Lake beauties from Vyborg to Priozyorsk

To start the day, we wanted the Mon Plaisir Cafe. We were met here quite positively and hospitably. Among the large number of homemade baked goods we liked most of all sandwiches with beans and pumpkin pancakes.

First of all, in Vyborg we headed for the famous city park called Monrepo. Its rocky landscape and picturesque forests are really impressive. Our walk mostly took place near the shore, which offers a beautiful view of the Vyborg Bay.

The next stop was one of the most favorite places for local fishermen - Big Forest Lake. We drove up to the opposite shore from the village of Guards. Here we have a place to swim and a place to walk. Around the lake there is a thick pine forest, and walking along the shore, you can see the islands.

Not so far from Tapiola, we decided to have lunch at their restaurant. We were incredibly pleased with the cozy interior with panoramic windows, which offers a magnificent view of the Great Forest Lake, and in summertime you can also take a table on the terrace in the open air. The menu offers many traditional Russian and European dishes.

On our way to Priozersk we decided to make a stop near Borodino lake, the beach of which is relatively close to the village of the same name. Like many other lakes in this region, it is surrounded by a thick forest, where we spent most of our time walking along the paths and picking blackberries. For fishing enthusiasts, there is even a small marina.

It's a great trip, isn't it? And to make it dynamic, come to the Gazpromneft filling station, take water and a snack.

Upon arrival in Priozersk we immediately headed for dinner at Kexholm restaurant. The food here is mainly national, there are many fish and meat dishes. We decided to try the local kebab with pickled tomatoes and cucumbers and fries and were generally satisfied.

After dinner we no longer had the strength to do anything but take a short walk to the hotel. The day was busy and very active, and we were noticeably tired. Tomorrow we had a trip back to St. Petersburg, so we needed a good night's sleep.