What to visit in Dzhubga first
A good start to your trip around Dzhubga will be a visit to its most famous tourist centers, which will be interesting to visit for both adults and children.
Water park "Dzhubga"
- Address: Novorossiysk highway, 10A.
The huge water park opened in 2009. The complex is located in the open air and welcomes guests from spring to autumn. More than two thousand people can visit it at the same time.
The water park infrastructure includes pools of varying depths and sizes, between them there are “relaxation islands” - indoor and outdoor areas with sun loungers, connected to each other by bridges. The pools are equipped with water slides of varying complexity and configuration, fountains, Jacuzzis, trampolines and artificial rocks for diving.
The complex also includes the rental of swimming equipment: circles, armbands and bananas. To go down the hill, you can take a cheesecake. In addition, on the territory of the water park there are numerous cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.
In the summer, foam parties, animation shows and recreational activities, such as exercises, water aerobics and sports competitions, are organized here.
Jurassic Park
- Address: Novorossiysk highway, 88.
Everyone has seen Steven Spielberg's film "Jurassic Park", where deadly prehistoric lizards walked in the mysterious jungle. In Dzhubga, tourists will have the opportunity to visit a park with dinosaurs and see the land before the beginning of time.
The territory of the amusement park is decorated in the style of the scenery for the above-mentioned film. A huge gate allows tourists onto a wide road along which stretches the jungle, where terrible monsters live. In the lakes and ravines you can see wagons overturned by dinosaurs, which were used for the excursion of Alan Grant's group.
Dinosaurs, as is known from the plot of the film, escaped from their enclosures and began to live a free life, so that while walking along the paths, it is easy to stumble upon a monstrous tyrannosaurus, a ferocious velociraptor, a huge triceratops and many others. The dinosaur figures are made very realistically and are impressive in their size. Plus, the figures are mechanized, which adds a “live” effect.
Fans of Jurassic Park will appreciate the entertainment center created based on it. Before leaving, it’s worth taking a couple of photos with dinosaurs in the background, so that when you return home you can brag to your friends, saying, “I was in Jurassic Park and survived.”
Museum "Wonders of the Forest"
- Address: Chernomorskaya st., 8.
The unusual museum was created by woodcarving master Anton Mikhailovich Gzhelyak. The exhibition occupies two halls: in the first, tourists are given the opportunity to get acquainted with the biography of the artist and the history of the formation of his original style.
And in the second - to evaluate his masterpieces, which are driftwood, twigs, roots and bark, transformed by the master into human grimaces, figures of animals and fairy-tale characters. There are small works here, as well as large ones - in man's height.
This collection is an ode to the human imagination. Walking through the forest, Antom Mikhailovich gave free rein to his imagination, and it helped him see magic among natural habit. The artist is convinced that this is how masterpieces are born.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Address: st. Church Hill, 1.
The predecessor of the modern church was a dilapidated building dating from the mid-19th century. During the Soviet years, the old temple was closed and left in disrepair, which is why the building quickly fell into disrepair. After the end of persecution for the faith, the destroyed church was returned to the Sochi Diocese, and construction of a new church began in its place.
The Assumption Church is made of brick and is a quadrangle with a hipped roof and a belfry. The facade is decorated strictly, without frills. The only decorations are the porch in the form of a portico supported by two columns and three classical golden domes. The temple was opened in the early 1990s and is still in operation today. Today there is a Sunday school and a library of Orthodox books.
Observation deck overlooking Dzhubga Bay
- Coordinates on the map: 44.316146, 38.688240.
Kooperativnaya Street will lead the tourist to one of the most beautiful points of the village - to the observation deck, from where you can admire all the beauty and charm of Dzhubginskaya Bay. Reviews claim that the views from here are truly fantastic.
The best entertainment in Dzhubga for children and adults
Dzhubga is a small village, but it is simply impossible to get around it in one day, because there are so many interesting places that you want not only to visit, but also to linger in them.
Dolphinarium "Nemo"
- Address: Novorossiysk highway, 88.
Dolphinarium "Nemo" invites tourists to see the wonders and talents of the most beautiful inhabitants of the Black Sea.
During the performance, dolphins will surprise guests with their abilities: singing, drawing, dancing, games and complex acrobatic tricks. In addition to them, “Nemo” is home to funny sea lions and seals, who will also delight tourists with their theatrical skills.
After the show, everyone can feed the animals, take pictures and even swim with them in the same pool. There is also a dolphin therapy service - a special program for relieving stress and improving mental well-being, recommended for children, the elderly and pregnant women.
To remember your visit to Nemo, you should buy a souvenir, a magnet or a soft toy, which are sold in a variety at the local gift shop.
Penguinarium
- Address: Novorossiysk highway.
The penguinarium occupies a separate pavilion of the Nemo complex. Incredibly sociable and friendly penguins who arrived in the Krasnodar Territory from South America live here, waiting to meet tourists.
The birds were placed in large aquariums, where comfortable conditions were created for them. When visiting this pavilion, tourists have the opportunity not only to watch the penguins, but also to feed them, play ball with them and take pictures.
Petting Zoo "Madagascar"
- Address: Novorossiysk highway.
The petting zoo building is impossible to miss. It is framed by arching trees and decorated with colorful designs of birds, lemurs and tropical flowers. There are several enclosures in the complex:
- the aviary is a huge open-air cage where ostriches, South American parrots, cranes and peacocks live;
- wooden pen with goats, sheep and calves;
- “forest”, where raccoons, hedgehogs and a cute deer live;
- swimming pool with fur seals;
- monkey house with chimpanzees;
- turtle aquarium.
Conditions in the zoo are as close as possible to natural conditions for certain animals, thanks to which they feel comfortable. Visitors are allowed to feed, pet and photograph the zoo's inhabitants. This place guarantees a lot of emotions for children.
"Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors"
- Address: Chernomorskaya, 9a.
At the guest house “Family Holidays” there is an interesting attraction - “The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors”. In a small room there are a dozen mirrors that distort the reflection, making a person fatter or thinner, longer or shorter, and giving him a ridiculous appearance. The attraction is designed to make tourists laugh and cheer them up.
House of Culture
- Address: Sovetskaya st., 33.
The House of Culture attracts tourists and local residents with original theatrical productions and concerts, where children's and youth ensembles, as well as professional troupes, perform.
Currently, ten creative associations are based in the House of Culture, including vocal groups, a veterans’ choir, choreography and gymnastics clubs, as well as sections on photography, arts and crafts and journalism.
In addition to creative and developmental activities, the House of Culture carries out pedagogical and educational work with young people. Lectures are regularly held here, covering such important topics as a healthy lifestyle, morality and patriotism.
Bathhouse "Gosteev"
- Address: 4, Orekhovaya Roshcha microdistrict.
The bathhouse estate was opened relatively recently and has already managed to win the hearts of townspeople and visitors.
The complex includes almost all types of baths. Here you can visit a Russian bath, hammam, Finnish sauna, as well as taiga and birch baths. The infrastructure also includes a salt room, in which the microclimate of mineral caves is recreated, a swimming pool, a gym and a billiard room.
Tourists who visited the bathhouse note the high level of comfort, cleanliness and order in the showers and steam rooms.
Sports centers of Dzhubga
Fans of active recreation should definitely visit the sports facilities of Dzhubga; they will offer entertainment for every taste.
Fitness-
- Address: Mayakovskaya st., 1.
Fitness is located at the medical and health complex of the same name.
Here tourists have the opportunity to visit a gym with modern equipment, an open-air sports court, a sauna and a swimming pool. Anyone can use the services of a professional trainer. For children, the fitness center has a play area with trampolines and slides.
The fitness center is located near the coastline, where there is a rental office for motor boats and jet skis.
ATV rental "Yug-Kvadro"
- Address: Orehovaya st., 33A.
"Yug-Kvadro" provides a unique opportunity to travel around Dzhubga and the surrounding area on an ATV, overcoming steep roads and impassable forest paths.
There is the largest selection of ATVs and tourist routes in the Krasnodar region. For beginners, a training program, test drive and support are provided as necessary. Experienced drivers can travel alone.
ATVs are not the only equipment provided by Yug-Kvadro. You can also rent buggies here - light off-road vehicles, and in winter you can rent a snowmobile.
Fisherman's estate
- Address: 42A, Yuzhny microdistrict.
The fisherman's estate is a corner of tranquility in the center of a noisy resort. A wooden hut stands on the shore of an artificial pond rich in fish. Especially for fishermen, there is a rental point for fishing rods, nets, traps and inflatable boats. The pond is rich in crucian carp, carp, perch and small pike. The caught fish can be grilled immediately.
For those who are indifferent to fishing, there will also be entertainment. A boat trip on a catamaran and a hike along the green shores, where there are ecological trails, will provide a good time for health and soul.
When is the best time to relax in Dzhubga
The climate of the resort is close to the Mediterranean. Dzhubga has mild winters and warm summers. The beach season begins at the end of May. In the second half of July and August, the Black Sea warms up to +26…+27°С. Air temperature +30…+34°С. In Dzhubga the humidity is not as high as in Sochi, so the heat is easier to bear. The velvet season lasts until the beginning of October. During the warm season there is little rain.
Majollica: “We vacationed in July. Dzhubga greeted us with rain and stormy seas. We were even a little glad that there was a great opportunity to take a break from the road. The rain was warm, so the overall impression did not deteriorate at all.”
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Beach volleyball (Photo: booking.com / Hotel and Health Complex A-more Resort)
Unique elements of urban development
Among ordinary buildings and residential resort buildings, structures stand out that have not only a remarkable view, but also a rich history.
Dzhubga dolmen
- Address: Kooperativnaya street.
The dolmen is one of the most famous and mysterious buildings in the village. It is an imposing structure made of massive stone slabs laid out in the shape of an enclosed courtyard or bowl. Scientists cannot determine the exact date of the appearance of the dolmen, but there are rumors that it was created in the 3rd century BC. The purpose of the structure is unclear, as is who built it.
There is an opinion that the dolmen was built by aliens from outer space. Allegedly, aliens created a stone reservoir with life-giving water, in which the ancestors of people were subsequently born. Despite the absurdity, this theory is quite popular, and most tourists visiting the dolmen are supporters of an alternative version of the origin of life on Earth.
Barracks
The modest-looking military barracks building has a rather peculiar history. This stone building was built in 1904 as a parochial school. After the revolution, the institution was transformed into an ordinary educational institution, and during the Great Patriotic War it housed a military hospital.
At the end of the war, the building was again occupied by a school, which operated until 1986. After a new educational institution was built in the village, military barracks were set up in the ancient building, which they still own today. The building is recognized as an architectural monument and historical heritage of the village.
Guest house "Mayak"
- Address: Mayakovskaya street.
The most unusual recreation center in Dzhubga is famous for its original architectural design - the guest house is divided into two parts by a lighthouse towering in its center. The lighthouse has a rectangular shape and ends with an observation deck that goes around a huge lantern.
At the base of the lighthouse is the main entrance to the hotel. Guests of the recreation center can visit the observation deck whenever they want. From this point there is a magnificent view of Dzhubga and the Black Sea.
Reviews of beaches in Dzhubga
The main beach stretches for 800 m. It is covered with small pebbles, which change to sand closer to the water. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the bottom is flat, but sometimes you come across large stones. Be careful!
According to reviews, the beach in Dzhubga has toilets, showers and water attractions for children. There are several cafes along the small embankment. They sell a lot of fast food to tourists: donuts for 50 rubles, boiled corn for 70 rubles, boiled crayfish for 250 rubles, shawarma for 160 rubles, shish kebab for 80-100 rubles. Some vacationers like the village beach. Others complain about the dirt: bottles, cigarette butts and pieces of paper on the shore, in the sea and in the locker rooms.
Good reviews were left about the holiday in Dzhubga on the paid beach of Molchanov, which is located next to Mount Hedgehog. They charge 200 rubles to rent a sun lounger for the whole day.
Anna Lupsha: “The beach is clean, there is a lot of entertainment. We went on the Consul boat, it was really cool.”
KaterinaRenm: “The sea is very clean, and the only negative is the large crowd of people. You won’t be able to rest without someone hurting you.”
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Beach in Dzhubga (Photo: vk.com/club4123107)
Natural surroundings of the village of Dzhubga
Obligatory points of a sightseeing tour of Dzhubga are natural attractions located in the village itself and in the surrounding area.
Colonel Falls
- GPS coordinates: 44.396257, 38.671069.
Colonel's waterfalls are located on the Kamenistaya River, not far from the village of Polkovniche, which received its name in honor of Colonel Babich, whose camp stood at this place during the Caucasian War.
Waterfalls make their way through the gorge, framed by dense forest. There are nine streams in total, and each of them is different from the other. Here you can see a waterfall cascading down like a tent canopy. Another stream bends like a Greek nose with a hump. The largest waterfall falls from a height of 18 meters. The turbulent stream it forms runs along low rapids, breaking into smaller waterfalls.
You can get to Colonel Falls by car, but it is better to travel on foot along a forest path, so tourists can fully experience the spirit of nature and enjoy its beauty.
Mount Hedgehog
- Coordinates: 44.310030, 38.691340.
Mount Hedgehog is located on the coast. It got its name due to its funny shape, reminiscent of the back of a hedgehog. The tall trees look like thorns, and the rocky cape extending into the sea looks like the sharp-nosed muzzle of an animal.
Strictly speaking, this is not a mountain, but a hill 250 m high. At its foot there is a sandy bay, and sanatoriums are based on the slope. A hiking trail leads to the top of the hill. Climbing Yozhik, tourists will see a stunning panorama of the resort and the blue expanses of the sea.
Dzhubga River
- Coordinates: 44.315339, 38.703195.
The Dzhubga River gave the resort its name. It is not known exactly from which Adyghe expression the name “Dzhubga” came. Some believe that its source is the word “zhybgye” (wind), others are inclined to the word “zheg’up” (flat place). One way or another, both translations correspond to the description of the river: it flows on a plain exposed to strong winds.
The Dzhubga River is famous for its picturesque views. To fully appreciate its beauty, you should rent a rowing boat and take a quiet walk along the shores, surrounded by forest greenery. This is a good place for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Natural monument “Giant Oak”
- Address: d/o "Centrosoyuz".
On the right bank of the Dzhubga River, a great oak tree, whose age exceeds five centuries, spreads its crowns. Its height reaches 25 meters, and its trunk diameter is almost two meters. Despite its advanced age, the oak is in excellent condition.
The tree branches into two parts, its trunk is covered with a layer of green moss. Around the Giant Oak, young trees rustle with leaves, which seem small and skinny against its background. Since 2012, the Giant Oak has been protected by the state as a natural monument of historical, scientific, educational, cultural and aesthetic value.
Beach holiday in Dzhubga
As in any other resort village, beach tourism is well developed in Dzhubga. The coastline is mostly sandy, with rare small pebbles. The beaches are varied, but they have one thing in common - comfort, which, without a doubt, every tourist will appreciate.
Central Beach
- Coordinates: 44.309968, 38.698654.
The central beach is the best and most popular in the village. Its advantages include:
- clean sandy surface;
- safe entry into the sea;
- a large number of inflatable slides, trampolines, catamarans and zorbing;
- a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants;
- comfortable changing cabins.
The beach is ideal for couples vacationing with children. Animation shows are often held here for children.
The central beach is actively visited by residents of the village and tourists, which is why it is almost always crowded, especially during peak season. Finding a secluded place is possible only in the early morning.
Beach near Mount Hedgehog (Molchanova beach)
- Coordinates: 44.307848, 38.692554.
The sandy bay at the foot of Mount Hedgehog is loved by tourists. For a comfortable stay, there is everything you need: comfortable sun loungers, a gentle slope to the sea, a bottom without sharp stones, changing cabins, as well as volleyball courts and a cafe.
Unlike the central beach, there are never crowds here. The place is beautiful, secluded, and the Hedgehog’s back rising from the west protects swimmers from gusts of cold wind.
Camping "Sea Wave"
- Coordinates: 44.307828, 38.692863.
For tourists traveling “savages” in cars, there is an excellent campsite in Dzhubga, set up on the beach near Yozhik. This is one of the largest campsites in the Tuapse area.
Tourists stay in their own cars, in tents or in the open air around a fire. The local beach is covered with small pebbles. At the campsite, sun loungers and swimming equipment can be rented.
Blue Bay
- Coordinates: 44.319982, 38.654374.
Not far from Dzhubga there is a resort place called Blue Bay. This is a small village with picturesque views and a luxurious sandy beach. The unique landmark is surrounded on three sides by wooded hills, protecting it from the wind. There is a rental of sun loungers, jet skis and banana boats on the beach.
Wooden diving boards stretch from the shoreline. During the high season, Blue Bay is quite crowded, but it is still possible to find a secluded place. Very often, a beach holiday here is combined with walks in the forest. Ecological trails are laid on the hills and stretch along thickets of bushes and coniferous thickets.
Be sure to pay attention to the sights of other cities and towns in the Krasnodar Territory:
- Goryachy Klyuch, Krasnodar, Temryuk, Vityazevo,
- Armavir, Abrau-Durso, Tikhoretsk, Mezmaya, Dzhemete,
- Krasnaya Polyana, Gelendzhik, Olginka, Myskhako, Dagomys,
- Belorechensk, Golubitskaya, Bolshoy Utrish, Dolzhanskaya,
- Psebaya, Sukko, Slavyansk-on-Kuban, Kuchugur, Nebuga,
- Tuapse, Taman, Anapa, Labinsk, Sochi and Novorossiysk.
Dzhubga is an excellent resort for a family holiday. A huge selection of entertainment will not let either adults or children get bored. Every year this village in the Krasnodar Territory is developing more and more, new entertainment centers are opening here, beaches are expanding, so it’s worth coming here again to get a new portion of impressions.
How to get to Dzhubga
When choosing a method of travel to the resort, you have to choose from the possibility of going on vacation in a train carriage, by plane or in a personal car.
Nearest airport
In Gelendzhik there is an air harbor that is minimally distant from Dzhubga. From here to the resort you will have to travel another 85 km by taxi or bus. You can also buy a plane ticket to Krasnodar, from which it is 120 km to the village.
Railway stations
You can also come to the village of Dzhubga on vacation by fast train from any corner of the country. The nearest stations are in Tuapse and the city of Goryachiy Klyuch. From them to the village it is about 55 km.
