pool” in shallow water. For entertainment for children there are several playgrounds and attractions. Adults can play volleyball, table tennis, and badminton. Billiard tables can be rented for a fee. There is a summer cafe on site where you can have a snack or buy soft drinks.
Summer has already arrived, so don’t deny yourself the opportunity to soak up the sun and swim in the already warm water. Which recreation area you choose is up to you. We have prepared the most detailed information and talked about all the beaches in Moscow and the surrounding Moscow region, where you can swim and sunbathe in comfort. We hope our review will be useful to you.
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A lake with real blue water, surrounded by tall pine trees, is located in the village of Fosforitny near Voskresensk. Once upon a time, phosphate rock was mined in these places, which is why a lake formed here. Mud sometimes appears in the lake, but, according to rumors, it is removed - both by the vacationers themselves and by the services. Vacationers say that the water here is quite cold even in hot weather, but it is very beautiful here and there are few people.
You can get to Blue Lake by train in 2 hours (train + 24 bus “Voskresensk-Fosforitny”). By car, most likely, a little longer. True, it all depends on the point of departure. Access to the lake is made difficult by the fact that there is no road, so it is better not to go there after rain.
Istra Reservoir
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One of the largest and most popular reservoirs in the Moscow region. It was created in the 1930s to supply water to Moscow. The basis of the reservoir is a dam near the village of Rakovo, built in 1935 through the efforts of prisoners of the White Sea-Baltic OGPU camp and the Dmitrov OGPU camp. There are beautiful landscapes, many tourist centers and holiday homes. You can go fishing, barbecue, wander along the long sandy beaches, pitch a tent or rent a summer house and, of course, swim. The greatest depth of the reservoir is 23 meters.
You can get to Istra by train from Rizhsky Station, the journey will take about an hour and a quarter. After this, you need to transfer to bus 32, which will take you to the Lechishchevo Village stop. It takes the same amount of time to travel by car, excluding traffic jams.
Pirogovskoye Reservoir
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The reservoir is part of the Klyazma reservoir, located on the territory of the Moscow region. The average water depth is 5-8 meters. Unfortunately, only part of the sandy shore (Pirogovsky beach) here is landscaped, but this does not interfere with enjoying the beauty of these places - you can walk a couple of kilometers and find yourself on the other side of the reservoir: there are fewer people there, and the water is deeper...
The number of different fish that live here testifies to the purity of the water; swimming here is not only possible, but necessary! The coast is quite uneven, so setting up a tent may be difficult, and there are usually a lot of people here. But you can catch fish, fry it over a fire and sing songs with a guitar. There are also barges floating here, and watching them is a real pleasure.
You can get there by car, but it’s better to do it before the weekend, otherwise you risk getting stuck in traffic for half a day. It’s easier by train - from the Yaroslavsky station, all commuter trains pass through the Mytishchi station. There you need to get off and change to a bus or minibus that goes to the Pirogovo station. You can also get there from the Medvedkovo metro station without transfers.
Senezhskoye Lake
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Lake Senezh is located near Solnechnogorsk. The water there is often warm because the lake is shallow and heats up quickly. There are no amenities here, as well as parking and cafes, but the water is clean and there is no garbage on the shore. There are two beaches around the lake, which are located at some distance from each other. Here you can fish, sunbathe and enjoy summer days by the water.
Getting to the lake is easy: from the Leningradsky railway station to the Podsolnechnaya station, by bus No. 440 from the Voykovskaya metro station to Solnechnogorsk, or from the Yugo-Zapadnaya, Salaryevo and Rumyantsevo metro stations. The journey from the center of Moscow by public transport can take from one and a half to three hours, depending on the time of day.
Although autumn has already arrived, while the warm sun is shining, the question of where you can sunbathe in Moscow still remains relevant. Especially for those who were forced to stay in the sultry city this season. So where in Moscow can you get a bronze tan?
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Outdoor pool “The Pool”
“The Pool” is located on the site of the old Soviet swimming pool “Dolphin”. It was closed and reconstructed last year. In 2018, a modern complex opened its doors; nothing here reminds of its Soviet past. There are two swimming pools, one of them heated, and a well-equipped beach area. Upon entry, each visitor receives a sun lounger.
The entry price in 2018 varies from 250 to 1200 rubles, it depends on the day of the week
Outdoor swimming pool "Chaika"
This is probably the most famous outdoor swimming pool located in Moscow. It has existed since 1957 and consists of two baths. This is a great place; many Muscovites choose it for sunbathing. There are also other activities such as mini golf and several tennis courts. You can also visit a beauty salon. It is worth paying attention to the fact that to visit the pool you must have a medical certificate, which, however, can be obtained on the territory of the complex.
In order to relax in the Chaika outdoor pool, in 2018 you will have to pay 1,200 rubles for entry.
Fili Beach
This beach is located right in Fili Park, located along the Moscow River. Unfortunately, you cannot swim in the river itself. But this complex has floating pools. In addition to them, for sports lovers there is beach football and volleyball. The only negative is that there is no sand on Fili Beach; you have to sit right on the grassy slopes.
Entrance to the beach is paid, its price in 2018 ranges from 250 to 1200 rubles, also depending on the day of the week.
Beach complex "Beach Club"
The place is located at the Water Stadium. This is the only beach in Moscow on the territory of which there is a swimming pool; there is absolutely everything here, even for the most demanding visitors: entertainment programs, a gourmet restaurant, excellent music, tennis mole, rental of yachts and boats, a volleyball court. This is a great place to spend time with children. Beach Club can accommodate up to 1000 people. In summer it is a favorite place for weddings. Starting in April, white tents are erected here for large companies; they are removed only in October.
Entrance to this piece of paradise is free in 2018, but you will have to pay for all additional services.
Big garden pond on Akademicheskaya
This body of water is regularly tested for water quality, so it is an excellent place not only for sunbathing, but also for swimming. Although the beach area is not very large. Here you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay: cabins, showers, sun loungers. There are also volleyball courts, and you can rent boats and catamarans.
Entry to the beach is free in 2018.
"Levoberezhny" beach
This is a great place to relax. In addition, this beach is perfect for visiting with children, because there is a playground and a fenced splash pool. There’s not a lot of sand here either, so you’ll probably have to lie on the grass.
Entrance to the beach in 2018 is also free.
Rating of the most popular places for outdoor sunbathing in 2018
This is the largest, oldest and one of the most modern parks in Moscow in terms of infrastructure. There is a lot of entertainment here and, of course, there are plenty of places where you can sunbathe comfortably and enjoy the sun.
Tsaritsyno
A large park in the south of Moscow, inside of which is the palace complex of Catherine II. A great place to enjoy the last warm days with a blanket and some goodies. This is also a great place to sunbathe. Take a bird's eye view of this place.
Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo
A very large, but at the same time, extremely cozy park, which is located in the North-West of Moscow. You can walk here all day long, also play sports, ride a bike and, of course, sunbathe. In addition, many Muscovites barbecue here on weekends.
Serebryany Bor
An excellent park in the west of Moscow, where you can enjoy the stunning pine air, sit on the banks of the Moscow River, enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding area and sunbathe. You can also have a picnic here; there are 25 points for this on the territory of the forest.
This is a favorite place for all Moscow residents, because the local nature simply amazes with its splendor. In addition, barbecue lovers will find 7 points specially designated for this purpose. Here you can also just lie in the sun and sunbathe.
Rating of the most popular solariums in Moscow in 2018
"Sun and City"
This is one of the few Moscow salons that has a solarium with a built-in aromatherapy effect. You can also include a pleasant sea breeze and vibration massage. In addition, here you can even choose the type of tan: Mediterranean and Caribbean.
To Be Queen
This is a boutique salon, another place from the organizers of Sun and City. The range of services is similar, all of them, of course, at a high level. Here you can also buy cosmetics from the best manufacturers.
Trendsetter
One of the most popular Moscow salons, premium class. The equipment here is the newest; only the latest models of solariums are presented. Much attention is paid to details, for example, to the music played during the session. You can also buy excellent tanning cosmetics here.
"A place under the sun"
This place offers a procedure called Fake Bake. This is an instant tan that applies smoothly to the skin and stays on for at least two weeks. But first, you need to undergo a special body peeling procedure. And then Fake Bake emulsion is applied to the skin, which accelerates the production of melanin. The final stage is hydration.
Tanning workshop "Africa"
This studio is open 24 hours a day, so it's an ideal option for those who decide to sunbathe late at night. Another specific thing is a solarium, which contains collagen lamps. When you tan, photorejuvenation of the skin occurs. In addition, here you can use your phone or player right in the booth.
Video “Where to swim in Moscow”
One of the main joys of summer is relaxing on the shore of a lake or river, under the scorching sun at the height of the day or under the calm sunset sky. Relaxing and having fun on the beach is a great idea. However, you need to figure out which of them are beautiful and well-appointed enough, and most importantly, safe for health and comply with sanitary standards, in order to devote time to them. Below are the beaches where swimming is officially allowed in 2016.
A family beach where it’s good to spend time with children and a large group. This swimming area has not only an equipped beach, but also a children’s playground with an excellent environment, the “Barsky Domik” restaurant with a varied delicious menu, and even its own small zoo. Serebryany Bor lives up to its name: relaxing on the shore in a pine forest provides an incredible experience. Beach address - st. Tamanskaya, beach No. 2. The entrance is free.
This beach complex is intended not so much for a “casual” holiday, but for a purposeful trip to celebrate. There are parking lots, sports grounds, and several different cafes on the beach. The area is open from 11 to 22, admission is free.
In addition to the main complex, there are several additional ones. The Uletai beach occupies an area of two hectares and is perfectly equipped for corporate events, weddings, and large-scale receptions. The area is equipped with sun loungers, hammocks and sun loungers. There are also tents and hotel houses for visitors who come for a long time, sports courts and a water transport rental service. All this is quite expensive, but done at a high level.
There is also a beach for nudists nearby (they call themselves “naturalists”). This beach is hidden in the forest, and the uninitiated will have to try hard to get to it. Below you will find information on how to get there and what other nudist beaches there are in Moscow.
Located at Akademika Vinogradov St., 12. In recent years, local authorities have done a good job of improving the reservoir, updating the coastlines, restoring the embankment, and civilized benches and sun loungers, ladders and bridges appeared on the beach. To the delight of vacationers, there is free WiFi on the beach, boats and new catamarans are available for rent.
Swimming is temporarily prohibited due to inadequate water quality until satisfactory results are obtained again.
This beach is one of the most prestigious, one might say elite. Everything here is top class: excellent sand, a bar with a wide selection of drinks, there are establishments with cuisine from different parts of the world, from Italian to Eastern, plus a barbecue area. A special children's playground makes Beach Club an excellent choice for families with children. There are large stages where there is a constant disco with excellent DJs and a diverse selection of music. Finally, the yacht club provides not only yachts, but also boats, scooters and skateboards, as well as everything you need for windsurfing. Address: Leningradskoe highway, 39, Vodny Stadion metro station, also accessible from st. Voikovskaya.
This small beach is just a small strip of sand near the shore of the lake. However, it has everything you need for a good and safe holiday. There are places for changing clothes, sun protection and benches, plus there is a lifeguard tower. There are no cafes or restaurants, but drinks and food can be bought at kiosks.
You can get to the beach by electric train from the Kievsky railway station (get off at the Vostryakovo stop), from the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station by bus No. 66 (get off at the terminus), as well as by bus No. 781 from General Dorokhov Street or bus No. 809 from Peredelkino.
Recreation area "Levoberezhny"
Another free recreation area on the Khimki Reservoir. The choice of services here is quite simple; in particular, it is not possible to rent water transport. But there are grounds for sports games, you can play football or volleyball or throw a frisbee. A special “children’s” swimming place is convenient and safe.
Beach address – Coastal passage, 5-7. You can get there from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station by bus No. 65, 138 or 739, get off at the Soyuz Hotel stop. There is also minibus No. 138, which goes directly to the reservoir. Access to the beach is free.
Another popular vacation spot in Zelenograd is the large city pond located on Central Avenue. Attractions include a comfortable grassy beach, cafes and eateries. There are areas for active games and a first aid station. You can get there from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station by minibus No. 476, get off at the “Palace of Culture” stop.
Black Lake (Zelenograd)
In Zelenograd, one can also note Black Lake, located in the 6th microdistrict. This is a small beach, surrounded by tree plantings and equipped with toilets and changing areas. There is no trading infrastructure there, so you need to take drinks and food with you. There is a children's playground in a modern style and a special place for children to bathe. You can get there from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station by bus No. 400 and get off at the first station in Zelenograd, after which you walk through the forest for about five minutes.
School Lake (Zelenograd)
Located in 10 microdistrict of Zelenograd. You can get there from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station by minibus 431m (to the Oktyabrskaya stop). The drive will take quite a long time, a little over an hour. The area of the lake is 7.2 hectares, the depth is about 2 meters. The beaches are sandy, and there are boat and catamaran rentals.
Beach at White Lake
A simple but well-equipped beach near White Lake offers a sandy area near the shore, a football and tennis court. The beach facilities are modest: there are changing areas and sun visors. There is a rescue service post. You can buy food and drinks at the stalls. Boat rental is available; One hour's ride costs 250 rubles.
You can travel by any transport through the village of Kosino from the Vykhino metro station. You can also walk from the Kosino railway stop (near the traffic police station) to the village of Kosino (distance about 1 km). Motorists should drive along Novo-Ukhtomskoye Highway, pass Muromskaya Street and go to the parking lot of the Lokomotiv FC sports base. Entrance to the beach is free.
Also, according to unconfirmed information, swimming is allowed in:
- Bolshoi Garden Pond (Bolshaya Akademicheskaya St. 38a);
- Stroginskaya floodplain (Tallinskaya street, Stroginsky Bay of the Moscow River).
Nudist beaches
Moscow has a sufficient selection of nudist beaches: there are officially three of them. One of them is the aforementioned Serebryany Bor. You can get there from the Polezhaevskaya metro station on route No. 190, go to the final stop. Then you need to get off the Stroginsky Bridge and walk through the poplar forest, and in 10 minutes you will be there. This area does not have the usual beach amenities, but there is a catering system with waiters (let's just say right away that they wear clothes here). Entrance costs 100 rubles.
Another nudist beach is located on the Stroginskaya floodplain. You can get there from the Shchukinskaya metro station by buses No. 638 or 743 or by minibus 696 to the Vodnoski Stadium stop. From there you need to walk about 20 minutes along the water.
The third nudist beach (at the Lyuberetsky quarry) is not equipped with any amenities at all; you need to take everything with you, from sun loungers to food and even drinking water. You can get there from the Lyublino or Kuzminki metro stations by minibus No. 174.
We wish you a pleasant, hot holiday on the beach that will please your soul... and your body.
Water recreation areas without swimming:
- “Pioneer Pond”, “Golitsynsky Pond”, “Pushkinskaya Embankment of the Moscow River”, “Krasnogvardeyskie Ponds”, “Kalitnikovsky Pond”, “Patriarch’s Pond”, “Catherine Pond”, “Novodevichy Ponds”, “Novospassky Pond” in the Central Administrative District;
- “Bykovo Swamp Pond”, “MZhK Pond”, “Mikhailovsky Pond”, “Cascade of Malinsky Ponds”, “Dunkin Pond” in ZelAO;
- "Mazilovsky Pond", "Vorobevskaya Embankment of the Moscow River" in JSC;
- “Lefortovo”, “Lublinsky Ponds”, “Kuzminsky Ponds”, “Shibaevsky Pond” in SEAD;
- “Serebryano-Vinogradny Pond”, “Terletskaya Oak Forest”, “Putyaevsky Pond”, “Lebedyansky Pond”, “Kuskovo”, “Ponds of Raduga Park”, “Round Pond”, “Cherkizovsky Pond” in VAO;
- , Coastal zone of the Khimki reservoir near the Lebed residential complex, Golovinsky Ponds in the Northern Administrative Okrug;
- "Andreevskaya embankment", "Bitsa" in South-Western Administrative District;
- "Borisov Ponds" in Southern Administrative District;
- "Northern Tushino", "Khimki-2" in Northwestern Administrative District;
- "Zarechye" in TiNAO;
- “Lianozovsky Pond”, “Ponds of VDNH”, “Long Ponds” in NEAD.
