People in those truly fertile lands where Arkhipo-Osipovka is located today have lived since time immemorial: this is evidenced by the nearby ruins of a Roman tower.
Once upon a time, on the site of the current village there was the village of Adyg, then the Mikhailovskoye fortification.
In 1840, during its defense, private Arkhip Osipov of the Tenginsky infantry regiment died heroically by blowing up powder magazines.
In 1864, on the site of Mikhailovsky, the village of Vulanskaya was founded, in 1889 it was renamed Arkhipo-Osipovka.
Arkhipo-Osipovka, or, as the locals call it, Arkhipka, is a picturesque resort village with beautiful modern houses designed to accommodate many vacationers.
The village is located in the basin of the Teshebs and Vulan rivers, so the climate here is somewhat milder than in Gelendzhik, which is about 70 km from Arkhipo-Osipovka.
You can get to Arkhipo-Osipovka by regular bus from the Gelendzhik bus station.
Many owners of rental housing provide their guests with pick-up and delivery services from the airport or train station.
Beach
The beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka is partly sandy, partly small-pebble, the seabed is quite flat, but in some places entry into the sea is difficult with large stones. The length of the well-maintained beach is about a kilometer .
Vacationers love to photograph the two mountains that border the beach and are shaped like animals: on the eastern side of the beach there is Mount Hedgehog, on the western side there is Camel.
There is a rental of sun loungers, deck chairs, umbrellas and other equipment on the beach.
Dolmens
Dolmens - or buildings made of massive stone slabs - are the second most important attraction of Arkhipka. They look like low houses (most often in the shape of a circle, trapezoid or rectangle) with a single round “window”.
Dolmens of Arkhipo-Osipovka
Dolmens are located far from the sea, in small groups. Although sometimes you can find lonely dolmens.
Today, dolmens are not only a historical landmark, but also a place of power that attracts crowds of tourists.
Embankment
The Arkhipo-Osipovka embankment is a favorite walking place for vacationers.
There are many cafes, souvenir stalls, shops - in a word, you can have a snack and buy whatever your heart desires.
In the evening, discos and nightclubs hospitably open their doors on the embankment.
More than twenty boarding houses and sanatoriums have been built on the seashore.
Commemorative cast iron cross
On March 22, 1840, the garrison of the Mikhailovsky fortification, numbering 480 people, took on an unequal battle that lasted for five hours against twelve thousand highlanders.
When almost all the defenders of the fortification were killed, the commander, senior captain Nikolai Konstantinovich Liko, who by that time had already been wounded twice, gave the order to set fire to the powder magazines. The order was carried out by Private Arkhip Osipov .
The explosion killed three thousand attackers and the remaining defenders. Emperor Nicholas I ordered Arkhip Osipov to be permanently enrolled in the first grenadier company of the Tenginsky regiment.
a cast iron cross was erected at the site of the battle, on a hill, in memory of the feat of Captain Liko and Private Osipov . You can reach it via a stone staircase.
From the hill there is a magnificent panorama of Arkhipo-Osipovka and its surroundings.
Dolphinarium
The Dolphinarium “Theater of Sea Animals” was opened in 2006 and is still the main attraction of the village. The main stars of the theater - dolphins and fur seals - delight the audience with magnificent shows throughout the year, charging them with positivity and a great mood!
In addition, in the dolphinarium you can touch the performers and delight your child with swimming with dolphins. In addition to vivid emotions, swimming with dolphins will also bring a therapeutic effect: it is known that when communicating, dolphins are able to transfer their vital energy to a person, helping him to recover from many diseases.
Museum complex "Mikhailovskoye Fortification"
Six-meter-high earthen ramparts remained from the blown up Mikhailovsky fortification.
Already in our time, according to ancient drawings, the Mikhailovsky Fortress exactly as it looked in 1837 .
From behind the wooden palisade, its ancient cannons still look menacingly from the observation towers.
The museum complex also includes a historical and ethnographic museum, designed to accommodate tourist groups of up to 40 people.
The area of the museum exhibition hall is 130 m2.
The museum contains:
- exposition “Caucasian War” with a model of the defense of the Mikhailovsky fortification;
- exhibition “Medieval Kuban”;
- an exhibition of ancient times with a model of a Roman tower;
- paleontological exhibition;
- exposition of the fauna of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus;
- exposition of Russian minerals.
Bread and Wine Museum
The Museum of Bread and Wine is located on the territory of the Mikhailovskoye Fortification museum complex.
The basis of the museum is a real windmill .
Visitors can follow the entire journey of wheat from grinding to baking lush, rosy loaves in a real Russian oven.
The exhibition includes ancient plows, harrows and other farming tools.
The main highlight of the museum is the tasting of local natural wines.
Where to eat
- Cafe "Wind Rose" at st. Pogranichnaya, 17a offers visitors a large selection of dishes. According to reviews from tourists who have visited there, seafood dishes are in particular demand. The food is delicious and the service is fast. Average price tag (without alcohol) – 650 rubles.
- The Podvorye cafe on Pogranichnaya Street, 15a attracts visitors with good cuisine, a cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Guests prefer local shish kebab, fish, and solyanka. Average price tag: 650-1600 rubles.
- The Lazurit pizzeria at 60 Pogranichnaya Street is famous in the village for its pizzas and pasta. The polite and fast work of the staff is noted. Payment is accepted in cash and card. Average price: 650-1200 rub.
- Restaurant "Scheherazade" offers visitors dishes of European, Chinese, Japanese and Uzbek cuisine. The establishment is distinguished by its hospitality and cozy rooms. Located at: st. Pogranichnaya, 19. Average price tag is 1500-2500 rubles.
- the Tornado restaurant-bar on Shkolnaya Street for its varied menu, reasonable prices and polite staff. Here you can have lunch for 700-1500 rubles.
St. Nicholas Church
St. Nicholas Church was built thanks to the initiative of the Cossacks in 1906.
The royal treasury donated 9,000 rubles for its construction. True, subsequently the temple suffered greatly, lost its icons, church utensils and was turned into a food store .
The second birth of the temple took place on December 15, 1992. The church was completely restored, a central dome and a bell tower were erected, where bells were installed, and the roof was covered with copper plates.
The temple painting was done by artist V.S. Sukhorukov. Choirs were installed inside the temple, as well as a carved linden iconostasis covered with gold leaf.
Sanatorium "Arkhipo-Osipovka"
The Arkhipo-Osipovka sanatorium is surrounded by a picturesque park and is located 800 m from the seashore (the sanatorium has its own well-maintained pebble beach).
The sanatorium treats diseases of the cardiovascular system, bronchopulmonary, gynecological, nervous and ENT diseases . Any vacationer can take a course and undergo the necessary medical procedures at the sanatorium.
The sanatorium also has:
- cinema and concert hall;
- billiard room;
- cafe;
- library;
- salon;
- beauty salon.
The sanatorium is known for its unique park, which was created by several generations of gardeners.
The park covers an area of more than 10 hectares . Unique trees grow here: boxwood, Chinese wisteria, whose unusually beautiful flowers fill the air with an exquisite aroma, agaves, Himalayan cedar, Lankaran acacia, berry yew, cherry laurel, ginkgo. There is a 4 km long healing path through the park.
Many Crimean pines create a unique microclimate that has a beneficial effect on the bronchi.
Useful information for visitors
Guests of Malibu Park may find the following information useful:
- Entrance to the entertainment complex is free, but each attraction and recreation area has a separate price tag. Thus, the cost of slides starts from 100 rubles, catering outlets have their own price list, and a visit to a mini-water park costs 250 rubles. at one o'clock.
- Malibu Park's opening hours are daily from 09-00 to 02-00. True, the water park and some of the attractions close at 21-00.
- Malibu has its own parking for car owners.
- It is worth considering that there is little greenery in the park, and there is almost nowhere to hide from the heat during the day. Of course, if you wish, you can find a couple of secluded corners with benches. But in any case, it is recommended to wear a hat.
- It is better to come to the park in the morning: the queues for the rides at this time are much shorter.
Malibu Amusement Park is one of those places where you never see a frowning face. Here you immediately forget about all your sorrows and worries - they all remain somewhere far away. So you shouldn’t deny yourself the pleasure of visiting the recreation complex, where everyone will find entertainment to their liking.
Waterpark "Coconut Paradise"
The Coconut Paradise water park is located in the center of Arkhipo-Osipovka, on Novorossiyskaya Street.
The water park is relatively small, but all the attractions here are new and original.
There are slides for adults and children, an attraction that gives you the opportunity to feel the beauty of almost horizontal flight, and a children's pool..
petting zoo
Address: st. Shkolnaya (city beach center) Opening hours: 10.00-22.00 Ticket prices: adults - 350 rubles, children - 250 rubles
In the petting zoo you can touch and feed the animals. The menagerie also has an educational function - you can see various representatives of the fauna, get acquainted with their habits and habits, and learn about their way of life.
Crocodile farm
In Arkhipo-Osipovka, on Shkolnaya Street, there is a real crocodile farm where there are several species of reptiles.
The farm area is about 200 square meters. Crocodiles here range from 40 cm to two meters in length, and the smallest crocodiles are only three months old . There are also enclosures with iguanas, turtles, snakes, and monitor lizards.
From the beginning of October, the farm moves to indoor premises.
Bringing Down the House
“The Upside Down House” is another attraction that is popular among tourists. It is definitely worth paying attention to for those who are interested in the sights of Arkhipo-Osipovka. Photos and description of the building can be seen below.
The attraction is an “upside down” house, where the furniture is not placed on the floor, but “hangs” from it. Visitors have the opportunity to walk along the ceiling and take original photographs. The house has all the standard rooms: living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and so on. On the second floor you can also see the garage. From the outside, the two-story building actually appears to be upside down. The house is built at an angle of 15 degrees, the roof is located at the bottom. Its total area is about 100 square meters. meters.
House with deer
When entering Arkhipo-Osipovka from Gelendzhik, vacationers are greeted by a completely unusual house , built of wild stone .
On its roof, red deer listen sensitively to the slightest rustle, at the gate a clumsy bear begs for a treat on its hind legs, and a bat perches on the gable.
On the house itself and around it there are more than fifty figures of animals and birds , which were sculpted by the forester V.M. Sofronov who lived here in the middle of the last century.
Teshebskie waterfalls
Teshebsky waterfalls (sometimes called Gebiussky or Bigiussky) are located six kilometers east of Arkhipo-Osipovka.
Very close to them is the Novorossiysk - Dzhubga highway (from the last waterfall to the road - 500 m). Seven waterfalls are located in a 1 km section along the river.
The height difference from the first waterfall to the last is approximately 250 m. The height of the largest waterfall is 16.5 m, the lowest is 2 m.
The waterfalls have eloquent names: Devil's Mouth , Grotto , Lace .
The hiking route is about five kilometers. At the foot of the mountain, where the hiking trail begins, there is an ecological post, as well as several retail outlets and a kebab shop.
Tourist groups are also formed here , the number of which reaches 150–200 people . The hiking trail is very convenient, with fences, stairs, reliable bridges over the stream, and is quite suitable even for the most unprepared tourists.
The mountains here are mainly made of limestone and sandstone, so the water has carved some very strange curves in the soft rocks.
Dinosaur Planet Park
The park will instantly immerse you in the Jurassic era. The park's exhibits (there are more than forty of them) are equipped with motion sensors, so as soon as you get closer, the dinosaur will begin to move and make sounds.
Walking among the huge reptiles, whose height sometimes reaches 12 meters, you can: ride on some exhibits and learn everything about the object that interests you: each reptile has a sign indicating the name of the species, period of existence, weight, height, diet
The most incredible experience can be gained from a walk in the evening. With the onset of darkness, additional lighting is turned on and the installations are effectively illuminated.
Roman tower
On the right bank of the Vulan River, four kilometers from Arkhipo-Osipovka, there are the ruins of a real Roman tower built in the first century AD, during the time of Emperor Nero .
It is assumed that at that time the tower protected local settlements and the road to them, along which the caravans of the Great Silk Road walked, from attacks by robbers and pirates.
The tower was three stories high, built from sandstone slabs held together by clay and wood. Leaving the fortress, the garrison set it on fire, and today only ruins remain of the tower.
Amusement park "Sea of Miracles"
The illusion park is divided into several zones, each of which amazes with its design and theme. “The Labyrinth of Fear” is a dark room in which you will unexpectedly meet local inhabitants. It will be scary. “Mirror Labyrinth” puts you in a stupor and disorientation from the first minutes. The mirrors are installed in such a way that you will definitely be able to walk through it and get out to freedom, but not immediately. “The Giant’s House” is an ordinary living room of enormous size. Do you want to feel like a midget? This is definitely the place for you!
Mirror Maze. Photo russo-travel.ru
