Dzhubga is one of the most popular villages in the Krasnodar Territory, located in the Tuapse region. The attractiveness for tourists is due to the developed transport network and connections with other major Black Sea resorts: Tuapse, Gelendzhik. Dzhubga is also the first large settlement encountered by those moving along the M4 Don highway, so in common parlance it is the “gate” of the Tuapse region.
The settlement arose in 1865, but the status of a resort was assigned a century later, in 1965. The first holiday home opened in 1935. The beach is sand and pebbles. Vacationers are provided with a variety of services: boat rides, banana rides, jet skis and parachutes. From Mount Hedgehog a picturesque landscape overlooking the sea opens up.
- Useful information and tips for those who are going to Dzhubga with children.
- If you are traveling to Dzhubga by car, after Krasnodar you will pass a very interesting place, Goryachiy Klyuch - with caves, gorges and waterfalls. Read on to see if it’s worth setting aside some time to explore this city.
Attractions and entertainment
Dzhubga is a resort village where, among other things, you can see historical sights. There is also a large amount of entertainment for adults and children. Read about the most interesting places with photos and descriptions below.
Beaches
The Central Pebble and Sand Beach is rightfully considered the most popular holiday destination. There are all the conditions for a comfortable pastime: locker rooms, cafes, shops, entertainment attractions, a water park. On the beach, vacationers will see Mount Hedgehog, which has become a local landmark.
10 kilometers from Dzhubga, in Inal Bay, tourists can visit the largest artificial beach with small pebbles. Nearby there is a lake with healing blue clay, where anyone can improve their health completely free of charge.
Guam Gorge
In the vicinity of Dzhubga there is the picturesque Guam Gorge of the Kurdzhips River. A winding railway along the river will take tourists by train to the canyon past sheer cliffs and greenery. It is noteworthy that the width of the narrowest point of the Guam Gorge is only 2 meters, and its total length is 3.3 kilometers.
You can find this creation of nature in the Absheron region near the Guamka farm.
Lighthouse
The first Dzhubga lighthouse was founded under Nicholas 2, in 1898. It originally consisted of a wooden booth, and was later reconstructed into a stone one-story building with a tower on the roof. The light of the lighthouse reaches 15 miles, it is located at an altitude of 30 meters above sea level.
Address: town Dzhubga, st. Mayakovskaya.
Waterfalls
16 kilometers from Dzhubga, in a quiet and secluded place, travelers will be able to admire and take a gorgeous photo against the backdrop of the Colonel Waterfalls. There are 9 of them, each good in its own way. The Kamenisty stream, a tributary of the Dzhubga River, flows nearby. The reference point for the search will be the nearest settlement to the waterfalls, Polkovnichy.
Wood Museum
The woodworking museum “Whims of the Forest” is located in the house where its founder, Anton Mikhailovich Gzhelak, lived and worked. Here visitors will look and even touch wooden beetles, birds, animals, people and other unusual figures and sculptures made from roots, branches and oddly shaped driftwood. The guide will lead an entertaining tour describing the biography of Anton Mikhailovich, and also talk about some of the master’s works.
- Address: Dzhubga town, st. Chernomorskaya, 8.
- The museum is open from May to September.
- Ticket price: adult – 100 rubles, children – 50 rubles, children under 7 years old – free.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built and illuminated at the end of the 20th century in honor of the previous church of the late 19th century, destroyed after the Great Patriotic War. In 2010, the “Resurrection of Christ” icon, which parishioners had donated to the old church in 1909, was returned to the church. The temple is operational and services are regularly held there.
Address: Dzhubga town, st. Tserkovnaya Gorka, 1.
Dolmen
The famous historical monument of Dzhubga is the largest dolmen in the Western Caucasus. The monument is 5000 years old, but it is perfectly preserved. One of its blocks has antique drawings on it, which makes the dolmen even more unique.
You can touch the ancient building on the territory of the former Centrosoyuz sanatorium in the area of ul. Cooperative.
Ashe Valley
Active travelers who are not used to sitting still should definitely take an excursion to the Ashe River Valley. During the hike, the tourist group will see stunning landscapes, waterfalls and rocks. The route will follow one of the longest suspension bridges in the Tuapse region. And of course, anyone can swim in the waters of the Ashe River.
Eagle Rock
Another unforgettable excursion will be a visit to the Eagle Rock tourist complex. The program includes visiting dolmens and Circassian burials, horse riding, swimming in mud baths, jeeping and much more. Visiting guests will see performances by local artists and dancers.
Lighthouse
The lighthouse is also on the list of interesting attractions of Dzhubga. A photo with a description can be seen below.
The first lighthouse on the territory of the resort village appeared at the end of the 19th century. This structure was made of wood, so it did not stand for long. Already 8 years later it was replaced by a metal building. At the same time, the lighthouse acquired a bell, which was used during foggy days at sea.
In the middle of the last century, the lighthouse became stone. It was installed on the roof of a one-story building. Its light rose to a height of 13 meters, and the viewing range began to be 24 km.
Central beach in Dzhubga photo
The central beach of the village has a developed infrastructure and is always full of people. The water has attractions to entertain tourists: banana, frog, tablet, water slides and other attractions that are so loved.
You can rent a sun umbrella, sun loungers of various types, there are places under a canopy, toilets and changing rooms. The entrance to the sea is gentle, there is sand at the bottom, the shore of the beach itself is strewn with small pebbles.
The depth of the sea appears gradually, so it is convenient to swim with children. The water is shallow up to 25-50 meters from the shore. But you still need to look after your kids. There are always a lot of tourists on Central Beach.
If you want to relax in relative silence, then it is better to come to sunbathe early in the morning or after lunch. Life on the beach never stops for a second. During the day they actively spend time under the rays of the sun, and at night there are enchanting shows.
A foam party on the beach is not the only thing you can see here. There are restaurants and cafes with a varied menu and price range. After an active day, you can skip cooking dinner and eat in a cafe or restaurant.
On average, dinner for two will cost around 1000 rubles. This includes a main dish, salad, wine and bread. You can choose whatever your soul wants. In the evenings you can see fire shows on the beach; they are free and developed by the informal people of the village.
It is very interesting to watch such an action, and you will remember it for a long time. During the day you can take a boat ride, go sea fishing or go on an excursion. We'll talk about these recreational opportunities later. In general, the Central Beach of the village offers all opportunities for recreation and takes first place in the ranking of Dzhubga beaches.
Beach for nudists in Dzhubga (on Mount Yozhik)
Just a kilometer from the Central Beach there is an undeveloped recreation area. Here the sea is full of stones and boulders, so it’s hard to imagine what’s going on on the seabed. The beach cover consists of large pebbles.
There is no infrastructure. But there is beautiful nature, sun, silence and warm sea. This place was chosen by lovers of camping with tents and nudists. It’s wonderful to relax away from civilization, practically without leaving its borders.
From here you can clearly see Mount Hedgehog, you can take interesting photos and just take a break from everyday affairs. If you look closely, the mountain really resembles a Hedgehog who came to the sea to drink water. Children will be delighted with this discovery, but it is better not to go to the wild beach with them.
Blue Bay beach in Dzhubga photo
A picturesque corner where you can sunbathe and admire the beautiful nature. The beach is covered with small pebbles, shade is provided by trees that grow nearby, and the entrance to the sea is convenient. There is no infrastructure on the beach, so there are few people who want to relax here.
Inal Bay in Dzhubga photo
It would be hard to call this place just a beach, but there are opportunities for relaxation in the sun. On one side of the coast there are huge boulders and stones, and on the other side there are small pebbles.
The territory is covered with natural forest; there is plenty of shelter from the sun. The coast is divided among almost 100 recreation centers and sanatoriums. Not surprising, because the place is convenient and stretches for many kilometers.
The Krasnodar region is a tasty morsel of the tourism business. You can relax here either actively and intensely, or calmly and measuredly. When you get tired of lying on the beach, you can go on an excursion or visit a number of establishments that are on the territory.
For those who love challenges
I continue to explore the Krasnodar region of our country while travel abroad is closed
Today, I can say that I have traveled almost the entire coast of the Krasnodar Territory. Somewhere I was passing through on an excursion, in some cities I stopped for a long time.
THE VILLAGE OF DZHUBGA is one of the “wonderful” places in which I lived for a long time.
At work, my husband was given a voucher to a sanatorium located in this village.
I’ll try to tell you honestly about this place without emotion.
We traveled from Krasnodar. We arrived by plane. We took a trolleybus and got to the bus station, from there we took a bus straight to the village of Dzhubga!
LOCATION of the village on the coast
The village has a very good location, since it is the first place on the road from Krasnodar where you can access the sea. Therefore, the village has a lot of tourists from Kranodar and surrounding areas who came for 3-5 days, some by car, some by bus. There are a lot of them.
From the bus station Dzhubga can be reached to all ends of the Krasnodar Territory and to Crimea and other territories. Ticket prices are reasonable.
The schedule and ticket prices can be viewed on the Autoticket website. You can also buy the required ticket. Convenient site.
BUS STATION
Interesting place. Not the worst option for bus stations on the Krasnodar coast. Normal platform. There are cash registers. Enough seating inside the station, not enough on the platform.
It is better not to go to the free toilet. But the paid toilet is quite clean. It even has “reproductions” on the walls. I couldn’t resist taking a photo of one.
I wonder what kind of reproductions are there in the men's room?!
VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DZUBGA
There are two Magnit stores in the village. One is located along the highway, the other in the center of the village. There is a Pyaterochka store, next to the Millstream wine store, also located along the highway not far from the dolphinarium.
There is a small clothing market and a small food market here. (Near the water park).
There are many small shops around with food, clothes, meat, and souvenirs.
True, the main cluster of shops is at the intersection of two roads: the main highway and the road to the center of the village.
There is a Sberbank office and an ATM here (at the intersection of two roads)
There are also Sberbank ATMs in Magnit (along the highway), and also on the road from this magnet to the center. Another ATM is located near the village administration building.
The main asset of the village is WATER PARK.
An ordinary water park like everywhere else. There are many slides from which you can slide down on “joint” cheesecakes (two of you at once). Various events in the evenings. If you are a fan of water parks, then you will like it!
Nearby there is something reminiscent of a Luno Park with attractions.
The beach offers a standard list of beach “services”.
COST OF HOUSING. I lived in a sanatorium, but many said that this village had the best housing prices.
DZHUBGA VILLAGE FROM INSIDE
I didn't really like the inside of the village. The main route runs along the village and along the sea. The first line that faces the sea is very small, and people are constantly walking past to the beach. There are very few “secluded” places. Another line is right behind the highway with access to the same noisy highway. Other housing can be rented in the center of the village, which stretches perpendicular to the main highway. It's much calmer here. But accordingly, it takes quite a long time to get here.
Since the main route (motorway) runs along the first and second lines, it is constantly noisy, dusty and dirty (from the road). Along this road there are very narrow sidewalks for people on both sides. in some places you can’t fit two people on this sidewalk, and cars, trucks, and buses fly by. In general, there is nowhere to go for a walk. I took two dresses with me, but never wore one, because there was simply nowhere to “walk” it.
There is a dolmen in the village. Of course you need to watch it! But I advise everyone to go on an excursion to other dolmens (they are located in well-kept areas, and even if you pay for the excursion, you will be more impressed!)
By the way, I always buy this ice cream in the Krasnodar region. I really like delicious food! (I like the simple ice cream better)
SEA and BEACH
The sea, unlike Anapa, does not bloom, the beach has sand. there is a pebble. The water is basically clean, but a large number of people will still bubble the water and it will become cloudy.
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On the beach, as on all the beaches of the Krasnodar coast: bananas, cheesecakes, hydro scooters, parachutes, kebabs, cafes, street vendors, various entertainments, music, noise, hubbub, a lot of people.
Well, by the evening it was very littered. True, local workers clean up this garbage after the resting “pigs”. But, as I understand it, this is an eternal cycle, or rather a garbage cycle.
When we came here from our beach, we were simply amazed: THERE WAS NO FREE PLACE. There are people all around. They said that some come at five in the morning and take places under the canopy. Those who don’t get a place under the canopy “baked” under the sun, by the evening turning into a new nationality “Red Man”!
There is a place on the beach where the river flows into the sea. Many people swam here too. I would like to add on my own: “People, do not swim in places where the river flows into the sea. “The river carries a lot of dirt. (don't forget that wastewater goes into the river, and the river carries it to the sea.)! Move at least 100 meters from the river mouth.
In general, this area of the Krasnodar coast is very beautiful.
Interesting places in Dzhubga
Colonel Falls
The waterfalls are located in the bed of a stream called Polkovnichiy, near the village of Gorskoye. Tourists who decide to visit these waterfalls will enjoy a long walk of 10 kilometers. The largest waterfall is 18 meters high. There are also several cascades nearby. Waterfalls were especially popular in the 60s and 70s. It was at that time that the workers of the automobile tourist base called “Zarya” laid out a route there. Tourists can travel the entire route on foot or in off-road vehicles.
Here tourists can admire the beauty of nature, as well as mountains and rocks. Among other things, visitors to the waterfalls can walk through the ancient gorges and learn their history.
Tourist complex Eagle Rock
In the village of Dzhubga there are tourist excursions that both adults and children can visit. Tourists go on all-terrain vehicles to Polyana Charm, where they can take part in the tasting of Adyghe cheese, honey and local wines. After this, tourists go to Eagle Rock, where visitors will enjoy an interesting demonstration performance by the instructor.
After visiting Eagle Rock, tourists return to the clearing, where a feast is organized for their arrival, which includes real Caucasian kebab, lavash, various national sauces, and wine. Artists will entertain people. There is also a children's playground, water slides and sports games. Adults can take medicinal baths and ride horses.
A few hours later, the bus leaves for Circassian burials and dolmens, and the end of the excursion is again in the clearing, where tourists will enjoy fish soup and national Caucasian dances.
Water park in the village of Dzhubga
The water park in Dzhubga is the very first water park to appear in the Tuapse region. It is located in the center of the village. It occupies an area of 2.6 hectares. Up to two thousand people can be in the water park at the same time.
Both children and adults will like it here. Over the two years of its existence, it has fallen in love with both local residents and tourists. There is a wave pool and slides of varying heights and steepness. In addition, there are fountains and cafes where you can have a snack.
Dolmens
In Dzhugba there is one of the largest tiled dolmens located in the Caucasus. This attraction is located on the territory of the former Tsentrosoyuz sanatorium, just a kilometer from the sea. Due to the monument's impressive size, it makes a strong impression on visitors. According to historians, dolmens were erected here in the third millennium BC. The monument itself is a large tiled megalith.
Boat trip to Inal Bay
One of the most interesting attractions in Dzhubga is a boat excursion to Inal Bay. From the central pier of the village, a boat departs twice a day for an excursion to the source of Blue Mud to Inal Bay. During the walk, the guide will tell you interesting facts about the Black Sea coast.
Right in the middle of the bay there is a small lake with healing clay that was mixed with spring water. Blue clay baths have a rejuvenating effect. Clay also has a good effect on blood circulation and cleanses the skin.
You can get there by bus from Dzhubga. Access to the lake with healing baths is absolutely free. Mud pushes a person's body to the surface, so it is impossible to drown in it. Very often local residents come to teach small children to swim. After mud treatments, vacationers can go down to the beach and wash off the mud into the sea.
Dolmen
Dolmens are ancient religious and funeral structures made of large stones. The Dzhubga dolmen is perhaps the main attraction of this area. This is the most cumbersome structure of this type in the Caucasus.
The dolmen is made of large slabs and looks like an enclosed courtyard. Researchers believe that this building dates back to the third century BC. Unfortunately, it was not possible to unravel the purpose of the dolmen.
What to do in Dzhubga in June?
Naturally, everyone goes to the sea for “sea and sun.” Beaches in Dzhubga
wide sandy and sandy-pebble.
You can diversify your beach holiday with excursions and walks in the surrounding area. And the surrounding area is very picturesque, because the village is surrounded by huge forests and mountains, and the rivers Dzhubga, Kozlenkova Gap and Azarenskaya Gap flow through the village itself.
On a pleasant afternoon you can take a walk to Snake Gorge
. We can say that this place is a kind of gathering place for creative, informal people, bards, hitchhikers. Here, since the end of May, a tent city has been set up where all these comrades live, and in the evenings it can be very interesting and fun. By the way, it’s clear why this gorge was called the snake gorge, but you won’t find snakes here.
If you plan to live in tents, and you have children with you, then I don’t recommend choosing Snake Gorge - it’s not suitable for children.
But as an excursion site, Snake Gorge is quite suitable. You can also go to Cape Shapsukho
, located 2 km southeast. It looks like a piece of land that cuts into a river (of the same name). This cape is located at an altitude of 677 meters - one might say it is a mountain peak.
It is located between the Rattled Gap and the river.
The river valley was the original place of residence of the Circassian Shapsug tribe - that’s why both the river and the cape were named so. The nature on this cape is extremely picturesque - you need to see it with your own eyes! , the Dzhubga water park begins operating in the village.
. This water park seems to be the largest in the Tuapse region. I won’t tell you what kind of slides there are - the story will be too long. But the water park is very decent. The water park is located on Novorossiysk Highway, building 10-A. In the evenings, already in June, foam parties begin to be held here - naturally, entertainment for adults.
You can also go to the museum “Wonders of the Forest”
, which is on Chernomorskaya street. The museum is located in the same place where the famous local woodcarver Anton Mikhailovich Gzhelak lived and worked. The museum is easy to spot: right in front of the house there is a wooden sculpture of an eight-meter dinosaur. The museum has two exhibitions: the first is the master’s personal belongings, and the second is his work, which includes about 1,500 of a wide variety of wooden figurines.
You can go to the expanses of the Tenginsky pass
. From the center of Dzhubga to this pass is no more than 20 minutes drive. Even the locals don’t really know the many mysterious roads in these beautiful places – but it’s definitely worth visiting.
Behind the village of Tenginka, plateaus begin, which used to be fields on which Cossack soldiers, who settled on these lands after the Caucasian War, sowed rye. Now wild apple and pear orchards still grow on flat ground - wonderful memories of the first settlers. Today, at the foot of the pass, screeching groups of vacationers sometimes ride in UAZs. The pass itself consists of huge massifs of sandstone - these are stones that were brought here by a glacier that slid down from the Ural Mountains during the great glaciation. There is a place to rest near the rocks, there are trash cans and even logs to make a fire. Somewhere in the valley there is an amazing apiary with beekeepers who will tell you about the history of the area something that cannot be read in any book. In general, the nature there is simply incredible, no people, no garbage, although the roads are not always convenient - but it’s worth it!
If crawling through the mountains and exploring untrodden paths is a little lazy for you, and you prefer “ready-made adventures,” then contact a tour agency. There you will be offered excellent excursions around the Tuapse region and not only
:
a trip by boat to the Blue Bay (this is also in the Dzhubga area), mud baths made of blue clay in Inal Bay, Heliot Falls with caves, sightseeing tours of neighboring cities (for example, to Gelendzhik with wine tasting, to Novorossiysk, Tuapse, Sochi and etc.), a trip to Lake Abrau with a visit to the wines, a trip to the Pshada dolmens, the Gebeus waterfalls and the Three Sisters waterfalls, a jeep trip to the Lago-Naki plateau, a trip to the village of Loo (this is a village near Sochi) with a visit to the Byzantine temple , to the valley of the Ashe River with a visit to waterfalls and caves, as well as horseback riding and trips to water parks
. But, as for me, you can do all these tours on your own and without any guides - by car (and sometimes by bicycle) or on regular buses.
Hotels
The first Dzhubga holiday home was opened back in 1935, at the same time a park area was equipped for vacationers; it is still a decoration of the village; both locals and guests love to spend time here. The year 1966 was marked by the assignment of the status of a resort village to Dzhubga.
Guest house "Yuzhnaya"
The house located on the Black Sea coast, next to a pebble beach, is attractive to many tourists. For a small fee, you can get the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay. The premises are air conditioned, have bathrooms, a dining area and space for self-catering. Numerous restaurants and cafes, where you can always have a delicious lunch, are located very close.
There are many guest houses and hotels for visitors built here. These are the attractive houses “Ezhik”, “Vesta”, the luxurious hotel “Prestige” - all of them welcome guests who come to see the sights and relax. Residents of the private sector kindly offer their homes for vacation. Anyone can choose their own convenient place to live. Having settled near the sea in a hotel or private sector, a tourist has the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful rustling of the sea wave around the clock, spend his time on the beach without having to travel 2-3 km to get to it. Some are looking for solitude in silence, they enjoy a rare attraction - clean air far from busy beaches, ensconced in inexpensive cozy houses of local residents.
Nutrition
The most profitable place to buy food is at Magnit, a chain store. There are many different shops in the town, but the lowest prices are in supermarkets. At the Central Market of Dzhubga you can buy fruits, vegetables, and homemade wines. Caucasian and Russian cuisine predominates in cafes and restaurants.
All boarding houses and hotels have restaurants. Prices increase in direct proportion to the number of hotel stars. For example, at the Grand Paradise or Hestia hotel the cost of dinner will be about 1,500 rubles. Outside their hotels, tourists can eat in snack bars, canteens and cafes. Most of them are along the A-147 highway, along the embankment and in the center of the village. Lunch at such establishments will cost around 650-750 rubles. On the beach, lunch in a cafe will cost 300 rubles. The closer the restaurant is to the sea, the higher its prices will be.
In a cafe, the first course costs 100-150 rubles, the second course costs 100-170 rubles, the cost of pizza costs 450-550 rubles. Locally made wine – 350 rubles, beer – 120 rubles, bottle of mineral water – 75 rubles.
Where to go in Dzhubga with a child
The village has many places where you can go with your child and have a good time.
Water park "Dzhubga"
Address: Dzhubga, Novorossiysk highway, 10, bldg. A
Phone +7 928 263‑55-55, +7 86167 9‑41-35
The water complex was built in 2009 and can accommodate up to 2,000 visitors at a time. Along the perimeter of the entire territory there are sculptures and figures of fairy-tale heroes.
In total, the park has 16 adult water parks and 12 children's ones, in addition there are several swimming pools and other water attractions. For daredevils and extreme sports enthusiasts, there are the Flying Boards, Tsunami, and Big Hall slides.
There is a separate entertainment area for children - the water city. The most popular attraction among young guests, the Water House, is located here.
The infrastructure is well developed, there is a cafe, a restaurant, free parking for 500 cars. There are rescue services in the park to monitor the safety of guests.
Dolphinarium Nemo
Address: Dzhubga, st. Novorossiysk Highway, 88 (federal highway)
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Dolphin therapy
You can brighten up your beach holiday by visiting the Nemo Dolphinarium. Dolphin shows are organized for visitors, during which the “stars” of the dolphinarium demonstrate their abilities.
After the show, you will be able to take photos with your favorites. In addition, swimming with dolphins and dolphin therapy are organized on the territory of the complex.
Jurassic Park
Address: Novorossiysk highway, 88, Dzhubga
Phone: 8-988-13-63-207, 8-988-13-63-208.
Jurassic Park opened in 2015 and immediately became a favorite place among children and adults. The format of the complex is interactive, here each attraction “comes to life” imitating the sounds of animals. Every detail of the park conveys in great detail the true habitat of prehistoric creatures.
During the walk you can find yourself in the jungle, in the desert, on a lake, or on the edge of a cliff. From all sides you can hear the roar of animals, the cries of unknown animals, reptiles. Each exhibit is allowed to be touched and photographed.
History of the village
When talking about interesting places in Russia, one cannot fail to mention the village of Dzhubga. Sights, excursions and trips around this city are in one way or another connected with its history.
And the very name of the settlement comes from antiquity; translated from the Adyghe language it means “valley of the winds.” Although there are other translations: “flat place”, “place where the fog spreads” and even “night beauty”.
The village of Dzhubga was founded at the mouth of the river in 1864, after the eviction of the indigenous inhabitants - the Shapsugs. The village was the headquarters of the Shapsug coastal battalion.
Initially, about 360 people (65 families) lived here. Nowadays the Stanichka microdistrict is located in these places. After the liquidation of the battalion in 1870, the settlement was renamed the village of Dzhubga, which later became a village.
By 1905, the village consisted of 74 households of Russian peasants. The main impetus for the development of the village was the construction of a port by the Crimean-Caucasian Shipping Company. Customs, post office, telegraph and visiting summer residents appeared in the settlement.
In 1935, a holiday home was opened in Dzhubga. At the same time, a park was founded, which adorns the village to this day. And in 1966, the settlement was given the status of a resort village.
The coast of Dzhubga is located between Cape Shapsho and the town of Hedgehog, which, according to the plan, actually looks like a prickly animal.
Inal Bay itself received its name in honor of the first Christian preacher who appeared on the Black Sea coast in the 5th century. Little is known about his fate.
Bigius waterfalls
These waterfalls were given 2 more names: Gebius and Tesheb. Nature placed the waterfalls near the villages of Bzhid and Teshebs, a 40-minute walk. Here begins the subtropical zone, which is characterized by lush vegetation and natural jungle. Cascades of water reach a height of 15 m.
The route for tourists follows a path with stairs on the mountain slopes and bridges at river crossing points. Along the way there will be a gazebo for relaxation, cafes and kebab shops.
Tour guides call this area the Mill Gap, which contains deposits of blue clay in the bed of a mountain stream. Tourists will not pass by a spring with water from a spring, but in the ponds they encounter they will go fishing with unpredictable prospects. Mount Hebius will provide viewing platforms for panoramic views.
How to get there
There is no airport or railway in Dzhubga. The nearest airport and railway station are in Krasnodar. Regular buses run from the Krasnodar Central Bus Station to Dzhubga. The fare is 200-250 rubles, the journey takes about 2.5 hours. Buses also run from Tuapse to Dzhubga. The ticket costs 100 rubles, the journey takes about 1 hour. You can get to Dzhubga by minibus from Goryachiy Klyuch, Kislovodsk, Adler, Sochi, Rostov, Yeisk, Goryachiy Klyuch.
Coming to Dzhubga by car is very convenient and easy. The road along the route is good, there are no difficult road junctions. By private car you can visit Golubaya and Inap bays.
The beautiful legend of Dzhubga
There is a sad legend about the name of the Dzhubga River. In ancient times, a noble Shapsug lived in these parts, who had a beautiful daughter, Dzhubga. The father allowed the girl to walk in the garden only at night, so that no man could see her dazzling beauty. Many wooed her, but her father refused all the suitors. One day a young man snuck into the garden and kidnapped the beauty. The loving couple disappeared into the mountains. But her father tracked them down and killed her husband, and forcibly took Dzhubga away. Heartbroken, the “night beauty” threw herself from a cliff into the river, which began to be called by her name.
According to an old legend, the village of Dzhubga, the sights of which are now known far beyond the borders of the region, arose after a truce between warring Adyghe tribes. In honor of this, a feast was held at which the elder broke a jug for good luck. By his decree, a village named Bzhid (“broken vessel”) appeared in this place.
Mount Hedgehog
Mount Hedgehog is another local attraction that cannot be missed. The hill, whose height is about 250 meters, has had this name for many years. It comes with a funny shape. From a distance, the mountain actually resembles the body of a hedgehog. You can see its back, covered with needle trees, as well as its rocky face protruding into the sea. From the outside it may seem that the animal came here to drink water.
Mount Hedgehog borders the bay from the west. It's definitely worth climbing to the top. The reward will be an amazing view of the surrounding area.
Architectural highlights and monuments of Tuapse
Among all the interesting things that experienced travelers recommend to see in Tuapse, several buildings and monuments stand out. Their visit is included in any excursion program.
Bus station building
Address: st. Marshala Zhukova, 6. Bus station bus stop.
The bus station building is rightfully considered one of the architectural symbols of Tuapse. The picturesque mansion, built in 1913, immediately catches your eye. Its blue and white facade is richly decorated with carved elements, somewhat reminiscent of Arabic script. Above the large arched window of the central portal, two turrets rise, as if copied from illustrations to “1000 and One Nights”. The composition is completed by a small fountain “Lighthouse”, emitting geysers in a cozy park laid out in front of the building.
Singing fountain
Address: Morskoy Boulevard. Transport stop "GDK".
The newest of the four iconic Tuapse fountains, commissioned in the spring of 2012. According to modern urban planning fashion, it does not have a traditional bowl. The pool, with 200 vents emitting jets of water built into its bottom, is located below ground level. Therefore, to the delight of children and holidaymakers languishing in the summer heat, you can even walk between the geysers. The water emission control system allows you to change the height of the jets to the beat of the music, and thoughtful lighting helps create a magical extravaganza of myriads of sprays when darkness falls. By the way, the maximum height of the fountain geyser can reach 18 m.
Hill of heroes
Address: st. Poletaeva. Transport stop "GDK".
The grand opening of the memorial in honor of the defenders of Tuapse took place in the spring of 1965. The location for it was not chosen by chance. At the top of the hill dominating the central part of the city, during the Caucasian Wars there was a fort called Velyaminov. During the Second World War, anti-aircraft gunners fired at the enemy from here. The steps of a stone staircase-alley lined with evergreen trees lead to the memorial. The architectural complex of Gorki includes granite pylons on which the names of fallen heroes are extruded, a monument to anti-aircraft gunners, sculptures of a liberating soldier and a grieving mother, the torch of the Eternal Flame, and the Alexievsky Temple.
Obelisk to the Fighters for Soviet Power
Address: October Revolution Square. Transport stop "Marine Station".
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution, a monument dedicated to the freedom fighters of the working people appeared in Tuapse. The height of the triangular obelisk, symbolizing a bayonet, is 21 m. The base of the pillar is decorated with high reliefs on revolutionary themes. The attitude of Tuapse residents towards monuments of the historical past can be set as an example for residents of many other cities. During the turbulent years of perestroika, the monument was not destroyed. Moreover, already in 2012, the square named after the revolution, where the obelisk stands, was decorated with additional illumination. In the evenings the composition looks excellent.
Sundial
Address: Morskoy Boulevard. Transport stop "Marine Station".
There are several interesting art objects on the Tuapse embankment, among which the Parus Sundial stands out. The background to their appearance in the city is very interesting. Initially, the installation was supposed to add to the list of Vyborg attractions. However, the project was implemented in Tuapse. Now, on a clear, sunny day, anyone can check their watch with a natural chronometer, the accuracy of which is guaranteed by the luminary.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
What to see in Dzhubga for those interested in religious buildings? The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in the 90s. This building took the place of a 19th century church, which could no longer be restored.
The temple is a brick building, which is shaped like a quadrangle. The facade, covered with white paint, looks very modest, devoid of flashy decorations. The porch is made in the form of a portico with supporting columns. The domes of the church are topped with cone-shaped blue towers.
