Arkhipo-Osipovka is included in the Big Gelendzhik area, it is one of the most popular resorts on this stretch of the coast due to the large number of available entertainment: museums, a dolphinarium, an aquarium, an amusement park, a water park and good beach infrastructure. In summer and September, many people come to the village, so it can be very difficult to find solitude. This must be taken into account when planning your vacation.
Arkhipo-Osipovka is preferred by families with children, since the sea is very shallow at a distance of 10 meters from the coastline - even kids can safely enter the water. Most of the resort's entertainment is aimed at young tourists, adults can entertain themselves with trips to restaurants and nightclubs, excursions and hiking along nature trails in the surrounding area.
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What to see and where to go in Arkhipo-Osipovka?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Central beach
Arkhipo-Osipovka is a rather popular Black Sea resort. That is why there is literally no overcrowding on its central beach during the season. The coastal strip is sandwiched between rocks in a narrow bay, it consists of a mixture of sand and pebbles, the gentle entrance to the water is completely sandy, so it is convenient for children to swim here. The beach is equipped with showers, toilets, sun loungers, and wooden decks lead to the sea.
Museum complex "Mikhailovskoe fortification"
The Mikhailovskoye Fortification is a modern reconstruction of the 19th century building that defended the Russian garrison during the Caucasian War. During one of the battles, Arkhip Osipov burned it to stop the advance of the mountaineers. The fortress was rebuilt in 2005 according to old drawings and eyewitness records. The complex is made of wood. It consists of a gate, observation towers, a fence and a smoking area. Inside there is a museum, hotel and restaurant.
Space Museum
A rehabilitation center for cosmonauts is located in Arkhipo-Osipovka. Here they rest after flights, during which they experience serious stress. The museum was opened in 2016, its collection consists of more than 1000 items, among which there are exhibits from Baikonur, spacesuits, real equipment, models of launch vehicles and stations, space simulators.
Bread and Wine Museum
The exposition is part of the Mikhailovskoye Fortification complex. In the "bread" part there are various tools used to process grain, dishes, baked goods, samples of wheat varieties, models of mills and millstones, and a Russian stove. In the "wine" one can learn a lot about the history of winemaking, look at ancient amphorae and original moonshine stills (there is also a small tasting room). The museum complex includes a real reconstructed mill.
Oceanarium
The Oceanarium is located in the central part of the village, it is quite difficult to walk past it, moreover, a visit to the underwater kingdom will be an excellent alternative to a beach holiday. A collection of fish and marine life was collected from all over the world so that visitors can see unusual and vibrant tropical fish, dangerous piranhas and sharks, lazy rays and other amazing creatures.
Water park "GoodZone"
GoodZone is more suitable for fans of extreme attractions: steep slides, descents and turns, although there is also a special zone for children with safer activities. The water park has a petting zoo, an entertainment complex with various games, a beach volleyball court, a cable car and a restaurant. The little ones will be looked after by nannies and animators.
Amusement park "Malibu"
The park is part of an entertainment complex, which, in addition to it, includes a crocodile farm and a dolphinarium. It is a zone with amusement rides: carousels, swings, trampolines, bungee trampolines, thematic pavilions like the "Panic Room", go-karting and a Ferris wheel. In the evening, on the territory of "Malibu" there are nightclubs where you can dance and watch shows.
Arkhipo-Osipov Dolphinarium
At the seaside resorts, dolphinariums are the most visited and favorite places by tourists, since the performances are interesting to spectators of all ages, and both adults and children want to watch the amazing creatures. Bottlenose dolphins and seals perform at the Arkhipo-Osipov Sea Animals Theater, showing various tricks under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Crocodile farm
A crocodile farm is another invariable attribute of a seaside town, even if there have never been any crocodiles in these places. In Arkhipo-Osipovka, there are several toothy reptiles brought from Southeast Asia; turtles, snakes and lizards also live in open-air cages. The farm was opened in 2010 and since then it has not been overwhelmed by visitors - many tourists want to look at the formidable reptiles.
Bringing Down the House
A popular tourist attraction, which is an upside-down house, where furniture "hangs" from the floor, and visitors are invited to walk along the ceiling. Against the background of such an unusual situation, original photographs are obtained, which tourists use, taking the most incredible poses and trying to make more unusual shots.
St. Nicholas Church
Church of the early XX century, miraculously survived in Soviet times (only the bell tower was destroyed and the dome was removed). After the closure, a store was located on its territory. In the 1990s, the building was returned to the Orthodox community. As a result of the restoration, the belfry and the dome were restored, and four more domes were added to the architectural ensemble. The temple is located in the center of the village, with a Sunday school.
Memorial cross to Arkhip Osipov
Arkhip Osipov - a private of the imperial army, who died in 1840 during the offensive of the mountaineers, after blowing up the powder store of the Mikhailovsky fortification. In 1876, a memorial cross was erected in his honor 500 meters from the embankment. Together with the pedestal, it reaches 6 meters in length. In 1889, at the request of local residents, the village was renamed Arkhipo-Osipovka.
Terrenkur trail
The health trail is about 5 km long, which starts in the park of the Arkhipo-Osipovka sanatorium and goes into the mountains. It is pleasant to walk along the route, breathing in the healing scent of a pine forest and admiring the lush Black Sea vegetation. There are observation platforms along the trail, from where a beautiful view of the sea opens. One of the most picturesque sites is the suspension bridge over the Volcano River.
Dolmens
In the area of the village there are several dozen ancient formations that served as burials or places of worship for our ancestors - clarity on this issue has not yet been achieved. Today they are popular tourist attractions, where mass excursions are brought. Some people consider dolmens to be places of power where the energy of the Universe circulates.
Teshebskie waterfalls
A cascade of seven waterfalls, located not far from Arkhipo-Osipovka on the Teshebs River (translated from Adyghe - "Golden"). Three streams are quite impressive in size up to 16 meters in height, the rest barely reach 3 meters. A hiking trail with a length of just over 1 km leads to the waterfalls. Even travelers without special physical training are able to overcome it.
