Tarkhovsky Forest Park, Forest park in Sestroretsk, Russia.
Tarkhovsky Forest Park stretches along the Gulf of Finland coast and features sandy beaches alongside pine, alder, birch, and aspen trees that are a century old. The area provides wide walking paths, sports grounds, benches, and direct beach access.
Archaeological finds show the area held ancient human settlements, and it later developed as a summer destination after the Primorskaya railway opened. This rail connection shaped its growth as a leisure retreat.
The name comes from a Finnish word reflecting the navigational importance this coastal area once held. Visitors can sense this connection to the wider Saint Petersburg region through the park's natural setting.
The park is easy to navigate with wide accessible paths and multiple areas for exercise and rest. The best time to visit is during dry weather when paths are in good condition and beaches are most usable.
Black alders in the park date back to when the Littorina Sea covered this territory, making them part of an ancient shoreline. These trees reveal how the coastline has shifted over thousands of years.
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