Khalaktyrsky Beach

Khalaktyrsky Beach is a beach on Kamchatka's eastern shore, not far from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The beach's black volcanic sand is a standout feature.

This is a rare occurrence induced by the peninsula's frequent volcanic outbursts. On the slopes and in the surrounding areas, lava and slag flow and harden. Year after year, swift rivers originating in glaciers destroy the mineral-rich structure and take it into the ocean. Then, when each wave approaches the shore, the minute volcanic particles are carried away and remain on the beach. The black sand thickness has now reached 20 meters, and the Khalaktyrsky Beach coast has a length of more than 30 kilometers.

Locals and visitors alike flock to Khalaktyrsky Beach on weekends or during the week to stroll along the sand and listen to the screams of seagulls and rolling waves. You are still lured back to the waters of the early oceans, where the first species originated, millions of years later.
When you first approach the location, the energy of large water pervades you, you smell salty, and even the breeze has a distinct flavor.

Khalaktyrsky Beach has recently become a popular summer surfing destination, with fresh waves attracting visitors from all over the world. Even in the summer, swimming is a frigid experience. On the hottest days, the water temperature might reach 15 degrees Celsius. It is, however, a delight to relax on the beaches, which warm up beautifully in the sun.

Location: Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsky. East coast of Kamchatka, Russia.