Zhytomyr region quarries: where to by the water at the end of summer

Many people are now looking for emerald waters abroad forgetting that paradise harbors exist in Ukraine. Read below to find out which direction to choose.

Druzhba

The location is found near the village of the same name in the Korosten district. Back in 1948, materials for the military industry were mined here. Today it is one of the most beautiful and popular places for leisure.

The local reservoir is clean and transparent, with an incredibly turquoise tint. This color is formed due to the presence of clay at the bottom of the quarry. On the shore, white sand mountains rise, reminiscent of the beaches of famous world resorts. We recommend coming here for more than one day. You can set up a campsite here and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.

Be sure to take care of all the necessary things in advance, as the nearest store is in the neighboring village. We also recommend taking insect repellent with you.

By the way, there is a geological reserve nearby - the Stone Village. Here you can admire a cluster of large boulders. It is believed that they were formed by glaciers 20 thousand years ago. There is also another version. Some geologists suggest that these are just pieces of vanished mountains.

How to get there. The most convenient way is by car. The drive from Zhytomyr is about 150 kilometers. You can also get there by public transport to the village of Druzhba, and then walk to the final stop.

Dibrova

It is located near the village of the same name. Few people know about this location, so there are not many crowds of travelers. If you need solitude and unity with nature, head here.

Once upon a time, granite was mined here. That's why there are drilling machines, a transformer station, and a guardhouse at the bottom of the reservoir. It seems that the equipment is still waiting for its owners. As if nothing has happened, and tomorrow people will return to work. Time seems to have stopped here. It is calm and cozy. Sometimes the silence is broken by the chirping of birds and the sound of trees.

Nowadays, people often come here to go diving and snorkeling. Sunbathing and swimming are also allowed here.

How to get there. If you go by car, the journey will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. You can also get to Dibrova by train. You will have to walk another 2 kilometers from the train station.

Korostyshiv

Back in the 20th century, granite mining began here. At the time, the company was considered the largest in Korostyshiv. But later it closed, and the area was flooded.

The quarry is surrounded by high cliffs. Mighty trees grow everywhere, as if guarding the reservoir. Unfortunately, you won't be able to swim here. The area around the lake is not equipped at all. There are two gentle entrances, but the bottom is uneven. Locals and desperate people like to jump in from the highest points. However, keep in mind that it is too dangerous. If you still want extreme, find out in advance which areas are allowed to do so.

We recommend staying here for a few days, pitching a tent, rock climbing, SUP-boarding, picnicking, and sunbathing. Not far away, just a 4-minute walk, is the Domashnia Kuhnia (Home Kitchen) cafe. Here you can have a delicious lunch or dinner.

By the way, the natural object has repeatedly become a film set for movies, TV series, commercials, wedding ceremonies and photo shoots. Some scenes of The Stronghold were also filmed here.

How to get there. The location is convenient. It takes only 35 minutes to get there by car from Zhytomyr. Buses also run here.

Sokolov

It is located in the city of the same name and is the deepest in the region. It was also once used to extract granite, which was raised to the surface counterclockwise. Unfortunately, the serpentine is not visible from the shore. Today, only divers can appreciate it.

Keep in mind that only a small part of the shore is available for recreation. The bottom is uneven, so you should not swim far.

Zhytomyr residents also often go to the Bohunsk quarry, which is located 9 kilometers away. However, it has a certain disadvantage - mountains of garbage on the coast.

How to get there. There are buses from the center. And if you go by car, the journey will take about 13 minutes.

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