Sochi is the brightest, most modern and more comfortable city in the Black Sea South of Russia. Big Sochi is really big. The village of Magri is the symbolic gateway to Sochi. The Sochi resort stretches 170 km to the Adler region, the Psou River and even 4 resorts in the mountains under the general name “Krasnaya Polyana”. Geographically, Sochi covers 4 large resort areas: Lazarevsky, Central, Khostinsky and. Even without traffic jams, the journey along the Sochi highway will take three hours. Lazarevsky is the largest and most extensive district of Sochi. Central is historical Center Sochi. It is the smallest, but here, entertainment, beaches and greenery per square meter. When choosing an area for a holiday in Sochi, the main task is to understand: where and what the beach will be like, how far to get to it and over what terrain, whether it will be free or paid.
Khosta It is endowed with mountainous terrain, so be careful when choosing housing. The Black Sea in Sochi is always unique: at dawn and in the calm morning it attracts with clear water, at noon with a slight coolness, in the evening haze with the reflection of a moonlit path on the quiet surface of the sea. Even in a storm, it is impossible to take your eyes off the uncontrollably roaring elements of the Black Sea. In Sochi, everyone will find a place to relax according to their mood and soul. The value of the beach in Sochi must be!
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– the most modern part of the Sochi resort. The Olympics contributed to some very impressive real estate and transport interchange construction in Sochi. For children you need to choose sand - Adler Center. The free Mandarin beach with a gentle entrance to the sea and covered sun loungers is ideal for children from 3 to 7 years old. The best place to relax in Adler is in the area of the Znanie boarding house and Alleynaya Street. There is a lot of greenery here, and the Dolphin Hotel (Alleynaya Street, 11A) and Pribrezhny Lane have tunnels under the railway to the Chkalovsky pebble beach. Boarding house "Knowledge" 3* is decent rest on I beach line. . Choose “Resort Town” for your holiday in Adler, namely the area that is located on the right side of the highway (if you drive from the Center towards Adler). The top of the Resort town is mainly dominated by sanatoriums and boarding houses. For vacationers in the private sector, there is little greenery within the Izvestskaya and Orbitovskaya streets, it is far from the beach area and you need to go through an overpass. Water park "Amphibius" is the largest water park (2 hectares) in the Adler district of Sochi in Resort Town. In the open-air water park on the Black Sea coast you will find a wonderful holiday for the whole family: 5 swimming pools, 15 attractions, three Komikaze slides, each 15 meters high, and the Taboga water slalom. The Amphibius water park is open in the summer from 10:00 to 22:30 at the address: Sochi, Adler, Lenin Street 219A. Ticket to the show at the Sochi Dolphinarium 800 rubles. You can swim with a dolphin individually for 5,000 rubles for 10 minutes.
Imereti Lowland- a new vacation spot after the Olympics in Sochi. Imeretinka is a view of the Black Sea, the Caucasus Mountains and the Abkhazian Mountains. Imeretinskaya Embankment is loved because it is nearby Olympic Park and there is not a single breakwater. There are still few trees in Imeretinka, but the most best beach with rescuers and civilization. Imereti Beach consists of canopies and one pebble beach made in pieces, 7.5 km long. From to the border with Abkhazia there is the cleanest sea. Here you can see dolphins. The ecological component of the Mzymta River is also excellent. For children, Imeretinka is not entirely comfortable - the depth begins immediately.
Sochi is the most big resort our country. It is also called Summer, Resort and Southern capital Russia. Stretching along the coast for 140 km, Greater Sochi is a whole complex various options placement. The city has 84 sanatoriums and 76 boarding houses, 135 hotels and 40 recreation centers. And the options offered in the private sector of Sochi simply cannot be counted. There is a place to live in the city. At the same time, everyone can find the most suitable option for themselves in terms of price, 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 we will help you with this. 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 region and is part of Krasnodar Territory. Greater Sochi starts from Lazarevsky, which is also called “Lazarevka” and stretches to Adler. In fact, these are all the microdistricts of the city, although many consider them as separate resorts. To the south of Sochi there 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 arrive by train. It's cheaper. Trains go to the city from 15 Russian cities, so choosing the one that passes through your city will not be difficult. For those who do not want to waste time on travel (the fastest train from Moscow is 28 hours), 20 daily flights are offered (by plane 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, this is not very Big city. It stretches strongly along the coast, while it goes only slightly into depth, with the exception of the Central region. Although, this is typical for all coastal resort towns. The population that permanently lives here is approximately 400,000 people, although in fact there are 4-5 times more people in the city due to visitors. And there is plenty of space for everyone. The city (Greater Sochi) consists of 4 districts, the largest of which is Central. It is here that all those who travel directly to Sochi, and not to Adler or Lazarevskoye, are concentrated.
Near the city long story. Although the name was first mentioned in written documents in 1641, people lived in these territories as early as the ancient period. The word “Sochi” itself comes from one of the Old Caucasian languages, and has a number of interpretations, for example, “fir” or “country of Sidi Pasha”. A clear etymology has never been established.
Active recreation and excursions
In addition to the beach and health complexes, it is also a place for sports. It’s not for nothing that it became the capital of the Winter Olympic Games. But even for non-professionals, Sochi has 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 options to suit any financial capabilities. The city hosts many fashion, film and music festivals, for example, the Velvet Seasons fashion show. Dolphinariums and even the Sochi Discovery World Aquarium aquarium, which has no analogues anywhere in Russia, have been opened. We can definitely say that you definitely won’t be bored in Sochi.
Climate and weather
The local climate is humid subtropics. Thanks to the influence of the sea and mountains, in summer it is not as stuffy as, for example, in Anapa or Tuapse, and in winter it is warmer. average temperature July and August - 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 the end of October. The number of sunny days per year is about 300. Holidays in Sochi are the most comfortable from the point of view of perception weather conditions, as well as due to the presence of unique flora and composition of air masses.
Average monthly air temperature by month
Average monthly water temperature by month
Beaches
Holidays in Sochi are, first of all, a holiday on the beach. And there are about a hundred of them in the Central region alone. It is simply impossible to describe everything. These are mainly small-pebble beaches with gently sloping shores about 20-50 m wide. The beaches are equipped both in terms of sunbeds and canopies, as well as related services for food and entertainment. There are city beaches with open access, among which one of the most popular, for example, is “Mayak,” and beaches of various sanatoriums, where access is paid. You can even find virtually untouched corners of nature, the most popular of which is the beach at km 73.
Treatment
Sochi is an all-Russian health resort. The resort has about a hundred sanatoriums specializing in various profiles of treatment and disease prevention. Holidays in Sochi are recommended for those who have problems with the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system and skin, gynecology and urology. Also this perfect place for recreation and restoration of the nervous system and psychological state. The only thing that is not recommended is coming to this resort with severe forms of illness. The climate is quite specific and unusual for the average Russian, so it is better not to take risks with acute cases.
Latest reviews about holidays in Sochi
We rested in June 2019. We are very grateful to the owners of this wonderful guest house for the warm welcome, hospitality and attention to us. The owner of the house is a responsive, tactful, sociable woman who welcomed us and checked us into a cozy and spacious room. The room is clean, the bathroom is in good order. knot and shower. The room has a comfortable bed, a folding sofa, wardrobes, bedside tables, a table, chairs, a mirror, a TV - everything that corresponds to the specified list and photo on the website. Separate kitchen, refrigerator, kettle - shared. The house is located at a distance from the sea, about 15 minutes (at a quiet pace of 20), next to a bus stop, shop, market, cafe. Traveling by public transport is acceptable, so we practically didn’t go to the beach on foot. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the hostess of the guest house for the wonderful home, warmth and comfort that you created for your guests.
Summer 2019 is approaching - let's try to find out when and where is the best time for families with children, young people and the elderly to relax in the Greater Sochi area. Comparison of resorts and reviews from tourists.
rest in resort area Greater Sochi has been prestigious among our compatriots for many years, and its resorts are the most sought-after and popular on the entire Black Sea coast. This popularity is facilitated by the region’s rich natural potential 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 from tourists
In Greater Sochi, the beaches are pebble everywhere. The most popular resorts , according to tourist reviews for 2017, these are Sochi, Adler, Dagomys, Khosta, Lazarevskoye, Kudepsta, Matsesta, Golovinka and new resort- Imereti Bay.
What is so attractive about these resorts in Greater Sochi 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 - comfortable and clean beaches, Matsesta and Adler - hydrogen sulfide springs, healing mud and good sanatorium and medical facilities.
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 beach holiday to the ski resort and vice versa. This is usually in 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 unequivocally. Sochi is a noisier and more expensive resort, but with developed infrastructure. On the other hand, Adler is only slightly cheaper and does not lag behind Sochi in terms of entertainment.
(Photo © booking.com / Adler)
Where to stay inexpensively in Greater Sochi?
The highest prices for holidays are in Sochi and Adler, slightly lower in Lazarevskoye. It is relatively inexpensive to relax in Kudepst, Golovinka, Vardan. First coastline Sochi is occupied by expensive hotels and hotels; cheaper options can be found further from the center. Quiet and budget holiday in Vishnevka, Makopsa and Vardan. There is almost no entertainment here, and accommodation is mainly in the private sector.
IN Imereti Bay(villages 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 are choosing to stay in this area of Sochi.
Where to stay in Sochi? Look for hotels and hostels on the popular Skyscanner Hotels service - there you can find very cozy accommodation at any price!
Do you want to find accommodation in private sector Sochi? Easily! Airbnb has many interesting offers: rooms, apartments and even houses - this is a good alternative to hotels.
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Cultural and excursion holidays
If you are primarily focused on excursion holiday, it is best to stay in Sochi itself, as it is convenient to make excursions and trips from there.
Tourists usually visit the following attractions in Sochi: Winter Theatre, Museum of History, Art Museum, Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. Nature lovers prefer the Sochi Arboretum, the Dolphinarium and Oceanarium in the Riviera Park, the monkey nursery in Vesyoly, the trout farm, the Vorontsov Caves, 33 waterfalls, Mount Akhun and Bytkha, and the parks of Khosta and Adler.
The Rosa Khutor complex is operational all year round. In summer there is a cable car here, you can climb to a height of 2320 m (Rose Peak) and admire the stunning views. The Olympic Park and shows are no less popular among holidaymakers. dancing fountains. It is also convenient to go on excursions from Sochi - geographical location allows you to make sightseeing trips that take less than a day. You can visit with a Russian passport.
In addition, Sochi often hosts major cultural events. These are the annual May beer festival "Sea of Beer in Sochi", the June film festival "Kinotavr", maritime festival"SochiBotShow" in August, KVN festival in January and others. Artists from the domestic show business often come to Sochi to give concerts, and 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 holidays with children - there are a lot of people, the beaches are noisy and dirty, there are cases of children becoming infected. However, it is worth paying attention to Imereti Bay- According to reviews, it is clean and cozy. Tourists also write about wastewater in Loo, which flows into the river, and from there into the sea. The aroma is appropriate and not very conducive to relaxation.
Where is the best place to relax in Greater Sochi with children? It is worth paying attention to small villages and staying there. According to reviews, the sea is very clean, calm family holiday V Lazarevsky. Nice beaches, many hotels and private sector, on the embankment there is a network of cozy cafes and restaurants. In Lazarevskoye 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 careful with children - do not allow them to swallow sea water, wash fruits thoroughly.
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Resorts for youth recreation
The youngest places are Sochi and Adler. Here are the best nightclubs and discos: Mandarin, Oscar, FeRoom, Plazma, Bachelor and others. Fans of Russian rock prefer the Triangle rock bar in Adler, where they can see the stars in person. Lovers active rest Many other entertainments await you: sea and horseback riding, diving, rafting on the Mzymta River, jeeping and excursions.
Resorts for seniors
Elderly and middle-aged people are better off staying in less noisy resorts in Sochi. In Adler and Matsesta there are many sanatoriums where people are treated with silt mud and hydrogen sulfide baths. There is a lot of inexpensive housing in Kudepst; it is quiet and peaceful here, compared to the large resorts of Sochi and Adler. Dagomys and Golovinka are perfect places to relax for middle-aged and elderly people.
Khosta, despite all its greenery, has a complex mountainous terrain, and walking for unprepared people is somewhat tiring, but there is also a good sanatorium base that is suitable for people of all ages.
(Photo © booking.com / Health Complex"Dagomys")
Weather in Sochi by months
It is best to relax in Sochi with May to September. In May, the sea is still chilly +17°C, unsuitable for swimming, the air warms up to +21°C. This month is more suitable for excursions and walks. It is very sunny and warm in Adler, Khosta, Matsesta, Dagomys.
Starts in September the Velvet season, when the air cools down to a comfortable +25°C, and the sea is warm, like in summer. In October, temperatures continue to decline, and it rains more often. The warmest places are in Khosta and Adler - here the swimming season lasts until the end of the month. In November, the beaches are empty - during the day + 15°C.
Opens from December ski season and lasts until April. All sanatoriums and hotel complexes Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor and other resorts are perfectly equipped for comfortable rest- spas, fitness centers, swimming pools, cafes and restaurants. In the mountains in winter it is moderately cool: +2...+4°C during the day, 0...−2°C at night. On the coast there is a plus temperature of +8...+10°C and dampness.
Introductory image source: booking.com / Imereti Coastal Quarter.
For those who are planning to travel to Sochi and are thinking about choosing accommodation, it is useful to know what the different districts of this city are like and in which district of Sochi it is better to relax. First of all, it is worth noting that the phrase Greater 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. Wherein settlements, related to Sochi, are known under 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 the center of Sochi is about 30 km, and the border with Abkhazia is only 7 km. Sochi Central Station is connected to the airport by Aeroexpress, which also stops at Adler railway station. There is a train and buses to Krasnaya Polyana from Adler.
Descriptions of areas
central District is the historical part of Greater Sochi, that is, the city of Sochi itself. Not all city neighborhoods are equally good for recreation. For example, only the microdistricts Mamaika, New Sochi, Central, Svetlana, and Yana Fabritsius face the sea. Donskaya, Areda, Zavokzalny, Sobolevka, Maly Ruchey - do not border the sea. And even further from the coast are the KSM, Bolnichny Gorodok, Makarenko and Vishnevka microdistricts.
On the territory of the Central District there are famous Sochi attractions: the Winter Theater, the Seaport, a train station, an art museum, and the Bocharov Ruchei residence (in the New Sochi microdistrict).
In the Central region of Sochi, the terrain 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 inexpensive and well-located hotels and hostels for young people in Central Sochi.
Khostinsky district considered a balneological resort. There are more sanatoriums than hotels for beach holidays. Matsesta waters and silt mud are the main attractions of this place. The Khostinsky district includes the microdistricts (from west to east) Bytkha, Matsesta, Maly Akhun, Khosta, Kudepsta.
Adlersky district— it includes the microdistricts Kurortny Gorodok, Golubye Dali, Central Adler, Cheryomushki, Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay (Imeretinsky) and Krasnaya Polyana 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 part (). The airport is also located here. The Imereti region is now gaining popularity, reviews about it are mostly good, since the entire infrastructure is new and modern, comfortable for relaxation. The area is perfect for families with children and youth recreation, since a large beach club with golden sand has recently opened here, there is a beautiful embankment convenient for walking, an amusement park, Sochi Park, an aquarium, water parks and much more. Adler is also a good place to stay for those who come to ride alpine skiing oh, because housing here is cheaper than in Krasnaya Polyana, and you can get to the highways by bus or Lastochka train. There are also regular transfers from many Adler hotels to ski slopes and Krasnaya Polyana. About good and inexpensive housing in the Adler region.
Map of Greater Sochi
Microdistricts of the Central district of Sochi
In simple terms, these are simply different areas, actually, of the city of Sochi. There are quite a few of them, but not all are of interest from a tourist point of view. In summer, the most popular areas among Sochi guests are those adjacent to and bordering the sea. This, for example, is the area of Donskaya Street, Zavokzalny district, where the Sochi railway station is located, as well as the areas of Makarenko, Zarechny, Mamaika, New Sochi, Central, Svetlana and the Yan Fabritsius microdistrict. Personally, based on the combination of factors in terms of recreation, I like Central, Zarechny and Svetlana the most.
Donskaya
The microdistrict is adjacent to New Sochi, but is located further from the sea, rising up from the valley. The main street is Donskaya. Along the Donskaya the area is flat, but as soon as you move a few houses deeper from it, the mountain slope begins. The area is landscaped and quite developed in terms of infrastructure. There are many shops, a market, small cafes. The largest shopping center in the city, Moremall, and the Yubileiny cinema are also located here. Not a bad option for families with children, as the area is quiet. The center of Sochi is 5 to 8 minutes away by car, and the sea is about 15 minutes away. The beach can also be easily reached by minibus. Public transport runs on schedule and quite frequently. In this microdistrict there are inexpensive and good rating And .
Zavokzalny
If distance from the sea is not very critical for you, this is a very convenient area for living in Sochi. The infrastructure here is excellent - everything you need is there. The sea is actually also not far away - several stops by public transport. You can also walk there if you wish. In general, the area is quiet and peaceful, sleeping area. 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 Central, Sochi, popular among tourists, is located.
Makarenko
This area is good because there are quite a few people here compared to Central or Zarechny. It was built in the 70-80s, some of the buildings still look relatively new, the technical condition is good. It’s a bit far to get to the sea and the Center on foot - 20-30 minutes walk, so it’s not the best for families with children the best option. In addition, Maccareno is mainly located 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 suggests, the hotel belongs rather to the Vishnevka microdistrict) and in the Hospital Town.
Zarechny
The main streets in this area are Gagarina and Krasnoarmeyskaya. There is good infrastructure here, 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, excellent for walking, and there is also a river embankment nearby, along which you can also walk. The area is not mountainous, but flat. The building is quite old, there are a lot of Khrushchev buildings. But it’s mostly quiet, green, close to shops, cafes, Central Market and stop public transport. A good choice for rental housing for both short and long term. If you are choosing the best area for a holiday with a child, then this is just one of the options, since here, among other things, there is a large playground.
Mamaika
Beaches, well-developed resort infrastructure, the Magnit hypermarket, relative proximity to the center, where Vinogradnaya Street goes, a new bypass road and a backup road to Kurortny Prospekt - all this makes the area very popular both for tourism and for long-term living. From Mamaika to the center of Sochi it is about a 10-minute drive. If you are on your own vehicle, then you can stop in this area good choice. A well-rated hotel in the area is .
New Sochi
In New Sochi there is also private sector and new buildings. But housing in the latter is not of the highest quality and the infrastructure is still rather 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 housing closer to Riviera Park. Some distant places in the region can only be reached by car; there are many construction sites. But they also meet quiet corners, With good view on the sea. There is a good free Albatross beach and many parks. Not far from the center of New Sochi. Overall it's pretty popular area among 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 developed tourist infrastructure, attractions, cafes, restaurants and more. The commercial port of Sochi is located here, Navatinskaya Street is a green pedestrian area where it is pleasant to take a walk. The sea, of course, is not as clean as on the outskirts, but it is the very center of life, there are many large expensive multi-star hotels and quite affordable housing. The downside is that there are a lot of people during the season. The area 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 reviews from guests is the international network.
Svetlana (Vereshchaginskaya side)
A popular neighborhood with tourists with developed infrastructure, it is located close to the city center, in fact, also the center. There are many inexpensive and good cafes for every taste, canteens, public transport stops, shops, including Magnit and Perekrestok. There are theaters and an Arboretum nearby. Close to the sea. True, the nearby beaches are small and belong to different sanatoriums, so many people go to Riviera Beach. From the railway station to Svetlana it takes about 40 minutes on foot. It is one best areas, where it is pleasant and comfortable to relax. In this area, three minutes from the sea, there are studio rooms with a kitchenette and washing machine. Convenient for relaxing with a child.
Microdistrict Jan Fabricius
This is a convenient, green and quiet neighborhood located behind the Arboretum. It’s a 2-3 minute drive from here to the center of Sochi, and it’s also not far from the sea. The beaches and sea here are cleaner 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 regions, but it is green, there are many gardens, and recently new business-class houses have been built. 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, especially important when housing is offered, you can immediately estimate how far it is from the sea and the center. Otherwise they may write that it takes 15 minutes to walk to the sea, but in fact the area is much far away and you need to run to meet this time. The map is drawn based on © openstreetmap.org
The city is known as the resort pearl of Russia; thousands of tourists come here every year who do not want to leave the country for any reason and at the same time count on relaxation high level. The city's population is 390,00 people. The tourist infrastructure of Sochi is probably the most developed in Russia, because it has everything that tourists with the highest requirements need:
- well-maintained beaches,
- luxury hotels with modern rooms,
- restaurants and bars,
- themed parties in nightclubs,
- There are plenty of options for spending leisure time with children.
Moreover, most of the tourist sites here appeared on the eve of the Olympics. Here you can always spend that favorite “lazy” holiday on the beach under an umbrella with a glass of your favorite cocktail. Fans of active recreation can play beach soccer, volleyball, go on water rides, rent underwater equipment, go on boat trip, but that’s not all. Don’t forget that Sochi, among other things, is also a center for alpine skiing, so here you can spend your time in completely different ways.
There are many resorts concentrated on the territory of Greater Sochi, in addition to Sochi itself, each of which is special in its own way:
- Adler is a full-fledged resort, on the territory of which there is all kinds of entertainment, there are also resources for climate therapy and balneological procedures;
- Kudepsta is a resort that is perfect for both relaxation and recovery due to the presence of mineral springs.
- Metsesta is the main health resort of the region;
- Dagomys is the center of mountain tourism;
- Krasnaya Polyana is the center of alpine skiing, the so-called “Russian Switzerland”;
- Loo is a great place for a quality holiday at attractive prices;
- Lazarevskoye – beach recreation area;
- Verdane is a resort designed for a relaxing family holiday.
The unique nature and favorable climate have created the necessary conditions for recovery, so when you go to Sochi, you can not only relax, but also improve your health. The pride of Greater Sochi is Krasnaya Polyana, dolmens, mineral springs, “White Nights” and, of course, the Olympics held in 2017, thanks to which this city became known throughout the world.
The Internet service VashOtel.RU allows you to organize cultural recreation in Sochi of any level. There is always a program at your service, as well as places to relax in Sochi, which will be appreciated both by those who visited the city for the first time and by experienced tourists who are already difficult to surprise with anything. Please note that the cost of a holiday in Sochi directly depends on your preferences, but we, in turn, will offer favorable prices for hotels in best places. Tourism from VashOtel.RU is chosen by all those who are used to relaxing in comfort, try it too!
Holiday season in Sochi
The answer to the question “when is the best time to go to Sochi” is purely individual, it all depends on who you are eating with and what you want to do. Holidays in Sochi are good in their own way at every time of the year. Summer in Sochi is hot and humid, winter is mild and damp. The average annual air temperature is +14°C. The coolest region is Adler, the warmest is Khosta, but if you want to get to the sunniest place, go to the Central region.
Holidays in Sochi in summer
If you want to spend the hottest days here and are not bothered by the “peak” season and the huge influx of vacationers, go on vacation in the summer or during the “velvet season”, which occurs from August to September. Please keep in mind that the cost of accommodation during this period will be about 45% higher than in the low season. By mid-June, the water temperature in the Black Sea reaches +21, in July – +23, and in August – +25°С. The air temperature warms up to +30 °C and above.
Holidays in Sochi in spring and autumn
For those who prefer to enjoy nature and the sights of the resort in autumn or spring, there will be a lot of entertainment here, and there will be many times fewer vacationers, you will be able to enjoy fresh sea air and unique nature. Objectively, there is no “low” season at the resort, since the beach season smoothly flows into the ski season, but it is in spring and autumn that accommodation is the most budget-friendly.
The beach season here begins at the end of May, when the water temperature reaches 17-18°C, despite the fact that swimming under such conditions is not so comfortable, sunbathing is in great demand. If we consider the spring period, the most favorable period is late spring, since March is a rainy month, although warm.
Holidays in Sochi in winter
At this time of year you will get the maximum of new impressions, because numerous cable cars, snow-covered mountain slopes, trails of varying difficulty levels, which are suitable for lovers of alpine skiing, snowboarding and others winter species sports Winter in Sochi is quite mild, as evidenced by the average daily temperature of +11°C. It is noteworthy that in winter it rains quite often, which results in icy conditions on the roads.
10 things to do in Sochi
- Climb to observation deck Bolshoy Akhun Mountains to see Sochi, the Caucasus and, of course, the clearest sea and bird's eye view.
- Buy aromatic spices at the Sochi market.
- Visit the largest arboretum in Russia.
- Visit “Russian Switzerland” by visiting the rapidly developing resort called Krasnaya Polyana.
- See the legendary 33 waterfalls with your own eyes.
- Visit one of the largest aquariums in the world, the Sochi Oceanarium.
- Try the famous khinkali, shish kebab and chebureks, which are prepared according to traditional Caucasian recipes.
- Visit numerous Olympic venues.
- Throw a coin into the huge light and music fountain located on the square of the Olympic Park.
- Cope with mountain rivers.
Where to stay - hotels in Sochi
The Internet service VashOtel.RU offers you a list of the best hotels in Sochi for a holiday with family or friends. The modern, comfortable hotels in Sochi presented in our database are a worthy choice for all tourists, regardless of the purpose of the trip.
