Ricorda Island description and photos

How many places in Russia, of which modernthe tourist does not know anything, well, or almost does not know anything. Here, for example, is the island of Ricorda. An amazing and unusual name, which can easily be misleading. Well, indeed, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear something like this - some resort in Spain, Italy or, finally, Portugal, but not in our country. Well, perhaps, it is worth studying this place in more detail.

Location

The island of Rikorda (Primorsky Krai) is locatednear the city of Vladivostok, only 32 km to the south, in the Bay of Peter the Great. The name of the island was in honor of PI Rikord - the admiral of the Russian fleet, seafarer and statesman. The total area is 5 km², and the maximum height above sea level reaches 178 meters.

More details about the island will be lower, but first it is worth telling how you can get here.

So, how can you get to the island of Ricorda? Vladivostok - this is the key point, because from it to the place closest to everything, actually from this and need to build on.

Air communication

You can get to Vladivostok in several ways,but the fastest and best is, of course, an airplane. Travel time from, for example, Moscow will be just over 8 hours, and the ticket price starts from 13 thousand rubles.

A train

You can get to Vladivostok and by train thatwill be clearly cheaper than an air flight, but for a lower cost will have to pay time. As already mentioned above, on the plane from Moscow the whole road will take a little more than 8 hours, but in the case of the train - it's 7 days, i.e. whole week!

Car

Of course, the easiest way to get to Vladivostok is fromthe nearest settlements and cities. For example, from Ussuriysk on the road A-370 you can get to the place in only 1 hour 10 minutes, and from Nakhodka for 3 hours. Naturally, further distance only increases, and with it the time in transit, so that from more remote regions to go by car here does not make sense.

From Vladivostok to the island of Rikorda

So, after arriving at the place there is a goodthe question is, how do you get to the island itself? And this is not so simple as it might seem at first glance. If there are ferries and public boats before the Reineke and Popov Islands, there is no Ricorda. The only way to get to the island is a private boat, and here there are 2 options where to find it.

The first is to ask someone to take you and after a certain time they were taken back, of course, for a certain fee.

The second is to contact a travel company andbuy a tour for a few days. The problem is only that when the tourist season ends, then wishing to go to the island is becoming scarce, and travel agencies very rarely carry out transportation. The best time to visit is July or August.

As for the price, the one-day tour will cost about 3000 rubles or slightly less. On time, one way travel lasts from 2 to 3 hours.

Description

Now you can tell in more detail about whatis the island of Ricorda. First of all, it is divided into 2 parts: the one that is large, called the northern, and the small - the southern one. They are connected together by a small isthmus, the width of which is 300 meters. There are no people on the island, it is considered uninhabited.

But the nature here is excellent. The greater part of the island is covered with a forest consisting of lime and oak. In addition to them, rosehips, barberry, Amur grapes, actinidia and much more grow here.

Among the animal kingdom, you can meet snakes,races, Far Eastern toads, foxes, raccoon dogs, and seals are also often found. Of the birds here are found golden eagles, cormorants, hoopoes, gulls, frigates and others. In general, there is definitely something to see on the island of Ricorda.

Features of the holiday

Holiday on the island of Ricorda mainly consists ofadmiring the local beauties. More brave can swim in the sea, although the waves here can reach three meters. No, you can swim, of course, there are even those who jump from the rocks, but it is best for this to go to the southern part.

In the tourist period on the island beginto work tent cities. You can stay there only if you buy a ticket from the tour operator. Nutrition issues are discussed separately, and if necessary, the staff will feed everyone who has paid for such a service.

In addition, boat trips and diving equipment are provided. There are sports grounds, rent of sports equipment, and also a rope town.

Among the dangers, one should remember about sharks,which often appear here, but in any case, the management of the tent camp constantly conducts mandatory instruction and tells the rules and safety techniques.

Recreation centers

The question of living is always very important, so it's time to compare a couple of recreation bases. The island of Ricorda is uninhabited, but there are several tent camps, which will be discussed below.

"On the crest of a wave"

The first tent city on the island of Ricorda -"On the crest of a wave". It is located in the south-western part. Transportation of people is carried out with the help of boats, and the travel time varies from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes - it all depends on the weather.

For living there are big tents withwaiting room. They are located on a small hill, so flooding from the raging sea to vacationers is not terrible. For each tent is a standard equipment: wood flooring, a blanket (one per person) and mats. Pillows and bed linens are not provided and if necessary they should be taken with them.

A big military tent designed for 40 people is used as a dining room. All food is prepared by the chef from the company in a separate kitchen. Each is provided with 4 meals a day.

As for other amenities,tent camp equipped with a bath and shower, as well as a wash basin and a toilet. It is worth noting that the sauna is melted only 2 times a week, and much depends on the availability of fresh water and firewood.

If we talk about prices, then they are different and vary depending on the month. Here are a few suggestions for an example:

• 5 days in July - 8750 rubles;
• 5 days in August - 10,250 rubles;
• 12 days in July - 20800 rubles;
• 12 days in August - 22800 rubles.

The minimum period of rest is 2 days, and the maximum is 18. Also, weekend tours are available.

"New impressions"

"New impressions" - another tent cityon the island of Ricorda, which has been operating since 1991. It is located on the western part of the island and begins to receive tourists every year from July until September. The maximum number of people who can be in the town at the same time is 50. The terms of stay are completely different and are negotiated individually, but if we talk about some standards, it's from 2 to 15 days.

Upon arrival at the site, everyone must be instructed, familiarized with the rules and safety techniques, and then sign the corresponding contract.

Accommodation is provided in large doubletents with a dressing room, which are installed on the pebble beach. From the configuration, each is provided with wooden flooring, rugs and a blanket (1 per person). As in the previous case, a pillow, a duvet cover and a sheet are not provided, they should be taken with you separately.

In addition, there is a well with fresh water on the territory of the tent camp, a toilet, a washbasin, and a sauna with a therma.

As a dining room a large army tent with a total area of ​​50 m is used². Cooking is carried outA qualified chef from the travel agency in a separate kitchen. In the hours when food is not served, you can just sit on the bench and admire the sea views.

In addition to all of the above, for all comershiking tours around the island are held, during which the guide tells about the history of these places and acquaints with the sights. Well, and, of course, do not forget about boat trips.

Now as far as prices are concerned. The minimum price for 1 adult for 2 days is 3,000 rubles. The trip for 15 days for 1 person will cost 25 thousand rubles. As in the previous case, the price directly depends on the month, and the number of people.

Sightseeing tour

There are also sightseeing tours,calculated for 1 day. As part of this trip, everyone can get acquainted not only with the island of Rikord, but also with the islands of Reineke, Popov, Kozlov, the Russian Island and others. During the trip you can enjoy the views of the Amur Bay and at the end you can swim in the Sea of ​​Japan. The program includes a mandatory lunch-picnic, but the food must be taken with you.

It is worth such a pleasure is quite acceptable - 2650 rubles. per person. The duration of the excursion is from 9 to 10 hours.

Finally

That's all I wanted to tell about this wonderful and uninhabited island of Ricorda. It will clearly not be boring, and the rest, spent in such a place, will give bright memories and unforgettable emotions.