The best vacation spots on the Black Sea. Medicinal properties of the coast. The best beaches of the Krasnodar Territory

For several centuries, holidays with children on the Black Sea have been attracting and attracting vacationers from all over Russia who come here to enjoy warm sea, subtropical mild climate, unique nature, sandy beaches for many kilometers, as well as balneological, mud and climatic resorts. Also possible and inexpensive vacation on the Black Sea, in a word, there is everything you need for a comfortable and cloudless pastime.

What kind of vacation can the Black Sea resorts offer us?

Today you will not meet a person who has not once wandered along the Black Sea coast in his life. After all, absolutely everything is native here - cuisine, traditions, language and culture. To get a luxurious tan, as well as to enjoy the warm gentle sea, it is not necessary to go to Spain or Turkey, since the resorts offer the same Krasnodar Territory and Crimea. In turn, numerous boarding houses, guest houses, mini-hotels, cozy cottages and hotels operating on an all-inclusive basis. Lovers of home comfort and atmosphere will like private sector where you can enjoy all the delights good rest. Prices here are designed for any income and correspond to the proposed service.

Rest on the Black Sea coast is, first of all, climatotherapy, but also general health improvement in the territories of numerous resorts - health resorts. For example:

Gelendzhik- a health resort where urological diseases are treated and the nervous system is restored;
Anapa– aromatherapy and mud therapy;
Sochi – balneological resort;
Loo- chosen by tourists who prefer outdoor activities. This city has unique canyoning, rafting, diving and jeeping, which has become very popular in the last year;
Tuapse- famous for its recreational activities, mountain landscapes, picturesque waterfalls and unique kanbons.

When choosing a vacation with a child, do not forget that the Black Sea will not create discomfort for him, since all resorts are located in latitudes familiar to children. The Black Sea mild climate is sure to give your baby a lot of health, as well as indelible impressions from dolphinariums and numerous water parks. Not for nothing, it is on the Black Sea that the famous health-improving children's camps Orlyonok and Artek are located.

What can you expect from the Black Sea resort towns

The Black Sea vacation has multiple advantages:

No need to fool around with currency exchange and passport and visa issues;
Resorts have natural unique healing resources: mud, climatic and balneological at the same time;
Holidays on the Black Sea coast are available to people with different income levels. These are inexpensive guest houses, as well as sanatoriums in Anapa, and five-star luxury hotels in Sochi, and the private sector in the Loo and Tuapse regions. What to say about tent rest right next to the Black Sea coast;
Numerous SPA salons, whose treatment programs are based on plant extracts, therapeutic mud and mineral waters, which are so rich in the lush subtropical nature of the Black Sea region.

Where to go to rest in the summer on the Black Sea?

However, before embarking on a long-awaited trip, you need to choose a resort that is ideal for your characteristics. But doing so will not be easy. Whole Black Sea coast Russia attracts travelers of diverse entertainment program, a huge number of hotels and comfortable sandy beaches.

Initially, determine your budget and priorities, then find out the composition of vacationers who want to go to the resort with you. Maybe it will be a trip with the elderly, with pets, with children or a youth holiday.

With the onset of summer, many parents begin to think about the fact that they need to take their child to the sea, while the priority is Anapa. And it's not just that. Anapa, first of all, is a children's health resort, where everything is done for a comfortable, pleasant and useful rest parents and their children. The main advantages of such a holiday are:

Health-improving and medical complex;
flat sea;
Well-developed infrastructure for children's entertainment;
Sandy beach and quite clean;
Convenient transport connection;
Cheap accommodation;
Meals - full board or self-catering.

If you want to go to the Black Sea without children, but in a noisy company and not spend a lot, you should pay attention to other cities - resorts. Young people, as a rule, do not need much: eat cheaply, spend the night, and all this is not far from the sea. And in this sense the best resorts, how Novorossiysk, Tuapse And Evpatoria can not found. The advantages of such cities are as follows:

Cities are adapted for youth;
Not high prices food, accommodation and other services;
Many recreation centers of various directions;
All kinds of entertainment.

True, Tuapse and Novorossiysk are port cities which in some way affects them. appearance and ecology. It is also impossible to say that these cities have the most convenient road junction However, you can get used to these inconveniences.

For those who like spa vacation all inclusive, not quiet with tents, can visit most expensive cities: Gelendzhik and Yalta, which are famous for their beaches and beauties, but not for low prices. They are suitable for those people who do not think about saving and walk in a big way. The benefits of staying in Gelendzhik And Yalta such:

Various attractions: ancient castles, parks, ancient architectural structures and so on.
The fame of cities;
Clear sea and beaches;
Local beauties;
Housing of any class;
Developed transport links;

The only drawback of these cities can be considered a huge number of tourists and high prices, so for family vacation these resorts are unlikely to fit.

What prices for accommodation await us in 2018?

When choosing a resort by the Black Sea, consider this information and do not forget that there are no identical cities, each of them has its own characteristics: transport, price, climatic, and so on. At the height of summer, the cheapest and quietest resort can be unbearably hot, which will deprive you of all the delights of relaxation, but in the very expensive resort if you wish, you can rent private housing for mere pennies, while resting on the Black Sea will turn out to be moderately comfortable and inexpensive. The main thing is not to be lazy in your searches and carefully study the information about the resorts you have chosen. For example, presumably in 2018 most cheap vacation will be in the private sector in Adler near the sea. The cost will be 350 rubles, but please note that this is the price for a stay of five days and in the off-season. If needed extra bed, then you will have to pay another 100 to 250 rubles, it all depends on the month: May is the cheapest, August is the most expensive. Accordingly, prices will increase several times if the place of rest is no longer Adler, but Sochi or Yalta.

We wish you a good rest and only pleasant impressions!

In anticipation of the hottest months of the year, millions of Russians are starting to plan summer holidays. For those who prefer holidays in Russian resorts, the tourist infrastructure of the Black Sea coast is becoming more and more perfect from year to year. Large hotel complexes and mini-hotels offer their services to travelers with any income level.

This resort village has great choice hotels different levels. Several beaches, a water park, many cafes, bars and discos attract thousands of young people here. The nearest railway station in Novorossiysk is 40 km away, the airport of Gelendzhik is 10 km away.

9. Nebug

famous for its excellent pebble-sand beaches and ancient forests, subtropical climate and refreshing sea breezes. The village has large water park, dolphinarium and even Ice Palace. On the territory of Nebug there are several large hotel complexes, as well as many mini-hotels.

8. Vityazevo

are several kilometers of magnificent sandy beaches. There is a large selection of family-friendly hotels. The best resorts in Russia, designed for families with children, are, of course, Vityazevo and Anapa.

7. Dzhubga

meets those tourists who arrive at Russian resorts And Black Sea according to the federal highway M4. And many people stay here to rest, as in the village there are a lot of mini-hotels, mostly of an economy class.

6. Big Utrish

is a combination of mountains, rocky cliffs and small lagoons with crystal clean water. The young tourist infrastructure, however, has everything necessary for comfortable rest.

5. Tuapse

The city is developing very actively, with each season increasing the number of restaurants and entertainment complexes. There are three beaches in the city, but many vacationers prefer quieter ones. resorts Black Sea coast Russia located near Tuapse - Agoy, Novomikhailovsky, Lermontovo, Shepsi, Olginka.

4. Kabardian

This modern resort village today boasts hotels of various levels, including the beautiful five-star Nadezhda complex. Distinctive feature Kabardinka has a more arid climate compared to other coastal resorts. Precipitation here is extremely rare, and holiday season lasts until November.

3. Anapa

The city has held its own for many decades the best children's resort Russia. Sandy beaches, a gentle entrance to the sea, the presence of children's medical and recreational facilities, amusement parks and recreational areas attract thousands of families with children of all ages to Anapa.

2. Gelendzhik

The rating of this resort has grown significantly for last years with the opening of a new airport and restoration pedestrian promenade. The beaches of Gelendzhik satisfy tourists with a variety of tastes: in the Thin Cape area there are wonderful sandbars, A pebble beaches stretched from the city center to Cape Tolstoy.

1. Sochi. Black Sea resorts of Russia

located in the area of the so-called Greater Sochi, are famous huge selection housing in a variety of price categories and many opportunities for active rest. Sochi seaside resorts include Sochi, Adler, Lazarevskoye, Dagomys, Loo, Veseloe, Anchor Gap. There is a fairly developed infrastructure, near the airport and railway transport.

The Black Sea is the best place for beach holiday in Russia, especially since Crimea became easily accessible. In this article, we will look at the best Black Sea resorts and see why they are so good.

Sochi

Sochi is the main resort town Black Sea coast. It is part of the Greater Sochi zone, which includes a number of good resorts and stretches all the way to Abkhazia. Its main feature is a developed tourist infrastructure. By the way, in Greater Sochi there is Krasnaya Polyana, a popular center of winter tourism.

Sochi itself is popular mainly because of its developed tourism infrastructure. It has built many entertainment centers, museums, zoos, water parks, amusement parks and sports grounds.

After the Olympics, everything is in order with the sport. A wonderful skate park has been opened on Ostrovsky Square, and a sports town has been built in the Riviera. Around the city there are also many opportunities for active entertainment– Hiking and horseback riding, rock climbing, rafting along Mzymta and much more.

But mostly people come here for a beach holiday, although the beaches here are not particularly luxurious. Equipped usually paid, belong to hotels, but there are public and wild coasts.

And there are a lot of hotels, sanatoriums, health resorts and other places where you can have a good rest and improve your health.

Reviews about this city are mostly positive - the rating on review sites is kept in the range of 4-4.5 points. Tourists are attracted sunny weather, sea, numerous entertainments and hotels. Also, many note the cleanliness, hospitality local residents and very beautiful nature. It is good here both with children and just adults vacationing.

There are also negative feedback– mostly about a large number of people and high prices. Some talk about dirt, but this information is not confirmed by the photo, so it is unlikely that it is reliable. There are those who do not like too hot climate.

Gelendzhik

This is not only one of the best resorts in Russia on the Black Sea, but also the center of the region, which includes Divnomorskoye, Kabardinka and other popular places.

Of the sights of attention are numerous museums, Gebeds waterfalls, Castal font. In Kabardinka, in the Old Park, there are small copies of buildings different styles and epochs.

Have fun on the rides Central Park and in the water parks Zolotaya Buhta and Begemot. Thrill-seekers will enjoy the Safari Park, and lovers water world- in the Oceanarium and Dolphinarium.

The main thing in Gelendzhik is the beaches. The city has a sandy beach, all the rest are small pebbles. In Kabardinka there are both pebble and sandy beaches suitable for families with children. In Dzhanhot and Divnomorsky too nice coast, but exclusively pebbly.

The reviews are good, but tourists immediately note that the sea in the resort is dirty, and the prices are very high. Other than that everything is great... interesting entertainment, beautiful nature, interesting sights. True, it can be boring with children, but adults can definitely have a good time.

Adler

Adler is considered part of Greater Sochi, but we decided to talk about it separately, as it deserves attention. A resort in the very south of the zone, with a huge amount of entertainment, cafes, nightclubs, etc. This is accompanied by beautiful nature and, of course, the sea. The beaches are mostly pebbly, the entrance is smooth, so you can relax with children. The main advantage is the clean coast and water. Even on the municipal and free shores there is infrastructure, from sun loungers to entertainment in the form of riding on water on various boats.

There are also sights - for example, the Mzymta River, Botanical Garden, dolphinarium and water park Amphibius.

Reviews are contradictory - almost everyone likes the sea and beaches, but Adler itself seems noisy, dirty and gassed even to picky tourists. It is inconveniently organized. public transport quite boring and not much entertainment. As elsewhere in Krasnodar Territory very high prices. But purely for a beach holiday, the place is quite good - the main thing is better to choose a hotel.

Anapa

Anapa - famous resort mainly due to low prices. It has a pleasant and mild climate, there are sandy and pebble beaches, many mineral springs for treatment. Usually families with children, lovers and young people come here. It is good for children here thanks to the developed infrastructure and safe descent into the sea.

There are also interesting excursion places– Abrau-Dyurso wineries, African Village, Sukko Valley, historical show “Rome”, Lago-Naki Plateau, Shapsuga paranormal area, etc.

Reviews are different - the sea and sand are good, but the infrastructure is not very developed. Tourists do not like inconvenient transport, bad shops and a huge number of tourists. Service in hotels is often terrible, and there is evidence of this, so it is better to choose a place to stay very carefully. But for saving and relaxing purely on the beach and in the sea, the place is quite suitable.

Yalta

Yalta is main resort Crimea. The beaches here are different, there are municipal ones with rental of umbrellas and sunbeds, there are also paid VIP zones. Most Popular Central Beach and Massandrovy beach, a lot of people, but there is entertainment for every taste.

Among the interesting sights can be called Armenian church, Roffe baths, church Immaculate Conception Virgin Mary, urban cable car, Church of St. John Chrysostom and city embankment.

You can have fun in cafes and restaurants, city attractions and casinos. And in mid-August, the city day is held here, and it is celebrated very cheerfully.

Reviews of Yalta are almost entirely positive - people note clean air, warm sea, excellent beaches and beautiful nature from the merits. The city is pleasant, accommodation is not too expensive and the mountains are really amazing.

Of the negative points, rather high prices for entertainment and food are noted, as well as a large number of of people. There are also scams.

Feodosia

Feodosia is one of the best Black Sea resorts located in Crimea. It attracts tourists developed infrastructure and pleasant climate, as well as a huge number of healing springs and deposits of mineral mud.

The beach here stretches for 17 kilometers. Most popular place- "Pebbles", ideally equipped for a comfortable stay. There are many cafes and eateries on the waterfront, there are entertainment centers Lunapark and Africa. Slightly to the north is Children's beach With warm water and a gentle entry into the water.

But the main advantage of Feodosia is its sanatoriums and boarding houses, where, thanks to mineral waters, mud and clean air, they treat a whole group of diseases.

Tourists love this resort precisely for the clear sea, golden sands, pleasant weather and fairly low prices. Especially often families with children and the elderly come here to improve their health. Some do not like the city itself - it seems neglected and a little confusing, with not very developed infrastructure. Sometimes the water is cold, but this is rather an exception. The number of people in different reviews is different, someone gets to the peak, and to someone the beaches seem deserted.

Evpatoria

Evpatoria is ancient city in the Crimea, whose history begins with the Greek Kerkinitida. Now it is one of the best resorts in Russia on the Black Sea, which attracts tourists with sandy beaches. Mostly they are paid, but there are public ones, for example, new beach or Central Park Beach. It is New that is liked by locals and tourists - it is suitable for families with children, and for large companies. By the way, paid ones are not very expensive - only 20-30 rubles per person, while the infrastructure is better. Pay attention to the boarding house "Planet" and "Magnat". There is also a nudist area, "Sunny Paradise".

This is not only a beach, but also an excellent balneological resort. There are mud baths, estuaries and unique climate, combining elements of dry steppe and wet sea. They treat here comprehensively, not forgetting about physiotherapy and physical education.

Tourists mostly like it here, especially the clean sea and beaches, but the service cannot be called good, especially if you focus on European resorts. Guests of the city do not like artificially high prices. The city itself seems dirty to some. But almost no one gets bored here.

Tuapse

Unlike others Black Sea cities, Tuapse is not only touristic, but also industrial. Its zone includes such settlements as Agoy, Dzhugba, Novomikhailovsky, Lermontovo, Nebug and a number of others.

The beaches here are mostly free, umbrellas and sun loungers are rented. They are small pebbles, in some places there are sandy ones, for example, Orlenka in Lermontovo. In Tuapse itself, the Central and Primorsky are the most popular.

There are many entertainments around the beaches, there are amusement parks, cafes and restaurants. In the villages, sanatoriums and boarding houses are open, where they are engaged in mud therapy, exercise therapy and massage.

And there is also very beautiful nature - a lot of forests and subtropical gardens.

On review sites, Tuapse has a rating of four. The city itself is quite pleasant, but one feels that it is industrial - it is better to choose villages and relax there. The beaches are not very clean, but the nature is beautiful, and the prices are quite affordable. In general, as elsewhere, there are pros and cons.

Alushta

This city is on south coast Crimea is well protected from cold winds, so it is always warm here. And low humidity and constant sun add to its advantages even against the background of others. Black Sea resorts.

There are also attractions here - vineyards and beautiful nature, but mostly tourists are attracted by beaches. Most often they are private, belong to boarding houses. Municipal paid, you will have to pay 100-150 rubles for the entrance. The main beach areas are located in the Professor's Corner.

And Alushta is ideal for treatment - climatotherapy, therapy are available here. mineral waters and dirt.

Alexey Vakulenko

traveled all over the South of Russia by car

Pictures from the Internet lure us to foreign seaside resorts to enjoy palm trees on the promenade, healing treatments and beautiful views. In fact, you can relax just as well without leaving Russia. The coastline of the Black Sea covers hundreds of kilometers. We have chosen, in our opinion, the best places to relax on the Black Sea.

To determine where to relax on the Black Sea in Russia is best, the following indicators should be taken into account:

climate;
popularity;
infrastructure;
price;
attractions;
entertainment.

The first resort in the list of the best is Anapa. Here you can have a great rest with your family and improve your health, as the resort is famous for its healing mud.

The beaches in Anapa are characterized by a gentle entry into the water, so they are ideal for children. By the way, kids can be taught to swim and snorkel, in Anapa you can easily find a children's coach.

coastal zone- not the only place to stay. We recommend visiting the famous "Russian Gates" of the Turkish fortress, the Gorgippia Museum, look at the Anapa lighthouse, and the aquarium. The pride of the resort is the dolphinarium. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the water area of the park is located in the open sea.

Not far from Anapa lies the picturesque Sukko Valley. Here you can find deserted wild beaches with small pebbles.

Perhaps, in terms of popularity, Sochi is the leader. Humid subtropical climate allows you to start beach season from the beginning of May and finish it closer to November.

The area fascinates with its beauty. The coastal zone is bordered by mountains. In the gorges the rivers form high waterfalls, nearby are lakes and dense forests. Tourists are offered tours of mountain canyons and caves. Sochi is not only largest resort Russia, but also a spacious protected area.

To get to know interesting places and sights of the city, the beauty of its nature, go on from the locals. There really is something to see here, especially after the Olympics.

Adler is part of the Sochi resort group, so it is also very popular among Russians. Here are the famous Olympic Park and theme park Sochi. You won’t be bored in Adler, the attention of vacationers is offered:

dolphinarium;
aquapark;
oceanarium;
ostrich farm;
arboretum;
apery;
skypark.

The local beaches are considered one of the cleanest in this area. coastline. The sanatoriums offer procedures with hydrogen sulfide silt mud and mineral waters. This treatment is recommended for people with chronic diseases almost all body systems.

If the purpose of rest is to improve, best option- Gelendzhik. There are more than a dozen sanatoriums and boarding houses here. The air is saturated with the scent of pines and junipers. There are both pebble beaches and artificially created sandy ones.

There are also many entertainments in Gelendzhik:

three water parks;
Safari Park;
cable car;
amusement park;
dolphinarium.

The area in Gelendzhik is very picturesque. Be sure to go on an excursion, get acquainted with the ancient dolmens, the Parus rock, the waterfalls of the Zhane River.

Tuapse is another health resort. The air here is unusually fresh, as large area occupy forests. Here you can have great fun: ride a catamaran, scuba dive and even jump with a parachute. At the same time, the cost of living here is lower than in the resorts of the Sochi group.

The minus of the city of Tuapse is a chemical fertilizer plant, so when settling it is better to choose places away from the center.

Most popular resort south coast Crimea - Yalta. Here, as in the case of Sochi, it is worth distinguishing between two concepts: Big Yalta, that is, 70 km of the coastline in the south of Crimea, and the city of Yalta itself.

The main attractions of this region are:

Wuchang-Su waterfall;
mountain Ai-Petri;
Yalta embankment;
"Glade of fairy tales";
Livadia Palace;
Vorontsov Palace;
Swallow's Nest in Gaspra;
Nikitsky Botanical Garden;
massandra winery.

There are enough places for entertainment, including at night. For example, after sunset, you can go to a party on a yacht. If you go to boat trip during the day, get ready to see dolphins jumping out of the water.

In the south-east of Crimea there is a popular balneo-mud resort Feodosiya. The sea here is unusually clean, as the bottom is beach areas predominantly sandy and practically not overgrown with algae. The descent is smooth, there are sections with shallow depth, which is ideal for children and people who cannot swim. The favorite place of vacationers is the Golden Beach, which is gradually replaced by a pebble coast.

For healing in Feodosia, the mineral water of the same name is used. Also here you can get a job in a sanatorium or boarding house.

If you are looking for an inexpensive place to relax on the Black Sea, pay attention to the small resort town of Evpatoria. The beaches here are safe, vacationers are offered a wide variety of entertainment, for example, yachting or diving in the Tarkhankut caves.

To increase the level of cultural education, we advise you to get acquainted with the old part of the city. Evpatoria is considered a museum under open sky, with its mosques and Karaite kenas. This part of the city is popularly known as Little Jerusalem.

Alushta is considered one of the best places to relax among Crimean resorts. bathing season starts in May and ends in October. The climate is favorable, the summer is not as hot as in Yalta. The beaches here are strewn with small pebbles, the mountains are overgrown with beech and pine forests. There is also a source of healing water.

For fans of outdoor activities, you can make a rich program with a visit to a lot of interesting and picturesque places:

mountain range Chatyr-Dag;
Mount Castel;
Cape Plaka;
Bird Islands;
Khapkhal gorge;
waterfall Dzhur-Dzhur;
Valley of Ghosts.

Perfect for family holidays cozy town Zander. It offers breathtaking views of the sea and the valley. The promenade stretches along the beach, next to it is the Sudak fortress and Cape Alchak. If the resort bustle and active beach activities you will be tired, not far from Sudak you can find a more peaceful and secluded place to relax in the quiet and picturesque "colored" bays of the New World.

These are far from all the options where you can go to Russia for a holiday on the Black Sea coast. Every year with the onset of the holiday season, interesting options and promotions from tour operators and resorts. Don't miss out on this great offer!

So, instead of an overseas holiday, you have chosen our native Black Sea, but you do not know where it is better to relax. The Black Sea coast stretched from the northwest to the southeast. In Soviet times, Crimea, the Taman Peninsula, the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory and Abkhazia belonged to one country of the USSR. And for Soviet people, all this was "our" Black Sea. Today, Crimea and Abkhazia are other countries, but are still not considered by Russians abroad, so we will also consider them in our small study.

Let us designate the main resort areas Black Sea coast:

Crimea.
Anapa-Novorossiysk-Gelendzhik.
Tuapse-Lazarevskoye.
Sochi-Adler.
Abkhazia.

It should be noted that the Black Sea coast is a unique resort place.

Firstly, in different parts of the Black Sea coast there are differences in air humidity, sunny days per year and average annual temperature air. Crimea has a drier climate. The heat is transferred differently than, for example, in Adler. In Sochi and Adler, the climate is more humid, it rains more often in summer. Anapa has the mildest climate of all areas of the Black Sea, it is recommended to relax here with children. In Abkhazia, there are the most sunny days in a year. Therefore, tangerines are grown here.

Secondly, the outlines of the coasts, natural landscapes and the beaches are very different. Crimea is mountains and rocks cutting right into the sea, Anapa is sandy beaches and low mountains, Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik - bays and bays, Lazarevskoye - many kilometers of pebble beaches, Sochi and Adler - the beginning of the Bolshoi Caucasian ridge, Abkhazia - mountains covered with coniferous forest, eucalyptus trees, and beaches with white sand and blue sea.

As for the infrastructure, the entertainment industry and the cleanliness of the beaches, it should be noted that in the Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory there is the largest selection of hotels, hotels, campsites and private houses for living (accommodation can be found on the website https://edem-v-gosti.ru/rus/krym/ ), the tourism industry is also very developed, in these regions you will find many water parks, dolphinariums, cafes, restaurants, amusement parks. But one of the disadvantages of the Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory is the dirty sea in many places. In Abkhazia, the recreation and entertainment industry is almost destroyed, but there is low prices and clear sea.

What can be seen on the Black Sea? The shores of the Black Sea have long attracted navigators, pirates and merchants. On the coast from Crimea to Abkhazia you will see many monuments ancient history and antiquity, especially in the Crimea. In the region of Novorossiysk and Sevastopol, you will get acquainted with the lands that are marked by the military glory of the Russian army.

Many coastal areas are found beautiful waterfalls and lakes, caves and unique botanical parks, rivers and mountain ranges.

But each of the districts has its own unique "zest". Crimea is famous for its rocks and mountains, resting on the sea, man-made palaces and buildings. What is worth alone bird home! Just on Taman Peninsula there is a healing mud spring near Anapa. Adler is famous for its proximity to Krasnaya Polyana. In Abkhazia there is a unique New Athos cave, the only one of its kind.

But what will be common in all these areas is a great many wineries. In the Crimea, these are the famous Massandra wines, near Anapa and Novorossiysk there is a factory for the production of champagne wines "Abrau-Durso", in Sochi and Abkhazia there are also small less famous enterprises.

And the Black Sea is unique in its healing springs: mud and climate in Anapa, coniferous and sea air in the Crimea and Sochi, mineral waters of Matsesta and the unique healing smell of the sea, needles and eucalyptus in Abkhazia.

So, where it is better to relax on the sea, you choose. However, there are a few recommendations. In Anapa, it is best to relax with children, in the Crimea and the suburbs of Sochi to be treated, in Lazarevsky and Greater Sochi to have fun with friends, in small villages to relax with the family, and in Abkhazia to enjoy the silence and almost deserted beaches.

But wherever you go, you will find an interesting and memorable vacation, despite the "domestic" service and inflated prices. After all, there is nothing more beautiful than that how to sit in the evening on the shores of a warm and gentle sea and, with a glass of cold southern wine in your hands, watch how quickly the hot red sun sets under the quiet splashes of the waves ...