What to see in Abrau-Durso and the surrounding area from the sights on your own, where to go for a walk in the evening or go by car in one day, what beautiful and interesting places to visit with children. We've put together a guide with a map of the sites, shared fascinating facts and found places to sit in a cozy restaurant.
The city of Abrau-Durso in the minds of the masses of people is associated exclusively with the brand of champagne. But it is more complex than those unfamiliar with those places usually perceive. It’s high time to dispel popular prejudices and show an elegant corner of Russian land from an unexpected side. Its virtues are due both to nature and to the achievements of human genius.
Lake in Abrau-Durso
If tourists still don’t know where Abrau-Durso is located, then the answer is simple - in the Krasnodar Territory. For those who are especially curious: this is a village, and previously it had the status of an urban-type settlement. Abrau-Durso acquired the status of a village in 1948, but it was canceled in the late 2000s. The settlement was founded in 1871. Now it is administratively assigned to the city of Novorossiysk.
Those who come to take elegant photographs should start their visit with the largest freshwater body of water in the Krasnodar Territory. Experts believe that the lake received its name before the locality, and it was already given to the popular champagne producer. The depth of the lake is 11 meters, and the total length of the coast is 3 kilometers. A walk along it is a pleasure due to the picturesque appearance of the forested mountain slopes. The lake does not freeze even in the winter months.
Fact : even experts do not have a consensus on exactly how the reservoir appeared. The most preferred point of view connects it with an earthquake that created a natural reservoir. The waters of Abrau-Durso are home to 15 species of fauna.
Hotels
Abrau-Durso (photo of the village and the beach, the variety of active recreation opportunities attracts tourists) offers to spend several days surrounded by mountains or on the seashore. In the village Abrau-Durso has recreation centers and hotels of different price categories.
One of the most luxurious is the Imperial boutique hotel in the village. Abrau-Durso on the street. Promyshlennaya, 38. The hotel offers superior rooms Standard, Junior Suite and Suite, decorated in Provence style.
The price of accommodation includes breakfast with champagne, access to the gym and spa. Room prices vary from 8,900 to 26,400 rubles. You can book a room by phone..
The Imperial has a French restaurant and the Champagne-spa thermal complex, where there are saunas, a hammam, an ice fountain, and an outdoor pool. A shuttle takes guests to the beach.
Nearby, on the street. Promyshlennaya, 44-a, there is the Vintage apart-hotel, which offers apartments with 1 or 2 rooms. The cost of accommodation starts from 4900 rubles, breakfast is paid on the spot (450 rubles). Some rooms have kitchens.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, bar and sauna. The pride of the apart-hotel is its own winery, its products are served in the hotel cafe, where live music is played in the evenings.
In the village Abrau-Durso on the street. Gorky, 9-v, tourists are received by the Wings Hotel, decorated in the form of an ancient castle. The daily cost of living is 5600-22000 rubles. The hotel has a spa complex, which includes 2 types of saunas, a hammam, a salt room, a jacuzzi, a furaco and an indoor pool.
The restaurant and cafe with a summer terrace serve European cuisine, and the bar offers karaoke in the evenings. There is a playroom for kids. You can decide on the room category and price by calling..
Hotel "Ivanhoe" on the street. Zaozernaya, 18, in Abrau-Durso resembles the castle of a medieval knight. Rooms are available for rent starting from 3,000 rubles; guests can choose a 2-3-bed room with amenities on the floor or in the room. There is a shared kitchen, a terrace for relaxation and a barbecue area on the territory. Administration phone number.
Another large guest accommodation center in Abrau-Durso is the “Round Lake” estate (Promyshlennaya St., 19). The estate, located 5 km from the village center, is surrounded by a juniper forest, and Abrau Beach is 3 km away. Guests are offered Standard rooms at prices starting from RUB 3,000. without food. The price of accommodation includes use of the outdoor swimming pool, parking, and travel to the beach.
At the estate you can rent a barbecue (2500 rubles) or a bathhouse (1200 rubles/hour), and ride horses (from 700 rubles). A one-time visit and rest during the day costs 500 rubles. There is a car camping facility on site for 12 trailers. You can contact the administration by phone. or leave a request on the website.
Photo: Abrau-Durso: boarding house “Zvezdny”
Those who want to relax and exercise choose the Zvezdny boarding house, located on the territory of Lake Malyi Liman. During the Soviet years, the boarding house hosted cosmonauts who conducted training surrounded by picturesque nature.
The boarding house has a modern sports facility, there is:
- indoor multi-purpose hall;
- Gym;
- indoor pool;
- tennis court;
- volleyball court.
The boarding house has a medical center, a mineral water pump room and a sauna. In 6 bedroom buildings there are rooms of Standard, Comfort, Family and Apartment categories at a price of 2220-10000 rubles. The boarding house has a restaurant (3 meals a day costs 1,200 rubles), a bar, a cafe, the beach is 2 km from the buildings. The administrator answers questions by phone.
The village of Abrau-Durso includes the village. Durso, where tourists who want to spend time on the Black Sea go. Photos of beaches allow you to choose a place to suit your taste.
The table shows accommodation options:
| Name | Administration address and phone number | Services | Types of rooms | Prices, rub. |
| Dursoleil, hotel | st. Tisovaya, 31/33, | Swimming pool, children's playground, barbecue and lounge areas. | Standard, Superior, Comfort | 2800-5500 |
| Durso, club-hotel | st. Primorskaya, 3, | Swimming pool, sauna, cafe. | Standard, Lux, Comfort | 1800-7000 |
| Durso-Tower, hotel | st. Yuzhnoberezhnaya, 17, | Swimming pool, sauna, spa complex, playground for children, restaurant and wine cellar, barbecue area, gym. | Standard, Junior Suite, Suite | 6200-14200 |
| Meduzadyurso, camping | +7 | Dance floor, cinema, shared kitchen and dining room, showers and toilets, gazebos, barbecues, equipped beach. | Dome house 2-4 persons | 2000-3500 |
| Sailor, boarding house | 2 km from the village. Durso in the Sukhaya Shchel tract | Tavern, sports grounds, barbecue, beach, disco. | Economy, Standard, Comfort | 1750-3100 |
| Romantic, recreation center | 4 km from the village. Durso in the Sukhaya Shchel tract | Dining room, beach, cinema, sports grounds, dance floor, massage room. | There are 3 types of houses: with a bathroom, with amenities in the block and on the territory. There are 2-4 bed rooms in the building. | 1400-1900 |
Relaxation on the beaches Durso attracts those who are tired of noisy crowds and want peace and tranquility. Immediately after s. Wild beaches begin in Durso and there are no accommodation places there.
Hotel Dursoleil
The compact village of Abrau-Durso is gradually becoming one of the most attractive holiday destinations in the Krasnodar Territory due to the fact that it hosts events of various formats all year round and offers all kinds of activities. Numerous photos of the village confirm the reviews of tourists about the variety of entertainment on its territory.
The presence of a nearby beach on the Black Sea coast and relict forests covering the surrounding mountains make a stay in Abrau-Durso not only pleasant, but also healthy.
Singing Fountains
It is rightfully included in the interesting sights of Abrau-Durso and will inspire even those in a hurry to get to other resorts on the Black Sea strip. A delightful spectacle unfolds exactly on the lake. You can find a suitable place for observation not far from the shore. Every evening, when the cascades rush into the sky, they are accompanied by musical accompaniment. In parallel, there is a well-thought-out laser illumination. You can get as close to the fountains as possible by boat (it can be rented).
Unusual fact : the fountains were designed by engineers who created objects for the Sochi Olympics. The complex has been operating since May 1, 2021.
The light and sound performance takes place only in the warm season. It begins in spring and summer at 21 and 22 hours, and in autumn (from half of September to half of October) at 20 and 21 hours. The duration of the attraction is 25 minutes. There is no fee for viewing the singing fountains. The cost of renting boats and catamarans will be affordable for vacationers. The performance program is updated annually.
- Address: Promyshlennaya, 19 (opposite the winery).
- Mode: Every day, seven days a week. But in strong winds and heavy rain, the fountains are not turned on - this is inconvenient and useless for the equipment.
Holiday options
Abrau-Durso is one of the cultural and entertainment centers of the Krasnodar region. In a tourism cluster that is rapidly developing thanks to investments, guests can see the sights, relax in walking areas and on beaches, in restaurants and cafes, and take part in events and celebrations.
Abrau-Durso offers various activities - gastronomic, creative, sports.
Beaches
Abrau-Durso (photos of the village and the beach are presented in the article) is located in a small area with a variety of landscapes: there are mountains, lakes and beaches. Well-maintained beach areas are equipped in the villages of Durso and Abrau-Durso.
More information about the beaches of the village of Abrau-Durso:
- Although Lake Abrau has a gentle slope to the water, there are few good beaches. One of them is located on the street. Industrial near the motodrome. There is a small parking lot, shade canopies, a children's playground, sun loungers are provided (200 rubles), you can rent a boat or catamaran.
- Another beach is located near the Art Park on the street. New. The undeveloped narrow coastal strip along the lake, 2-5 m wide, is covered with stones, the depth begins almost near the shore.
- Comfortable “Abrau Beach” occupies about 500 sq. m on the shore of the Black Sea near Lake Maly Liman. From many hotel complexes, guests are brought to the shore by free shuttle. Other visitors have free admission, but rent a sun lounger and towel (350 rubles). The beach is equipped with a first-aid post and a rescue post, showers and changing rooms, and a bar. Wooden platforms lead from the small pebble beach into the water, and there is a concrete pier for deep diving.
Swimming on Lake Maly Liman is difficult because of the reeds that cover the shores. Under Mount Bald Durso there is a strip of unequipped beaches.
Some of the best beaches in the Novorossiysk area are in the village. Durso. Their length is over 5 km, the coastline is covered with small pebbles, the water is clean and transparent.
In the village Durso st. Primorskaya and Svobody lead to the seashore. On the beach, 20-30 m wide and 350-400 m long, there are shady canopies, changing rooms, toilets, showers, sun loungers are available for rental (from 50 rubles per hour), you can rent a boat, there is a diving school, and there are water attractions.
There are usually a lot of vacationers during the season, so the parking lot (100 rubles/day) quickly fills up with vehicles. There are retail outlets and cafes near the beach.
To the left of the main beach of Durso there is the nudist beach “Diana” - this is a narrow rocky stretch of land, which is located under steep mountain cliffs. There is no infrastructure on this beach.
Diana Beach, Abrau-Durso
Along the road leading to the village. Maly Utrish, there are beaches belonging to health resorts and boarding houses. They are well-equipped, but access is not always free. From the Blue Wave sanatorium towards the village. Maly Utrish is a series of wild beaches covered with pebbles.
Leisure
The Abrau-Durso tourist cluster offers a variety of entertainment. In the Art Park, on the pier, boarding of the retro steamship “Champagne” takes place. Having paid 600 rubles, tourists go on an hour-long journey along Lake Abrau. For 300 rubles. can be rented for 30 minutes. boat or catamaran.
In the village Abrau-Durso on the street. The industrial sailing club “Abrau Sailing” operates. It will provide SUP boards (600 rubles/hour) and yachts (700 rubles), and you can take a yacht management course (9000 rubles). The club is open every day until 18:00 in winter and until 22:00 in summer.
The Champagne-spa spa complex offers resort guests to relax in the experienced hands of cosmetologists and massage therapists. The complex is opened on the basis of the Imperial Hotel (Promyshlennaya St., 38) and operates from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The gastronomic school will hold a culinary master class, the cost of the lesson is 1500-3000 rubles. You can order the service at the tourism center by phone. 8 (800) 100-9-100.
Quests are held in the underground galleries of the champagne winery. The price of the program is 3000 rubles, it can be ordered by phone. +7 (918) 040-15-97.
Another type of recreation in Abrau-Durso is yoga. The yoga school is located between the village. Durso and South Ozereyka. A week's stay costs from 1000 rubles. up to 30,000 rubles, one-time lesson – 1,500 rubles. The yoga center is open from April to November, administration phone number +7 (938) 436-25-99.
An equestrian club has been opened at the Round Lake estate in Abrau-Durso. A walk costs from 700 rubles, a horse riding lesson will cost 1,500 rubles.
Estate "Round Lake"
There are 8 walking routes with a length of 4-15 km in the vicinity of Abrau-Durso. Navigation signs have been installed along the paths, and recreation areas and picnic areas have been made.
From the observation platforms there is a panoramic view of the mountains, sea, and grape paths. You can follow the routes independently or with an instructor-guide; the cost of his services for a company of up to 5 people is 3,000 rubles. You can get information about routes by phone.
Nightlife
There are no clubs open all night in Abrau-Durso. The hotels offer karaoke, discos, and billiards.
Abrau-Durso has one unique night entertainment - a show of dancing fountains on Lake Abrau. This is the largest water complex in the Russian Federation, developed by specialists from Italy.
The program is updated annually, but always includes a dance of water jets rising to a height of up to 70 m, a show of lasers and fire cannons. A visual image is broadcast onto a canvas of water splashes, and the show is accompanied by musical compositions. The show is held from May to October at 21 and 22 hours, duration – 25 minutes. Any guest of Abrau-Durso can watch it for free.
Abrau-Durso Park
An excellent answer to the question of where to go in a wine village. The park area here is far from the “tree-planted space” typical of other cities and large towns. It was decorated artistically and in accordance with the spirit of modern art. Sculptures and various installations are exhibited. You will have to launch interactive art objects with your own hands. Even a close examination of them in their pure form does not allow one to guess what the authors and the administration meant.
- Address: Promyshlennaya, building 19.
- Mode: Every day 24/7.
