Summer is coming, rest in Sochi awaits us

Summer comes and, accordingly, the long-awaited time of holidays, as always, before us the question arises where to go in order to relax properly and gain strength for the whole next year. Surely many are already quite tired of Egypt and Turkey, and at the same time it is interesting how they have changed. Sochi after the 2014 Olympics. Today we will make a short tour and see what is remarkable these days the famous Krasnodar region resort, Sochi.

Sochi is the only subtropical resort in Russia, its length is 144 kilometers along the Black Sea coast. There are more than 200 different institutions for treatment and recreation, a large number of hotels and tourist bases, the total capacity of this hospitality is about 70 thousand places in the summer and 50 thousand all year. The city has places to stay for every taste and purse, from comfortable sanatoriums and five-star hotels with increased comfort to not very expensive hotels, private boarding houses and health resorts. The choice of recreation, treatment and leisure is striking in its diversity, and the local climate and natural landscape gives Sochi the right to be called the “Russian Riviera!”

It is no secret that the most important for every tourist on a trip is the choice of residence, and options for this choice such as price, service, distance from the sea, etc. are planned long before the trip. It is from this important moment that we begin our tour.

Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre

Just a 10-minute drive from the airport and train station is the luxurious five-star Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre. Its location on the coast of Sochi successfully combines the proximity of the embankment and sports facilities of the Olympiad. The hotel offers 508 European-class rooms with everything you need, from perfect cleanliness and comfortable finishes, to high-speed Internet and satellite TV. At your service 3 restaurants with Japanese, Mediterranean and Caucasian cuisines, bars and nightclub, gym, SPA center, several indoor and outdoor pools. Prices per night start from 6000 rubles for a standard room, gradually increasing depending on the selected options and services.

Forward Aparthotel

Next in our list is a hotel that deserves special attention and is of interest because it has affordable prices, and the level it provides will suit even very demanding guests. Forward Aparthotel is located in Adler - this is one of the urban areas of Sochi, the hotel boasts a convenient location in the city center with walking distance from the sea, the presence of a restaurant, a lobby bar and a fitness center. The rooms are quite spacious with a view of the beach and modern decoration, they have high-quality furniture, a mini kitchen, air conditioning and free Internet. The cost of one night in this cozy place will cost from 2500 rubles.

Elas Hotel

Completes our list of places of residence in Sochi no less interesting and hospitable place called Elas Hotel. The five-storey hotel is quite new and it is also located in Adler, just 2 minutes walk from the sea. Rooms here are clean, have a balcony and a mini kitchen, they have air conditioning and small TVs. The hotel has a small restaurant where delicious food at reasonable prices, laundry and Internet. But perhaps the most important advantage of this place is the price. After all, for a day of accommodation, you will be taken from only 700 rubles, no matter how you turn, and it is unlikely that you will find it cheaper.

Rest and leisure in the “Russian Riviera” is for every taste and color, from visiting local attractions and cultural institutions such as museums and theaters, to entertainment complexes combining cinemas, gaming attractions and nightclubs. A separate place in the family vacation are water parks, aquariums and dolphinariums. But to start getting acquainted with this amazing city perhaps you need from the famous Olympic venues, analogues of which we will not find in Russia.

Olympic Park

The main and largest sports facility built for the Olympics is the Fisht Stadium, named after the Caucasian mountain peak, this stadium accommodates more than 45,000 spectators and it was here that the grand opening of the 2014 Olympics took place. Nearby, the ice arena "Puck", made in the form of the sports projectile of the same name, this arena accommodates up to 7000 spectators, and the design features are impressive with external aesthetics and the absence of any steps in the complex. Ice Palace "Bolshoi", which has the form of a frozen drop, the complex is multifunctional and is currently the home arena of the hockey club "Sochi". Also noteworthy are the Iceberg Palace, Adler Arena and the Olympic Village. There are many objects in the Olympic Park, and you can write about them for a long time, but the fact that it is better to see them in person, listening to them by the guide remains unchanged. Fortunately, for this purpose there are sightseeing and familiarization tours on golf carts, which will cost from 300 to 1500 rubles.

The cultural program for aesthetes and educated people is also widely represented in the resort city. A variety of theaters, museums and exhibition centers will please aristocrats and just curious guests who want to enlighten a little.

Winter Theatre

For many residents, this cultural building is almost the hallmark of the city, founded in 1937, the theater is designed to accommodate 946 spectators. The entire exterior and interior of the building speaks of the importance of the Russian culture. Outside it is girdled with 88 majestic columns, they support the pediment, on the roof of which there are three female figures, personifying architecture, painting and sculpture. The interior is made in two main colors, golden and white, and a huge chandelier with crystal candelabra hangs from the ceiling. In 2005, a major overhaul and restoration of this architectural heritage was successfully carried out, after which it is ready to receive visitors. The cost of tickets varies from 500 to 5000 rubles, depending on the proposed program and the choice of seats.

Museum of the History of the Resort City of Sochi

Founded in 1920, the Museum of History of Sochi is one of the oldest and iconic cultural institutions of the entire Krasnodar Territory. The interior exposition of 14 halls and a total area of about 700 square meters includes the history of the whole Caucasus and the city of Sochi, from ancient times to the present day. The price of tickets from 200 rubles per person to 900 rubles per group.

We will continue our excursion with acquaintance with places where you can pleasantly and not forced to spend time, contemplating the inhabitants of the sea depths or riding on water slides in breaks sipping cool lemonade.

Dolphinarium Aquatoria

This wonderful place is located in Adler, the microdistrict Resort town. It will give everyone a storm of colorful impressions and a cascade of positive emotions. Dolphinarium "Aquatoria" is open to guests all year round, it is famous among local residents and tourists for its inhabitants and an unforgettable show in their performance. Seals, Pacific walruses, white whales, South American sea lions, bottlenose dolphins and a huge sea lion perform various tricks that are combined into one large water show. Entertainment programs of this dolphinarium are constantly updated, supplemented by a variety of elements and productions. It is also nice that everyone can talk more closely and take pictures with artists. The ticket of this institution will cost 600 rubles, and children under 5 years old have the right to visit free of charge.

Amphibious Water Park

Without exaggeration, Amphibius can be called the best water park of the Black Sea coast! This water park located in the center of Adler, with an area of more than two hectares, offers visitors slides and other entertainment for every taste. Listing all the attractions does not make sense, because it will take a whole article. We can only say with confidence that there is an occupation here for real extremes and for those who want to calmly refresh themselves in cool water. The spectrum of entertainment begins with 15 meter slides, which are scary to look at even from the side and safe pools for the smallest, and ends with a scattering of sun loungers, tents with ice cream and soft drinks. Entrance to the water park during the day will cost 1200 rubles for adults and 600 rubles for children under 7 years, and after 18:00 the ticket price will be 800 and 400 rubles, respectively.

Entertainment complex "Ice club"

The highlight on the cake of our narrative is to note the complexes combining an extensive list of leisure activities. One of many such establishments is the Ice Club entertainment center, which can be easily reached by any available transport. Interesting set of activities and entertainment that are concentrated in one place. For those who want to skate there is a skating rink with music and atmospheric illumination. At the rink there are instructors with the help of which you can feel more confident on the ice, taking individual lessons. You can also visit an extreme club, or go to play billiards. If you come with children, then children's slot machines and air hockey are waiting for you. Having completed the active part of the rest, you will want to proceed to the cafe, where you will undoubtedly appreciate the cozy atmosphere, and a variety of dishes and drinks will replenish your strength. The club celebrates corporate parties and holidays, and for lovers of night rest there is a club disco and karaoke. People come here with friends, couples and the whole family, and the price range is very flexible and affordable.

Text by Anton Kutz