Svetlogorsk is a resort on the Baltic coast that has been known for more than two centuries for its life-giving mineral springs, healing peat mud, the Baltic Sea with its golden beaches, and clean sea air mixed with the scent of pine trees. The main attraction of Svetlogorsk, as with any resort town, is the sea, with its gentle waves rolling onto the shore. The sandy beach stretches for many kilometres, and if you wish, you can walk so far that all signs of civilisation disappear and you are left alone with pristine nature. Svetlogorsk stands on high coastal hills, so the descents to the sea are quite steep, but they are well equipped.
On the southern side of the town (the lower part) lies the beautiful freshwater Tikhoye Lake (formerly Mill Pond in the days of Rauschen).
The flora of this area is strikingly diverse: among coniferous and deciduous trees, magnolias and lilac-pink and white rhododendrons, representatives of subtropical flora, are in bloom.
The climate is mild, without exhausting heat, transitional from maritime to continental, with small fluctuations in temperature and atmospheric pressure. The exceptionally clean sea air, rich in iodine and minerals, is very beneficial, especially for people suffering from thyroid and respiratory diseases. Winters are mild; the average January temperature is -4°C. Summers are moderately warm; the average July temperature is +20°C. Annual precipitation is approximately 800 mm. The number of sunshine hours is around 2,000 per year. The swimming season lasts from mid-June to the end of August. The sea does not freeze in winter. Autumn and spring are the most favourable periods for treatment, when the concentration of iodine in the air is higher.