Popova Island
Peter the Great Bay, Sea of Japan, Russia
Description:
Popova Island is a small island in the Sea of Japan, lying 20 kilometers south of Vladivostok. Among the residents of Primorsky Krai, the island is considered a popular place for recreation and tourism.
Popov Island has a very modest size - its area is only twelve and a half square kilometers, and the permanent population does not exceed one and a half thousand people.
In the summer, many bathers and vacationers come to the island - several large tourist bases are located along the coast, and in addition, tent towns are popular. Beaches on the island are found both sandy and pebble - everyone will find a place to taste. In addition, there are two museums - the Museum of the Far Eastern Marine Reserve, as well as a museum dedicated to marine nature and its protection.
To get to the island of Popova can be either by ferry or by boat. The journey takes about an hour and a half.
In general, Popova Island is a great place for summer holidays. Its comfortable beaches and clean water of the Sea of Japan attract many tourists.