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Krasnodar region is the southernmost region of Russia, located in the southwestern part of the North Caucasus in the same geographical parallels with southern France and northern Italy.
Regional center of the Krasnodar Region is the city of Krasnodar. Its historical name is Kuban. In the north-east it borders with the Rostov region, in the east - with the Stavropol Region, in the south - with the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia. It is washed by the Azov and Black Seas.Located on the border of the temperate and subtropical latitudes, at the junction of plains and mountains, the region has diverse climatic conditions and geographical landscapes.
The history of the region goes back thousands of years. Ancient Greeks founded their clonies on the coasts of the Azov and Black Seas, medieval Genoeses built their fortresses. Here was located the Old Russian kingdom Tmutarakan. The boundless steppes were roamed by the Scythians, Cimmerians, Sarmatians, Meots, Cumans, Khazars, Nogais.Having joined the territory of the Russian Empire, the region was called Kuban. Kuban development is inextricably linked with the history of the Cossacks.
The picturesque landscapes, unique healing climate, the southern sun and beautiful sea, mineral water, healing muds, natural juicy fruits and grapes make a vacation at the Black Sea coast resorts of the Krasnodar region a combination of treatment, seaside vacation, and a huge supply of vivacity and good mood for a whole year.
Krasnodar region is the most popular resort and tourist region of Russia.Every year, millions of Russians and citizens of the CIS countries come here on vacation and for treatment. Natural and climatic conditions and historical attractions of Greater Sochi, which has no match in Russia, it creates conditions for the development of a unique tourist and recreational complex.
High season here is from June to early October. At this time, the most popular are beach vacations. The main beach resorts are Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik.
In the offseason, the greatest demand is for health programs. The region has 420 resorts that offer treatment services year-round.
An eloquent recognition is Sochi's victory in the struggle for the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, which is a great pride not only for Sochi, but for all of Kuban. For the Olympics, a whole range of sports and recreational facilities are constructed, a large-scale reconstruction of the city is being carried out, transport and social infrastructure is being updated. This will not only be good for receiving the Olympic athletes and visitors, but also give full play to the potential of the city of Sochi, creating a world class resort there.
The Krasnodar region has five airports (for international flights, in Krasnodar, Sochi and Anapa, for domestic flights, in Gelendzhik and Yeisk) as well as eight seaports (Novorossiysk, Tuapse, Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik, Yeisk, Temryuk, Port Caucasus, as well as a river port in Krasnodar ). Airport "Paszkowski" (Krasnodar) is the air gateway of the region and one of the largest airports in Russia.
Areas of the Krasnodar region
Abinsk
Abinsk is located 80 km from Krasnodar down the highway that goes to Anapa.The city can also be reached by rail. Abinsky region belongs to foothills of the Caucasus, and on its territory are many hiking trails.The wonderful climate, along with historical sights, attracts huge number of tourists.
Especially popular are the Novye Rocks which are not far from the village thta bears the same name. Here are laid sport climbing routes of different difficulty levels. Of great interest is the ballooning festival, which is traditionally held during the May holidays.
In Abinsk region has anomalous zones that are popular with fans of unusual natural phenomena.Here are the dolmens - ancient tombs dating from the first half of the second millennium BC. The famous Shapsugsky cemetery has about thousands of burial mounds.
Anapa
Anapa is the sunniest resort of the Black Sea coast of Russia.The city is located 160 km west of Krasnodar, 52 km north-west of Novorossiysk. Anapa has a special Mediterranean climate. The sandy beaches are more than 40 km long. Europe's longest natural sandy beach is located in Anapa. The swimming season lasts from May to October.
Anapa is located in the most environmentally prosperous part of the Black Sea. This water is good even for mussels and oysters that are cultivated here in specialized farms. In Anapa about 176 spa facilities are organized, a quarter of them work all year round. Sea bathing, air, sun and sand bathing along with mud baths and iodine-bromine water are the main therapeutic factors of the resort.
Apsheronsk district
Apsheronsk is located on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, on the Pshekha River, 103 km south-east of Krasnodar, 5 km from the border with Adygea.The climate in the district is very soft, it is warm from April to November. The main excursion sites are the mountain rivers and peaks, gorges and caves, waterfalls, alpine meadows of the mountain forest zone, prehistoric settlements and many viewpoints and lookouts. All of this provides favorable conditions for environmental, educational, landscape, mountain, extreme, cultural-ethnic, tourism, as well as skiing, hang-gliding, rafting, canyoning.
In Apsheron area there are ample opportunities for recreation. Excursions to the dolmens (ancient stone buildings of the Bronze Age) are organized. There are diverse hiking mountain trails, horseback rides, rafting down the rivers Pshekha, Kurdzhips and Belaya. Guamsky Gorge and Kurdzhips Canyon, Wolf Gate Gorge, Azish Tau Ridge and Mount Sleeping Circassian are unique in their beauty.Azish karst caves are 37 deep and 625 meters long.Inside you can see piles of colorful stalactites, stalagmites, stalagnates and underground rivers .
Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik is located 25 km south-east from Novorossiysk, at the foot of the western Markoth Ridge, on the coast of Gelendzhik Bay of the Black Sea.Gelendgik became a resort in 1900. The climate here is subtropical and dry. The average temperature in July is +30 ° C. The swimming season lasts from May to October.
Gelendzhik has over 140 spa complex enterprises, there are three water parks, and a dolphinarium.
Goryachy Klyuch
Goryachy Klyuch is located 60 km south-east of Krasnodar, on the northern slopes of the western part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range at an altitude of 72 meters above sea level. Goryachy Klyuch isone of the oldest spa resorts in the Caucasus - it was opened in 1864. It is the only place in the south of Russia to combine medical factors of Essentuky mineral drinking water and hydrogen sulfide baths of Sochi and Matsesta.There are over 10 mineral springs, whose waters are used for baths and drinking treatments. Those are thermal (from +42 to +60 ° C), hydrogen sulfide, chloride, bicarbonate, sodium and alkaline springs.
In the foothills of the resort there are many attractions, such as the chapel of Iberian Mother of God, Dante Gorge, Mount Abadzekh, Petushok Rock, the Psekups River, Zvonkaya Cave, the pump-room, Fanagoria stalactite cave, waterfalls on the Kaverza River, Bogatyrsky caves and many others.
Yeisk
Yeisk is the northernmost city of Krasnodar.Summers in Yeisk are very warm and sunny, the average temperature in July is +24 ° C. Summer heat is mitigated by sea breezes. The swimming season lasts from May to September. Seawater temperature in June is +22,2 ° C, in July +24,9 ° C, in August +23,7 ° C. The main beaches are located on three sand spits - Yeiskaya, Dolgaya and Kamyshevatskaya.
Curative mud and mineral springs make Yeisk district one of the best spa and mud resorts on the Azov Sea.Here were discovered several sources of hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen methane, sodium chloride and iodine-bromine waters used for bathing.Alll the resorts of the Krasnodar region use curative mud from Khanskoye salt lake, which is also located in Yeisk District.
Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk is stretched along the Tsemess bay like an amphitheater, and surrounded by the mountains of the North Caucasus.In the vicinity of Novorossiysk there are several resort villages - South Ozereyevka, Abrau, Sukhaya Schel, Shirokaya Balka, Myskhako.The largest recreation area is the Shirokaya Balka tract, which is located on the northern slope of the Caucasus Mountains on the Abrau peninsula.In the warm waters you can find crabs, mussels, various Black Sea fish, that especially attracts scuba divers and hunters. THe beaches are mostly pebble. Most health centers have private beach area.
In Novorossiysk there are many archaeological and historical monuments as well as natural monuments. Within the city there is one of the largest water parks in Russia. Along with rest and treatment vacations, in Novorossiysk is popular historical and cultural tourism - the Hero City is one of the most visited places due to the warfare in the Western Caucasus during the Great Patriotic War.
Sochi
Sochi is a resort of federal significance.In addition, it is the longest city in Europe: the length of the Greater Sochi is 146 km. The city is located in the humid subtropics. Similar climate is observed in neighboring Abkhazia.Ridges protect Sochi from the cold northern winds. The swimming season at the resort lasts six months, from May until the end of October. The warmest (26-29 degrees) water is in August.
The subtropical climate, the never freezing sea, the natural diversity of the mountainous terrain of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Sochi created ideal conditions for tourism, year-round recreation and spa treatment. The entire history of the modern resort of Sochi is somehow connected with its healing abilities.
On vacation in Sochi you can find entertainment for everyone. Its water parks, movie theaters, amusement parks, concert halls and theaters are the best places for family leisure in Sochi. Extreme routes, skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Krasnaya Polyana, excursions, interesting nightlife make Sochi unforgettable for the young.
Temryuksky District
Temryuk is located 130 km west of Krasnodar, on the right bank of the Kuban River, where it flows into the Temryuksky Gulf. The Taman Peninsula, where Temrukskiy district is located, is washed by two seas - the Black and Azov. The Kerch Strait is its border with Ukraine.
The Taman Peninsula has unique objects of nature - mud volcanoes. Those are the only active volcanoes of the Caucasus. Here are concentrated the largest deposits of therapeutic sulfide (hydrogen sulfide) knoll pseudo-volcanic mineral mud.
Numerous estuaries rich in fish, the continued availability of waterfowl during the hunting period, including precious and diving ducks, swamp and steppe game provide the basis for development of hunting and fishing tourism and sport on an industrial basis.
Golubitskaya Stanitsa is on the coast of the Azov Sea. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Taman peninsula.In its eastern part there are up to 50 recreation centers, summer camps and resorts, as well as a small water park. In the western part of the village there is a small lake named Golubitskoe with mud (bromine and iodine).There are sand beaches with milled coquina. The seabed is sandy, perfectly smooth.
A characteristic feature of the sea in Golubitskaya is the strand. It forms along the coast after the storm. Thanks to it, Golubitskaya beaches are perfect for families with children, it is convenient for learning to swim, because you can swim up to the strand, have a rest and go back to the shore.Young people aged 10 years and more love swimming independently there, and adults are comfortable watching their kids ffrom the sea, without giving them the opportunity to swim too deep or run far away from their place on the beach.
Behind Golubitskaya, towards the Kerch Strait, on the coast of the Azov Sea is located Kuchugury Resort.The benefits of local resorts are the unique natural sand and shell beaches, the soft sea climate of the coast of the Azov Sea, the traditional destintion of hunting, fishing and tourism.The windrose allows to develop sailing sports here.
Tuapse district
The resort area of Tuapse District stretches for 60 miles. The swimming season begins in May and lasts until October. Tuapse district is one of the cleanest places on the Black Sea coast. Recreational and wellness opportunities of the area, combining natural and climatic conditions of the sea coast and the foothills of the North Caucasus with the existing network of health resorts and tourism facilities, allow to carry out the entire complex of measures aimed at recreation and restoring health.
In Tuapse district there are fascinating educational tours and hikes that allow you to touch the variety of unique beauty of the natural wealth, learn about its history and culture.