What is the sea in Sochi. What is the sea in Sochi? Picturesque places of Greater Sochi

Sochi is the largest resort in our country. It is also called the Summer, Resort and Southern capital of Russia. Stretching along the coast for 140 km, Greater Sochi is a whole complex of various accommodation options. There are 84 sanatoriums and 76 boarding houses, 135 hotels and 40 recreation centers in the city. And the options offered in the private sector of Sochi simply cannot be counted. The city has a place to live. At the same time, everyone can find for themselves the most acceptable option for the price of accommodation, location, season and other parameters. Even on the first coastline, which is quite densely built up with various resort complexes, you can find options that are quite affordable in terms of prices. The main thing is to know how and where to look. And in this we will help you. For example, our catalog contains accommodation options with current prices for 2019. Agree, this is a great help in the search.

How to get there

The resort is located on the Black Sea coast in the Western Caucasus and is part of the Krasnodar Territory. Big Sochi starts from Lazarevsky, which is also called "Lazarevka" and stretches to Adler. In fact, these are all microdistricts of the city, although many consider them to be separate resorts. To the south of Sochi are the resorts of Abkhazia - Gagra, Pitsunda, Sukhum. And in the north Sochi borders on Tuapse.

You can get to Sochi by any transport. Most often, vacationers come by railway. It's cheaper. Trains from 15 cities of Russia go to the city, so it will not be difficult to choose the one that also passes through your city. For those who do not want to spend time on the move (the fastest train from Moscow - 28 hours), 20 daily flights are offered (airplane from Moscow - 2 hours). Aeroflot, Transaero, UTair and other airlines fly to Sochi from different regions.

General information and history

From a municipal point of view, it is not a very big city. It is strongly elongated along the coast, while in depth, with the exception of the Central region, it goes slightly. Although, this is typical for all coastal resort towns. The population that lives here permanently is approximately 400,000 people, although in fact there are 4-5 times more in the city due to visitors. And there is enough space for everyone. The city (Greater Sochi) consists of 4 districts, the largest of which is Central. It is in it that all those who travel directly to Sochi, and not to Adler or Lazarevskoye, are concentrated.

The city has a long history. Although the name was first mentioned in written documents in 1641, people in these territories lived in the ancient period. The very word "Sochi" came from one of the old Caucasian languages, and has a number of interpretations, for example, "fir" or "country of Sidi Pasha." An unequivocal etymology has never been established.

Activities and excursions

In addition to the beach and health complexes, it is also a place for sports. No wonder it became the capital of the Winter Olympic Games. But for non-professionals in Sochi there are plenty of opportunities for skiing and other sports.

Formula 1 races are also held here, for which a special track was built in the Olympic Park.

The city never sleeps. The entertainment industry offers all kinds of leisure activities for any financial opportunity. The city hosts many fashion, film and music festivals, such as the Velvet Seasons fashion show. Dolphinariums and even the oceanarium "Sochi Discovery World Aquarium" are open, which has no analogues anywhere in Russia. It can be unequivocally stated that in Sochi you will definitely not be bored.

Climate and weather

The local climate is humid subtropics. Due to the influence of the sea and mountains, in summer it is not as stuffy here as, for example, in Anapa or Tuapse, and in winter it is warmer. The average temperature in July and August is about 28 degrees, which is the most comfortable for human perception. The water temperature in summer is about 24 degrees. The swimming season lasts from mid-May to late October. The number of sunny days a year is about 300. Recreation in Sochi is the most comfortable in terms of the perception of weather conditions, as well as due to the presence of a unique flora and composition of air masses.

Average monthly air temperature by months

Average monthly water temperature by month

Beaches

Rest in Sochi is, first of all, rest on the beach. And there are about a hundred of them, only in the Central District. It is simply impossible to describe everything. Basically, these are small-pebble beaches with gently sloping shores about 20-50 m wide. The beaches are equipped both in terms of sunbeds and awnings, as well as related food and entertainment services. There are city beaches with open access, among which one of the most popular, for example, is considered "Mayak", as well as beaches of various resorts, access to which is paid. You can even find almost untouched corners of nature, the most popular of which is the 73rd km beach.

Treatment

Sochi is an all-Russian health resort. The resort has about a hundred sanatoriums specializing in various treatment profiles and disease prevention. Rest in Sochi is recommended for those who have problems with the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system and skin, gynecology and urology. It is also a great place for recreation and restoration of the nervous system and psychological state. The only thing that is not recommended is to come to this resort with severe forms of illness. The climate is quite specific and unusual for the average Russian, so it’s better not to take risks with acute cases.

Is it worth it to relax in Sochi, and if so, what time of the year is it better to go, what transport to prefer, where is it better to stay, what to do, what to see and what to buy as a souvenir? In this short guide, I will try to answer these questions so that you can successfully plan your holiday in Sochi.

Panorama of Sochi from the observation deck of the Sochi Arboretum

Sochi is the longest city in Russia. Its length along the coast is about 145 km. The total area is 3502 sq. km, however, 81% of the territory is occupied by specially protected natural areas. Urban development occupies only about 8.1% of the city. The rest is occupied by industrial and agricultural enterprises, transport infrastructure and energy facilities, forestry, etc.

Greater Sochi includes four districts: Lazarevsky, Khostinsky, Adlersky and Central. Lazarevsky district is the northernmost, and Adlersky is the southernmost. Further south is the border with Abkhazia.

The history of Sochi: from the All-Union health resort to the Olympic Games

Sochi is a fashionable seaside resort. Some love it for its beauty and elitism, others hate it, considering it the focus of vice. But this city does not leave anyone indifferent.

The first people appeared here about 350-400 thousand years ago. In many caves, tools of labor of an ancient man, sites of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons were found. Later, different tribes settled here, in the VI-V centuries. BC. this region was colonized by the Greeks, in the I-V centuries. AD - the Romans. In 562, these lands were ceded to Byzantium, from that time the ruins of Christian churches and fortresses have survived to this day, some of which were founded in the Roman era. In the XIII-XIV centuries, the Genoese appeared here. Later, the region came under the influence of the Ottoman Empire.

This region went to Russia during the Caucasian War (1817-1864). April 21, 1838 was founded fort alexandria(near the Sochi lighthouse and the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel), renamed a year later in Navaginsky Fort. However, during the Crimean War (1853-1856), the Russian garrison was forced to leave it and go to Novorossiysk. In 1864, at the mouth of the Sochi River, a Post Dakhovsky, renamed ten years later to Dakhovsky Posad. In 1896 it was renamed Sochi, after the river on which it stood. Sochi became the city in 1917.

As early as the beginning of the 20th century, people came here to be treated with the healing “fiery waters” of Matsesta, discovered in 1902, to take sunbaths, enjoy the sea and beautiful landscapes. During the First World War, due to the inability to relax in Europe, Sochi becomes a popular destination. Many famous people have been here.

"Caucasian Riviera" is one of the first hotels in Sochi. It was built in 1909, giving rise to Sochi as a resort. Demolished in 2010, now in its place is a long-term construction

In the 1930s, Sochi turned into an all-Union health resort, numerous sanatoriums were built for both ordinary citizens and the party nomenklatura. Here, Stalin and other top officials of the Soviet state often and for a long time rested. During the war years, Sochi became a hospital city, where people were put on their feet and returned to service even after the most severe wounds.

The Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium is one of the most famous and beautiful not only in Sochi. Built in 1934-1937 in the Italian style. Here, in particular, an episode of the film "Old Man Hottabych" was filmed.

In the post-war years, the development of Sochi as an all-Union resort continued. The 1990s were rather gloomy for the entire region, as well as for the country as a whole. Many previously successful enterprises became unprofitable, some of them were closed. Sanatoriums and boarding houses, previously owned by trade unions, passed into private hands, often not quite legally. Many historical buildings were emptied, which led to their loss in the future. From the former Soviet republics of the Caucasus and Transcaucasia, caught in the fire of military conflicts, a stream of refugees poured here.

The Marine Station is Sochi's "visiting card". Opened in 1955

A new stage in the development of Sochi began in the late 2000s, when preparations began for the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city turned into a huge construction site, which, of course, caused a lot of inconvenience to local residents. The work was accompanied by numerous conflicts and scandals. Many famous architectural monuments were lost, such as the boarding house "Caucasian Riviera", Khludov's dacha in the Riviera Park. Although many other monuments of nature, history and culture were, on the contrary, put in order.

Those who have been to Sochi in previous years will surely note the emptiness of this place: behind the beach of the Zvezdny hotel, an abandoned building structure rises on the site of the demolished Caucasian Riviera

IN Imereti lowland(coastal cluster) and in Krasnaya Polyana(mountain cluster) magnificent Olympic facilities were erected. New modern buildings of the railway station and airport appeared in Adler, designed to receive a large number of passengers. New high-speed roads were laid, tunnels were dug, and many Sochi serpentines remained in the past.

Expressways and tunnels in Sochi

Contrary to fears, after the end of the Games, the Olympic venues were not abandoned. Today, training and performances of athletes, Formula 1 competitions are held here. The Olympic Park has become one of the most popular places for leisure activities. In 2018, Sochi will become one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup.

Today the Olympic Park is one of the most visited places in Sochi.

Sochi is located in the zone of humid subtropics. In summer, the sea brings humid air and softens the heat; in winter, the Caucasus Mountains protect the coast from cold winds. Due to this, there is no climatic winter here. Although in some years snow falls and lies for several days. In the mountains, snow falls already in October and lasts until May.

The warmest months in Sochi are July and August. In June, the weather is very warm, but the water temperature is only about 20°C. In September, the water temperature, on average, is about 23.5 ° C, and the air temperature is lower than in the hot months. From about mid-September, it is established the Velvet season when daytime temperatures do not exceed +20-26°С. This is the most comfortable time to relax in Sochi.

Sochi is dominated by lush subtropical vegetation. In the photo: blooming oleander in the Primorsky Park of Sochi

Cloudy days and rain are not uncommon during the winter months and early spring. In some years there are frosts, and heat-loving vegetation may die. Even in April, the weather is unstable, with the return of cold weather. However, in general, during the winter months, the temperature on the coast is about +5-7°C.

In winter, in the mountains, the height of the snow cover can reach several meters in the highland zone (1001-1700 meters above sea level), up to 10-15 meters in the alpine zone (above 1701 meters above sea level). At altitude there are glaciers and snowfields.

Catastrophic floods occur in Sochi, when mountain rivers overflow their banks, carrying uprooted tree trunks and huge stones in a turbulent stream. Tornadoes may form over the sea.

The Sochi River seems calm. But during floods, it turns into a roaring stream and often overflows, flooding nearby streets.

When and why to go to Sochi

If you want to swim and have a sunbath, the best time to visit Sochi is July, August and September. However, in summer the city and its surroundings will be very crowded, and prices in hotels and air tickets are much higher than at other times of the year.

If you want to swim and see the sights then choose the Velvet season September and early October. There are fewer people in the resort.

If you want, first of all, see the sights If you don’t want to swim or the pool at the hotel will suit you, then you can come to Sochi at any time of the year. From my own experience and the experience of my friends, I can say that in the summer, due to the heat and the large influx of vacationers, it is almost impossible to combine a classic beach holiday with sightseeing.

if you love skiing, then it is best to go to the ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana in February-March, when you can find light and soft snow there - krasnopolyansky puff. You can also ski in April.

If you want to admire flowering plants, breathe in the aromas of spring, come to Sochi in March-April. At this time, you will find the flowering of mimosa, sakura, magnolia and other beautiful plants. However, at any other time of the year there are many exotic flowers in Sochi.

if you love mountains and mountain hikes, then it is worth going to Sochi from May to October.

If you are going be treated on the waters of Matsesta or Kudepsta, then it is better not to go during the beach season: when taking procedures, the sea and the beach are not recommended.

In August, oleander blooms everywhere in Sochi - a poisonous, but very beautiful plant.

Beach holidays in Sochi

The resorts of Greater Sochi are suitable for a beach holiday. These are Adler, Vardane, Vishnevka, Volkonka, Deep Slit, Golovinka, Golubaya Dacha, Dagomys, Kudepsta, Lazarevskoye, Loo, Magri, Makopse, Sovet-Kvadzhe, Soloniki, Sochi, Khosta, Chemitokvadzhe, Anchor Gap.

Good beaches were made in the Olympic village in the Imereti lowland. The most popular are Lazarevskoye, Vardane, Loo, Dagomys, Sochi, Matsesta, Khosta, Kudepsta, Imeretinsky, Adler.

Almost all beaches in Greater Sochi are pebbly. There are areas with silvery-gray sand. In total, there are more than 130 beaches on the coast of Sochi, most of which belong to sanatoriums, boarding houses and hotels. There are also public city beaches. For a small fee, you can usually visit closed beaches and use all their infrastructure.

In addition, there are wild beaches on the coast, there are also nudist ones. As a rule, they are located at a sufficient distance from settlements.

Many hotels in Krasnaya Polyana have their own beaches on the coast, where buses leave several times a day.

The water on the pebble beaches is very clean. But getting into and out of the sea is torment. Save only bathing slippers

Cons of a beach holiday in Sochi

The minus of the Sochi beaches is the railway that runs along the entire coast. Transitions are laid through it. It is forbidden to walk along the tracks, but many people walk by shortening the road.

Another significant disadvantage of a beach holiday in Sochi is that at a water temperature above + 24-26 ° C, it begins to develop rotavirus (intestinal) infection which is especially hard on children. Therefore, at this time it is better to prefer swimming in the pool or in shallow mountain springs, where the water warms up. And follow the rules of personal hygiene.

There are four beaches in Dagomys: a paid health-improving complex "Dagomys", a paid boarding house "Olympic Dagomys", a city free beach and a wild beach. The railroad runs along the coast

Sights of Sochi

There are many interesting sights in Sochi. Here you will find picturesque rocks, waterfalls, relict groves. There are countless architectural monuments - dolmens, ancient churches and monasteries, medieval fortresses, picturesque dachas of the late 19th - early 20th centuries, luxurious buildings in the Stalinist Empire style, interesting sculptures. Unfortunately, some of them are in disrepair, while others have been lost and in their place, at best, a replica copy has been built.

Khludov's dacha and the sculpture "Fallow deer with a cub" in the Riviera park. This is not an exact copy of Khludov's old dacha demolished in 2009, which was built in 1896 according to the design of the famous architect Lev Kekushev

Dolmens, ancient fortresses and ruins of temples

• Dolmens Solonik- single and groups of dolmens located in the vicinity of the village of Thessaloniki.
• Volkonsky dolmen(village of Thessaloniki) - the only surviving monolithic dolmen in the world, carved in a stone boulder with an imitation of an entrance portal. The height of the inner domed chamber is about 1.5 meters. Located in the Lazarevsky forestry of the Sochi National Park.
• Tract "Three Oaks", located a few kilometers from the village of Solokh-aul. More than a dozen dolmens. The road there after the winter is difficult.
• Bagu fortress(Godlik, settlement of Soloniks). It is located on the left bank of the Godlik River, the perimeter of the walls is about 700 meters. It was erected before the 5th century, when it was first mentioned in written sources. Until the 10th century it was owned by the Byzantines, then until the 15th century by the Genoese. In antiquity and in the Middle Ages - a major trading center. The walls and six towers have been preserved.
• Solokhaul fortress- a small fortress at an altitude of 388 meters above the village of Solokh-aul. Apparently, it was of guard value, guarding the ancient caravan route along the Shakh River.
• Khosta fortress(Khostinsky district). Located in an inaccessible place yew-boxwood grove on the eastern slope of the Big Akhun mountain. The time of construction has not been precisely determined. To date, the remains of walls made of limestone and four towers have been preserved.
• The ruins of the Byzantine temple in the village of Loo. The Loo temple was built in the 10th-12th centuries, restored in the 14th century, and rebuilt into a fortress in the 15th-16th centuries. It is located on the top of a mountain 308 meters high, 1.5 km from the coast.
• Ruins of the Temple of Agua(Svanidze River). Presumably the temple was built in the XIV century. Walls up to 1 meter high have been preserved. It is believed that countless treasures are buried here.

Monasteries and temples

• (settlement Solokhaul, Koshmana street, 10) is a Serbian monastery with a strict Athos charter, built in the early 2000s. Nearby in a picturesque gorge is the Holy Spring of the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.
• Cathedral of the Holy Archangel Archangel Michael(St. Moskvina, 12) - the main Orthodox church in Sochi. Built to commemorate the end of the Caucasian War (1817-1864), consecrated in 1891. Partially built from the remains of the fortress walls.
• Temple of the Apostles Simon and Thaddeus(Parallelnaya St., 11) is a Roman Catholic church, built in 1995-1997. According to Catholic tradition, the apostles Simon and Thaddeus preached in the Caucasus. Most of the parishioners are Armenian Catholics.

Cross and icons near the Holy Spring of the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon near the Holy Cross Desert

Homesteads and cottages

• V riviera park(Egorova st., 1). It was built in 1896 in pseudo-Russian style with elements of Art Nouveau, designed by architect Lev Kekushev. It belonged to the founder of the park, Vasily Alekseevich Khludov. In the Soviet years, the building housed a clinic, in 2009 it was demolished. The current building is a remake that differs from the original.
• V Sochi Arboretum. It was built in 1899 by Sergey Nikolaevich Khudekov for his wife. The building was renovated in 2014 and now houses a museum.
• (Kurortny Prospekt 32a/1) was built in the Art Nouveau style with elements of eclecticism in 1910 by the Sochi mayor Nikolai Anatolyevich Kostarev. Currently - Sochi city center for extracurricular activities.
• Cottage of Colonel A.V. Kvitko(Novorossiysk highway, 11a). Built in 1916 for Gendarmerie Colonel Andrei Kvitko. After the revolution, a children's labor colony was located here, then a sanatorium, then a rest home for NKVD officers. The building is surrounded by gloomy secrets, there are ghosts. It is currently empty and is slowly falling into disrepair.
• Dacha Trapeznikova(St. Pirogov, 10/1 building 3). It was built in the Moorish style for the famous St. Petersburg doctor Fyodor Trapeznikov. After the revolution, the sanatorium No. 6, owned by the NKVD, was located. Yagoda and Beria rested here. In the 1960s, the boarding house "Zapolyarye" was located. At present, the external appearance of the building has been restored, but the interiors have been lost, only two fireplaces have survived.
• Sanatorium named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze(Prospekt Kurortny, 96). It is located on the slope of Bytkha Mountain, from where a beautiful view of the sea opens. Built in 1934-1937 in the Italian style. Many will remember the Old Man Hottabych, who mistook this building for the magnificent palace of the padishah, and Volka, who explained that this palace was built for the recreation of ordinary people.
• (Khosta, Kurortny Ave., 120) - a two-story green building on the territory of the Zelenaya Roshcha sanatorium. You can go inside only with a guided tour, which is organized on the spot, as the group gathers.

Villa Nadezhda in the Sochi Arboretum

Museums

• Sochi Art Museum(Prospekt Kurortny, 51). It was built according to the project of the architect I.V. Zholtovsky in 1936 as an administrative building. Sections: painting, graphics, sculpture, arts and crafts, artistic trades. More than 6,000 exhibits, the oldest date back to the 1st century BC. BC.
• Museum of the history of the resort city of Sochi(St. Vorovsky, 54/11). It was founded in 1920 and is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the city. It is based on the collection of the Sochi branch of the Caucasian Mountain Club (1902-1917). 14 halls, more than 4,000 unique exhibits reflecting the history of Sochi and the entire region from antiquity to the present day.
• Literary and Memorial Museum of N. Ostrovsky(St. Pavel Korchagin, 4). Includes the Memorial House of the Soviet writer Nikolai Alekseevich Ostrovsky (1904-1936) and a literary museum. An exposition dedicated to the literary history of Sochi, exhibitions of fine arts from the collections of central Russian museums and private collections.
• House-Museum "Dacha V. Barsova"(Chernomorskaya st., 8) - a museum of Russian opera singer Valeria Barsova, since 1920 - a soloist of the Bolshoi Theater. She was a lyric-coloratura soprano. The house was built according to the project of the architect N. Trishkin.

Streets, squares, places of interest

• - in the past, Stalin Avenue, the main thoroughfare of Sochi, where the most majestic buildings and sanatoriums are located.
• Vereshchaginsky viaduct- a picturesque road bridge on Kurortny Prospekt over the Vereshchaginka River. Built in 1935. The bridge is 220 meters long and 27 meters high.
• Embankment of Sochi (Promenade). Extends approximately 2 km from sea ​​port to Pushkin Avenue. One of the popular places for walking. One of the episodes of the film "The Diamond Arm" was filmed here, on the square near the building sea ​​port monuments to Geshe Kazadoev and Lelik, and Semyon Semenych with his family were erected.
• Arts Square(Kurortny prospect, 51). Located next to Sochi Art Museum And Kurortny prospect. A small open-air museum: sculptures, fountains framed by subtropical vegetation and flower beds.
• - Pedestrian street leading from railway station to the side sea ​​port. Subtropical plants, sculptures, a fountain, many shops and cafes.
• - a huge coastal cluster in the Imereti lowland. It includes the Fisht Stadium, Bolshoy, Shayba, Iceberg Ice Arenas, the Adler-Arena indoor skating center, and the Ice Cube curling center. In the center of the Main Ceremonial Square, Medal Plaza, there is the Olympic Flame Bowl, now a light and music fountain. Nearby - the Main Olympic Village and "Russian Disneyland".
• . You can go there at any time of the year to admire the beautiful landscapes, interesting buildings, climb the cable car to Rosa Khutor at a height of 2320 meters above sea level. There are several interesting museums in Krasnaya Polyana and the village of Esto-Sadok.

Buildings, viewing platforms

• . From a 700-meter height, magnificent panoramas of Sochi, the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Mountains open up. Near the tower - stalls with souvenirs and cafes. They serve delicious Krasnodar tea with pastries.
• . The beautiful building of the Marine Station in the style of "Stalin's Empire style" built in 1955 is somewhat reminiscent of the Admiralty in St. Petersburg. Luxury yachts, large vessels and ships moor in the marina. You can order a boat trip.
• sochi lighthouse(Primorskaya embankment). Built in 1880 from the remains Navaginsky fort. Its light was visible at a distance of up to 32 km. In the past, depending on the time of year and day, it shone in different colors, now the lighthouse's light is green.
• Pushkin Library V seaside park(Street Primorskaya, 1). One of the oldest libraries on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Founded in 1899. In 1912, a new Art Nouveau building was built according to the project of the architect A.Ya.Butkin. The volume of the library stock is currently about 70 thousand copies of books and magazines. Book exhibitions, literary and musical evenings are held, subscription services and a reading room are provided.
• Sochi railway station(56 Gorky St.) was opened in 1952. A three-storey building with three courtyards and a tower 55 meters high. Included in the UNESCO Red Book and recognized as the most beautiful railway station building in Europe.

From the observation tower on Mount Big Akhun, built in 1936-1937 on the site of the ruins of an ancient Turkish fortress, a magnificent view of the surroundings opens up, and even Abkhazia is visible in clear weather.

Theaters

• (Chernomorskaya street, 11). It was built in 1937 according to the project of the architect V.S. Krolevets. Accommodates 800 spectators. Located on the territory park named after Frunze.
• Winter theater(St. Teatralnaya, 2). Built in 1934-1937. Surrounded by 88 columns of the Corinthian order. The pediment is decorated with three sculptures by V.I. Mukhina, personifying painting, architecture and sculpture. The hall can accommodate 946 spectators. Near the theater are seaside park And garden "Phytofantsia".

Summer theater in the evening

monuments

• Monument "Anchor and cannon" V seaside park. Created in 1913 in memory of the end of the Caucasian War and in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. The anchor was cast in 1779 at the Votkinsk (Botkinsk) plant in Udmurtia, and the ship's cannon - in 1807 at the South Ural Aleksandrovsky plant.

Unusual forged sculptures of Hakob Khalafyan can be found in many corners of Sochi. In the photo: sculptures in the courtyard of the restaurant "Old Bazaar" (Nesebrskaya st., 4)

Tea attractions

Sochi is the motherland Krasnodar tea. There are tea plantations along the coast. They buy tea for themselves and as a gift: black, green, with herbs (mint, thyme, berries, etc.).

• (settlement Solokh-aul, Koshmana street, 29). The place where Judas Koshman for the first time was able to successfully grow the northernmost tea at that time. The tea plantations planted by Koshman, the grave of Koshman and his wife, the house where the museum is now located have been preserved. Tasting and sale of Krasnodar tea from the plantations of Solokh-aul.
• Tea houses in Uch-Dere(settlement Uch-Dere, Zaporizhskaya St., 302). Built in the Russian style in the 1970s to receive foreign delegations. Tasting and sale of Krasnodar tea. The museum has a collection of Russian arts and crafts. Performances by the ensemble of Russian song and dance "Rus".

Tea plantation and graves of Judas Koshman and his wife at Koshman's estate in Solokhaul

Parks and squares of Greater Sochi

There are many beautiful parks and squares in Sochi where exotic plants grow and amazing flowers bloom. Many of them were brought from distant countries even before the revolution. Eucalyptus trees are planted in Sochi, which perfectly absorb moisture from the ground and thereby contribute to the drainage of swamps - in the past, malaria was a real scourge in these places.

Palms, bananas, eucalyptus trees, ginkgoes, figs, ivy, yucca, cycads, agaves and other plants that we usually grow as indoor plants can be seen on the streets and in the gardens.

• (Prospect Kurortny, 74). A large collection of plants from different parts of the world, themed gardens. Located on the territory villa "Hope", various sculptures, fountains and pavilions of pre-revolutionary and Soviet times. It consists of two parts: Upper and Lower Park. By cable car you can climb to the very top, from where observation deck offers a beautiful view of Sochi, mountains and the sea.
• (Egorova st., 1). It was founded in 1883. Initially, the dacha of the owner, V.A. Khludov, was located here. Numerous exotic plants were planted. Since 1902 it has been a public city park. Currently, there are numerous attractions on the territory, oceanarium. restored Khludov's dacha.
• Southern Cultures Park(Adler, Tsvetochnaya St., 13) - founded in 1910 on the initiative of the owner of the estate "Sluchaynoye" D.V. Drachevsky according to the project of the gardener-decorator A.E. Beautiful landscaped park with elements of regular gardens. Exotic coniferous and deciduous plants. Currently, large-scale work is underway in the park to recreate it.
• Garden of Russian-Japanese Friendship(Morskoy per., 9). Founded in 1891 in the style of Japanese gardens. The author of the project is landscape architect S.I. Venchagov. The garden is especially beautiful in spring.
• . Founded in the 1930s on the site of the old boulevard. Lots of exotic plants and beautiful panoramas of the Black Sea. At the bottom - embankment of Sochi. Interesting objects: hotel "Primorskaya" 1930s built, Pushkin Library, composition "Anchor and Cannon" and others. Nearby are located Winter theater, Church of Michael the Archangel, concert hall "Festivalny", vintage sochi lighthouse.
• Frunze Park(Chernomorskaya st., 11). Founded in 1899, at that time it was called Vereshchaginsky Park. Later, in honor of the Russian philanthropist A.S. Ermolov, it was named Yermolovsky, and after the revolution it received the name Frunze. Located on the territory of the park.
• Yew-boxwood grove(village Khosta, street Samshitovaya). It is located on the eastern slope of the Big Akhun mountain. Relic vegetation grows: yew berry, Colchis boxwood, oak, beech, hornbeam, linden, holly, rhododendron and others. On the northern border of the grove is a medieval Khosta fortress. Currently, the yew-boxwood grove is under threat of extinction due to boxwood moth, accidentally imported from Italy during the preparations for the Olympic Games.
• Park "Berendeevo Kingdom"(Lazarevsky district, Kuapse river valley). Picturesque rocks, mountain streams, waterfalls, fonts. Alexander Ostrovsky's fairy tale "The Snow Maiden" was filmed here, so all the waterfalls bear names from this fairy tale. Above waterfall "Berendey's Beard" equipped with an observation deck.
• Botanical garden "Phytofantsia"(St. Teatralnaya, 2). Park of "continuous flowering", created by S.I. Venchagov. About 260 species of exotic trees and shrubs and more than 100 species of flowers have been collected. Located next to Winter theater.
• Ornithopark in Imeretinka(Lenin St., 96). Located on the territory Olympic Park in the Imereti lowland. Thanks to the activity of ecologists, during the preparations for the Olympic Games, it was possible to preserve this unique corner, where more than 40 species of birds live in natural conditions, many birds stop during migrations.
• Plane Alley(Prospekt Kurortny, 113) was planted in 1913 as a monument to the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. During the laying of Stalin Avenue (now) it was endangered, but it was managed to be defended. In 1970, singing fountains were installed here.
• Park named after Bestuzhev-Marlinsky(Adler, Democratic street). It was founded in 1910 on the initiative of local residents and with the support of General Drachevsky, the founder of the Southern Cultures park. In 1957, a monument with a bas-relief of the poet was erected on the grave of the Decembrist Bestuzhev-Marlinsky (1797-1837).
• Sochi National Park(Sochi, Moskovskaya st., 21). One of the first national parks in our country, created in 1983 in order to preserve the unique natural complexes of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. A program is being carried out to restore the population of the Persian leopard in the wild.

Sochi parks are an amazing harmony of nature and man, lush flowering and exotic plants. In the photo: a flower bed with agave in the Sochi Arboretum

Households and farms

• (Adlersky district, Kazachiy Brod village, Forelevaya street, 45A). Interesting excursions are held, you can see how trout and other types of fish are grown. Nearby is a fish shop and a tasting room.

Trout farm "Adler" breeds golden and rainbow trout, as well as other types of fish

Natural beauty and active recreation in Sochi

Sochi is surrounded by the most beautiful nature: mountains, mountain rivers and streams, waterfalls, picturesque rocks. Some places can be easily reached, others will have to be reached with a lot of difficulties. The surroundings of Sochi are an ideal place for hiking, both independent and organized, of various categories of difficulty. There are hiking, horseback riding, river rafting, rock climbing. Jeep trips are organized to many places. In the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana and in Rosa Khutor there are special tracks for trekking.

Registration of permission to visit the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve and the border zone

Some natural attractions of Greater Sochi are located on the territory Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve. To get there, you need to get a pass to visit the reserve (issued on the spot), the cost is 300 rubles per day for an adult, 100 rubles for a child.

You can only walk along special trails (now there are 11 routes open), tents are allowed to be set up only in specially designated places, garbage must be taken with you. Usually the reserve is open for tourists from mid-June to mid-October. In spring and autumn, the reserve is closed for registration of animals.

Some natural attractions are located in border zone. To visit it, permission is required from the border guards (Sochi border detachment of the FSB).

Documents for issuing a pass can be submitted in Sochi (Teatralnaya St., 5, FSB reception) or on the Gosuslugi website in the section "Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (Federal Service)". The term for preparing documents is 1 month. If the exact travel dates are unknown, you can apply for a permit for the entire season. Entering the border zone without permission is punishable by a fine and expulsion from the zone.

• Information about obtaining passes to the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve, places where permission from border guards is required and addresses where you can get a pass, read on the reserve's website.
• What documents are required to obtain a pass to the border zone, see the website of the FSB of the Russian Federation.

Picturesque places of Greater Sochi

• Surroundings of the village of Solokhaul. One of the most picturesque places in Greater Sochi. Attractions: , tract "Three Oaks" with dolmens, Shahe river valley, Solokhaula Canyon. A safari park is planned.
• Mount Fisht(2867.7 m). Mountain peak in the western part of the Main Caucasian Range. Translated from the Adyghe - "white head". Climbing routes of difficulty from 1B to 6A, horseback riding to the mountain. Named after her Stadium "Fisht" V Olympic park.

The Caucasus Mountains are extremely picturesque. In the photo: view towards the Main Caucasian Range from the Observation Tower on Mount Big Akhun

waterfalls

• Agur waterfalls- cascade of waterfalls Agura river in picturesque Agur Gorge. A water slide 3 meters high, a lake "Devil's Font", a cave "Devil's Hole", the Lower Agursky two-cascade waterfall (18 and 12 meters), the Middle Agursky waterfall (23 meters), the Upper Agursky waterfall (21 meters). Nearby - Eagle rocks. One of the most popular places in Sochi, the entrance to the waterfalls is paid. located between Matsesta and mountain Big Akhun.
• thirty three waterfalls(Lazarevsky district, Dzhegosh tract, in the valley of the Shakhe River, 4 km north of the village of Bolshoy Kichmay). A mountain gorge with a cascade of waterfalls up to 12 meters high on the Dzhegosh River. Relic vegetation. Monument of nature. Included in .
• Bzogu waterfall(settlement Dagomys). Two-cascade waterfall with clear water, relict vegetation, picturesque gorge. About an hour's walk from the village of Solohaul.
• Waterfall Polikarya(n. Krasnaya Polyana). The height of the waterfall is about 70 meters, it is the highest waterfall in the Krasnodar Territory and one of the highest in Europe. It is located a few kilometers away at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, in the zone of alpine meadows. There is a glacier next to the waterfall. You can get to it on foot or by SUV.
• . Picturesque baths in a deep gorge, created by sloping rock layers lying across the channel. Popular holiday destination: beach, cafe. Excursions often stop on the way back from Solokhaul. Nearby are tea plantations.
• Makopse Waterfalls(settlement Vishnevka). A group of waterfalls on the Makopse River and its tributaries. The most picturesque are Tears of Laura and Serenade of Love.
• boxwood waterfalls(settlement Dagomys) - picturesque waterfalls in the gorge on the East Dagomys River. They are located upstream of the river from the village of Baranovka.
• Waterfalls of the Hadjipse River Valley(village Anchor Shchel). Small picturesque waterfalls 1.5 km from the village. Anchor Hole. A horse trail passes by them.
• Waterfalls of Svanidze- a cascade of 2-3 meter waterfalls on the Svanidze stream, the left tributary of the Agva River. Few tourists.
• Waterfalls Psydakh and Shapsug(Lazarevsky district, Ashe, Kalezh village). Two- and three-cascade waterfalls, one of the most beautiful in the Caucasus. Near the Shapsug waterfall is the Wishing Stone. The place around the waterfalls is landscaped for a comfortable stay, there are viewing platforms.
• Zmeykovskiye waterfalls(Khostinsky district, settlement Izmailovka). A group of waterfalls on the Dikarka River, a tributary of the Matsesta. The area around is landscaped, a fee is charged for visiting.
• Waterfall Maiden's Tears(Krasnopolyanskoye forestry). A 13-meter waterfall that flows into the Mzymta River. Represents unrequited love. The exit to the waterfall is located behind the village of Chvizhepse, 2 km before reaching Krasnaya Polyana.
• Waterfall "Paradise Delight"(village Verkhnee-Armenianskoye Loo). A waterfall in the valley of the river Loo, not far from the village, easy to walk. Nearby is an old Armenian village that has preserved its traditional way of life, and a trout farm.
• Achipsinsky waterfalls. The waterfalls are located on the Achipse River on the southern slope of the Achishkho Ridge. Some physical preparation is required to get here.
• Orekhovsky waterfall(Orekhovka village). A two-stage waterfall, the second highest in Sochi. It is located in the Khostinsky district on the Bezumenka River at its confluence with the Sochi River. The height of the most picturesque part of the waterfall is 27.5 meters. Picturesque gorge. The territory is landscaped, a fee is charged for the passage. There is a cafe.

It is pleasant to swim in Koryty on the Western Dagomys River on a hot day

caves

• Akhshtyrskaya cave(Adlersky district, settlement Cossack Brod). Located on the starboard side Akhshtyr gorge over the river Mzymta. The entrance to the cave is located at an altitude of 120 meters above the river level. Parking lot of primitive man - Neanderthals, Cro-Magnons. The first people settled here about 70 thousand years ago and lived until the early Middle Ages. The thickness of the cultural layer is about 5 meters. A unique monument of primitive architecture. The entrance to the cave is paid.
• Vorontsovskaya cave(Khostinsky district, Vorontsovka village). It is located in the upper reaches of the Kudepsta River. More than 10 entrances in the sides of the Kudepsta river valley at an altitude of 419-720 meters above sea level. Collapse-type chambers in Upper Cretaceous layered limestones, stalactites, stalagmites, columns. Sites of an ancient man of the Upper Paleolithic, Neolithic and Eneolithic eras, bones of a cave bear. Excursion route through the cave.
• witch cave. Other names - House of Spirits, Cave of Salvation. It is located on the right bank of the Ashe River. To get to it, you need to go through a long suspension bridge over the Ashe River. The cave is half-flooded, part of the path passes through the water. Excursions are organized.
• tiger cave(settlement Lazarevskoe, village Tkhagapsh). The cave is divided into three branches. The length of the cave is about 145 meters, but due to the low height of the vaults, it is impossible to go through it all. On the way to the cave, you need to cross the suspension bridge over the Psezuapse River. Multi-colored layers of rocks make up the walls of the cave, for which it received its name.

Gorges, canyons, rocks

• Dzykhrinskoe gorge. A small picturesque gorge near the top of Mount Dzykhra (1277 meters above sea level). It is formed by the Dzykhrinka stream, the left tributary of the Mzymta River. The depth of the gorge is 60-100 meters, the width in the lower part does not exceed 10 meters, the length is 1.3 km. The stream forms cascading waterfalls with a total length of 20 meters, the height of the largest waterfall is about 6 meters.
• Volkonsky gorge and rocks Two brothers. A picturesque gorge through which the Godlik rapids river flows. Volkonsky dolmen. Hydrogen sulfide mineral spring, rich in sodium and chlorine. "Glade of Roots" Rocks Two brothers connected by a natural tunnel. Located in the Lazarevsky district near the village of Volkonka.
• Canyons of the Psakho River. One of the most beautiful Sochi routes. It takes place near the village of Golitsyno in the Adler region, on the territory Sochi National Park. Jeeping. The standard tourist route includes a visit to two Psakho canyons - “dry” and “wet”, Ivanovsky waterfall, Trinity-Georgievsky convent. Entrance to the territory of the Sochi National Park is paid.
• . A picturesque gorge on the way to Krasnaya Polyana, flows below Mzymta river. Akhshtyrskaya cave where people lived from the Middle Paleolithic to the early Middle Ages. Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi with the world's longest suspension bridge Skybridge (439 m long, at a height of 207 m), bungee jump, Sochi swing swing and other extreme entertainment.
• Agur Gorge. sour sources, Agur waterfalls, reservoir Devil's font and cave Devil's hole. From here there are routes to Eagle rocks And .
• Eagle rocks and statue of Prometheus. Rocks 125 meters high on the right bank of the Agura River. Territory Sochi National Park. The statue of Prometheus on top of the rocks was installed in 1998. You can see the Lower Agur waterfall. Routes to Agur waterfalls And Mount Big Akhun. Can be combined with a trip to.
• Svir Gorge(settlement Lazarevskoe). Svirsky waterfall, Slava dolmen, Adam and Eve waterfalls, Mother-in-law's tears. Moonstone, Wish Tree. Walking route.
• Mamedovo gorge(Valley of the Kuapse River). Walking route about 7 km. Waterfalls Happiness (12 m), Health and Youth (10 m), cascade of waterfalls Love (13 m). Water cascade Beard Mameda and pond Bath Mameda. If you return along the upper road, you can see dolmens, the most popular is dolmen healer.

Akhshtyr gorge attracts with its beauty and sights

Rivers and lakes

• Svanidze stream,
• Ashe river valley
• Khmelevsky lakes.

The rivers in Sochi are picturesque and treacherous. In the photo: the Matsesta river

Children's rest in Sochi

Children will be delighted with a trip to Sochi. There are several oceanariums, dolphinariums, numerous water parks, animal farms in Greater Sochi.

Dolphinarium, aquariums, zoos

• Sochi Discovery World Aquarium(Sochi, Adlersky district, Kurortny Gorodok, Lenina st. 219a / 4) - the largest oceanarium in Sochi. There is a tunnel.
• Big Sochi Dolphinarium V riviera park(Egorova st., 1). Performances of dolphins and marine mammals.
• — a small aquarium with an interesting collection of fish, marine animals and corals. Show.
• Matsesta Aquarium(Khostinsky district, Cheltenham Alley, 4). Fish, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals live here. Circus shows, you can watch the feeding.
• Zoo "White Kangaroo"(Plekhanov street, 42-44). A small zoo on the territory of the Oktyabrsky sanatorium. Among the most interesting animals is the liger, a hybrid of a tiger and a lion.

The Sochi Dolphinarium is considered the largest in Eastern Europe. Shows with dolphins and other marine mammals are regularly held here.

Water parks and other entertainment

• Luna Park (Ordzhonikidze St., 6),
• Marine Park "Aquatoria" (Lenin St., 219, building 2),
• Aquapark "Mayak" (Primorskaya emb., 3/7),
• Aquapark "Amphibius" (Adler, Lenina st., 219a),
• Aquapark "Sea Star" (settlement Lazarevskoye, Lazareva st., 108a),
• Aquapark "Nautilus" (settlement Lazarevskoye, Pobedy st., 2/1),
• Year-round water park "Akvaloo" (Sochi, Dekabristov street, 78-b).

Entertainment for children in the Olympic Park

Be sure to visit with children in (Adlersky district, Imeretinskaya lowland, Olympiyskiy prospect, 21) - this is Russian Disneyland. It is better to go here for the whole day. Some rides, such as Quantum Leap, are among the most extreme in the world, but are absolutely safe for children and adults.

In the very Olympic park children will certainly be interested in the car museum, the electrical museum of Nikola Tesla, the museum of dinosaurs, the mechanical museum of Leonardo da Vinci.

You can spend the whole day with children in Sochi Park. All conditions are created here for young visitors: attractions, entertainment programs

Danger for children: rotavirus infection in warm water

The sea is good for children, but do not forget about rotavirus infection in warm water. Many complain that in the summer children often pick it up and become seriously ill. Vacation ruined. Judging by the numerous reviews on the Internet, in children's hospitals at this time there are usually a lot of small patients, there are not enough places and there are beds even in the corridors.

Perhaps in July-August, when the water warms up at its best, it is better to prefer another children's resort or swim in the pool. Be sure to have a first aid kit with you and follow the rules of hygiene. And at the first sign of illness, take the child to the hospital.

Many hotels have swimming pools where children can safely frolic and swim. In the photo: the pools of the health-improving complex "Dagomys"

Ski holidays in Krasnaya Polyana

Snow in the mountains usually falls in October. However, the snow cover can then come off several more times and lie down again. At the beginning of the ski season, which usually falls in mid-December, and during the New Year holidays, Krasnaya Polyana, Esto-Sadka and Rosa Khutor are very crowded. Prices for hotels and ski passes are the highest at this time. There are many who come to the mountains just to have a good time, sit in a cafe and ride the cable cars.

The best snow is in February-March. Prices for hotels and ski passes are lower. At this time, mostly literate people come to the ski resorts, sincerely loving skiing. The ski season continues until the end of April. Some fans manage to end the ski season in May.

Ski equipment is not necessary to bring with you from home, you can rent it.

In summer, life in Krasnaya Polyana does not stop either. You can walk in the mountains, ride horses or mountain bikes, climb to the peaks by cable cars. Many hotels have their own beaches on the Black Sea coast, and a special bus runs there several times a day. It is colder in the mountains than below, so even in the heat, take warm clothes with you.

You can get from Sochi to Krasnaya Polyana by car, taxi or bus along the highway, as well as by the comfortable Lastochka train.

Mountain Olympic village at an altitude of 1170 meters above sea level in Rosa Khutor. You can live here in winter and summer

Treatment on the waters

If you want to be treated on the waters of Matsesta and Kudepsta, then it is better not to go at the height of the beach season in order to avoid the temptation: it is not recommended to combine procedures with sun exposure and swimming in the sea. Before the trip, you need to undergo an examination, since treatment with hydrogen sulfide waters has a number of contraindications. Kudepsta waters are considered more gentle for the body than Matsesta waters.

In the pauses between procedures, you can get acquainted with the sights. Or just lead a healthy lifestyle and relax while walking around the neighborhood.

Hotels and accommodation in Sochi

Prices for hotels in Greater Sochi strongly depend on the season, the difference in prices for a room can differ by two or more times! Of course, in the summer season prices will be higher than in the low season. During the New Year holidays, prices will also be higher than at other times of the year. You can buy a ticket to a sanatorium or a health complex.

Hotels in Sochi - for every taste and budget. There are expensive luxury hotels with their own beaches closed to outsiders. The price for such a room during the season can exceed 10-15 thousand rubles per day.

Primorskaya Hotel and Hyatt Regency Sochi

There are small hotels, the price of a room in them is 2-4 thousand rubles per day, but breakfast is not necessarily included in this price. There is no private beach, you will have to go to the sea through the urban area. Some of them may have a small pool, which is very convenient.

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In addition, you can rent a room or an apartment. Housing prices start at about 500 rubles per day in the season. In the off-season, prices can drop to 200 rubles or less. You can book accommodation in advance, for example, through, or on the spot (although this option is not the best). At train stations and airports there are special services for booking accommodation, at the exit of the building you may be approached with an offer to rent an inexpensive room. You can also see advertisements for renting housing on houses.

Ellings along the Dagomys River. For 500 rubles you can rent a room here

How to get to Sochi: car, plane or train?

One of the most difficult questions for a traveler is how to get to a destination. Of course, it all depends on the time of year, the availability of free time, the condition of a personal vehicle, and cash.

In general, there are four possibilities: car, long-distance train, plane and bus.

To Sochi by car

The car is very comfortable to travel. No need to depend on public transport, you can get almost anywhere. However, there are many downsides as well. First of all, it's a long road.

So, for example, the distance from Moscow to Sochi by car is 1622 km. From St. Petersburg to Sochi - 2334 km. The last section is especially difficult: traffic jams accumulate on the roads in summer, a lot of serpentines that exhaust both the driver and passengers.

In addition, driving on serpentines requires certain skills from the driver. I have seen terrible accidents several times: on descents, drivers constantly slowed down with the brake pedal, which caused the brakes to overheat and fail.

You can read about the condition of the road, paid sections and places to stay in the article. Although only part of the path is described there, I think the tips will be useful when traveling by car to Sochi.

It is very pleasant to travel around Sochi by car.

To Sochi by long-distance train

You can come to Sochi by long-distance train. On the "Dvukhetazhny" 104B train, the travel time from Moscow to Sochi will be 23 hours and 20 minutes, on the "Premium" 102M train - 23 hours and 20 minutes. However, ticket prices are higher than other trains. On average, passenger trains run from Moscow to Sochi for more than a day and a half.

From St. Petersburg to Sochi there is a branded train "Northern Palmyra" 035A, the travel time is 37 hours. Other trains take longer.

Train timetable Moscow -

The summer of 2019 is coming - let's try to find out when and where it is best to relax in the Greater Sochi area for families with children, young people and the elderly. Comparison of resorts and reviews of tourists.

Rest in the resort area of ​​Greater Sochi has been prestigious among our compatriots for many years, and its resorts are the most in demand and popular on the entire Black Sea coast. Such popularity is facilitated by the rich natural potential of the region and well-developed infrastructure, which has changed significantly in recent years.

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Where is the best place to relax in Greater Sochi? Reviews of tourists

In Greater Sochi, the beaches are pebbly everywhere. Most popular resorts, according to the reviews of tourists for 2017, these are Sochi, Adler, Dagomys, Khosta, Lazarevskoye, Kudepsta, Matsesta, Golovinka and the new resort - Imeretinskaya Bay.

Why are these resorts of Greater Sochi attractive and why is it best to relax there? Khosta is famous for its yew-boxwood groves and the mildest climate in the region, Lazarevskoye and Dagomys for comfortable and clean beaches, Matsesta and Adler for hydrogen sulfide springs, healing mud and a good sanatorium and medical base.

Sochi and Adler have the best developed tourist infrastructure; these resorts are almost never empty. A slight lull is observed during the transition period from a beach holiday to a ski holiday and vice versa. This is usually late November and early December and late April. The rest of the time there are always vacationers.

The question of where it is better to relax, in Sochi or Adler, cannot be answered unambiguously. Sochi is a noisier and more expensive resort, but with a developed infrastructure. On the other hand, Adler is only slightly cheaper and in terms of entertainment does not lag behind Sochi.

(Photo © booking.com / Adler)

Where to stay cheap in Greater Sochi?

The highest prices for holidays are in Sochi and Adler, slightly lower in Lazarevsky. It is relatively inexpensive to rest in Kudepsta, Golovinka, Vardan. The first coastline of Sochi is occupied by expensive hotels and hotels, cheaper options can be found further from the center. Quiet and budget vacation in Vishnevka, Makops and Vardan. There is almost no entertainment here, and accommodation is predominantly in the private sector.

IN Imeretinskaya bay(village Veseloye, Mirny and others) prices are different. Accommodation in large hotels built for the Olympic Games starts from 3500-4000 rubles per day, in the private sector you can find accommodation 1.5-2 times cheaper. Recently, the new resort has been developing rapidly and more and more tourists prefer to stay in this area of ​​Sochi.

Where to stay in Sochi? Look for hotels and hostels on the popular Skyscanner Hotels service - you can find very comfortable accommodation there at any price!

Do you want to find accommodation in private sector Sochi? Easily! Airbnb has a lot of interesting offers: rooms, apartments and even houses are a good alternative to hotels.

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Cultural-excursion rest

If you are focused primarily on sightseeing holidays, it is best to stay in Sochi itself, since it is convenient to make excursions and trips from there.

Usually tourists visit the following sights of Sochi: Winter Theatre, Museum of History, Art Museum, Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. Nature lovers prefer the Sochi arboretum, the dolphinarium and the oceanarium in the Riviera park, the monkey nursery in Vesele, a trout farm, the Vorontsov caves, 33 waterfalls, Mount Akhun and Bytkha, Khosta and Adler parks.

The complex "Rosa Khutor" operates all year round. In summer, a cable car operates here, you can climb to a height of 2320 m (Rose Peak) and admire the stunning views. No less popular with tourists are the Olympic Park and dancing fountain shows. It is also convenient to go on excursions from Sochi - the geographical location allows you to make sightseeing trips that take less than a day. can be visited with a Russian passport.

In addition, major cultural events often take place in Sochi. These are the annual May beer festival "Sea of ​​Beer in Sochi", the June film festival "Kinotavr", the maritime festival "SochiBotShow" in August, the KVN festival in January and others. Artists of domestic show business often come to Sochi with concerts, ballet and theater groups perform.

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Where is the best place to relax in Sochi with children?

Recently, many parents have spoken negatively about Sochi and Adler and do not recommend them for families with children - there are a lot of people, noisy and dirty on the beaches, there are cases of infection in children. However, attention should be paid to Imeretinskaya bay- according to reviews, it's clean and comfortable. Tourists also write about sewage in Loo, which flows into the river, and from there into the sea. The aroma is appropriate and has little to rest.

Where is it better to relax in Greater Sochi with children? It is worth paying attention to small villages and staying there. According to reviews, a very clean sea in, a calm family vacation in Lazarevsky. Good beaches, many hotels and the private sector, on the waterfront there is a network of cozy cafes and restaurants. In Lazarevsky you can find all the entertainment for children: water parks, a terrarium, a penguinarium, a dolphinarium; for adults, sea entertainment and jeeping are offered. But you need to be on the alert with children - do not allow them to swallow sea water, wash fruits thoroughly.

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Resorts for youth recreation

The most youthful places are Sochi and Adler. Here are the best nightclubs and discos: Mandarin, Oscar, FeRoom, Plasma, Bachelor and others. Fans of Russian rock prefer the rock bar "Triangle" in Adler, where they can see the stars with their own eyes. Fans of outdoor activities will find many other entertainments: sea and horseback riding, diving, rafting on the Mzymta River, jeeping and excursions.

Resorts for the elderly

Elderly and middle-aged people are better off staying in the less noisy resorts of Sochi. Many sanatoriums are concentrated in Adler and Matsesta, where they are treated with silt mud and hydrogen sulfide baths. Kudepsta has a lot of inexpensive housing, it is quiet and peaceful here, compared to the large resorts of Sochi and Adler. Dagomys and Golovinka perfectly disposes to the rest of middle-aged and elderly people.

Khosta, despite all its greenery, has a difficult mountainous terrain, and walks for unprepared people are somewhat tiring, but there is also a good sanatorium base that suits people of all ages.

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Monthly weather in Sochi

It is best to relax in Sochi with May to September. In May, the sea is still cold + 17 ° С, unsuitable for swimming, the air warms up to + 21 ° С. This month is more suitable for excursions and walks. Very sunny and warm in Adler, Khost, Matsesta, Dagomys.

In September, the velvet season begins, when the air cools down to a comfortable + 25 ° C, and the sea is warm, like in summer. In October, the temperature continues to decrease, it rains more and more often. It is warmest in Khost and Adler - here the swimming season lasts until the end of the month. In November, the beaches are empty - in the afternoon + 15 ° С.

The ski season starts in December and lasts until April. All resorts and hotel complexes in Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor and other resorts are well equipped for a comfortable stay - spas, fitness centers, swimming pools, cafes and restaurants. It is moderately cool in the mountains in winter: +2...+4°С during the day, 0...−2°С at night. On the coast, the plus temperature is +8 ... + 10 ° С and dampness.

Introductory image source: booking.com / Imereti Coastal Quarter.

Why go on vacation abroad, if there are so many places in Russia where you can spend your vacation. Very beautiful, warm and hospitable city of Sochi! This is the pearl of Russia. There are many different entertainment and amenities for tourists. There is only one drawback that can slightly spoil the long-awaited vacation, we will learn about it later in the article.

"Deuce" in geography

Sochi is one of the longest cities in the world, which is located on the Black Sea coast. He is very unique. Here you can swim in the gentle sea (season April - November), then sunbathe, and after an hour or two skiing and throwing snowballs on the famous mountain Krasnaya Polyana. And how many cypresses and palm trees are in the city! Blooming oleander with magnolia - just a miracle. It is not bad to spend time in the gorge near the mountain river, to breathe in the marvelous air of the mountains. And in 40-50 minutes go down back to the sea.

Actually, it is to this blue surface that many people come here. And what happens? People hoped to lie in Sochi on the yellow and warm sand in order to return home with a beautiful skin color. But in fact, they were only exhausted, their legs were skinned on sharp stones. It was especially difficult to get out of the water on the pebbles.

Yes, apparently they had a “deuce” in geography at school. Due to the peculiarities of the mountainous terrain, the city does not have its own natural sand. All beaches are covered with pebbles. So when asked where there is a sandy beach in Sochi, they will answer you that it does not exist, there are only small such areas.

Walking on the stones

To begin with, let's take a walk along Maybe on our own, yet a sandy beach in Sochi. Here is Primorsky (near the Central Embankment). It is pebbly and rocky. Maybe on the "Riviera" we will find what we are looking for? The coast here is spacious, roomy, but also covered with small pebbles, in some places - with sand. The question of where the sandy beach is in Sochi remains open.

"Swallow" (microdistrict "Mamayka") is all strewn with small pebbles. "Azure" is always ready to meet tourists in the summer. There are comfortable sun loungers and deck chairs, otherwise visitors will have to lie on hard pebbles under the well-baked southern sun. This is also not the place where there is a sandy beach in Sochi.

"Seagull" pleases with clear sea water and an amazing view of the mountain peaks, a convenient beach. It is the largest within the city limits (located in the Adler region). Its area is 30 thousand sq.m. There is everything you need for the best rest, even a rescue post and a medical center. And the beach is pebbly. True, wooden floorings are carefully placed everywhere so that people do not walk on hot stones and burning sand.

Are you traveling with small children? Go to the "Mayak", where the pebbles are quite small and there are sand and pebble areas.

All coastal areas in the city do not have continuous sand. So a positive answer to the question, where is the sandy beach in Sochi, can hardly be obtained. What to do? I have an idea!

Outside the city

You have to drive off a bit and see where the sandy beaches are. Here, for example, that for 18 km. It boasts clean seas and spacious beaches. But they are also sandy and pebbly. And if someone did not have time to take a place in the sand in the morning, then you will toil on the pebbles. The village of Vardane is 30 kilometers away. This is a great resort with excellent conditions and service. But the shore is again made of stones.

To find out where the sandy beaches and clear sea are in the Sochi region, let's go to Golovinka - this is in the Lazarevsky district. Here the water area of ​​the Black Sea is considered the most unpolluted.

Curious story

Where did these smooth, sharp, small and large pebbles on the beaches of Sochi come from? And these mountain rivers and rivulets have undermined the Caucasus Mountains for centuries and carried various fragments, boulders, and tiles to the Black Sea. The sea continued to grind and polish them. 70 million years. They grew and formed during the eruption of lava. After all, the local mountains are volcanoes, already extinct. Pumice is solidified magma filled with air, and therefore light. There are also tuffs, basalts, which simply froze at the exit from the vent. They are heavier than pumice, but, of course, lighter than granite. By the way, it can also be found on the beaches.

Souvenir for memory

Granite pebbles are beautiful in a special way. Take a few of these stones as a keepsake. Basalts can also be found underfoot. There are just decorative stones, and even semi-precious ones. Add flint-chalcedony here. Healers are now talking with might and main about its healing properties.

And on the coast and the same beaches you can see stones with holes, sometimes with through ones. This means that the sea mollusk, the stone grinder, has already worked. They say that finding such a stone is fortunate. Therefore, do not be too upset that you did not manage to lie on the beach the way you wanted.

On the golden sand

But everything flows, everything changes. Quite recently, a completely new beach was opened in the area of ​​the Imeretinskaya lowland. Its area is like three football fields. Nearly a thousand people can sunbathe at the same time. Here you will receive the long-awaited answer to your question, where are the sandy beaches in Sochi. The photos selected for the article will confirm this.

The beach began to build recently - in April 2015. We carried out all kinds of necessary work and finished with landscape design and landscaping. The fact is that this beach is artificial, bulk. Since their own sand is not mined in Sochi due to the peculiarities of the rocky terrain, no less than 11 thousand tons of special gold were brought here. He was chosen from 15 samples that were searched both in Russia and abroad. In particular, in Africa, as the beach workers themselves said. This unusual cargo was carried to the Black Sea by rail in 160 wagons. Each contained 70 tons.

Of course, it is better to rest on a sandy surface, although there is a minus: vacationers will still have to go into the sea on pebbles.

Two levels of fun

The new beach consists of two sites: coastal and main. The first one can accommodate 200 people and is located right by the sea. The second - 30 m from the seashore. On the lower terrace there is an entrance area, sports and dance floors, a town for kids. On the top - a cafe plus terraces (for 700 sun loungers). There is also a territory of special, increased service: additional services and services, there is a jacuzzi.

We are no longer talking about showers and toilets - these are trifles, as well as a medical center with a rescue service.

Here you can spend the whole day with the whole family or in the company of friends - no one will be rushed. Residents of the district pay 200 rubles / day for this luxury, visitors - 400 rubles.

Many people have already been here. Rumors about this amazing structure are constantly growing. Now you can explain to everyone who is interested where sandy beaches and clear sea are in Sochi.

Many dreamed of visiting Sochi, swimming, sunbathing, but not on rocks, of course, but on soft sand. From now on, all this is quite real for them.

For those who are going to Sochi and are thinking about choosing accommodation, it is useful to know what the different areas of this city are like and in which area of ​​​​Sochi it is better to relax. First of all, it is worth noting that the phrase Big Sochi (or even just Sochi) refers to a narrow strip along the sea, about 100 km long. This is almost the entire coastline, from Abkhazia and almost to Tuapse. The mountains do not allow the agglomeration to grow inland, from the sea, so it grows in length. At the same time, the settlements related to Sochi are known by their own names, but still administratively belong to Sochi. Like, for example, Adler, which is also part of Sochi. Moreover, this is a large and practically independent area, which includes the village of Krasnaya Polyana.

Officially, there are four districts in Greater Sochi: Lazarevsky, Central, Khostinsky and Adlersky. The city of Sochi is usually called the Central District. This is the smallest area, but the most populated and developed area in terms of tourism infrastructure.

Sochi Airport is located in Adler, from where it is about 30 km to the center of Sochi, and only 7 km to the border with Abkhazia. Sochi Central Station is connected to the airport by Aeroexpress, which also stops at the Adler railway station. Trains and buses run to Krasnaya Polyana from Adler.

District descriptions

central District- This is the historical part of Greater Sochi, that is, the city of Sochi itself. Not all microdistricts of the city are equally good for recreation. For example, only the microdistricts Mamayka, Novy Sochi, Tsentralny, Svetlana, Jan Fabritsius go to the sea. Donskaya, Areda, Zavokzalny, Sobolevka, Maly Ruchey do not border the sea. And even further from the coast are the microdistricts KSM, Hospital Town, Makarenko and Vishnevka.

Well-known Sochi sights are located on the territory of the Central District: the Winter Theatre, the Seaport, the railway station, the Art Museum, and the Bocharov Ruchey residence (in the New Sochi microdistrict).

In the Central District of Sochi, the relief is flat and everything you need for life and recreation is located in close proximity, including the sea. Therefore, we can say that this is the best area for a holiday with a child. My list of cheap and well located hotels and youth hostels in Central Sochi.

Khostinsky district considered a balneological resort. There are more resorts here than hotels for a beach holiday. Matsesta waters and silt mud are the main attractions of this place. The Khostinsky district includes microdistricts (from west to east) Bytkha, Matsesta, Maly Akhun, Khosta, Kudepsta.

Adler district- it includes the microdistricts Kurortny Gorodok, Golubye Dali, Central Adler, Cheryomushki, Nizhneimetinskaya Bukhta (Imeretinsky) and Krasnopolyansky settlement district (Krasnaya Polyana). It was on the territory of the Adler region that buildings were erected for the 2014 Olympics, including the mountainous part (Krasnaya Polyana) and the coastal (). The airport is also located here. The Imeretinsky district is now gaining popularity, reviews about it are mostly good, since the entire infrastructure is new and modern, comfortable for recreation. For holidays with children, youth recreation, the area is perfect, because a large beach club with golden sand has recently opened here, there is a beautiful promenade, convenient for walking, the Sochi Park amusement park, an aquarium, water parks and much more. It is also beneficial to stay in Adler for those who come to go skiing, since housing here is cheaper than in Krasnaya Polyana, and you can get to the slopes by bus or train Lastochka. From many hotels in Adler there are also regular shuttles to the ski slopes and Krasnaya Polyana. About good and inexpensive housing in the Adler region.

Greater Sochi Map

Neighborhoods of the Central District of Sochi

In simple terms, these are just different areas, in fact, the city of Sochi. There are quite a few of them, but not all of them are of interest from the point of view of a tourist. In summer, the most popular areas for guests of Sochi are those adjacent to the sea and bordering them. This, for example, is the area of ​​Donskaya Street, Zavokzalny District, where the Sochi railway station is located, as well as the districts of Makarenko, Zarechny, Mamaika, New Sochi, Central, Svetlana and the microdistrict of Jan Fabricius. Personally, according to the totality of factors in terms of recreation, I like Central, Zarechny and Svetlana the most.

Donskaya

The microdistrict is adjacent to New Sochi, but is further from the sea, rising up from the valley. The main street is Donskaya. Along the Donskoy, the terrain is flat, but as soon as you move a few houses away from it, the slope of the mountain begins. The area is well-maintained and quite developed in terms of infrastructure. There are many shops, a market, small cafes. The largest in the city mall Moremall and the Yubileiny cinema are also located here. A good option for families with children, because the area is quiet. Sochi city center is 5 to 8 minutes away by car, the sea is about 15 minutes away. The beach is also easily accessible by shuttle bus. Public transport runs on schedule and quite often. In this microdistrict there are inexpensive and with a good rating and.

Zavokzalny

If the distance from the sea is not very critical for you, this is a very convenient area for living in Sochi. There is an excellent infrastructure - there is everything you need. The sea is actually also close - a few stops by public transport. You can also walk if you wish. In general, the area is quiet and calm, sleeping. The city center is also within walking distance. The building density is low, from here you can get to any part of the city without traffic jams. In the Zavokzalny district, on the very border with the Central, there is Sochi, popular with tourists.

Makarenko

This area is good because there are quite a few people here, compared to Central or Zarechny. It was built up in the 70-80s, some of the buildings still look relatively fresh, the technical condition is good. The sea and the Center are far away on foot - 20-30 minutes walk, so for families with children this is not the best option. In addition, Maccareno is located mainly on the mountain. Locals prefer to get to the beach by public transport. The infrastructure in the microdistrict is well developed and housing here is inexpensive. Near Makarenko, but in other areas, there are two highly rated hotels: (as the name implies, the hotel belongs more to the Vishnevka microdistrict) and in the Hospital Town.

Zarechny

The main streets of this area are Gagarina and Krasnoarmeyskaya. There is good infrastructure, relatively close to the sea (much closer than from the same Donskaya), Riviera Park (attractions, retail outlets, cafes) and the free beach of the same name. The entire area is permeated by a colored boulevard, perfect for walking, and there is also a river embankment nearby, along which you can also walk. The area is not mountainous, flat. The building is quite old, a lot of Khrushchev. But mostly quiet, green, close to shops, cafes, the central market and public transport. A good choice for both short and long term rentals. If you choose the best area for a holiday with a child, then this is just one of the options, because here, among other things, there is a large playground.

Mamaika

Beaches, a well-developed resort infrastructure, Magnit hypermarket, relative proximity to the center, where Vinogradnaya Street goes, a new bypass road and an alternative to Kurortny Prospekt - all this makes the area very popular both for tourism and for long-term residence. From Mamayka to the center of Sochi is about 10 minutes drive. If you are on a private vehicle, then staying in this area would be a good choice. The best rated hotel in the area is .

New Sochi

New Sochi has both the private sector and new buildings. But housing in the latter is not of the highest quality and the infrastructure is still quite poorly developed. The sea is nearby, but it is difficult to get to it, because the area is hilly. If you are with small children and a stroller, then moving around may not be very comfortable. In this area, it is better to choose accommodation closer to the Riviera Park. Some distant places in the area can only be reached by car, there are many construction sites. But there are also quiet corners, with a good view of the sea. There is a good free beach "Albatross" and many parks. Not far from the center of New Sochi. In general, this is a fairly popular area with vacationers. Closer to the sea and the Riviera there are expensive hotels with a large territory, similar to foreign beach resorts. But in general there are quite a lot of hotels in this area and most of them are new. One of the most rated - with a pool and meals included (half board).

Central

The very center of the city, with a developed tourist infrastructure, attractions, cafes, restaurants and more. The commercial port of Sochi is located here, Navatinskaya Street is a green pedestrian zone where it is pleasant to take a walk. The sea, of course, is not as clean as on the outskirts, but the very center of life, there are many large expensive multi-star hotels and fairly democratic housing. Minus - a lot of people in the season. The terrain is flat, one of the few flat areas in Sochi. Good transport accessibility to the railway station. This is perhaps the best area for youth recreation. There are a lot of hotels in this area. One of the best according to guest reviews is an international network.

Svetlana (Vereshchaginskaya side)

A microdistrict popular with tourists with a developed infrastructure, located close to the city center, in fact, also a center. There are many inexpensive and good cafes for every taste, canteens, public transport stops, shops, including Magnit and Perekrestok. Nearby there are theaters, Arboretum. Close to the sea. True, the nearby beaches are small and belong to different resorts, so many go to the Riviera beach. From the railway station to Svetlana on foot about 40 minutes. This is one of the best areas where it is pleasant and comfortable to relax. In this area, three minutes from the sea, is located with studios, where there is a kitchenette and a washing machine. Convenient for a holiday with a child.

Microdistrict of Jan Fabricius

This is a convenient, green and quiet neighborhood located behind the Arboretum. Sochi city center is a 2-3 minute drive from here, the sea is also close. The beaches and the sea are cleaner here than in the center. There are many boarding houses, still Soviet, there are also good expensive hotels with a high level of service. There are not as many cafes and shops as in more central areas, but it is green, there are many gardens, new business-class houses have been built recently. Of the hotels in this microdistrict, it is located by the sea and has the highest rating.

We made a map of Sochi microdistricts to make it easier to navigate where and what, it is especially important when housing is offered, you can immediately assess how far it is to the sea and the center. Otherwise, they can write 15 minutes on foot to the sea to go, but in fact the area is much far away and you need to run to meet this time. The map is based on © openstreetmap.org