Holy places in Lazarevsky. What to see in Lazarevsky

Let's talk about the famous resort village Lazarevskoe. Let's talk about prices, housing and cultural program. Read on to plan your perfect vacation.

Lazarevskoye is a quiet, cozy village located in the northern region of Sochi. It is notable for its picturesque landscape, pleasant climate and proximity to the Olympic capital.

Description of the village

Lazarevskoye was founded in 1839. From the very beginning it developed as tourist resort. Now it is actually a cheaper analogue of rest in central Sochi. 30 thousand people live in the region. There are no large enterprises nearby, so everything is in order with the environment on the coast.

Weather

The climate is mild. You can relax from early spring to late autumn. Even in winter, the thermometer rarely drops below zero.

In summer, the village is surrounded by lush greenery. An attentive tourist will notice figs, feijoa, medlar and other unusual plants around.

80% of the days in the year in the village is dry and clear weather. There is almost no rain during the season. There is no suffocating heat here either. The microclimate is ideal for families with children.

How to get there

• By plane to Sochi. And then take the train or bus. The journey will take one and a half to two hours. Most cheap flights to the Olympic capital of Russia depart from Moscow. When you fly back, do not forget to order a taxi from the airport.
• On your own by car. You reach Krasnodar, then along the highway, which everyone simply calls Sochi Highway, and following the signs, you reach your destination in an hour and a half.

Beaches

Length coastline- seven kilometers. Almost the entire surface is covered with smooth pebbles, but there is also sand. The descent to the sea is gentle, without deep holes. It's not scary to send children to frolic in the surf.

Here are three of the most popular:

• Dolphin Beach
  The length is only 250 meters. It's nice here. A playground is equipped for children, and adults are invited to parachute over the water. Also, the whole family can sit and have a tasty snack in a cafe or buy gifts in a souvenir shop.
• Beach "Svirsky"
  There are almost no traditional entertainments in this place, it has a slightly different purpose. In addition to swimming in the sea, vacationers are invited to admire the waterfall and rock " Moon rock”, and also take a walk along the gorge to the stream.
• Flamingo Beach
  It is covered with both sand and pebbles. Here you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, ride a banana boat, take a yacht tour and even take diving lessons. For small children there are slides, trampolines and mini-pools.

Where to live by the sea

The village stretches along the coastline. Wherever you stop, even from the farthest end, walk to the sea to go no more than 20 minutes.

Options

Accommodation options are different: boarding houses, hotels, mini-hotels, private cottages, motels. We recommend paying attention to guest houses:

• Sunrise;
• Triumph;
• Rainbow;
• Hope;
• Voyage;
• Crystal;
• Adele.

Good hotels:

• Poplar;
• Surf;
• Storm;
• Prestige;
• Eden;
• Diana;
• Hollywood.

Price

Accommodation prices depend on the season and distance from the sea. The cheapest place to rent is in the private sector. The price starts from 400 rubles per day.

Please note: some owners indicate the price for renting the entire premises, others - for one person. Check in advance, otherwise there will be an unpleasant surprise.

In mini-hotels and guest houses more expensive. The cost of the night is from 600 rubles. Even more expensive in hotels, especially near the coast. There you will have to pay from 1000 rubles per night.

The most expensive housing is turnkey private cottages (from 1500 rubles). Suitable for large families or large companies.

Excursions

Only forest and mountain excursions over 20 on offer here! In addition, you can work out with a rock climbing instructor, have fun in the aquarium " Tropical Amazon”, water parks “Nautilus” and “Starfish”, look at the ancient dolmens (funeral rock monuments), visit the Tiger Caves and take a walk to the Crab Gorge. At the very entrance to Lazarevskoye there is a park of waterfalls "Berendeevo Kingdom".

Independent recreation in Lazarevskoye should not be limited to the promenade and beaches: of course, many of them are very picturesque, the coastal areas are different and entertainment infrastructure, but sights far from the coast can be no less interesting.

Do not forget that Lazarevsky has its own concert venue - the restored Center for National Cultures, on the stage of which famous Russian performers perform on tour.

In summer, you can diversify your vacation with walks around the resort, visiting exhibitions and street shows. A good entertainment would be a photo tour of a small museum wax figures. Alternative for amateurs active rest- Diving club.

With your family, you can make time for cultural program: go to the Ethnographic Museum, dedicated to the history and culture of the Circassians-Shapsugs, as well as migrant peoples. Its permanent exhibition features over a thousand exhibits - historical artifacts, household items, clothing; collected the most detailed information about dolmens that can be found within the resort. After the museum, it will be interesting on your own, without moving away from the center of the village, to find the remains of the fortress wall of Fort Lazarev on the right bank of Psezuapse or, having obtained a map of the area, go to see the megaliths scattered around the immediate vicinity.

It is worth driving to Golovinka on your own to see the famous wide Tulip tree, planted in the middle of the 19th century. Healing properties are often attributed to the tree, it has the status of a natural and historical monument.

Center national cultures

Where to go in Lazarevsky with children

The Lazarevskoye resort microdistrict as part of Sochi is traditionally perceived as one of the main areas for recreation with children on Black Sea coast. Family tourists choose it for a variety of entertainment, clean, albeit pebbly, beaches, convenient location - you can book excursions and travel throughout the Krasnodar Territory and neighboring Abkhazia.

Classic summer rides in Lazarevskoye operate in central park recreation - PKiO named after the 30th anniversary of the Victory, located off the coast. On its territory are concentrated carousels, autodromes, new extreme slides, shooting galleries and kiosks with cotton candy, without which it is difficult to imagine a family weekend in the park. IN coastal zone park in 2012, the main attraction was opened in Lazarevsky, which quickly occupied the niche of a recognizable symbol of the resort - it became a huge ferris wheel, the largest in Russia. During the season, vacationers manage to ride it several times: in closed and open cabins, during the day (for the panorama of the coast) and at dusk with beautiful illumination.

Another essential ingredient summer holiday in Lazarevsky with children - a trip to the water park for the whole day. During the season from June to September, the resort has two water parks with outdoor slides - this is the Nautilus at the Rynok stop and the Starfish at the Polyclinic stop.

A family visit to the show of the Starfish Dolphinarium and the exposition of the Tropical Amazon Oceanarium located next to it is an exciting program for at least half a day, and equally interesting for adults.

Dolmens are one of the most mysterious phenomena on the Black Sea coast. What is a dolmen, in fact, until now, scientists have not reliably figured out. A trip to the Lazarevsky Dolmens is a great opportunity to dilute your vacation on the Black Sea with new impressions!

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Crab Canyon is a stream that contains freshwater crabs in Crab Canyon. On the way to it unusual place you will see Mermaid Font, Adam's Font, Karst Canyon and Canyon of Desires. You will make a pleasant and not tiring journey and enjoy the amazing colors and variety of wonderful nature! The crab gorge in Lazarevsky is wonderful place for a holiday on the Black Sea, both with family and friends.

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For everyone who loves mountains mountain rivers, swim in waterfalls, go to Thagapsh! This place is located in the Lazarevsky district of the city of Sochi. Tkhagapsh translated from Shapsug means "God's waters". Here you will see the only surviving mosque, stone rubble, where impressive breakaway rocks create a picturesque picture. With such a trip, you will not forget your vacation on the Black Sea.

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If you are tired of the hot sun and noise crowded beaches Black Sea, and if you want to inhale the cool and miraculous air, then visit the Boxwood Gorge. Thanks to the Boxwood, which grows naturally here and has unique health properties, you will get a charge of vivacity and a surge of strength that will last you for many months! Having visited the Boxwood Gorge on the Black Sea coast, you will never forget your vacation in Lazarevsky.

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Attractions of the nearest resorts

Waterfall "Wonder Beauty" Thessaloniki

The resort village of Soloniki is located very close to the village of Lazarevskoye, it is included in the "territory Greater Sochi and offers an excellent holiday on the Black Sea coast. The most visited attraction of Thessaloniki is the Miracle Beauty waterfall. It belongs to the Sochi National Park and really arouses admiration!

Volkonka

ABOUT picturesque place in the mountains "Two brothers" you will be told a beautiful Adyghe legend about love and honor. And you will admire the stone blocks over 10 m high. You will never forget this resort legend Krasnodar Territory, and the photos of this mysterious place will remind you of a vacation on the Black Sea!

Volkonka

Just 10 minutes from Volkonka station are the ruins of ancient fortress. Few people know about her. The age of the fortress is about 2 thousand years. It was built of limestone, shale and sandstone in the mountains in a place where it cannot be seen from the Black Sea, as it is covered by cliffs. A trip to the ancient fortress will make your vacation on the Black Sea exciting and varied!

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

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

Where to go and what to see in Lazarevsky?

TOP-20 attractions in Lazarevsky

Ferris wheel

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

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

Central beach and promenade

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

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

Waterpark "Nautilus

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

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

Aquapark Starfish

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

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

Dolphinarium Starfish

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

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

Oceanarium Tropical Amazon

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

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

Golovinka - tulip tree

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

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

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin

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

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

Church of St. Nicholas

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

Ethnographical museum

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

Nationality Culture Center

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

Railway station Lazarevskaya

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

Reserve Berendeyevo kingdom

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

Svir Gorge

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

Mamedovo gorge

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

crab gorge

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

Dolmen Volkonsky

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

Psezuapse River

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

Waterfall Wonderful Beauty

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

33 waterfalls

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

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

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

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

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Embankment

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

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

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Ethnographical museum

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

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

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

Museum "Estate of Adygo-Shapsug"

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

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

Fortress Godlik

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

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

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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

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

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

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

natural beauty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beautiful interactive panorama of the resort.

Entertainment

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

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

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

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

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