The best beaches in The Black Sea coast of Russia

Mayak is one of the most popular beaches in Sochi, the symbol of the city. The lighthouse has been rising above the pebble bank for over 100 years. From the Marine Station to the beach is not far, to the centre of Sochi is also handy, so the place is very popular with citizens and visitors.

Central Gelendzhik beach is the only beach on the coast where pebbles change the sand. The well-appointed territory is popular with tourists. Nearby there are berths for ships and boats, entertainment facilities, numerous and diverse catering companies. All roads lead here.

Golubaya Buhta is the resort area of Gelendzhik, located near the Tuaphat ridge, about 13 km from the city center, and the beach of the same name, which differs from a number of others in the expanses of the Krasnodar Territory with very clear waters and a fairly calm atmosphere, even despite the fact of significant popularity among vacationers. Families with children and lovers of a romantic getaway choose this beach because of its amenities and picturesque views.

Barracuda is one of the most visited beaches Adler, on which in the season there’s simply nowhere for an apple to fall. But the convenient location, the ability to easily reach it from any corner of Sochi and the excellent infrastructure do not reduce the number of people who want to relax on it. Numerous recreational activities organized on the coast attract both youth and families with children - it’s never boring here, because swimming on the beach can always be combined with interesting leisure activities.

Olympic Park is the southernmost beach in Russia. It covers 6 km of pebble banks from the Fisht Stadium up to the state border itself. Next is Abkhazia. The beautiful embankment is the centre of attraction of the whole area, it is bordered by all local attractions. After the 2014 Olympics, the bay got a new development, found a beautiful park, a lot of sports facilities, hotels and recreation areas.

The Sukko Valley has a unique microclimate, which was formed due to a natural shield from the mountain ranges bordering the bay. Its slopes are covered with juniper thickets. They produce oxygen, enriched with phytoncids and ions making the air truly healing. There are very comfortable conditions for vacationers of different ages, because water is calm and shallow, there are no flows that could take vacationers far from the beach. Thanks to this, children feel free and their parents feel more relaxed, as the conditions for their children are as safe as possible.

The central beach in the village of Lermontovo is a sand strip with a width of 50 m and a length of ½ km. It is located in the very center of the resort village and is adjacent to residential areas and Novorossiysk highway. From the west and east it borders with other beach areas belonging to the auto camp and the Lermontovo sanatorium. The beach is publicly accessible and therefore in the high season is always crowded.

The central beach of the village of Dzhubga is long and wide, it is located near the city waterfront promenade. Due to the developed infrastructure and the proximity of the center, it is especially popular among vacationers, even despite a number of minor flaws (in particular, not the cleanest water). This is mainly for families with children who choose the safest beach holiday.

There are people for whom relaxation is loneliness and being in natural conditions. And there are those who can’t imagine spending time on the beach without company, music, funny jokes and loud laughter. Bars, beach discos, water activities for them are an integral attribute of a vacation at sea. If you consider yourself to be among them, then Central Beach (Vityazevo) is simply created for you! Here you will definitely not be alone, you will be able to forget about all the problems and get rid of sad thoughts. At the same time, you will be pleased not only with the dynamic rhythm of this resort, but also with the magical views that are available onto the endless sea from the beach.

Bolshoi Utrish is a beach area on the coast in the eponymous resort village located in a conservation area, 15 km from Anapa. You can get to it from Anapa by regular bus or minibus, and from Novorossiysk by car or motor boat.

This is a beach fenced on all sides by green cliffs, with clear water and small pebbles ... In fact, it is strange that so few people still know about it. The beach is a part of the conservation area and is located inside the small village of Durso, near Novorossiysk. There it is quiet, cozy and calm, and from the beach there are picturesque views and panoramas with the Caucasus mountains and the sea of aquamarine hue. If you want to escape from the bustle of the city and the noisy vacationers, you must go definitely here to this paradise, that is hidden from all places!

Olginka is one of the most beautiful resorts of the Black Sea. It is famous for sea cliffs, green peaks, clear blue water and long rocky beaches. Here are ideal conditions for families with children and a romantic pastime.

For those who are looking for a children's beach near Anapa, Dzhemete is suitable. The water here is much cleaner due to the remoteness from the city and port, as well as due to the smaller number of vacationers. Moreover, it is comfortable to relax here not only for families with children, but also for people of a more serious age and even young lovers! The fact is that the beach is a wide sandy strip where everyone will find a place for themselves, without resting on the heels of a neighbor.

Riviera is one of the most popular public beach in Sochi, which occupies a central position on 150 kilometers of coast. It is very easy to get from the city centre, equipped with all amenities for tourists, has a safe cover, accommodates many visitors even in the peak season.

The central beach of Anapa is the most popular area of the city. It attracts people with soft sand, clean and calm waters, beautiful landscapes. Also, this place is famous for its developed infrastructure and a lot of entertainment.