Khalaktyrsky Beach
Халактырский пляж
A volcanic black-sand beach stretching about 30 km along the Pacific coast, with Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes behind it and cold-water surfing on offer.
Khalaktyrsky Beach lies about 20 km east of the regional capital and faces the Pacific. Its sand is black volcanic grit, and the coastline stretches about 30 km. On clear days you can see both Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes. It is one of Russia's best-known cold-water surfing spots, with surf schools on the sand renting thick wetsuits and boards, and beginners can take lessons. In summer the sea is only 10 to 15°C, the waves are strong and rip currents are pronounced, so swimming is not recommended for ordinary visitors. The access road is unpaved, so an off-road vehicle or a tour is the best way to get there.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Avacha Bay Cruise & Three Brothers Rocks
- Kamchatka Regional Museum
- Vulkanarium Volcano Museum
- Nikolskaya Sopka
- Mishennaya Sopka
- Petropavlovsk Fish Market
- Camel Mountain (Verblyud)
- Avachinsky Volcano