Khosta was once a resort village in the Sochi region, and now area within the city of Sochi, is geographically located between Sochi and Adler. It is located along the banks of the river of the same name, which flows into the Black Sea. The climate here is the most subtropical, so the swimming season is long, from May to October. In this case, the water warms up above 25 degrees.
The name of the sea bay in this place – Tikhaya – speaks for itself. The sea here is calm, the area is protected from the winds by mountains, so the temperature can be higher than in Sochi itself. The beaches along the entire coast are predominantly pebble and small-pebble , with clean, clear water. There are both equipped and wild beaches , for extreme sports enthusiasts there is a nudist beach . Part of the coast is closed to public use, but you can also get here for a fee.
Central beach of Khosta
A public city beach equipped with a pier, about 200 m . Covered with pebbles. The descent into the water is gentle , which attracts parents with children here. The infrastructure is developed, along the entire shore there are shelters, changing rooms, toilets and showers. For a fee you can rent sun loungers, fins and masks, air mattresses, boats and catamarans.
There is a swimming pool, however, it is also paid. There are many small cafeterias, massage parlors, and attractions. The presence of a pier will diversify the holiday for fishing lovers. The proximity of the railway station causes some inconvenience for vacationers.
You can get there along the street. Railway or Platanova , through the railway crossing. Nearby there is a bus station, sea and railway stations. By car, travel along the A-147 , then along the Khosta viaduct.
Features of the coast of Khosta and Kudepsta
In general, the picture of the coast is as follows. On the left bank of the Kudepsta River there are wild or semi-wild beaches, with minimal infrastructure. The beach of the Kudepsta sanatorium in this region is more or less landscaped, and Robinson Beach looks good. Everything that goes along the right bank of the Kudepsta River towards Adler - the territory of sanatoriums. This is public Burgas and closed to strangers Progress and Yuzhny.
From Kudepsta towards Khosta there is a railway along the sea and a continuous green area on the hillside. It’s nice to walk along the hill, but there are practically no convenient exits to the sea. That is, it will not be possible to gather your family and quickly get to the shore here. Therefore, all the beaches are semi-wild, there are very few people and there is absolutely nothing for an ordinary tourist to do here. Unless you are a nudist or an experienced savage.
Well-maintained beaches begin opposite Khosta. The coast from the Khosta River to Cape Vidny is a series of closed areas that mainly belong to boarding houses or departments. Everything here is very hospital-like: access control is organized, there is security, eternal problems with parking and no options to stay by the sea longer than the specified closing time.
Abroad, “Cape Vidny”, there is nothing normal anymore. I walked along the concrete wall along the railway embankment and saw the real wild beaches of Sochi. In some places, the sea has eroded the shore right up to the embankment and there are concrete urchins of breakwaters, which have already been pretty much eaten by the waves. The beaches of the Pobeda and Elektronika sanatoriums on the far edge of the Khosta district are closed to outsiders.
There is also something interesting for savages, on the border of the Khosta and State Farm Primorsky districts. At the address Novorossiysk Highway, 5/11 there are about a dozen houses on the area between the highway and the railway. In the fence of these houses there are gates from which people can go straight to the iron and through a puncture under the embankment they get straight to the shore. Literally three minutes - and you are at sea. True, without lifeguards, buoys and showers.
Beach of the sanatorium "Caucasus"
Despite the fact that the territory belongs to the sanatorium, entry here is open to everyone. The length is about 300 meters with a width of 35 , the surface is pebble , which provides a natural massage for the feet, but sometimes causes some inconvenience. The depth of the sea increases gradually, so water procedures in the coastal zone are quite safe for children.
breakwaters along the entire coast , often used by divers and fishermen. All necessary amenities (toilets, showers, changing rooms) are available, but sunbeds and sun loungers are provided free of charge only to clients of the sanatorium. There is a boat station, aerariums and solariums. Various cafes are also available to visitors.
The beach is located along the street. Zheleznodorozhnaya , there is a special passage leading here. You can go down the street. Kiparisova.
What to see?
The cult landmark of Khosta is the yew-boxwood grove, which is located on the slopes of Mount Akhun. In fact, this is a huge open-air botanical museum. Here are relict species of flora that appeared 30 million years ago and have remained unchanged to this day. In total, 200 species of plants grow in the grove. The real giants are yews up to 30 meters high. The age of some specimens has exceeded 2 thousand years!
Yew-boxwood grove
The Navalishinsky gorge is very picturesque. Its name comes from the name of the former owner of the local lands. The canyon is about one and a half kilometers long and is a popular route for excursions and hikes. It is decorated with yew and boxwood groves that frame the slopes. On one of the terraces rise the picturesque White Rocks.
The canyon is about one and a half kilometers long
The Agur waterfalls are beautiful, one of which falls from a height of 30 meters. At the confluence of the Western and Eastern Khosta rivers, millions of years ago, a canyon was formed, which was called the “Devil's Gate”. The height of the walls in some places reaches fifty meters. An interesting place is the Vorontsov Caves. The total length of the underground passages is about 600 meters. There is a reconstruction of a primitive man's site in the cave. Zmeykovskie waterfalls, which include five cascades, are also beautiful.
Wall of an ancient fortress
Among the man-made attractions, the ancient Khosta fortress should be noted. It is believed that it was built by Genoese merchants in the Middle Ages. The walls of the citadel are made of large limestone blocks. Four watchtowers and fragments of the wall have survived to this day. The ruins are surrounded by powerful boxwoods and hornbeams.
Tower on Mount Akhun
In Khost there is a local history museum and the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The most popular museum is considered to be Stalin's former dacha, which is located between the Agur Gorge and Matsesta. Here you can see the personal belongings of the leader. Not far from the left tributary of the Agua River, the ruins of an ancient church have been preserved. It is believed that it operated back in the Middle Ages. For some reason, treasure hunters love this place. No less interesting is the “Plastic in Wood” art gallery, which displays about half a thousand masterpieces carved from wood.
Mount Akhun
You should definitely climb Mount Akhun, on the top of which a stone observation tower was built in the 1930s. Its height reaches 30 meters. From the top platform a magnificent panorama of the Black Sea coast opens. The main tourist street of Khosta is Platanovaya. The maximum number of restaurants, entertainment, and souvenir shops is concentrated on it. A popular place for walking is the Khosta embankment.
Beach of the sanatorium "Volna"
The length of the coast here is about 200 meters , the width is 35-40 . The sanatorium itself, which received many visitors in Soviet times, is now not functioning, so anyone can get to the beach. The surface is pebbly, the bottom is rocky, so it is recommended to take water procedures in special shoes.
There is a special swimming area for children, it is limited by buoys. There are sunbed rentals, changing rooms, showers, and drinking fountains. There are cafes. Along the embankment there is a forested area with woody vegetation where you can walk.
The beach is located on the street. Krasnopolyanskaya, you can get to it along the street. 50th anniversary of the USSR .
Solar
Large, but very quiet beach
The large municipal beach Solnechny stretches as much as 600 meters along the sea. It is well-equipped: there is a place to change clothes, where to wash off salt water, where to throw away garbage and go to the toilet.
There is no entertainment here, so if you want silence, come here. By the way, there are not so many people for the municipal beach.
There are many cafes and shops nearby, there is an embankment and a bus stop.
Beach of the boarding house "Crystal"
The place is attractive for lovers of a relaxing holiday, as there are rarely many people here. Despite the fact that the territory is departmental, entry here is free. Length about 250 m , width 30–35 m. The surface is small pebbles, the entrance to the sea is smooth, with a gradual slope. There are all amenities for recreation, however, most of them are provided for a fee.
For vacationers of the boarding house, the range of services is somewhat wider; boats, jet skis, catamarans are available for rent, and there is a beach volleyball court. There are rescue and medical centers, a cafe, and a shop.
The area is located on the street. Yaltinskaya , you can drive up along the street. 50th anniversary of the USSR .
Beach of the sanatorium "Cape Vidny"
One of the most comfortable and modern in Khosta. Entrance here is only possible for vacationers of the sanatorium or for a fee. The descent is carried out by a panoramic elevator, allowing you to admire the local beauty. Equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay: changing rooms, sun loungers with umbrellas, a volleyball court, gazebos, tents, all kinds of attractions, an outdoor cinema, a bar and a restaurant. The surface is pebble.
The sanatorium itself is located on the street. Shosseynaya , to the coast you need to go down to the street. Railway.
How to get to Khosta
The location of Khosta allows you to get there equally quickly both from Adler, where the airport is located, and from Tuapse-Sochi. Distance by rail: Adler-Khosta - 11 km, Sochi-Khosta - 18 km.
Khost railway station
By train The fastest way to get to Khosta is by train (without traffic jams and on schedule). Khosta railway station is located next to the sea - it is a modern building with a waiting room and air conditioning.
By bus The main stop for buses and minibuses in Khosta is Khosta Bridge, there are also stops along 50 Let USSR Street. Some buses travel inside the microdistrict, stopping at the square in front of the railway station. Travel time depends on the traffic situation; there are traffic jams in both directions in the morning and evening.
Sochi Airport - Khosta From Sochi International Airport (Adler) there is a train ride to Khosta - 24 minutes. If your arrival time does not coincide with the schedule, then there is a bus or taxi. Bus 105 from the airport stops in Khosta. Buses 105e and 125 do not go to Khosta.
Tripster excursion
Beach of the sanatorium “Khosta”
The sanatorium belongs to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, but entry to the beach is free for everyone. The surface is made of small pebbles, with sandy islands in places. The length is about 200 meters and the width is 50 m . Just like everywhere else, vacationers have access to rental beach equipment, water activities, cafes, shops, drinking fountains, showers and changing rooms. Lifeguards monitor water safety.
Located on the Sukhumi highway , next to the beach of the Crystal sanatorium.
Breeze
The most fun beach
Another small municipal beach - only 200 meters in length. And here there IS entertainment! For example, a seawater pool, hydromassage, water transport.
There is a first-aid post, changing cabins and showers, and a toilet. You can have a snack in one of the nearby cafes.
Of course, Khosta cannot be called a paradise for a sophisticated tourist. Everything is simple here, and the beaches, in general, are similar to one another.
There are no parties, animation or action here, nor is there an amazing choice of entertainment. But it’s quiet and clean, and sometimes nothing else is needed.
