The Kotka Sea Festival is Finland's largest summer festival. Having a fairly rich history, the holiday attracts tens of thousands of guests who come to the festival not only from cities in Finland, but also from other countries.
The city of Kotka is located at the mouth of the Kumijoki River on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, about 280 kilometers from St. Petersburg. The Maritime Festival is held in the city every year, it starts on the last Thursday of July and lasts for four days.
The main events of the holiday are held at the seaport. Motor and sailing races are held, as well as various competitions for the guests of the festival. A lot of ships from different countries come to the port for the holiday, among them there are both famous sailing ships and modern warships.
The Kotka Sea Festival is a real family celebration. There are many activities for children, young spectators can not only take part in various competitions and receive gifts, but also visit the "Maretarium" - a marine aquarium, which presents the fish of the Baltic Sea. Various musical events are held within the framework of the holiday: International Sea Song Festival, Jazz Festival, Sea Song Competition.
The festival is an open event and does not require tickets or pre-registration to attend. Visitors arrive in the city both by sea and by land. Finland has a very well developed bus network and international routes. Kotka can be easily reached either by bus or by car. Owners of private yachts, even very small ones, arrive in the city by sea. At their service are well-equipped marinas, there are all opportunities for recreation and renovation.
To visit Finland, you must have a valid passport and a Finnish visa, which can be obtained from the Consulate General of Finland. You will also need to take out insurance. You should also worry about accommodation in advance, book a hotel room in advance, this can be done via the Internet. It is enough to type in the search box the phrase "Finland Kotka Hotel" and you will find all the information you need.
