The most beautiful places in Kuban. Little-known vacation spots in the Krasnodar region

Sochi, Adler, st. Lenina, 219 A
The Amphibius water park is located in the resort town of the Adler district of Sochi. This is a large water and entertainment complex consisting of slides and pools, where you can have fun with the whole family...

Healing Park
Healing Park- one of the oldest resorts in Russia, was created back in 1870, but residents of the surrounding area knew about the healing properties of local mineral waters long before this date. Healing park in Goryaem...

Emerald Waterfall in Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik, r. Janet
The Janet River and its tributaries form one of the most picturesque valleys with a cascade of waterfalls. In its vicinity there is archaeological complex groups of dolmens. Dolmen from the Celtic language is translated as "...

Abrau-Durso
Russia, Krasnodar region
Abrau-Dyurso are two villages near Novorossiysk in the Krasnodar Territory. One of which is located around the lake of the same name, known for its wine production, beautiful views and bears the name Abrau...

Castalian font
Gelendzhik, Kabardinka village
The Kastal font is one of the most picturesque corners Gelendzhik. It is located in the village of Kabardinka, in a gorge, at the very foot of the Markhot ridge.

Sukko Valley
The southernmost point of the Anapa resort - the Sukko Valley - is another surprise of the Black Sea coast. It would seem that the sea, mountains, amazing beaches and mild climate - what could be better? But picturesque...

Dolzhanskaya Spit
Dolzhanskaya Spit is a geomorphological monument. The spit projects far into the water area Sea of ​​Azov and ends with a chain of shell islands. The spit is famous for its 22 km of beautiful beaches. The spit stretches for 8 km and has...

Waterpark Mayak in Sochi
Sochi, Primorskaya embankment, 3/7
The Central Water Park in Sochi was opened on July 18, 2000. Located in the city center near the sea station. Has a large number water attractions. There are only 10 slides for adults (“Kamikaze”...

Ethnic complex Ataman
Krasnodar region, Temryuk district, Taman village, st. Nekrasova, 1
The ethnographic complex "Ataman" is a natural ethnographic standard of the Kuban Cossack culture, extremely diverse, beautiful and generous. Ataman is the largest and only museum of its kind...

Sochi Dolphinarium Aquatoria
Adler, st. Lenina, 219
Dolphinarium "Aquatoria" is located in one of the most beautiful places on the Black Sea coast. It can be safely called a landmark of two resort cities at once: Sochi and Adler. The Dolphinarium has opened...

Akhshtyrskaya cave
Sochi, Adler
Akhshtyrskaya Cave - located on the right side of the Akhshtyrskaya gorge above the Mzymta River in the Adler district of Sochi, Krasnodar Territory, Russia. The entrance to the cave is located at an altitude of 120 m above the river level...

Gorgippia
Anapa, st. Embankment, 4
Gorgippia - antique city on the Black Sea coast, which existed in the 4th century BC. BC - III century AD e. as part of the Bosporan kingdom. Based on site ancient city, the center of the Sindhi tribe. Got mine...

Guam Gorge
The Guam Gorge is a gorge of the Kurdzhips River, located in the area between the villages of Mezmay and Guamka in the Absheron region. It is located on the northernmost edge of the Lagonaki plateau and is, as it were, the gateway to this...

Rock Kiseleva
Tuapse
Located within the city, on the western side of Cape Kadosh. It is also one of the first natural monuments of the Tuapse region. The height of the rock is 46 meters. Kiselyov's Rock is part of the protected...

Iceberg Winter Sports Palace
Adler district, Sochi, Imeretinskaya lowland
Castle Winter Sports"Iceberg" is a 12,000-seat ice sports palace in Adler, which will be used during the 2014 Winter Olympics. Start of use: June 2012. The Palace has an ice...

Krasnodar region known primarily for its beaches and ski resorts. At least, tourists come here mainly to lie on the beach or ski. At the same time, many lose sight of the unique nature and interesting museums far from the coast. Therefore, if you want to get much more than just a vacation by the sea, you should get to know the Krasnodar region better.

Architectural sights of the Krasnodar region: photos with descriptions

Church of the Nativity in Armavir. This is the main architectural landmark of Armavir: photos of the temple are often found on tourist sites Krasnodar region. The stone church opened its doors to parishioners and tourists quite recently - in 2014. The consecration of the temple took place on Christmas Day, so it attracted a large number of believers. Interior work in the church building is still ongoing, so the walls and dome have not yet been painted, and the interior will not particularly impress you.

The main thing that attracts tourists to the Church of the Nativity is the wooden chapel, opened before the construction of the stone church. Despite the fact that it is also quite young (opened in 2007), the atmosphere of an Old Russian church reigns here. Log walls, arched windows, the smell of wood and incense, and a skillfully made wooden iconostasis create the feeling as if the chapel is a living organism. Perhaps also because the construction of this wooden church Hundreds of parishioners contributed their efforts, putting part of their souls into their creation.

In short, you just need to be here and feel this atmosphere for yourself. Ask the temple servants for permission to climb the bell tower. From here you have a wonderful view of the stone church and the park in which the Church of the Nativity is located.

In the cities of the Krasnodar region, architecture connoisseurs will be interested in the following attractions:

Krasnodar region and its natural attractions: what is worth seeing

Agur waterfalls. This is one of the most beautiful places in the Krasnodar region. According to ancient Greek mythology, Prometheus was chained to the rocks here. The angry gods sent an eagle every day to peck at his liver. The girl Agura, who took pity on Prometheus and brought food and water to the hero every day. The ancient Greek gods, known for their sophisticated cruelty and creative punishments, turned a girl into a river. The guides will tell you this story more interestingly and colorfully.

The local landscapes are no less beautiful than the legend of Agura. The river itself originates in the mountains, its total length is 10 km. Most of all tourists are attracted by the Lower Agursky waterfall, consisting of two cascades. This is not the highest of the local waterfalls (the upper cascade is 18, the lower is 12 meters), but the most picturesque. At the foot of the waterfall, clear water flows blue Lake, pleasing to the eye with its purity and tranquility. And all this is surrounded by rocks overgrown with greenery and spreading green trees, in the crowns of which birds sing.

Bird trills are complemented by the sound of falling water and the rustling of leaves. In a word, best place For have a relaxing holiday and distractions from everyday life are hard to imagine. A leisurely walk will take you about 4 hours, although expect to spend longer here. It’s easier to get here than to leave, because you don’t want to leave this kingdom of calm and tranquility. If you brought food with you, you can have lunch on the grass right here.
You probably don’t even need to be reminded to take your trash with you, because it’s so clean and cozy here that even people with low level It’s simply a shame to litter crops near the Agur waterfalls.

If you didn’t take anything with you on your hike except a phone or a camera, and you’re hungry, then not far from the waterfall there is a kebab shop with delicious juicy meat and wonderful homemade wine.

Guam Gorge. Nature lovers should definitely visit this place, which is perhaps the main natural attraction of the Absheronsky district of the Krasnodar Territory and is located between the villages of Mezmay and Guamka. In the lowlands of the gorge, which stretches for 3 kilometers, the mountain river Kurdzhips flows. The elevation difference in this section is 82 meters, so the current here is quite rapid.

Important! Be careful when approaching the river. The rocks near the water are very slippery and you risk falling into the river and getting seriously injured.

1. Acquaintance with the Guam Gorge begins with a trip along the narrow-gauge railway, which was once part of the Absheron railway. There was a collapse here in 2011, so this moment Only a section less than 2 kilometers long is accessible to traffic. During your trip you will be accompanied by an audio lecture about Caucasus mountains and the gorge itself.
2. Tourists walk the rest of the way, admiring the beautiful views to the sound of the mountain river.
3. The forest here is mixed, that is, both deciduous and coniferous trees grow, among which fir, pine, hornbeam, ash and linden predominate. There are also many different shrubs, such as hazel, hawthorn, holly, juniper, dogwood and others.
4. The colorful rocks of the gorge are also pleasing to the eye. Limestones were deposited over millions of years and at each time stage the deposits had a different composition. On the rocks you can see layers of yellow, pink, red, green, white and brown layers. In winter, the trees and rocks are covered with snow caps, in the fall the gorge is repainted golden, and in the summer you can also swim in one of the creeks.

However, be careful when jumping from rocks into the water. Explore the bottom first.

What to see in the Krasnodar Territory by car

If you need to walk to the mountains, making your way along narrow paths and gorges, then many picturesque places in the Krasnodar Territory can be visited by car.

Lake Krugloye. Another picturesque natural attraction of the Krasnodar Territory, located 70 kilometers south of Labinsk. This Mountain Lake is located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level on the Black Sea ridge. The depth of Round Lake reaches 18 meters, but the water here is so clean that the bottom can be seen 6 meters deep. The reservoir is fed by underground sources. A mountain stream with mineralized water also flows here. The source and the lake itself are popular among local residents who often come here to catch fish, small crustaceans and just relax by the water.

Lake Alous. Traveling through the Mostovsky district of the Krasnodar Territory, you cannot ignore one of its main natural attractions. This beautiful mountain lake is located at an altitude of 2.3 kilometers above sea level. Its depth is about four meters, and the shape of the lake strangely resembles the number 8 or the infinity sign. Historians say that the ancient people revered Alous as a symbol of strength. This is indicated in particular by a large petroglyph carved on a stone standing here about 5 thousand years ago.

Tourists appreciate this place for its landscape, which is surprisingly reminiscent of the Alpine. The similarity is especially noticeable in spring and summer, when meadows bloom in the mountain valley. And of course, you definitely need to swim in the cleanest cool water.

Mud volcanoes Shugo and Gladkovsky hills. If you are thinking about what else you can see while traveling around the Crimean region of the Krasnodar Territory, pay attention to its natural attractions such as mud volcanoes. The Gladkovsky hills are called the “Valley of Geysers”. There are no usual craters here: mud and water come to the surface through small hills on the hill and flow down. In winter, these flows form peculiar ice slides, along which children slide down.

Gladkovsky Hills, unfortunately, do not attract a large number of tourists, since there is no running water nearby, so you either need to go to another place to wash yourself, or take the dirt with you. Perhaps local authorities will someday understand that solving this problem will provide additional funds to the local budget.

Therefore, tourists traveling around the Krasnodar Territory have chosen another attraction - Shugo volcano, which is located about an hour's drive from Krymsk. Here's the problem fresh water for washing has been solved: there are not only showers, but also special recreation areas with toilets. This place called the "Valley of Volcanoes". Here, mud also comes to the surface in many places, but craters are formed. When they overflow, the volcano “falls asleep.” Well, not really. Covered with dried mud, he looks for a way out in another place, while making an amusing “grumbling” sound. This is a very interesting process that can be observed in real time.

Museums of the Krasnodar region

Belorechensk Museum of History and Local Lore. The main attraction of Belorechensk is its local history museum, which displays the traditional life of the inhabitants of the Krasnodar region and tells about its rich history. In a relatively small area, a variety of exhibits are placed in such a way as to recreate a picture of everyday life in different historical eras. There is a typical Kuban Cossack hut with a thatched roof, the interior of which is occupied by a stove, shelves with dishes and household utensils. Here you can also see tools and authentic folk costumes, towels and homemade lace and knitting.

A separate exhibition displays the home environment of the 50s and 60s of the 20th century with furniture, icons, dishes, bedding and curtains. This is a little journey into history that allows us to add bright colors to the life stories of our parents and grandmothers.

And of course, as in any historical museum, there are stands with archaeological exhibits, including dinosaur and mammoth bones, ceramics (including ancient Greek), and primitive tools.

History buffs in the Krasnodar region can also visit equally interesting local history and history museums Armavir, Labinsk, Anapa, Krasnodar, Gelendzhik and other cities. You can also visit:

• Cultural and ethnographic center "My Russia"(Esto-Sadok);
• Krasnodar Regional Art Museum;

• Glass workshop in Kabardinka;
• Sochi Art Museum;
• Museum of champagne "Abrau-Durso".

Parks of the Krasnodar region

The resort towns of the Krasnodar Territory are literally replete with beautiful parks and public gardens. All of them are of natural origin, that is, people planted only individual plants and laid out flower beds. And of course, they laid out alleys, installed benches and arranged places for rest.

One of the most beautiful park attractions in the Krasnodar Territory is located in the village of Kabardinka. This is a park "Kastalskaya Font". Here is, perhaps, everything that makes up pleasant stay: and a beautiful pond with a lot of fish, and picturesque nature with green lawns, shrubs and flower beds, and architectural houses, and fountains, and sculptures, and even a small menagerie. The trout or sturgeon caught here will be immediately prepared for you by professional chefs, and you can have dinner or lunch in one of the cozy gazebos overlooking the park or pond. You can also take a seat on the terrace overlooking the sea and watch the same views from the balcony of your hotel room.

Coming from the beach, which is very close from here, you can, after having lunch, sit down in deep in the park and enjoy your favorite book under the quiet rustling of leaves and the singing of birds. A In the evening the multi-colored lights turn on and it seems that you are relaxing somewhere in a mansion on Cote d'Azur in Gelendzhik and Kabardinka.

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What you can see in the Krasnodar region for children

For children the main attraction Black Sea coast Krasnodar Territory, of course, are its water parks. Here they are found in almost every resort town. The best of them are water parks. Gelendzhik, Adler, Anapa, Kabardinka and the village of Lazarevskoye. Each of them offers fun slides for children of all ages, swimming pools, sun loungers, cafes and other entertainment and amenities standard for such establishments.

Speaking about where to go with children in the Krasnodar Territory, one cannot fail to mention Gelendzhik Oceanarium. This modern tourist site was opened in 2007. There are large aquariums for fish, and water is specially imported from Mediterranean Sea. The bottom of the aquariums is lined with colorful pebbles, and fish swim between fancy corals.

The aquarium itself is divided into three thematic zones.

1. On the ground floor there is maritime zone, where you can see sharks, seahorses, rays, moray eels, sea ​​urchins, coral fish and other ocean inhabitants.
2. The second floor is dedicated inhabitants of freshwater rivers and lakes South America and Southeast, such as catfish, stellate sturgeon, carp and sturgeon. Here you can also see the inhabitants of the shallow sea - piranhas, starfish and crustaceans.
3. A separate room is dedicated reptiles, where you can see crocodiles, iguanas, chameleons, snakes and lizards. Young children especially enjoy holding guinea pigs, little monkeys, bunnies and other animals. By the way, one of the monkeys was rescued from cruel treatment by beach photographers. Once in good conditions and surrounded by care and human attention, she shows special friendliness.

You can also saturate your children with emotions and unforgettable impressions in the Krasnodar Territory in the following places:

• Gelendzhik Dolphinarium;
• Children's Park named after. 30th anniversary of Victory in Armavir;
• Armavir Ice Palace;

• Bringing Down the House in Abrau-Durso;
• Safari Park in Gelendzhik;
• theme park "Sochi Park".

Having experienced the natural beauty of the Krasnodar region, having become acquainted with its history and culture, you will understand that relaxation by the sea is not limited only to sun loungers on the beach, water parks and entertainment venues. Therefore, after swimming and sunbathing for a couple of days, be sure to take time to visit the beautiful and interesting corners of the Krasnodar Territory.

Natural monuments are rare or remarkable natural objects that are of recreational, scientific and cultural value. They can be separate, small works of nature (waterfalls, springs, rocks) and occupying a significant territory (groves, estuaries, gorges, mountains, etc.).

Natural monuments in the Krasnodar Territory are mainly represented by geological, geomorphological, hydrological unique sites, botanical relics and complex natural monuments. All of them attract tens of thousands of tourists and sightseers.

Geological-morphological

Akhtanizovskaya Sopka located on the southwestern outskirts of the village of Akhtanizovskaya, Temryuk district (you can get there by regular bus from the city of Temryuk - 40 km). The hill is a cone rising 67 m above sea level. The name comes from the estuary and village of the same name. At the top of the hill there is a crater in the form of an ellipse measuring 24x13 m. A dark gray silty mass of dirt bubbles in the hole. The impression of boiling mud is created by the release of gas from it. The mud itself is cold and does not exceed a temperature of 20°.

Great Azish Cave located in a beech-fir forest, in the southern part of the Aznsh-Tau ridge. 3 km from it there is the Lago-Naki tourist center of the Adyghe Regional Council for Tourism and Excursions, next to it, five hundred meters, there is a highway. You can get there by passing vehicles from Maykop - 70 km.

The entrance to it is a vertical well. The cave consists of several large halls connected by passages. There is a leak in the lower floor gallery underground river, there is a waterfall.

Azish Cave of karst origin. It is rich in sinter formations: stalactites and stalagmites. There are beautiful ribbed sagging. Interesting are the calcite slabs that decorate the cave.

Vorontsov Cave is the longest karst cavity in the Krasnodar region and ranks sixth in the classification of the longest caves in the USSR. The length of Vorontsovaya Cave is 11,720 m. It is located in the upper reaches of the Kudepsta River, 3 km from the village of Vorontsovka, Khosta district (35 km from Khosta).

The cave halls with sonorous names greet tourists with the unique beauty of the underground kingdom: Stalactite, Pantheon, Ochazhny, Silence, Oval, Bear, Prometheus. There are stalactites of gigantic size; For example, the Rocket stalactite, located in the Labyrinth Hall, reaches a length of over 6 m. There are also narrow, high galleries here. There are watercourses in the cave passages.

The cave is not only geological monument. Archaeological excavations discovered material evidence of the settlement of the cave by primitive man 15-20 thousand years ago. Stone and bone tools, animal bones, and remains of pottery were found.

The cave served as a good refuge for partisans during the civil war. Now here, at the entrance to the cave, there is a branch of the Khosta tourist base “Yuzhnaya”, which receives planned and amateur tourists all year round.

The easiest way for tourists to visit the cave is as follows: the Prometheus Grotto, then the Lustrovy Hall with a lot of beautiful sagging; then an inspection of the passage with the site of a primitive man. Next is the Round Hall and the Pantheon Grotto.

Mount Lenin is located on the northern outskirts of the village. Mezmay, Absheron region. You can get here by regular bus from the city of Apsheronsk. The name of the mountain is local. If you look from the village of Mezmay, then against the sky you can clearly see the profile of V.I. Lenin, created thanks to the unique combination of limestone rocks.

Mount Lenin is part of the Guam Range. There are various caves, wells, cavities, and a limestone bridge here.

In accordance with the decision of the Krasnodar Regional Executive Committee of the Council of People's Deputies, Mount Lenin was declared a natural monument of republican significance of the Russian Federation.

Karabetoba Mountain is the largest active mud volcano on the Taman Peninsula. The mountain is located 4 km east of the village of Taman, its height reaches 152 m.

Dirt releases occur regularly. Powerful volcanic eruptions occur once every 15-20 years. They are accompanied by explosions and noise. The crater of the volcano has an oval shape with a size of 1400x850 m. The mud has different shades, its consistency is liquid. I have my own mud lake. Next to it is a small active mud hill. The slopes of Karabetovaya Mountain are dissected by ravines.

Long braid. A sand-shell spit with a length of 14 km and an average width of 4 km forms the northwestern end of the Yeisk Peninsula. It goes far into the Sea of ​​Azov, separating the Taganrog Bay from it. If you look at the braid from above, it resembles an elongated isosceles triangle.

Under the influence of meteorological phenomena, the configuration of the spit periodically changes. A change in its size entails a change in the hydrochemical and hydrological regimes of the Azov Sea, which can negatively affect the state of fish stocks.

There are magnificent shell beaches, pioneer camps and recreation centers.

The width of the beaches reaches 15-20 m. The flora of the spit is represented by seaside wormwood, broadleaf grass, and herbaceous saltwort. Sorrel and white sweet clover also grow here.

Long Spit - a good place for family holidays.

Cape Iron Horn. On south coast Taman Peninsula - the largest and highest (65 m) cape. Located 10 km south of the village of Taman on the Black Sea coast (Taman can be reached by regular bus from the central bus station of the city of Krasnodar).

The greatest attention of tourists is attracted by a layer of brown iron ore with a thickness of 3.5-4 m, crossing the eastern steep coast and leaving at southern point cape in the sea. Its continuation is the reefs in the sea.

Thanks to the presence of a layer of brown iron ore that is not susceptible to erosion, the cape was formed. At the end of the last and beginning of this century, iron ore was mined here by hand, collecting broken pieces of rock. There is a small layer on the southwestern coast of the cape. The shore of the Iron Horn stretches for 2 km. The flat upper area of ​​the cape is planted with vineyards.

In Kuban, this is the only place where iron ore comes to the surface of the earth.

Cape Panagia juts into the Black Sea southwest of the Taman Peninsula (Temryuk region), 12 km from the village of Taman at the Black Sea beginning of the Kerch Strait.

The cape and rocks lying in the sea are evidence of the intense advance of the sea onto the land. It has a height of about 30 m and is an ancient reef of the sea.

Associated with Cape Panagia historical events times of the Great Patriotic War. It stood here in 1943-1944. The 743rd battery of Lieutenant Commander S.F. Spakhov, which fought the battle with the fascist invaders located on the Crimean coast. On a low ridge there is an obelisk in honor of the artillery sailors.

Rock Kiseleva is a beautiful stone cliff 43 m high, descending steeply into the Black Sea 4 km northwest of the city of Tuapse, between the mouth of the Agoy River and Cape Kadosh.

From the side, the internal structure of the cliff is clearly visible, which consists of interlayered layers of sandstone and marl. Their age is approximately 80 million years.

At the top of the cliff there is a terrace with broad-leaved forest. At its foot there is a pebble beach with clear azure sea ​​water. Pleasure boats moor at the foot of the Kiselev rock, bringing dozens of vacationers to this amazing natural monument. It is especially beautiful here during a storm, when giant sea walls break against the mighty chest of the cliff, raising salty spray almost to its upper edge.

It was named in memory of the famous Russian democratic artist Alexander Alexandrovich Kiselev, who lived here in his dacha at the beginning of this century.

Rock Sail located on the Black Sea coast 18 km southeast of Gelendzhik between the seaside village of Dzhanhot and Praskoveevskaya Shchelya.

The Parus rock is the remnant of a continuous layer of sandstone, which is visible on one side in the coastal cliff, on the other - on seabed. It is a lonely stone wall resembling a quadrangular sail. Its height is 30 m, length 25 m, and thickness about one meter.

There is a solid hole at the bottom. The rock consists of fine-grained sandstone. Nearby there is a pebble beach and a grove of the famous Pitsunda pine.

This is one of most popular places recreation for guests and residents of Gelendzhik. You can get to the village by boat. Dzhanhot (16 km) and then walk along the seashore (2 km).

Rock Cathedral located on the left bank of the Pshekha River, 6 km north of the village of Shpalorez (Apsheronsky district), eastern Shessi Mountains. The rock soared up to a height of 1195 m, resembling appearance gothic cathedral. The rocky cliff is composed of quartz porphyry.

You can get here in narrow-gauge railway trailers from Apsheronsk. The rock is clearly visible from the Lago-Naki plateau, from the tops of the Main Caucasian ridge and from the valley of the Pshekha River.

The place is very picturesque: at the foot of the cliff there are deciduous forests of hornbeam and beech, and there is an oak. There are also fir trees hidden among the rocks. At the base of the cliff there is a spring with cool water.

The rock is interesting not only as an excursion object. Since 1970, climbers have appeared on its vertical walls. Since then, it has become one of the climbing walls of climbers in Krasnodar and Maykop.

The Khadzhokh Gorge is located on the southwestern outskirts of the village of Kamennomostsky (Khadzhokh SKR station). You can get here by bus or electric train from Maykop (45 km). This is the gorge of the Belaya River. It is a winding gap 6-7 m wide (narrowing in places to 2 m), about 40 m deep and 400 m long.

The gorge looks especially impressive from the bridge connecting its banks. Those who come here to admire this miracle of nature can relax at the Gornaya tourist base in the center of the village.

Hydrological uniqueness

Agur waterfalls are located on the Agura River, 4 km from the Black Sea coast (Khostinsky district, Big Sochi). You can get there by regular bus from Sochi (10 km) to the Sputnik stop, and then 4 km on foot upstream of the Agura River. Agura originates on the slopes of the Alek ridge and, rushing to the sea, creates the most picturesque cascades of waterfalls.

The lower Agursky waterfall is interesting, representing two cascades: the upper one is 18, the lower one is 12 m. Below it is a wide and deep pool of blue water.

The gorge is surrounded by greenery at any time of the year. Near the upper waterfall (from the path to the left) there are rocks called Eagle Rocks.

This is one of the most popular holiday destinations for tourists and residents of Sochi.

Bezymianny Waterfall is one of the highest in the region. Located on the Bezymyannaya River, 4 km north of the village of Anbga. From a 75-meter height, the water falls in three steps. Alder, ash and maple grow at the foot of the waterfall. The rocks surrounding the waterfall are covered with Colchis ivy.

The village of Aibga can be quickly reached by helicopter from Adler (15-20 minutes), then on foot.

Orekhovsky waterfall. You can get to the waterfall by bus from Sochi, from the central bus station to Plastunka. Then walk along the right bank of the Sochi River upstream for 2 km. The waterfall is located on the Bezumenka River (the right tributary of the Sochi River) near the Orekhovsky farm (14 km from Sochi). Its height is 27.5 m. The water falls in several jets, shimmering with crystal splashes in the sun.

Nearby is a walnut grove. Before the Great October Socialist Revolution, the waterfall was called Melnichny. There is an oak and chestnut forest around it. There are evergreen boxwood and Pontian rhododendron.

Orekhovsky waterfall is a natural monument of republican significance.

Pshad waterfalls are located in the upper reaches of the Pshada River, 15 km north of the village of Pshada (Gelendzhik region). You can only get to them on foot. Those who have completed the trek on foot will be greeted by magnificent cascades of waterfalls. The largest reaches a height of 9 m. There are 13 of them in total. The upper parts of the waterfalls are thick layers of sandstone, reaching a thickness of 2 m. Nearby, among beech, hornbeam and pine, there are convenient clearings for bivouacs. This area is visited by tourists all year round.

Botanical relics

The Beysugsky forest of the Sukhodol tract has soil and water conservation significance. Creating its own special microclimate, the forest is a wonderful place to relax. Maple, acacia, walnut, oak, ash, and squash grow in it. Animal world represented by hares, foxes, raccoons, steppe cats, and various birds.

The forest area is 200 hectares; it is like a green oasis in the steppe zone.

Located near the village of Baturinskaya (Bryukhovetsky district) on the right bank of the Beysug River. The forest was planted in 1948. Bryukhovetsky forestry is constantly working to expand the forest, create forest belts and plant trees in the surrounding area.

A ginkgo tree grows in the city of Krasnodar on Victory Square. It was brought from China in 1905. The height is about 10 m.

The ginkgo tree is the only representative of the Ginkgo family, which grew on our planet tens of millions of years ago. Currently, this tree is found in limited areas only in China.

The “Friendship” tree grows in the breeding garden of the Sochi Scientific Research Institute of Mountain Horticulture and Floriculture (Khostinsky district). The tree was planted in 1932 by I. Michurin’s student F. Zorin. It is called a garden tree, since in its crown there are 45 species and varieties of citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, tangerines, grapefruits), grafted onto the tree by famous people different countries peace.

In total, more than 1,300 vaccinations were made on the tree by guests from 130 countries.

On the “Friendship” tree, Otto Yulievich Schmidt, Ho Chi Minh, Paul Robeson, cosmonauts Yu. Gagarin, G. Titov, V. Komarov, the Nikolaev spouses, prominent statesmen and political figures from countries around the world were vaccinated at different times.

The Lebanese Handsome cedar grows in the village of Dzhanhot (Gelendzhik region) near the house-museum of V. G. Korolenko. You can get here by regular bus from Gelendzhik or by boat (18 km).

Lebanese cedar is national pride Lebanese. He is depicted on the national emblem and flag of Lebanon.

This coniferous tree reaches a height of 20 m. It has a wide, spreading crown.

Lebanese cedar is listed in the international Red Book.

The bear hazel grove is located in the 24th quarter of the Abadzekh forestry, 3 km northeast of the source of the Fars River, in the Turkish Val tract.

Bear hazel, or tree hazel, is a rare plant that has a number of valuable medicinal properties.

There are over 200 trees in the grove, about 120 years old.

You can get there by bus from the city of Maykop to the station. Abadzekhskaya (about 1 hour), then walk towards the upper reaches of the Fars River.

Edible chestnut grove. Edible chestnut is an interesting heat-loving tree. Distributed in the valleys of the Dagomys and Mzymta rivers. Shah (Greater Sochi), Tuapse and on the southern slopes of the mountains of the Black Sea coast.

The grove is located on the territory of the Pervomaisky forestry of the Maikop district, in the basin of the Polkovnitskaya gully, which flows into the Belaya River. The trees reach a height of 25 m and are 120 years old. The total area of ​​the grove is 30 hectares.

The tulip tree - the more correct name is liriodendron (magnolia family) is a gigantic tree 35 m high (trunk diameter 230 cm, crown span about 25 m).

It has distinctive leaves and orange-green flowers reminiscent of tulips. His homeland is America.

It grows in the vicinity of the Golovnka sanatorium in the Lazarevsky district, on the right bank of the Shakhe River. 500 m from the Golovinka railway platform. This is the most powerful tulip tree in our country.

Complex natural monuments

Mount Akhun is located in the central part of the Khostinsky district of Greater Sochi. The waves of the Black Sea splash at its foot. The height of the mountain is 633 m. It is an excellent observation point in the area. Nearby are the picturesque gorges of the Agura and Khosta rivers. The Great Akhunskaya Cave is located on the northern slope. Its length is 1200 m. It has many stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and there are beautiful underground halls.

On the slopes of the mountain grow yew, box oak, beech, hornbeam, ash, chestnut; Linden.

In 1936, a thirty-meter high observation tower. In its lower room a museum of animals and flora Caucasian State Reserve.

A zoo with an area of ​​1116 hectares has been created on the northwestern slope. Here you can meet aurochs, chamois, and red deer.

Fishta mountain group. The mountain group includes three mountains: Fisht (2867 m); Pshekha-Su (2744 m); Oshten (2804 m). It is one of the most interesting natural formations of the Caucasus.

The mountains are composed mainly of thick reef limestones. The most ancient rocks in this area are Paleozoic.

The three westernmost glaciers in the Caucasus are located on Fishte and Pshekha-Su. These are small cirque glaciers with a total area of ​​1.1 km2.

In the Fisht mountain group, 12 permanent and periodically occurring karst and glacial-karst lakes are known.

The largest of them (and the most attractive) is Lake Psenodakh, which has the shape of a crescent.

Karst landforms are widespread: sinkholes, wells, caves, mines, pits. The most interesting karst cave is “The Soaring Bird”.

On the slopes of the Oshten, Pshekha-Su, and Fisht mountains, about 540 plant species grow, of which 120 species are endemic (that is, found only in this region of the Caucasus).

The tourist's eye is pleased with the lush subalpine and alpine vegetation of the highlands.

At the foot of the Fisht, Oshten, and Pshekha-Su mountains there are three tourist shelters where travelers can stop for a rest.

You can get here either from Maykop (bus to the village of Guzeripl - 95 km, then 22 km on foot through the Guzeripl and Armenian passes), or from the village of Dagomys of Greater Sochi (bus to the village of Solokhaul, then on foot through Babukaul and the Cherkessky pass - 30 km).

It is most tempting to take a circular route around this mountain group (52 km).

The Guam Gorge is located between the villages of Mezmay and Guamka (Apsheron region). This is the gorge of the Kurdzhips River. You can get from Krasnodar to Apsheronsk by regular bus (3 hours) and then by narrow-gauge railway for 80 km.

Its length is 3 km, depth is up to 400 m. In some places the gorge narrows to 2 m.

This is one of the most majestic gorges Caucasus. Also unusual is the mixture of tree and shrub species: beech, hornbeam, oak, linden, ash, fir, dogwood, juniper, azalea, cherry laurel, nadub, etc.

The most interesting historical events are associated with the Guam Gorge. So, for example, in 1717 the Circassians won a victory here over a large detachment of Turkish conquerors.

And at the bridge over the Sukhaya Balka (at the upper end of the Guam Gorge) there is a memorial plaque installed in the rock, on which it is written: “Here on September 12, 1942, a group of partisans of the Ansheron detachment under the command of V. Z. Stakanov at the moment when the train with the Nazis entered bridge, caused it to explode, as a result of which more than 50 Nazis were killed.”

Currently, entry into the gorge without a special pass is prohibited (you can get it at the Absheron Timber Industry Enterprise).

Dzhankhotsky forest of Pitsunda pine. The area of ​​the forest is 950 hectares. It is the largest collection of Pitsunda pine in the world. Dzhankhotskaya Grove is located on the shore of the Black Sea, for 6 km along it between the villages of Divnomorskoe and Dzhankhot. Average age trees are 70-80 years old, their height reaches 15 m, and the diameter of the trunks is up to 1 m.

The undergrowth of the grove is sparse: juniper, oak, dogwood, mackerel. The soil has a coniferous litter. The air here, thanks to the fragrant essential oils and phytoncides released by pine, is healing.

The scientific significance of the Pitsunda pine lies in the fact that it is one of the oldest representatives of trees in the USSR. The sea coast is picturesque, with 40-60-meter cliffs and a narrow strip of beach;

The park of the state farm “Southern Cultures” covers an area of ​​18.6 hectares. It was laid down in 1910-1911. Located in the southern part of Adler, on the left bank of the Mzymta River.

The park presents the flora of the subtropics of the whole earth: North and South America, the Mediterranean, Australia, the Caucasus, Japan, China, North and South Africa.

It was created in landscape form. The park has many unique plants of great scientific, cultural and educational significance: Victoria, Chilean tree, araucaria, ginkgo, coffee tree, cycad and many others.

This is a wonderful and favorite place to relax for everyone who comes to Adler. You can get here by regular bus from the Adler bus station (30 minutes).

Sochi Arboretum. This park-museum was founded at the end of the last century. Here, on an area of ​​50 hectares, over 2,500 species, forms and varieties of plants imported from different countries of the world have been collected. In the arboretum you can find Japanese sakura, Australian eucalyptus, Algerian cork oak, Mexican agave, and Chilean araucaria.

Eucalyptus, bamboos, oleanders, bananas, camphor, cinchona, soap, strawberry, honey, iron, and breadfruit trees are collected here; various palms - date, Chinese fan, blue, etc.

The Arboretum is a natural monument of republican significance. It is located in the very center of Sochi and can be easily reached by regular bus.

The Alek ridge reaches an altitude of 1000 m above sea level. The mountains are composed of limestone strata. The ridge is located at a distance of 15-18 km from the Black Sea coast within Greater Sochi. It stretches from northwest to southeast (17 km).

This is the most karst region of Kuban. There are about 40 karst caves and mines up to 500 m deep, 9 of them are among the deepest mines in the USSR.

The largest - Nazarovsko-Osennyaya - goes 500 m deep (its length is 3970 m).

Deep and other mines: Oktyabrskaya (450 m), Shkolnaya (320 m), Lost (470 m), Rucheynaya (350 m).

The ridge is the feeding area for the famous Matsesta mineral waters. The vegetation here is also interesting: oak forests predominate on the southwestern slope; in the lower part - chestnut, beech; in the undergrowth are azaleas, blueberries and blackberries. On the north-eastern slope there are chestnut-beech forests and hornbeam. There are yew, boxwood, linden, cherry, cherry laurel, nadub, and rhododendron.

The Alek ridge is a landscape natural monument.

Despite the fact that most often my trips are abroad, I still really like our Krasnodar region, where I try to visit once a year. It’s not the service, of course, that attracts, but nature and something else inexplicable. True, I usually go to our Black Sea in the spring or autumn to avoid crowds, so I see resorts and attractions a little differently than the majority of people see them.

Regardless of when you go to the Krasnodar region, you can see a lot of things there in terms of attractions, ranging from natural to man-made (below is a TOP10). The main thing to remember is that August is the peak season and, accordingly, the most people. So, if you want less movement, then choose other months.

10 km north of the village of Golovinka there is a gorge of the Dzhegosh stream, where you can see a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. There are already 33 of them here! 13 rapids and 7 waterfalls form an incredible picture. The highest is the lowest waterfall - 12 m.

Boxwood and many other relict plants spread picturesquely on the slopes of the stream. The path to the waterfalls runs along the flow of one of the most large rivers coast - Shah. There are tea plantations around, and there is also a cheese factory nearby, where tourists are offered to taste all kinds of hot, fresh Adyghe cheese.

Tiger Cave

The Tiger Cave is located in the vicinity of the village of Thagapsh, in the Lazarevsky district of the Krasnodar Territory. This cave is unique in that it is also a source: water flows from it into the bed of the Hekuay River. 30 meters from this river, on a picturesque slope, there is an entrance to a cave. The name of the cave comes from the unusual, striped color of the limestone.

The length of the Tiger Cave is 160 m, and its many passages have an area of ​​304 square meters. km. In most places, the vaults are lowered so low that one can only walk through the water on their haunches. The main part of the cave is completely filled with water. Near the cave there is the Igristy waterfall, falling from a height of 35 m, as well as a dense relict forest with huge oaks, beeches and three-hundred-year-old chestnut trees.

Trout Farm

On the banks of the Mzymta River in Adler there is a large trout farm. This is the only trout hatchery in Russia that produces fry. There have been 111 ponds here since the early 1960s. The fish grows in them for 4 years, gaining weight up to 12 kg during this time.

Arriving at this place, you can see real miracles of selection - trout, which has a golden and bright blue color. On the territory of the plant there is a “Golden Fish” store where you can buy fresh fish. In addition, everyone can take part in trout fishing. A small cafe on the farm serves a wide variety of trout dishes.

Museum of Retro Cars in Gelendzhik

Located in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka, Gelendzhik region. There are only 15 cars in the museum’s collection, however, in just one year it has become a fairly respected landmark of the Black Sea coast. Here you can see a 1977 Lincoln Continental and a 1930 Mercedes, as well as examples of the domestic automobile industry: Zaporozhets, Volga, and the incomparable Morgunovka from the cult Soviet film Operation Y and other adventures of Shurik " The museum also contains exhibits of modern tuned cars.

Abrau-Durso Champagne Museum

Abrau-Durso is not only the birthplace of well-known Russian champagne, but also a storehouse of ancient legends and dialects. A beautiful view of Lake Abrau and picturesque mountain slopes opens as soon as you turn right from the Novorossiysk highway. The quality and quantity of Abrau-Durso drinks produced is not inferior even to elite varieties of Italian and French wines. Abrau and Durso are two different villages and are separated by a seven-kilometer mountain serpentine road, but they are united by a valley where the best grapes of the Krasnodar region are grown. In the Champagne Museum you can find out ancient traditions, which are still sacredly revered in the wine business: even the turning of bottles here is done exclusively by women’s hands. Among the famous Russian brands of champagne different years Excerpts here include Millesimes, Bruts Imperial, Dravigny, Russian Champagne and, of course, the famous ABRAU.

Aquarium-terrarium

Among the exotic attractions of the Krasnodar region, one of the most famous is the aquarium-terrarium located in Sochi. Since 1989, the inhabitants of the aquarium have been more than 200 species of fish, reptiles, birds and amphibians (lizards, snakes and crocodiles). The main favorites of tourists are the reticulated python, 4 m long and weighing more than 50 kg (which is still a “teenager”), the rainbow python, black piranhas, Jaco parrot, rhinoceros iguana and black-tailed rattlesnake. It was in this place that many zoological television programs were filmed - for example, “The Life of Animals” by Nikolai Drozdov or “The Travels of a Naturalist” by Pavel Lyubimov.

Sukko Valley

On the eve of the mountainous Caucasus (Anapa region), the Sukko Valley appears with picturesque landscapes. The Sukko River, which never dries up even in the summer heat, is framed by centuries-old trees: immense oaks, elms, willows, and beeches. Thanks to the groves of pine and relict juniper, the air here is filled with aromatic resins, which are known to have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Small pebble beaches, crystal pure water, sea ​​air, saturated with iodine, mountains and mineral water give a special uniqueness to Sukko. This area is also famous for the fact that it is the only place in the Kuban where half-meter-high swamp cypress trees, whose homeland is Mexico, grow.

Iceberg Winter Sports Palace

The Iceberg Ice Palace in Adler was built in 2012. It consists of an ice arena and a training skating rink for figure skating. Famous competitions were held here: the Russian Figure Skating Championships 2013-2015, figure skating and short track Olympic Games 2014, etc. The capacity of the arena is 12 thousand people. The building is extraordinarily beautiful: the façade of the indoor ice skating rink It has a wave-like shape and is lined with stained glass windows in several shades of heavenly blue. Moreover, the entire object has a collapsible design: it can be easily dismantled and transported to anywhere in the world.

Volcano Tizdar

Located in the north of the Taman Peninsula, in Temryuk district Krasnodar region. This place is located in the village of Golubitskaya (another name is Anapa Blue Sopka). The volcano itself is more like a lake, and a healing one at that: here streams of mud periodically emerge from the bottom. It is not advisable to dive into a volcano; you can get stuck here, and it is also not recommended to stay in the “healing” crater for more than 15 minutes. The fascinating factor is that the volcano has no bottom, and the special density of the clay gives the feeling of weightlessness. Tourists come to this place because blue clay, as you know, is famous for its healing properties: cleanses the skin, strengthens hair, etc. And already twenty steps from the crater there is an opportunity to plunge into the refreshing water of the Azov Sea.

Museum-cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov"

Until recently, the cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov" was a real warship, being part of the USSR Navy. Now it is a branch of the museum Black Sea Fleet and the famous landmark of Novorossiysk. The ship itself is considered a masterpiece of world shipbuilding and has an impressive history of military service. The floating museum is located near the central embankment, in the passenger port. Inside it looks like an intricate labyrinth, so tourists are recommended to visit it with a guide. .

Cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov in Novorossiysk

We can talk about hospitality and beautiful places for a long time. You can get to know them even longer, because the entire territory of this resort region is a single cocktail of “beautiful” and “bewitching”, which perfectly combines the sultry beaches of sea ​​shores And ski resorts on snowy mountain slopes; the beauty of local nature and the development of cities. Holidays in the Krasnodar region are so multifaceted and varied that it’s impossible not to find something to do to your liking (excursion, activity active species sports or a spiritual acquaintance with the hospitality of local residents). Today we want to show you the 10 most inspiring places in the Krasnodar region that will be of interest to everyone.

1. Agur waterfalls

Have you heard the legend of Prometheus chained to a rock? Do you know that this rock was located where the beautiful city now stands. The suffering of Prometheus could not leave aside the beautiful Agura, who brought water to the captive. As punishment for this, the gods turned the girl into a river, no less beautiful than herself. It is this story that provides a mythical explanation for the appearance of Agur waterfalls - one of the most beautiful places in the Krasnodar region.

In 1924, the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve was created, the purpose of which was not only to protect unique territory the subtropical zone of the country with its flora and fauna, but also the restoration of the population of animals and plants inhabiting it. Today the reserve is one of the largest in Russia.

Some types of inhabitants natural park are listed in the Red Book, and economic activity is prohibited on its territory. Walking around tourist route, of which there are many, you can enjoy the splendor of the local landscapes with their mountains, caves, waterfalls, dolmens and many other natural beauties. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in.

The Lago-Naki mountain plateau is a stunningly beautiful place, famous for its blooming alpine meadows, picturesque panoramas, relict forests and river valleys. There are also many caves and sinkholes that add a special charm to the landscape. The local nature is no less attractive because of the sophistication of the highlands’ flora: Caucasian rhododendrons, some types of juniper and a wide variety of meadow herbs and flowers, which in spring fill the air with the incredible aromas of mountain meadows.

It has become a favorite holiday destination for tourists beautiful lake Kardyvach in, which is located on the territory of the Caucasian State biosphere reserve. In addition, the lake is located at an altitude of almost 2000 meters. The age of the lake is about 3500 years. An interesting point is that the color of the lake surface changes several times throughout the year, and sometimes this also happens with changes in the weather.

In summer, the meadows around the lake are painted with a palette of blooming flowers, and the air is filled with a floral aroma.

The city is known for its beautiful natural attraction - the Kiselyov Rock, which is its calling card. The steep slopes of the mountain look like a huge block that was created by nature itself. The Kiseleva rock received its main name in honor of the artist who immortalized its beauty on his canvases. The mountain received its second name - the Rock of Tears - from an ancient Adyghe legend, according to which a loving couple jumped from a cliff because the girl’s parents did not allow them to be together. The rock stretches along sandy beach and creates a wonderful backdrop to this resort corner.

It is difficult to convey in words all the splendor of the Guam Gorge, which is located in the Absheron region. This beautiful natural place was formed by four-hundred-meter steep cliffs, which surround the Kurdzhips River on both sides in the upper part of the stream. A unique feature of the gorge is its nature, which has been preserved since time immemorial in its original form. The very surroundings of the Guam Gorge are very similar to the nature of Switzerland, and rare and ancient plants grow on its territory: boxwood, redstem and yew. In addition, this is a great place for rock climbing.

The Lotus Valley is located on, there are all the necessary conditions for the growth of lotuses. This place has been making me happy for 30 years beautiful views, and according to legend, if you whisper the name of your loved one into the opening lotus, then he will be with you all your life.

8. Big Azish Cave

The Great Azish Cave became a unique and very beautiful place on the territory. In the second half of the last century, this attraction was declared natural monument. Descending deep into the cave, you can enjoy the variety of beauties underworld- there are stalagmites, stalactites, bizarre figures formed naturally, and an underground river.

In the cave in the immediate vicinity you can see formations that are several million years old.

9. Lake Abrau

Lake Abrau has become the pride and one of the most picturesque places in the Krasnodar region. It is the largest freshwater body of water in the region, and is located on a peninsula near. The nature of the lake never ceases to fall in love with the hearts of tourists vacationing here and is the subject of endless debate among scientists regarding the formation of Abrau. There are many versions, but it is much more pleasant to know the opinion of local residents, who will happily tell the legend about the origin of the lake.

10. Park “Berendeevo Kingdom”

A place of indescribable beauty, but it is the Berendeevo Kingdom park that makes your heart beat faster and takes your breath away. Truly a fabulous place with a fabulous name. Here you find yourself in a fairy tale: seven waterfalls with fancy names have united into a noisy company; the alluring waters of Lake Happiness invite guests to plunge into a world of pleasure; ancient dolmens lift the curtain of many thousands of years of history, but after getting to know them they only leave many mysteries and questions. Without exaggeration, we can say that the Berendeevo Kingdom park is a completely different world from ours.