10 best resorts of Greater Sochi

The picturesque coast of the Black Sea, belonging to the Krasnodar Territory - Big Sochi - is a world-famous year-round resort. Today the resorts of Greater Sochi occupy an area of ​​145 km of the coast and 40-50 km of land to the Main ridge of the Caucasus.

Healing mud, mineral springs, a combination of swimming in the warm sea and skiing at the same time make these places truly unique and extremely popular. To decide which resort to choose for your vacation, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our detailed review.

Sochi

The resort town, located in the subtropical zone, has a unique mild climate. This is also facilitated by the mountains, which do not allow the cold north winds to penetrate the coast. Immersed in subtropical greenery, a kaleidoscope of bright colors, Sochi bewitches with its infrastructural beauty. In terms of landscaping, it is not inferior to the fashionable resorts of Europe.

A variety of hotels, from the most inexpensive hotels to luxury apartments, are able to satisfy any demand of holidaymakers. Transport links are well developed here: buses, minibuses, taxis, cable cars and funiculars make all parts of the city accessible.

Resorts can find a lot of cultural and sports entertainment, make excursions to interesting sights A visit to the local Arboretum is an unforgettable event for everyone.

The plant diversity, landscape beauty of the main attraction-pride of Sochi amazes and delights. The Sochi National Park also leaves vivid impressions, striking with a variety of flora and fauna.

Luna Park is very popular and is a great place for families. Achievement Sochi is a sanatorium-resort complex with a developed medical base that can compete with famous European health resorts.

Unique natural factors in combination with advanced medical technologies, perfect devices contribute to effective healing. Here they treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels, the central nervous system and PNS, allergies, immune diseases, the musculoskeletal system, gynecological and dermatological ailments.

Adler

The equally famous resort of Adler is located next to Sochi. More precisely, the resort area of ​​the city of Adler, located between Sochi and Adler. It covers 40 hectares and is officially called Adlerkurort. The local climate is also characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The nature is just as picturesque and varied, there are many beaches on the coast.

Elegant restaurants, cafes, shops, attractions and bars are lined up almost 1 km along the embankment. Favorite entertainment facilities for children and adults are the Amfibius water park, the Dolphinarium and the Oceanarium. There are many playgrounds on the territory of Adlerkurort.

One of them is designed by Zurab Tsereteli in the form of a fairytale town. Adler is the record holder for the largest pool of the country with sea water (3 thousand sq. M). Adler is famous for its sanatorium and resort complex, which is the largest among such associations in Russia.

Guests are accommodated in 3 15-storey buildings "Dolphin", "Coral" and "Fregat". They also have two 5-storey buildings "Neptune" and "Smena" at their disposal. Experienced professional doctors carry out accurate diagnostics and prescribe treatment in accordance with the diagnosis. The medical base of the resort is equipped with advanced technologies and devices.

Respiratory organs, cardiovascular and nervous diseases are treated here. Many patients with male and female infertility problems come here. They are assisted in the Center for Human Reproduction and Genetics, created in 1991 by cooperation of the Chicago Institute of Reproduction and the Sochi Center "Intermed".

Vardane

The oldest settlement of Greater Sochi is located in the Lazarevsky district. There are two variants of the origin of the name of the resort village. Some historians believe that the word Vardane is associated with the Abkhaz surname Vardan.

According to others, the name is based on the word "dane" - silk, since the locals were engaged in the production of silk here. The favorable climate was conducive to this activity.

Today, the clean, calm village of Vardane is an excellent place for families with children. In summer there is a wide beach covered with small pebbles at the guests' service. It is well maintained and has all the necessary infrastructure. To the delight of children, there are slides, bouncy castles and trampolines. Lovers of secluded relaxation can go to wild beaches and enjoy communion with nature there.

In addition to beach activities, tourists can make excursions to the mountains, to picturesque waterfalls. Mysterious mountain gorges overgrown with forest, tea plantations - there is something to see.

Extremals are given the opportunity to ride ATVs, diving, jumping, rafting down the river. A number of hotels, inns, boarding houses, guest houses are waiting for holidaymakers at any time of the year.

Golovinka

Those who once visited the charming corner of the Black Sea coast called Golovinka will come here again. Fans of a calm, measured beach holiday against the backdrop of stunning views of nature will especially like it here. The former Golovinsky fort is located (gave the name to the village) in the Lazarevsky district of Greater Sochi, at the mouth of the river. Shahe.

The hilly river valley, completely covered with exotic greenery, makes Golovinka a green island. The diversity of the local flora, striking the imagination, is facilitated by the mild subtropical climate - not hot summers and warm winters.

Local rivers, mountain slopes, waterfalls, a kingdom of luxurious greenery create landscapes of irresistible beauty. A unique natural landmark - the tulip tree (South American liriodendron) is surprising.

Its height is almost 30 m, and the thickness of the trunk is about 2.5 m. According to one of the versions, the tree was planted by General Raevsky in 1840. Objects of tourist pilgrimage in the vicinity of Golovinka are “33 waterfalls”, the aul “God’s waters”, Yakornaya Shchel. Fisht and others. Horseback riding, ATV trips, jeeps, river rafting are practiced here.

The local beaches, which are quite well equipped, provide a comfortable stay. The length of the Central pebbly and sandy beach, divided by the Shakhe River flowing into the sea, is 100 m, width is from 30 to 80 m. The second beach strip, belonging to the “Cote d'Azur” sanatorium, is well equipped.

There are plenty of marine activities everywhere. In addition to boarding houses, hotels, recreation centers, there are many guest houses in Golovinka at low prices.

Dagomys

Competing in natural wealth and beauty with Golovinka, the resort village. Dagomys is located 12 km from Sochi. It was chosen by those who want to relax comfortably and inexpensively. Against the backdrop of majestic mountains, lush greenery and sea blue in a favorable climate, a serene atmosphere reigns.

It is especially liked here by those who do not like extreme heat. The cool wind reaches the coast, and the daytime temperature in summer reaches + 25-28 °, the water warms up to + 24 °.

The beach season lasts from May to October, followed by a rainy period.The beach strip with a width of up to 700 m is covered with various-sized pebbles and in some places sand. Breakwaters are installed almost along the entire coast, the entrance to the water is shallow, the bottom is gradually gaining depth. Given these factors, Dagomys is very popular with families with children.

In the central part of the coastal strip, the beaches are landscaped and offer a lot of entertainment. Further from the center, there are wild beaches with a minimum of infrastructure, where tourists usually camp in tents. Luxurious buildings of sanatoriums, rest houses and boarding houses are lined up along the coastline almost along the entire length. They have created good conditions for vacationers.

A 27-storey skyscraper of the resort complex "Dagomys" with 1,000 rooms stands out among the buildings. The infrastructural equipment of the complex can compete with elite Swiss hotels. Dagomys is visited by skiers, but the sanatoriums are not empty either: there are enough people who want to get medical treatment.

Krasnaya Polyana

The famous resort called Krasnaya Polyana is known to many skiers not only in Russia, but also in Europe. In addition to the village of the same name, its territory includes the settlements of Esto-Sadok and Rosa Khutor.

They are located 12 km, 42 km from the Black Sea coast. As the legend says, the ancient Greeks, descending from the mountain slopes to the clearing, saw it red from the leaves of chestnut and maple.

These places were inhabited by Caucasians, Estonians and other nationalities. Today Krasnaya Polyana is familiar to everyone in the world as the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics. This is a fashionable ski resort with excellent infrastructure.

Excellent ski slopes with super lifts, comfortable tourist complexes, luxury hotels, elite restaurants have made the resort a popular leisure destination for Russians and foreigners. Despite some remoteness from the sea, there are also many vacationers in the summer. They are engaged in mountain hikes, breathe clean air, admire the irresistible landscapes.

Lazarevskoe

The largest resort district of Sochi, which stretches for 14 km along the coast, is very popular among tourists. They are attracted to Lazarevskoye by local beaches, unique sights of nature, clear sea and many entertainments.

The humid subtropical climate, the sea, rich flora and fauna have attracted people for a long time. The results of archaeological excavations indicate the first settlements in 2000 BC. The history of the modern village.

Lazarevskoye began with the landing of the fleet here under the command of Admiral Lazarev in 1839. At the same time, the construction of a military fortress, named after the admiral, began. The beach season at this resort begins in April, when the sun is shining brightly, the air warms up to + 27-28 °.

Lazarevskoe can boast of its wonderful beaches: Azure, Dolphin, Flamingo, Starfish, Laguna. They are not only very beautiful but also well equipped.

Almost throughout the entire length, the pebbled bottom of the sea is even, without stones, and safe. In addition to the common beach areas, there are beaches belonging to sanatoriums and recreation centers with free access to them.

There is a diving club and 2 outdoor water parks. Excursions to natural attractions are popular here: gorges, dolmens, waterfalls. The beauty of the waterfalls "Laura's Tears", "Forest Fairy Tale" captures the imagination.

Loo

A picturesque village located on the banks of the Loo River, surrounded by mountain spurs on 3 sides, and bounded by the Black Sea in the west. The peculiarity of the local subtropical climate is dry, hot summers, minimum rains.

Lovers of frying in the sun will find plenty of sunbathing spots in Loo. It is especially good here in July-August, when the sea water is well warmed up.

The beaches, stretching for 2 km, are covered with small pebbles and are mostly not landscaped. Mostly vacationers without children, young people who prefer to relax outside of comfort come here. But fans of civilized rest can also find a suitable hotel or hotel in Loo with all the benefits of civilization ("Olesya", "Columbus", etc.).

There are also well-equipped beaches: Dolphin and a section of the coastal strip belonging to the Magadan sanatorium. In local boarding houses, good conditions have been created not only for recreation, but also for health improvement.

The spa guests receive consultations from qualified doctors and quality procedures. Here they treat broncho-pulmonary diseases, problems of the musculoskeletal system, and the nervous system.

Hosta

Whoever visits this cozy town once will fall in love with it forever. Khost has everything that can satisfy the most demanding taste and strict requirements. One of the oldest settlements in Greater Sochi is located between Adler and Sochi.

It is divided into 2 parts by the river of the same name, through which suspended bridges are laid. In this truly paradise, nestled in a hollow between low mountains, you can spend unforgettable vacation days.

The thickets of boxwood, yew, beech, covering the mountain slopes, perfectly ozonize the air. One cannot but admire the beauty of the local landscape and of Hosta herself. Clean streets, pretty houses and luxurious buildings impress with their views.

Before the revolution, the estates of representatives of the royal family, wealthy merchants and officials were located here. The humid sea air, the abundance of lush greenery, the mild climate attracted many holiday-makers here.

Today Khosta is still a popular resort, not inferior to the level of amenities and service of foreign Black Sea brothers. A large selection of hotels and inns, private accommodation does not create problems with accommodating a large flow of tourists. The choice of canteens, cafes, pizzerias, restaurants is huge - for every taste and budget.

The abundance of shops allows those who prefer to cook on their own to buy any food. It is convenient to walk to the sea along the river embankment lined with shady plane trees. Clean, well-maintained beaches with umbrellas, sun loungers and wooden decks allow resort visitors to fully relax.

Anchor Slit

The resort village located 22 km from Lazarevskaya is a quiet, ecologically clean place on the Black Sea coast. Lovers of tranquility, lack of people and silence like to rest here for a modest budget.

Along with sanatoriums, boarding houses and tourist centers in Yakornaya Shchel, relatively cheap guest houses of private traders are offered. Everyone can choose housing in the town that is affordable and preferable.

The village, named after an anchor raised from the seabed, originated in the 19th century. The find was installed in Sochi on a monument dedicated to the Russian victory over the Turks in 1829, "Anchor and Cannon".

Yakornaya Shchel is perhaps the best place on the Sochi coast for families with children. Peaceful silence, clean beaches, air and water, beautiful flora reign here. Almost the entire beach strip of the resort is well-groomed and has good infrastructure.

There are also wild areas where you can completely immerse yourself in relaxation against the backdrop of nature. Undoubted pleasure is given by excursions to the surrounding sights.

A park of subtropical rare plants, the famous Tulip tree, majestic waterfalls, caves, a tea plantation - a lot of impressions. Those who lack adrenaline take part in jeep trips along the mountain serpentines.

Greater Sochi resorts on the map