How to spend time usefully and what to see in November for 100 rubles

Belarus is famous for its health resorts and sanatoriums. They attract tourists with a high-quality medical base, natural factors and affordable prices. Last summer they were visited by 600,000 people. And for 9 months of this year, 200 thousand foreign guests were rehabilitated. In Narochan region comes the largest number of vacationers. Of course, the main influx in the summer. But even in the off-season you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the largest lake in the country. The author of the project “Rest for 100” personally convinced.

There are places about which a lot is written in various guidebooks. But when you come, you never stop being surprised. Narochan region is one of them. And impressive is not only the largest water reservoir, as they like to call Lake Naroch. Here every centimeter is impregnated with pine reed, reed and unprecedented silence. And this combination annually attracts tens of thousands of tourists. They come not only to heal, but also just to relax from the bustle of the city. So we decided to spend our weekend in this unique corner of nature. To get from Minsk, if you are not on your car, you can only take a shuttle taxi or bus. The first ones go quite often. A trip in both directions from Minsk will cost 52 rubles. The choice is small, so we start our trip from the central bus station. Two and a half hours pass unnoticed, as this time is traditionally spent with benefit and study the reviews of travelers and local residents. And already by the time of arrival in his pocket an impressive list of places that are planned to visit.

But the first thing is walking along the lake. Despite the grandeur and beauty, his legend is far from open. Once on the shore of a large lake with crystal clear water lived a girl Nara. At sunset, she liked to sit on the sandy shore by the water and sing, playing the harp. The old widower-pan heard these songs, and he wanted to take the girl as his wife. But Nara had a fiancé, and she refused. Then the servants killed the boy, and the girl was brought to the pan choirs. The night before the wedding, she set fire to the palace and tried to escape. On the shore she was overtaken by palace guards. When Nara realized that there was no escape from the chase, she threw herself into the water. Since then, the lake is called by its name – Naroch. Locals still claim that in a storm the lake is saturated blue - like her eyes.

Before the reunification of Belarus in 1939, while the territory near Naroch was part of Poland, a berth for yachts, tourist centers were built here, a narrow-gauge railway was held and they began to come here to rest en masse. In the postwar period, it was decided to equip a resort area and a resort village near the lake, which differs from the usual one in that it has a therapeutic value.

In the resort village, three wooden houses located on the first coastline attract special attention. The buildings are over 60 years old. These are the former dachas of three Belarusian writers: red – Mihasya Lynkova, green – Arkady Kuleshova, blue – Maxim Tank. Here the classics were inspired by local beauty and created. You can find a literary dacha triptych between the sanatorium "Naroch" and the restaurant "Lake". The houses are still inhabited and look well maintained.

Literally a few hundred meters from the cottages is one of the most popular places of the resort village - the local beach. In addition to equipped resting places and vast water surface, which resembles the sea, the services of tourists - a developed infrastructure. This allows you to combine a relaxing family holiday with evening entertainment. There are also good conditions for water sports. And in autumn you can go to the pier and enjoy the beauty of the lake. The Narochan Territory is equipped with a special bicycle path and can be officially called the area of bicycle routes. As an enthusiast of an active lifestyle, the author of the project “Rest for 100” could not but take the opportunity to explore the local beauty on two wheels. You can rent a bicycle in the sanatorium "Naroch". Rental for two hours will cost a symbolic 8 rubles. This is enough time to explore the surrounding area.

One of them is the territory of the sanatorium "Pines". Its administrative building will be appreciated by architecture lovers. After all, the round building is made in the style of brutalism, and inside - of extraordinary beauty pearl mosaics. You can quench your thirst in the pool for drinking mineral waters, which is located closer to the lake.

Two kilometers from the resort village is the village of Naroch, which until recently was called Kobylnik. It attracts tourists with the Church of St. Andrew. It is also called the most noticeable sight of the Myadel region. The fact is that in a large neo-Gothic temple there is a hundred-year-old organ and a bell tower.

A line of German fortifications passed through the Myadel district during the First World War. And there was a lot of fighting in those parts. Reminders of those times - numerous dots, fortifications, cemeteries of German and Russian soldiers, military monuments.

But we do not forget that Naroch is famous primarily for the status of the main resort village of the country. Here, in addition to the healing climate, pine forest and mineral springs, a developed network of sanatoriums. There's about 11 of them here. Recently, actively popular with holidaymakers weekend tours. Given our limited budget, it is impossible to fully get acquainted with all the services of hospitals. Nevertheless, after an intensive walk, it was decided to relieve fatigue in a sanatorium, where a bicycle was rented. And we were offered the ideal option - to take a bath "Movement for muscles and joints". Balneological procedure helps to relieve muscle tension, improve local blood circulation and mobility. It cost 11 rubles.

You can restore energy and close the carbohydrate window in numerous cafes, of which there are many in the resort village. It is understandable because it is a tourist destination. In the summer season, it is recommended to book seats in advance. But in November, this question does not arise much. On the recommendation of tourists decided to visit one of the most popular cafes located on the first coastline. Loft-style interior is famous for Belarusian and European cuisine. In the top is Neapolitan wood-burning pizza. Crunchy lunch with a pear and gorgonzola cost 18 rubles. In addition to positive impressions and beautiful pictures, to visit Narochi and leave without a cult treat - means not to visit here. It's about smoked eel, of course. Finding this delicacy will not be difficult. Almost at every step there are ads with phone numbers of sellers. You can and should buy fish at the local market, which is located on October Street. But be prepared that with a budget of 100 rubles, you can literally only taste this famous local treat. After all, a kilogram of smoked eel in the season costs 160 rubles. In November, prices decreased, and for 90 grams of juicy and sweetish fish delight, we gave 10 rubles.