Due to the peculiarities of the natural landscape and climate, as well as proximity to the capital of the Republic of Mari El, Lake Karas has always attracted residents and guests of the region. A special attitude also developed due to the long-term inaccessibility of part of the territory for mere mortals (a section of government boarding houses and the residence of the former head). The corner also owes this honor to its climatic characteristics and location. However, both earlier and now there is a great opportunity to enjoy an amazing place - to visit the Sosnovy Bor sanatorium.
Features of nature
People come here for treatment, rehabilitation after serious he alth problems and just for prevention purposes, to improve the overall tone of the body. The name "Pine Forest" speaks for itself. It was in such a forest that the Karas karst lake of exceptional purity and the still state enterprise of the Republic of Mari El -Sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" These trees emit disinfecting phytoncides and ozone, saturate the air with oxygen.
From the point of view of the landscape, the territory of the sanatorium and its environs are dune-hummocky and gently undulating plains.
Hydrosulfide silt mud is extracted on the territory of the he alth resort, used for procedures, concentrated sea brine and low-mineralized water, also used for preventive and therapeutic purposes.
Especially attracts not only those wishing to improve their he alth, but also scuba diving interdune karst lake with clear water and white sand.
What is remarkable about Lake Karas
Sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" in Mari El has a particularly good location - close to Yoshkar-Ola, the capital of the republic, in a clean natural area on the shores of Lake Karas.
Small - the maximum length is about 600 meters, the average width is 426 (its total area is approximately 19 hectares), but mature and deep - the maximum depth is more than 46 meters, and according to some sources - about 80, the lake formed more than ten thousand years ago.
The bottom is covered with white pure quartz sand, the water is so clean and transparent that you can inadvertently dive from the boat, succumbing to the illusion of the proximity of the bottom, perfectly visible through its thickness, which is actually several meters away.
Servicessanatorium
"Pine Forest" in Mari El provides treatment, rehabilitation and quality recreation at any time of the year.
The institution has a good diagnostic base and several comprehensive he alth programs of various profiles:
- strengthening the female and male body;
- cardio program, brain stimulation;
- spine he alth;
- work of the immune system;
- cleansing course.
At the disposal of vacationers is a sauna, billiards, a tennis court, a boat station, a barbecue and a cafe, a library and rental of various sports and tourist equipment, necessary items and, of course, an Internet center.
