Lazarevskoe attractions and entertainment. Peculiar climate and beaches

The village of Lazarevskoye is included in the resort areas of the city of Sochi. Lazarevskoye is a medium-sized village with a developed infrastructure, during the season many tourists come here, there are beautiful embankment for walks, entertainment programs in parks. In this village, vacationers can visit the famous water park, oceanarium and dolphinarium, and as an entertainment, they can ride such an attraction as a Ferris wheel, and also take a walk along the line of the Black Sea coast.

Lazarevskoe

On the territory of the settlement can be found beautiful landscapes wildlife, as well as such objects that mother nature herself created, they include various waterfalls, and there are quite a lot of them, a gorge in the rocks and wonderful world flora. In these places, special route paths for travelers are equipped. The most real discovery made in this territory is the fabulous dolmens, which hide secrets and mysteries.

Where to go and what to see in Lazarevsky?

TOP-20 attractions in Lazarevsky

Ferris wheel

This attraction, which is located in the Park of Culture and Leisure in the village, is represented by a large wheel for a complete overview of the area, there are no others like it anywhere else in the country. When night lights shine in the evening, the Ferris wheel simply shimmers with different colors, which can be seen at a distance of several kilometers. The design of the wheel has a height of 83 meters, and its diameter is approximately 80 meters.

The wheel has both indoor and outdoor cabins that can accommodate more than 100 people. The Park of Culture and Leisure, in which this attraction is located, was opened 6 years ago and immediately fell in love with many tourists and locals, so this place became popular in the village of Lazarevskoye.

Central beach and promenade

In the village of Lazarevsky, there is absolutely no sandy beaches, there is only a pebbly one, on which it is difficult to find a free place in the hot season of summer. Therefore, in order to take a good place you have to come here early. The swimming corner is separated from the main embankment by a balustrade.

In the evening, this embankment, as if by magic, turns into beautiful place, restaurants and cafes are opening, sincere and cheerful music is playing everywhere.

Waterpark "Nautilus

This area is located a few meters from the Black Sea coast. Immediately at a time, the water park can accommodate two thousand people, though it is worth saying that it is simply difficult to get on the slides in a large crowd of people.

The Nautilus water park starts its work from the beginning of June to the end of September, it is at this time that many people come here. On the territory of the water park there are 4 large pools, one of which is reserved for children.

Aquapark Starfish

This is another water park that is located in this village. It is located a few kilometers from the Nautilus water park. On its territory you can find extreme entertainment in the spirit of every person, there are also slides with fairly safe slopes for children and the most common water slides.

The most famous slide for the whole family is Foam, which can be used by several people at a time.

Dolphinarium Starfish

This is an entertainment building that gathers the inhabitants of the marine fauna, where every day the inhabitants of this beautiful village can admire the beautiful dolphins. In the show program, you can see both small dolphins and adults. The dolphinarium has a cafe area and a souvenir shop.

If you have extra money in your pocket, you can even take a picture with these inhabitants of the Black Sea.

Oceanarium Tropical Amazon

The oceanarium opened its doors literally 10 years ago. The institution has two levels, at this place there are aquariums with animals, an exotarium with exotic inhabitants and a penguinarium. In addition to the fact that you can look at animals, you can also see how these wonderful inhabitants are fed.

More than three hundred species have been collected in the aquarium itself, including mammals and birds.

Golovinka - tulip tree

This mighty tree is located near the village of Golovinka. The height of this tree is approximately 30-40 meters, the diameter reaches almost 30 meters, the trunk is approximately 3 meters in volume. This tree originated in North America. Scientists say that the age of this mighty tree is more than 200 years.

Literally at the beginning of the 20th century, already in the booklets there is information about what size this tree had reached by that time. When the tree begins to bloom, you can see beautiful flowers on it, which are more like tulips.

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin

This temple was erected at the beginning of the 20th century from a material such as brick, which is now located in a grove with oaks. In those days, there were no buildings for housing in this place. In the middle of the 20th century, the church was ruined by the inhabitants, they removed all the bells and simply transferred it to the use of the local history museum.

Then, from the late 90s, restoration work was carried out in this building, the walls of the building were painted in a new way, everything was covered with a new layer of plaster and paint, and domes with crosses were fixed on top of the roof.

Church of St. Nicholas

The temple was erected at the end of the 20th century in just a few months. It looks like a brick building shaped like a cube, which is crowned with domes. architectural structure more like ancient architecture. Mosaic, which the temple was brought from beautiful country Greece. By the way, in this church are the relics of St. Nicholas.

Ethnographical museum

The Museum of Ethnography is housed in an early 20th century house that once belonged to a very wealthy merchant. The expositions are located in several halls, there are a lot of copies. Thematic foundations are the history of local residents who lived in Sochi and Tuapse.

Nationality Culture Center

This place is considered the site of resort life, which is thus considered the cultural center of the village. The center opened its doors to visitors 20 years ago. Today, choral ensembles, theater groups and dance groups work here. On the stage of this cultural center groups touring.

Railway station Lazarevskaya

A rather medium-sized station, which was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. The railway station is located in a building built of stone in 1950. Near the station, a small square was built in which palm trees and flower beds were planted, benches for rest were placed everywhere.

Reserve Berendeyevo kingdom

On the territory of the city of Sochi there is such a place as national park where you can see the picturesque beauty of nature. More can be found here mysterious structures like dolmens. All over the territory protected area there is a path for tourists, which runs along the line of waterfalls and rocky gorges. This place Berendey's kingdom is usually visited either with tourist groups, or independently.

Svir Gorge

This attraction can be found on the border of the village and thus rises up the stream. The Svir gorge is fenced with simply incredible nature, where you can see simply beautiful pictures with mountains. The total length of the route is approximately 3 kilometers. By the way, there are several mysterious dolmens on the territory of the gorge.

Mamedovo gorge

Mamedovo Gorge is a canyon, which is fenced on two sides by two ridges. Here is the most charming route, which stretches for seven kilometers. In this place you can find beautiful waterfalls that are located throughout the gorge. Water cascades are torn down by a stream of clear water down the rocks and are collected in a bowl, a small lake.

crab gorge

The crab gorge is included in the national park of the city of Sochi. The gorge was able to get such a name thanks to the population of crabs that live here. But it is very difficult to see them, as they are very afraid of noise. In this area you can find beautiful waterfalls, rocky formations.

Dolmen Volkonsky

This dolmen is a unique asset of the megalith culture, as well as a piece that has been able to survive our time. It is presented in the form of a structure that was built with their own hands, carved from the rock. Why dolmens were created is not clear, it remains a mystery.

Psezuapse River

This river has a very unimpressive size, its length is about 40 kilometers. The name of this river from another language is translated as Pure water. There are quite a lot of beautiful fish in this river. There is also a small waterfall near this river.

Waterfall Wonderful Beauty

This waterfall is located in the gorge. It was formed due to the flow of the river, it consists of several streams. This wonderful waterfall has earned such a name for a reason, as the noisy flow of water is quite pleasant to listen to.

33 waterfalls

On the river there is a cascade of waterfalls, the height of which is about 10 meters. This waterfall is considered the most popular in this place. When you get here, the impression that you are in the forest of prehistoric times is replenished.

Let's talk about the rest in Lazarevsky and the surrounding area. We will tell you what sights to see and what entertainment to look for.

The northernmost and largest microdistrict Greater Sochi, Lazarevskoye, mainly attracts beach lovers. Here, in fact, wonderful beaches: not as crowded as in, clean and well-groomed, with a gentle entrance to the water and flat polished pebbles, thanks to which the sea in calm weather is amazingly transparent.

Lazarevskoye cannot boast of an abundance of attractions, however, there is something to dilute here too. beach holiday, ranging from water parks with extreme slides to numerous picturesque waterfalls located in the vicinity.

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Embankment

A favorite place for photo shoots is the embankment, neatly tiled, with an elegant white balustrade, sculptures, exotic plants and colorful flower beds.

The embankment stretches from the park of the 30th anniversary of the Victory to the Grenada beach, its length is about a kilometer. Throughout the well-maintained part of the promenade, there are numerous cafes where you can dine at affordable prices during the day and dance to fiery music in the evening.

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Ethnographical museum

In the museum, built at the beginning of the 20th century, you can learn about the history of the indigenous population of the area (Circassians-Shapsugs) and immigrants from Turkey and Russia who arrived in the lands of the Caucasian Black Sea region. Three halls are full interesting exhibits, giving an idea of ​​the traditions, life and religion of local residents, from ancient times to the end of the 19th century.

Particularly noteworthy are such exhibits as a velvet women's robe with gold and silver embroidery, a Circassian coat with weapons, an Armenian bride's outfit, chain mail, gold embroidery and national dishes.

You can get to the museum in the summer from 9:00 to 18:00, on any day of the week, except Monday. Ticket prices start from 30 rubles.

Museum "Estate of Adygo-Shapsug"

Another museum dedicated to the history and traditions of the indigenous people is located in the village of Tkhagapsh. Here you can not only see the exhibits, but also take pictures in a cloak with a hat, taste National dishes with local wine and get acquainted with other objects that are located near the museum: tea plantations, hazelnut groves, healing springs, a stone blockage on the Psezuapse River with huge boulders and three waterfalls (“Shameless”, “Aphrodite's Chalice”, “Apollo's Chalice”).

A walk along the mountain village itself will give a lot of impressions. The main thing is not to forget about strict morals local population, and choose rather modest, non-provocative clothes for visiting the village.

Fortress Godlik

In the Chemitokvadzhe microdistrict, on the left bank of the Godlik River, the ruins of military fortifications of the 5th century have been preserved. Initially, the fortress belonged to the tribe of geniokhs, who were engaged in robbery and raids on neighboring cities. Then, in the 14-15 centuries, it was rebuilt by the Genoese colonizers.

The surviving towers and fragments of walls with loopholes still remind of the warlike owners of the fortress.

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On a small hillock in the very center of Lazarevsky stands beautiful temple made in pseudo-Russian style. The church was built in 1903, and in 1936 it was closed and all church utensils, along with icons, were burned.

Until 1941, the museum of Moscow artists was located in the building, and after that, until 1950, a radio station was equipped in the church. Only in 1962 the church was revived.

Now it is the only church history museum in the whole Black Sea coast Caucasus. Within the walls of the museum are ancient religious books, clothes of priests and church utensils. Also on the territory of the temple is the church of St. Seraphim of Sarov and a multi-tiered belfry.

A visit to the temple can be combined with a walk through the Grove of Memory of Heroes, where mass grave warriors, pilots and aviators who fell in battle - their names are carved on a memorial stele.

natural beauty

During your vacation, you should definitely set aside time to visit numerous natural sites, which can be reached both independently and as part of a excursion group.

The most visited place is Mamedovo Gorge, 3 km from Lazarevsky. The gorge in the valley of the Kuapse River resembles the Caucasus in miniature: rocks, between which a mountain river runs briskly, stone rubble from giant boulders, karst formations and waterfalls. On excursion route with a length of 7 km, there are such sights as a grotto with sinter formations, stone gates in the form of an arch, a limestone "White Hall" with a waterfall "Beard Mameda", a reservoir "Bath Mameda", waterfalls "Happiness", "Youth" and "Love", in which it is recommended to swim sequentially. In addition, during the route you can visit Orekhovaya Glade and a dolmen carved in sandstone.

In Mamedov gorge is located popular park- Berendey's kingdom. Here, in the midst of an amazing forest with intertwining lianas and tree roots, the film "The Snow Maiden" was filmed in Soviet times. Now they are reminded of their favorite children's fairy tale beautiful names natural objects, as well as wooden figurines fairytale heroes found here and there. The hiking trail is almost 3 km long, but most of waterfalls are located at the beginning of the path. In 30-40 minutes of a leisurely walk you can see the waterfalls "Kupava", "Nameless", "Snegurochka", "Emerald", "Tears of the Snow Maiden", "Goddess of Love", as well as the 27-meter waterfall "Berendey's Beard". On last waterfall located Observation deck, from which the path begins 2.5 km to Mount Bezymyannaya. This section of the route is interesting for its megalithic complex with an ancient sanctuary, a dolmen and menhirs.

In addition to Mamedov, there are Svir and Crab gorges in the vicinity. Svirskoye lies on the outskirts of the village, the route along it is 3 km. Along the way, tourists are waiting for natural attractions: the Svirsky waterfall, the Glory dolmen (3rd century BC), Moon rock, waterfalls "Adam" and "Eve", the Tree of Desires, the waterfall "Teschin's Tears".

Crab Gorge is known, first of all, for "weeping" rocks and bizarre limestone formations, whose age is 70 million years. In addition, there are several waterfalls, bathing bowls, picturesque grottoes, grottoes, a karst canyon with travertine growths, an abandoned garden with subtropical fruit trees in the Crab Gorge. And also, if you're lucky, you can see freshwater crabs in the gorge in shallow water.

If you want to admire the waterfalls, go to the Dzhegosh tract, which is located 4 km from the village. Big Kichmay. 33 waterfalls are hidden in the dense Colchis forest different heights. True, not everything will be able to be seen, since most of the waterfalls are located in the depths of the forest, and you need to get to them along steep slopes overgrown with trees and lianas. Basically, tourists as part of an excursion group are limited to visiting the first and highest waterfall (about 12 m high), or go through wooden stairs with railings to other accessible waterfalls, without climbing higher.

In addition to the most famous sights listed, in the vicinity of Lazarevsky you can visit:

• Waterfall "Tears of Laura" 16 m high in the gorge near the village of Makopse;
• Gorge "Miracle Beauty" with the waterfall of the same name 10 m high and three-cascade waterfall "Mirage",
• tiger cave, next to which falls from a height of 18 m waterfall "Sparkling";
• "Dagomys troughs" - an amazing water bowl on the Western Dagomys River, made of huge rock layers;
• Pos. Golovinka, where an amazing 30 m high Tulip tree grows - the largest in Krasnodar Territory. According to legend, the tree has a powerful healing power”;
• Mount Zhesmi, from the top of which a stunning panorama of the mountains and the sea opens;
• Volkonsky dolmen in the village of the same name is the only full-sized dolmen in the world, carved into the rock about 4-5 thousand years ago.

Beautiful interactive panorama of the resort.

Entertainment

The resort is not without reason positioned as perfect place for holidays with children. There is really enough variety of entertainment for children of all ages.

The palm is held by the PKiO named after the 30th anniversary of the Victory, located right off the coast. Mothers with strollers stroll along the green alleys with southern plants, children squeal with delight on classic summer attractions. The special pride of the park is the highest Ferris wheel in Russia, its diameter is 80 m. From its top point, you can see the entire coast Krasnodar Territory up to Abkhazia.

During the summer period, a visit to such entertainment facilities will bring a lot of pleasure, such as:

• Aquapark "Nautilus" on the banks of the river. Psezuapse with six water slides, four swimming pools and a well-equipped playground. Ticket price 800 r;
• Aquapark " Starfish» in the center of the village. On an area of ​​more than one hectare there are 11 slides, a children's playground, a pool with waterfalls, green areas and cafeterias. Ticket price 1000 r;
• Dolphinarium "Starfish", where shows are regularly held with fur seals and lions, dolphins and white whales. Ticket price from 500 r;
• Dolphinarium "Lazarevsky" with a program of 80 performances with the participation of dolphins, sea lion, walrus and beluga whales. Ticket price from 500 rubles.

A visit to the aquarium will be especially memorable. Tropical Amazon”, where, in addition to aquariums with various exotic fish, there is an exotarium with amazing inhabitants Amazonia and penguinarium. Children will be interested in visiting the Living Contact with Nature Zoo, where they are allowed to touch and feed goats, rabbits, donkeys, turtles and chickens.

Lazarevskoye is the northernmost resort area Sochi. The settlement was named after the discoverer of Antarctica and the hero of the Battle of Navarino, Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev.

After the Russian-Turkish war, this place passed into the possession of Russia. There, our people began to build military fortifications, and it was General Lazarev who contributed to this.

Lazarevsky district stretches for 109 kilometers along the Black Sea coast. From the village to the center of Sochi 60 kilometers.

Currently, Lazarovskoye is one of the most popular Black Sea resorts. Comes here every year for vacation. a large number of vacationers to admire nature, swim in the sea and look at historical sights.

Mount Zhemsi

Mount Zhemsi is mountain range and is located on the right bank of the Psezuapse River. The walk uphill starts from the village of Soloniki, which is located behind Lazarevsky. Walking along the path, vacationers can admire the ancient dolmen and waterfall. After the waterfall, following the path, tourists will reach the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain, vacationers can admire the magnificent panorama of the surroundings. The height of the mountain is 1109 meters. The mountains and the Black Sea coast are clearly visible in it.

Aquapark "Starfish"

One of the most popular places Lazarevsky, both for children and adults, is the Starfish water park. It is located right in the center of the village between the station and the beach. The area of ​​the water park is more than a hectare. It was created according to modern European standards.

There are eleven slides, for children there is a children's town with small slides and a pool where you can swim on rubber ring. There is a pool with waterfalls or playgrounds. A special atmosphere is given to the water park by exotic trees located inside the complex. They provide shade and freshen the air.

Ethnographical museum

Lazarevsky ethnographical museum will be happy to introduce its visitors to national culture indigenous people living on the Black Sea coast. Museum staff will tell the story of immigrants from many countries, both from Russia and, for example, from Georgia and Turkey, to the territory of the city of Sochi. In the museum, tourists can see exhibits that are several thousand years old.

The tour guides will also tell you Interesting Facts about dolmens, which are located on the Black Sea coast. The Museum has a collection of weapons, as well as household items that were found in burial mounds.

In addition, the museum presents samples of Circassian weapons and horse harness of those times. Not a single tourist can calmly pass by the festive Adyghe clothes, which are made of velvet and decorated with gold and silver embroidery.

Dolmens of Lazarevsky

Resting in Lazarevsky, you can not just walk along the streets and swim in the sea. One of the most popular and mysterious attractions are the well-known dolmens.

The most famous dolmen, which can still be easily found, is the Volkonsky dolmen. It was carved into the natural rock. Modern historians cannot come to a consensus about what these dolmens were intended for.

Burials of people were found under many dolmens, but they were made much later than construction. The age of the youngest dolmens is 4-5 thousand years, but the oldest ones are even older than the Egyptian pyramids.

Mamedovo gorge

In the area of ​​Lazarevsky there is a small river called Kuapse. Its valley was sandwiched between the Nameless and Asheisk ranges. In the south, it is overgrown with dense forest and from a distance it seems monotonous. But as soon as a tourist goes upstream from the Black Sea highway, he will see how beautiful nature is in such a place. Such an excursion will forever remain in the memory of the traveler.

If you go by car from Tuapse, then a few kilometers before Lazarevsky there is a sign "Mamedovo Gorge". It is in this place that you need to turn off and drive to a small platform, which is located to the left of the road. Then you need to walk along the path and near the stone gates and the gorge begins. Of course, it is better to go with a guide so as not to get lost. He will show all Beautiful places and tell the story of Hassan and Fatima, which is connected with this place.

Where to eat deliciously in Lazarevsky

Cafe "Studio 93"

A great place for family vacations and recreation in the company. A good atmosphere and quality service will allow the visitor to relax and enjoy delicious dishes. A menu for every taste and a variety of cocktails will only delight visitors.

The Lazarevsky district of Sochi stretches along the Black Sea coast from the Shepsi River to the Mamaisky Pass. It is an ideal place for tourists who prefer calm and affordable vacation. And in its vicinity there are a lot of interesting and unique in beauty places that can be reached both with a tour and on your own.

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The Lazarevsky district of Sochi stretches along the Black Sea coast from the Shepsi River to the Mamaisky Pass. This is an ideal place for tourists who prefer a quiet and affordable holiday. And in its vicinity there are a lot of interesting and unique in beauty places that can be reached both with a tour and on your own.

Waterfalls Psydakh and Shapsug

The Psydakh waterfall is located in the valley of the Ashe River in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi. Psydakh - the name in the translation of Shapsug - " beautiful water”, consists of 3 cascades, the total height of which is about 30 m. The Shapsug waterfall is located on the right bank of the Ashe, 600 meters upstream from the Psydakh waterfall. It consists of 4 cascades and is higher than Psydakh. Its height is about 50 m.

How to get there: along the bed of the Ashe River about 2.5 km. In the summer, they deliver here from the village of Kalezh on off-road vehicles.

Dagomysskiye Koryta

In the course of the Western Dagomys River, 9 km from the village, there is a uniquely beautiful corner: surrounded by mossy rocks, thickets of evergreen boxwood, mighty oaks, beeches and chestnuts, there is a river blocked by huge rock layers. Their chemical composition is heterogeneous and erosion rocks occurred over the course of millennia very unevenly, which led to the formation of numerous ledges, roughs, depressions and trays resembling troughs - hence the name came from.

How to get there: from central square Dagomys to the stop "Dagomysskiye Koryta".

Mammadovo Gorge

In 3 km after Lzaorevskoe towards Tuapse, the entire Caucasus is assembled in miniature: a mountain river, a picturesque stone blockage, rocks, karst formations, waterfalls: the White Hall, Mamed's Beard, Mamed's Font, the bowls of Health and Youth, Beauty and Love, the grotto of Happiness, Orekhovaya a glade and a dolmen carved into a monolithic block of sandstone.

How to get there: turn near the sign "Mamedovo Gorge", drive 2 km to a small area, from where a forest road will lead to a bridge over the Kuapse River. Continue on foot along the trail.

thirty three waterfalls

The cascade of waterfalls runs along a narrow canyon in the Dzhegosh tract, in the valley of the Shakhe River, 4 km north of the Adyghe village of Bolshoi Kichmai. Most high waterfall has a height of 12 m. Here you can see a real Colchis forest, swim in a mountain waterfall and get acquainted with the life of the Circassians in the ethnographic courtyard-museum.

tulip tree

In the village of Golovinka, Lazarevsky district, a liriodendron of the magnolia tulip family grows. He was brought here from Yalta by the hero's son Patriotic War 1812 General Raevsky Jr. The height is 35 m, the girth of the trunk near the ground is 17 m. According to legend, the tree has a powerful vitality. Even just sitting next to you, you can recharge your energy with health.

How to get there: by train to Golovinka station, and then walk towards Sochi for a little more than 5 minutes.

Volkonsky dolmen

At the bottom of the river valley in the village of Volkonsky, next to the Lazarevskoye - Sochi highway, there is the world's only surviving full-size dolmen of a monolithic type, that is, its chamber is completely carved into the rock through a small inlet.

How to get there: along the highway Lazarevskoe - Sochi to the village of Soloniki. After 2 km there is a car park, from which there is a path (300 m) towards the sea.

Berendey's Kingdom

On one of the tributaries, called "Lel Stream", in the valley of the Kuapse River, in front of the Mamedov Gorge, there is a cascade of 7 waterfalls from 7 to 27 m high, between which wooden bridges are laid. In the Berendeev kingdom, you can see the altar of the goddess Lada, the Lel stream and swim in the lake "Happiness", and above the seventh waterfall along the forest road there is a dolmen with menhirs "Mamed's gap".

Gorge "Wonderful Beauty"

The gorge is located on the southeastern slope of the ridge that separates the settlements of Soloniki and Volkonka in the Lazarevsky district. There are several waterfalls here: "Wonderful Beauty" 10 m high, then, after climbing, the "Laskovy" waterfall, and if you go around it on the right, you can get to the Mirage waterfall (12 m high, three cascades). Then the trail ends, but if you go even higher, you can see a few not very big waterfalls about 3-4 meters high.

Svir Gorge

On the edge of the village of Lazarevskoye, above the Svirsky stream, there is a wonderful valley from which a panorama of rocks and mountains, water bowls and flowing streams opens. The walking trail is 3.5 km long. Here you can admire the Adam and Eve waterfalls, Cracks of Tears, Svirsky, as well as water bowls, the Slava dolmen and unique object nature moonstone.

How to get there: travel to public transport to the bus stop "Minutka" on Pobeda street. Then turn onto Svirskaya street and walk about 800 m along the stream.

Byzantine temple ruins

The temple is located 2 km from Loo village, presumably was built in the XI-XII centuries. The walls are made of sandstone and slate, therefore they are almost completely preserved, although they are densely overgrown with trees and shrubs. From the outside, the remains of the cladding have been preserved in the design of the walls.