Shirokaya Balka beach

Shirokaya Balka is a resort village located between Novorossiysk and Anapa. It is famous for long pebble beaches with the following amenities:

1. sharp set of depth (from 3-5 meters);
2. continuous renewal of water (ensuring the purity of the water area);
3. the abundance of forests growing within distance of 50-150 meters from the beach;
4. interesting relief - the sea is adjacent to green hills and small rocks;
5. quiet and calm atmosphere;
6. the presence of wild stretches of beach suitable for recreation;
7. almost complete absence of strong waves.

Local beaches are covered with large pebbles. You can walk barefoot on it, but slippers are recommended to prevent injuries. There is almost no garbage on the beach. There are also no annoying merchants, large tourist crowds, noisy nightclubs. But there is clean air, beautiful nature, basic infrastructure.

It is important: This place is not suitable for families with children due to sudden changes in depth. It is strictly forbidden to leave babies unattended.

Shirokaya Balka is widely popular in Russia. In summer, thousands of tourists relax here, as well as residents of Novorossiysk and other surrounding cities. However, local beaches always have free space.

When is the best time to go?

On the Black Sea coast, unlike the Crimean steppes, a sub-Mediterranean climate reigns. The temperature of the Black Sea in the summer is stable 23-27 ° С. However, the air temperature may vary slightly depending on the period: if you are uncomfortable in the heat, then choose May or September to relax. 20 degrees is a standard indicator. The warmest and driest time is July and the first half of August: will be a little hotter, but the sea will be warmer.