
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Travel Guide
Russia
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is a city of 187,282 people on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, and the regional centre of Kamchatka Krai. Its remote position in the Russian Far East makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding peninsula.
Most visitors arrive by air at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport (PKC). The nearby coastline includes Khalaktyrsky Beach, 20.4 kilometres from the city, a Kamchatka beach suited to a separate outing from the urban area.
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Pays in RUB
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +7
Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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-6°9Feb
-6°8Mar
-1°13Apr
4°13May
7°16Jun
15°10Jul
17°13Aug
18°14Sep
14°11Oct
7°14Nov
0°12Dec
-3°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Khalaktyrsky Beach
20.4 km away
Things to do in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Петропавловск-Камчатский
historic site
3.8 km
Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
observatory
1.9 km
Камчатский театр драмы и комедии
theatre venue
4.1 km
Вулканариум. Музей Вулканов на Камчатке
science museum
2.8 km
Киноцентр "Limoнад"
movie theater
3.4 km
Роллердром
arcade
1.1 km
Замания Центр
arts and entertainment
1.2 km
КГАУ ФОК Звездный
stadium arena
2.3 km
Getting there
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport · 4.8 km
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