The purpose of the megaliths on the Psynako mound is unknown; its central part is conventionally called the “Temple of the Sun”; nearby are the dolmens of the “Psynako-2” part.
Detailed description and photos of Psynako megaliths
Dederkoy waterfalls
Along the course of the mountain river Dederkoy southeast of Tuapse you can see beautiful waterfalls - a natural monument. The maximum height of the fall of streams in this area is 14 meters.
The equipped route allows you to see the main beauty of the area - the Upper and Lower waterfalls.
Detailed description and photos of Dederkoy waterfalls
Farm Altubinal
The farm with a single street - Lesnaya - is known as a starting point for hiking and conquering the surrounding mountains. It is located on the upper reaches of the Pshish River, 60 km from Tuapse.
From Altubinal they go to the tract of the same name, Mount Chessy, Bee Rocks, and Orlan Rock.
Detailed description and photo of the Altubinal farm
Port or resort
Tuapse is not exactly a resort town. First of all, it is a large transport hub where sea and railway routes converge, and a busy highway runs along the city. The center of city life is the seaport, which receives cargo and passenger ships from 36 countries. Tourists got small beaches on both sides of the port and a sea area with the inevitable landscape in the form of piers and ships.
The city itself, although small, is quite comfortable and tidy. Everything you need for relaxation is here - a mild climate, luxurious nature, a beautiful embankment, shady parks and alleys for walking.
The main resting place for tourists is the Central Beach, where all the tourist infrastructure is available - from sun loungers and showers to bars, markets and shops. Water activities include parasailing, catamarans, banana boats, and water skiing.
Lovers of wild recreation prefer to swim at Cape Kadosh. There is no infrastructure, but the water is cleaner and the nature is more beautiful. Another option is the village of Agoy, 9 km from Tuapse. The beach is small, but equipped, and there are picturesque cliffs nearby. Sports tourists are guaranteed active recreation - hiking along mountain trails, rock climbing, rafting.
A popular service is car rental, which allows you to see the sights of not only the city, but also its surroundings. About 90% of the territory is occupied by mountains, gorges, forests, waterfalls and wild rivers. Excursions along the entire coast are organized for vacationers.
There will also be traditional resort entertainment: nightclubs, cinemas, bowling, billiards. The nightlife is no less intense, with restaurants and youth clubs open late. There are performances for children at the local Youth Theatre, attractions and a zoo. Those who want to visit the water park or dolphinarium go to the neighboring villages of Dzhubga and Nebug.
As you can see, a holiday in Tuapse promises to be exciting and memorable, without the crowds of large resorts, but with reasonable prices. In the meantime, check out the descriptions of local tourist sites.
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Pearls of the Tuapse region: Kiselev Rock and Kadosh Forest Park
Another individual three-hour excursion, taking place in a combined mode of movement. A maximum of 10 people can participate in a group. The tour is available only in Russian.
The route includes a walk through the forest park of Cape Kadosh, where centuries-old Crimean and Pitsunda pines are sometimes found. Next you will visit the famous Kiselyov rock, the “right” and “left” beach areas, and walk to the “Mouse holes”. In conclusion, you will have a wonderful beach holiday and swim to your heart’s content in the Black Sea.
Ticket price is 2000 rubles per participant. After the reservation, which must be made no later than 24 hours in advance, you must wait for confirmation by email/SMS. The price includes tea/coffee.
The starting point should be indicated to the tourist in advance on the order form.
City attractions
At first glance, the city's architecture is not very impressive. But don’t rush to judge, just take a walk around the city. You will come across many beautiful corners and museums where you can go on your own:
- The seaport is always in the spotlight . It was founded back in 1898 and today has become almost the largest and busiest port on the Black Sea coast. The port has 19 berths, where dry cargo ships and passenger ships arrive around the clock. You can watch them endlessly.
- The Stele of Military Glory is a particularly revered place in the city center. An 11-meter granite column rises on a pedestal, and is crowned by a double-headed eagle made of gilded bronze.
- Primorsky Boulevard - 450 meters of a beautiful embankment with multi-colored paving stones, flower beds, fountains, benches for relaxation, from where you can watch ships and Tuapse fishermen. In the evening, when the lanterns come on, the embankment is especially beautiful. You can admire the city in lights from aboard a pleasure boat that departs from the local pier.
- Plane tree alley was founded back in 1913. Today its length is 2 km, and this is the most visited place in the city. Families with children walk in the shade of trees, and pensioners relax on cast-iron benches. The alley was chosen by local artists and musicians.
- The city park is located near the embankment. After reconstruction, modern design solutions were added to the 19th-century flavor. Stairs, an arch, a rotunda, cozy gazebos are adjacent to original flower beds, bicycle paths, children's and sports grounds. There is also a monument to Pushkin and a concert hall. An observation deck has recently appeared, and when darkness falls, the singing fountain is illuminated.
- The Museum of History and Local Lore arose in 1946, thanks to local amateur local historians, and exhibits have been collected since 1904. Today it is known as the Poletaev Museum. The exhibitions are located in four halls on the following topics: archaeology, ethnography, and natural exhibits. The period of the Great Patriotic War is presented separately.
- Defense Museum - two halls telling about the defense of the city from German invaders. Letters from soldiers, weapons, and awards are stored here. The progress of military operations can be observed on the hypsometric map. And the diorama offers a view of the city destroyed after the Nazi bombing. It is better to walk around the Defense Museum accompanied by a guide.
- The open-air memorial complex, “Hill of Heroes ,” was built on a hill in the city center, where anti-aircraft batteries were located during the war. An alley lined with evergreen trees leads to the memorial. The names of fallen soldiers are carved on the granite walls, and monuments to the liberating soldier and the grieving mother are erected. At the top burns the Eternal Flame, dedicated to the unknown soldier.
- House-museum of the artist Kiselev , who captured beautiful Tuapse landscapes on his canvases. The exhibition includes an early 20th century interior, paintings, photographs and personal belongings of the artist. Theme evenings are held in the music lounge.
While walking around the city, do not miss interesting buildings - the railway station building, the Stone Flower fountain, the Control Tower in the Seaport, the Parus Sundial.
Return to the embankment
If you ask the question of what to see in Tuapse with a small child, the first answer of the aborigines (indigenous Tuapse residents) is Blvd. Seaside. If you rephrase the question, for example, how to entertain a child, then the answer will be the same, but with clarification - Children's amusement park. It is located at the end of the embankment, not far from the Vodnik stadium.
Quite recently, it underwent a major renovation, many leisure facilities were renovated, some outdated models were removed, but new swings, carousels and other amusements appeared. They are designed for small children, safety precautions are excellent. According to visitors' reviews, there is attentive staff and a beautiful landscaped area.
Outside the city
The most striking sights of Tuapse are located outside the city:
- Kiselyov's Rock is the visiting card of the city. The sheer wall, 46 meters high, seems to have been cut off with a sharp knife, and at the foot there is a small beach.
- The Perun waterfall, 33 meters high, is the largest cascade in the Kuban. It is especially impressive during the spring flood, when a powerful stream rushes into the gorge with noise and roar.
- Turkey Mountain is an ideal destination for lovers of wildlife and outdoor activities. The ascent takes place along two routes - an easier one for beginners, and a steeper and more difficult one for experienced climbers.
- The Tuapse dolmens are ancient structures of unknown purpose, dating back to the 3rd-2nd centuries BC. Hundreds of them have been discovered in the Tuapse region, some are located within the city.
- Waterfalls on the Dederkoy River are a group of picturesque cascades at the mouth of the river of the same name. The largest of them reaches 7 m. An impromptu platform offers a stunning view of the gorge and lake. Hardy tourists will conquer the route.
You can look at the wonders of nature on your own, especially since not all of them are included in excursion routes.
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Excursion routes
in the Tuapse region, Kuban and Adygea
The Tuapse region is rich in a large number of natural monuments. These are rocky outcrops - geological phenomena, peaks with surrounding virgin forests, rocks and meadows, river basins with unique flora and fauna, seething mountain rivers and steep canyons, waterfalls, mineral springs and even entire botanical reserves. There are also an abundance of ancient monuments, mainly associated with the Bronze Age: dolmens, a monument of megalithic culture - the Psynako complex, for which no analogues have been found, etc.
Attractions
Tuapse city recreation park, "Stone Flower" fountain, "Aquamir" dolphinarium, Kiseleva rock, Kadosh forest park, Teshebsky waterfalls, Guam gorge, Beshenaya River gorge, Lagonaki Highlands - the world of wild rocks, canyons and caves, Indyshkho volcano, caves of Mount Turkey, cave in Mount Nebeb, caves of Mount Two Brothers, Mount Shessi, Mount Semashkho, Rock Orlan, Megalithic complex Psynako-1, Shpichatsky stream, Mount Semiglavaya, section of the Spider River valley, Mount Two Brothers, Stone Sea, rock Zub, outcrops of the Maslova River, waterfalls on the Dederkoy River, the Shapsukho River, excursion to the resort city of Sochi, Utrish Dolphinarium (Anapa district), Dolphinarium in Arkhipo-Osipovka, resort village and lake Abrau-Dyurso (Novorossiysk district - tour of the plant and basement, visit museum, wine tasting, and the opportunity to purchase wine in the factory store), visit the monkeys (a walking tour to the tract where a herd of hamadryas monkeys live in natural conditions), the tourist resort of Lagonaki (beautiful views, interesting geological formations, karst lakes, alpine meadows, mountain honey, horseback riding), the famous resort of Krasnaya Polyana (Adler region), to the rock massif of Mount Indyuk (climbing without insurance is possible, simple climbing, friction climbing, in a spread, in a tilt, passage of “fireplaces”, blue waterfalls on the stream is clean), to the Bigius waterfalls and the Vysotsky grotto (walking part of the route 5 km, ecological post, retail outlets, kebab shop - Waterfalls: lace, grotto, mouth of the devil. Sacred Tree), Hot Key - the oldest resort of Kuban (famous balneological resort, park with figures of lions, Mount Cockerel, Dantovo Gorge), Tuapse - the birthplace of the world's northernmost tea, to the dolmens of the Nebug River.
Excursions
Tuapse from ancient times to the present day. A car-pedestrian tour in Tuapse and its surroundings includes: a sightseeing car tour of the city and a short walking route through the complex of Bronze Age archeological monuments of the 2nd-3rd millennium BC. - dolmens, the same age as the Egyptian pyramids. Duration - 4 hours.
Kiseleva Rock - a natural monument - Car and walking excursion to Kiseleva Rock. Walk through the Kadosh forest park, to the top of the cliff. Swimming at the filming location of the film “The Diamond Arm” (fishing scene). Acquaintance with the legends of the “Rock of Tears”, the history of Tuapse, and the surrounding nature. Duration - 4 hours.
Along the blue waterfalls of the Tuapse region - a one-day excursion trip to the upper reaches of the Nebug River. More than a dozen waterfalls, baths, dolmens, virgin nature. Transportation to the first waterfall is organized along the bed of a mountain river on an all-terrain vehicle. Provided: catering and provision of the tourist group with the necessary equipment. Duration - 1 day.
Tesheb waterfalls - car and walking tour along the Teshebs River. There are many waterfalls, rapids, several waterfalls, three of which are higher than eight meters. The walls around the waterfalls are replete with sinter formations, and one of the waterfalls flows out of a karst grotto. An unforgettable experience of swimming in waterfalls. Acquaintance with legends, history of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, surrounding nature. Duration - 4 hours.
Blue clay of Inal Bay - car and walking excursion to Inal Bay. The only place on the coast where tourists can take mineral-mud, sea and sun baths at the same time. You can take the blue clay with you and continue the procedures. Duration - 4 hours.
Gorge of the Beshennaya River - car and walking tour. Transportation to the first bath of the canyon is organized along the bed of a mountain river on an all-terrain vehicle. The Beshennaya River runs for one and a half kilometers in its middle course in a narrow canyon, where the rocky sides rise 15–40 m above the water. A detour path is laid along the left side above the rocks. Horizontally lying layers of strong Upper Cretaceous limestone are cut by the river in the form of amazingly beautiful grottoes, niches, narrow gutters and pipes. There are two shallow caves. Beneath the waterfalls and spillways lie clean baths up to ten meters deep. The entire ensemble is decorated with linden, maple, fir, viburnum, and dogwood trees rooted on the rocks. In the upper reaches of the river, there are trout and otters. Duration - 7 hours.
The Lagonaki Highlands - a world of wild rocks, canyons and caves - a car and walking excursion to the mountainous region of the Krasnodar Territory. Tourists by bus will rise to a height of 1500 m and see a majestic panorama of the mountains. They will visit one of the most beautiful caves of the Caucasus - Bolshaya Azishskaya, the canyon of the Belaya River - Khadzhokhskaya Gorge, Rufabgo waterfalls, and see giant fossils of the Jurassic period - ammonite shells - in the bed of the Belaya River. Duration - 14 hours.
Walk to the Indyshkho volcano - a one-day walk - climbing along the border of Asia with Europe to the rocky peak of the Main Caucasus Range - Mount Indyuk. Amazing panoramas, unforgettable sensations, the “smell” of the high Caucasus, the most ancient legends of the Indo-Europeans - the Indo-Aryan-Slavs. Tourist equipment and assistance in organizing meals are provided.
Threads leading to the Poets - a car and walking tour along the Tuapse seaside, in the vicinity of the villages of Lermontovo and Tenginka, to places indirectly connected with A. S. Pushkin and M. Yu. Lermontov. At the end of the program, a thematic excursion walk to a local waterfall. Duration - 4 hours.
Rafting - for thrill-seekers, for those who are not afraid of the strength and cold of a mountain river, we offer Rafting - rafting down the Mzymta mountain river. A sociable, cheerful instructor will guide your descent along the mountain bed. After everything you have experienced, you will warm up in the sauna.
Tulip Tree - On the banks of the Ashe River grows a majestic tree that has two botanical names: Lirio Dendron and Tulip Tree. The leaves of the tree are lyre-shaped, and the flowers that begin to bloom in May look like tulips. This is the most powerful specimen of this species in Russia - 35 m high, more than 2 m in diameter. According to legend, it was planted in 1838. Among the local Circassians, it is considered a sacred tree and is protected by law. There is a belief: you need to make a wish, walk around the tree and tie a ribbon on the fence; vacationers perform this ritual with pleasure.
Excursion areas of Kuban
Abinsk
located 80 km from Krasnodar along the highway to Anapa. The city can also be reached by rail. The Abinsk region belongs to the foothill regions of the Caucasus, and many tourist routes pass through its territory. The excellent climate along with historical attractions attracts a huge number of tourists every year.
The Novye rocks near the village of the same name are especially popular. There are sports rock routes of different difficulty levels here. Of great interest is the aeronautics festival, which is traditionally held during the May holidays.
In the Abinsk region there are anomalous zones that are popular among lovers of unusual natural phenomena. Here are dolmens - ancient burials dating back to the first half of the second millennium BC. The famous Shapsug burial ground has about a thousand mounds.
Absheronsky district
Apsheronsk is located on the northern slope of the Main Caucasus Range, on the Pshekha River, 103 km southeast of Krasnodar, 5 km from the border with Adygea. The climate in the Absheron region is very mild, warm weather lasts from April to November. Among the main excursion sites are mountain rivers and peaks, gorges and caves, waterfalls, alpine meadows of the mountain forest zone, ancient human sites and many observation and observation platforms. All this provides favorable conditions for such types of tourism as ecological, educational, landscape, mountain, extreme, cultural and ethnic, skiing, hang gliding, rafting, canyoning.
The Absheronsky region offers ample opportunities for active recreation. Excursions are organized to dolmens - ancient stone structures of the Bronze Age. There are a variety of hiking mountain routes, and horseback riding and rafting along the mountain rivers Pshekha, Kurdzhips and Belaya are available. The Guam Gorge with the canyon of the Kurdzhips River, the Wolf Gate gorge, the Azish-Tau ridge and the Sleeping Cherkess Mountain are unique in their beauty. The karst Azish caves go 37 meters deep into the earth and are 625 meters long. Inside you can see piles of colorful stalactites, stalagmites, stalagnates and underground rivers.
Yeysk and Yeysky district
Yeysk is the northernmost city of the Krasnodar Territory; This is why the slogan “Kuban begins from Yeisk” became widespread. Relative to the regional center, the city of Krasnodar, Yeysk is located 247 km to the northwest, and relative to the capital of the Southern Federal District, the city of Rostov-on-Don, 172 km to the southwest.
Yeisk climate is temperate continental. Summer in Yeysk is very warm and sunny, the average daily temperature in July is +24 °C, the relative humidity is about 60%. The summer heat is softened by sea breezes. The swimming season lasts from May to September. Sea water temperature in June is +22.2 °C, in July +24.9 °C, in August +23.7 °C. The main beaches are located on three sand spits - Yeiskaya, Dolgaya and Kamyshevatskaya.
Healing mud and mineral springs make the Yeisk region one of the best balneological and mud resorts on the Sea of Azov. Several sources of hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen-methane, chloride-sodium and iodine-bromine waters used for baths have been discovered in the area. All resorts in the Krasnodar Territory use medicinal silt mud from the salty Khan Lake, also located in the Yeisk region.
Mostovskoy district
is considered the south-eastern gate of the Krasnodar region - here lies the border with the Republic of Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia, the Republic of Abkhazia, the Adler district of the city of Sochi. The eastern part of the Caucasus State Natural Biosphere Reserve is located on the territory of the region, which is of international importance as a reference area of untouched nature that has preserved pristine landscapes with unique flora and fauna. The basis of its relief is the Main Caucasus Range. The territory of the Mostovsky district is characterized by elevations from 240 to 3345 m above sea level with the highest point of the Krasnodar Territory - Mount Tsakhvoa (3345 m).
Novorossiysk stretches like an amphitheater along Tsemes Bay and is surrounded by the mountains of the North Caucasus. In the vicinity of Novorossiysk there are several resort villages - Yuzhnaya Ozereevka, Abrau, Sukhaya Shchel, Shirokaya Balka, Myskhako. The largest recreation area is the Shirokaya Balka tract, which is located on the slope of the North Caucasus Mountains, on the Abrau Peninsula. The warm waters are home to crabs, mussels, and a variety of Black Sea fish, which especially attracts diving and hunting enthusiasts. Mostly the beaches are pebble. Most health resorts have their own beach area.
Novorossiysk presents a variety of archaeological and historical monuments, as well as natural monuments, for example, Lake Abrau. This is the largest lake in the North Caucasus. One of the largest water parks in Russia is located on the territory of the city. Along with recreation and treatment, historical and educational tourism is developed in Novorossiysk - the hero city is one of the most visited places associated with the fighting in the Western Caucasus during the Great Patriotic War.
Slavyansk-on-Kuban is located on the banks of the Protoka River, 80 km from Krasnodar. The borders of the Slayansky district stretch for 45 km along the coast of the Azov Sea and more than 200 km along the delta of the Kuban River.
There are two resorts on the coast of the Azov Sea: Achuevo and Kuchugury. The advantages of locating a resort complex here are regular transport links, a unique natural sand and shell beach, a mild maritime climate on the Azov Sea coast, a historical place for recreation, hunting, fishing, and tourism. The wind rose allows sailing sports to be developed here.
Numerous estuaries, other bodies of water rich in fish resources, the constant presence of waterfowl during the hunting season, including noble and diving species of ducks, swamp and steppe game, provide the basis for the development of hunting and fishing tourism and sports on an industrial basis.
Temryuk district
Temryuk is located 130 km west of Krasnodar, on the right bank of the Kuban River, at its confluence with Temryuk Bay. The Taman Peninsula, on which the Temryuk region is located, is washed by two seas - the Black and Azov, and borders the Crimea through the Kerch Strait.
In the west of the peninsula - from Cape Tuzla to Taman - the shores of the Black Sea are high (from 15 to 30 meters) and steep. To the east they turn into sand spits of the old (Black Sea) and modern (Azov) mouths of the Kuban. The length of the sea coast is 250 km, of which 220 km are sandy beaches - the most valuable and largest sandy beaches in Russia. On the Taman Peninsula there are unique natural objects - mud volcanoes. These are the only active volcanoes in the entire Caucasus. The largest deposits of medicinal sulfide (hydrogen sulfide) pseudovolcanic mineral muds are concentrated here.
You can diversify your vacation with a wide variety of excursions; in addition to the sun, sea and beach, you can ride horses, or go to an ostrich farm. There are a great many excursion bureaus in the area; below we provide approximate prices for excursions.
| Route | Time/Price (adults/children) | |
| Goryachiy Klyuch is the oldest resort of healing water (walk along the “Caucasus Foothills, Dantovo Gorge, Cockerel rock,” drinking gallery, Iveron Chapel in the rock) | 8.30 1000/800Additional payments upon request | |
| Lago-Naki - biosphere reserve (Azish caves, stalactites, stalagmites, Belaya River canyon, visit to the Tesnina canyon) | 7.00-23.00 1500/1300 Entrance to the caves, Belaya River canyon - 250/150 rubles, Plateau -150 rubles. | |
| Valley of the Ashe River (evening) (swimming in waterfalls, barbecue, trout, all-terrain vehicles, dolmens, concert of the national band) | 14.00 1100/900Ecological. Gathering, all-terrain vehicles, dolmens - 200/150 rubles, concert - 100 rubles. | |
| Gelendzhik (oceanarium, winery, cable car, walk along the embankment, boat trip) | 8.00-19.00 1300/1100 Winery, tasting – 200/100, cable car – 400/200 rub., boat trip – 250/100 rub. | |
| Abrau-Durso (tasting, walk around Novorossiysk, “Old Park”, “Malaya Zemlya”) | 7.00-19.00 1400/1150 Tasting – 400/250, Malaya Zemlya – 50 rubles, visit to the “Old Park” – 100 rubles. | |
| Ashe (daytime) (swimming in waterfalls, barbecue, trout, all-terrain vehicles, dolmen) | 9.40-18.00 1000/800 Ecological collection, all-terrain vehicles, dolmens – 200/150 rub. | |
| Tuapse (observation) (distillery, boat trip, market) | 9.00-14.00 650/500 Tasting – 150 rub., boat trip – 300/150 rub. | |
| Sochi (arboretum, Riviera park, World of Skin, city tour, tasting of liquor products from Krasnaya Polyana) | 6.40-21.00 1600/1350Additional payment – 230/140, tasting – 50 rub. | |
| 33 waterfalls (evening) (swimming in waterfalls, barbecue, trout, all-terrain vehicles, an oceanarium in the village of Lazarevskoye (optional), tulip tree, concert of a national band) | 10.40 1500/1300 Ecological collection, all-terrain vehicles, tulip tree - 200 rubles, oceanarium -250/150 rubles, concert - 100 rubles. | |
| Ashe (evening) (swimming in waterfalls, barbecue, trout, all-terrain vehicles, dolmen, concert of the national band) | 14.00-00.00 650/550 Ecological collection, all-terrain vehicles, dolmens - 200/150 rubles, concert - 100 rubles. | |
| 33 waterfalls (daytime) (swimming in waterfalls, barbecue, trout, all-terrain vehicles, an oceanarium in Lazarevskoye (optional), tulip tree, national concert) | 8.10 1400/1200Ecological collection, all-terrain vehicles, tulip. tree -200 rub., oceanarium - 250/150 rub. | |
| The largest oceanarium in Russia “Sochi Discovery World Aquarium” opened in Sochi On an area of 6000 sq.m. There are 29 aquariums with a total volume of 5 million liters of water! In aquariums you will see more than 100 species of freshwater from the Amazon, Ecuador to Australia. An ornate acrylic tunnel 44 meters long and with a volume of 3 million liters, where you can immerse yourself in a serene underwater world and be surrounded on three sides by water, see sharks feeding, and admire a real Mermaid! On the territory of the aquarium there is a cafe-pizzeria, a souvenir and gift shop. A visit to the aquarium promises you the most wonderful experience! | 10.00-20.00 daily 500/250 children under 4 years old free Guided tour (in Russian and English): adults - 50 rubles; children – 30 rubles; Additional services: 1. Photo from the aquarium; 2..Shark feeding show at 2 p.m. 3.. Holding corporate events and children's parties. 4..Show program “Underwater Tale” with the participation of Mermaid and Ichthyander. 5. Audio guide in Russian and English (200 rubles). 6.Organization of catering according to the Set-MENU. It is possible to meet the bus from the railway station (transfer). | |
Excursions from Tuapse
Don't miss the chance to look at the unique sights that the Krasnodar region is so rich in. There are many excursion bureaus in Tuapse where you can book a trip accompanied by a guide:
- The “33 Waterfalls” excursion will reveal the splendor of Sochi Park. The bus with the tourist group will pass by Lazarevsky and Golovinka. The first stop is the village of Akhintam, visiting a tea plantation, tasting and purchasing Adyghe tea and Caucasian honey. In the village of Kichman, after tasting the wines, you transfer to the GAZ-66 all-terrain vehicle and follow along the Shakhe River to the Dzhegosh tract. Here, from monumental rock ledges, sparkling waterfalls crash down. Entrance to the territory is paid; there are cafes and souvenir shops at the entrance. Then you climb the equipped stairs, admire the waterfalls, and swim in the lakes.
- Emerald Valley of the Ashe River . By bus you get to the village of Kalesh, visiting an Adyghe family and tasting honey and wine. Then you drive on all-terrain vehicles through a picturesque valley and find yourself in mountain gorges. Walk along the stairs and the bridge over the river to the Nevest waterfall, and then to the 21 m high Shapsug waterfall. On the way back, in the same village, a delicious dinner, Caucasian music and dances performed by professional artists await you.
- The Lago-Naki highlands are one of the most beautiful places in the Caucasus. The excursion program includes the Belaya River and the Khadzhokh Gorge, the picturesque Trident and Devil's Finger rocks, observation decks with magnificent views, and the Great Azishskaya Cave with stalactites. After drinking herbal tea with honey in the apiary, you go to the St. Michael’s Monastery. After drinking water from the holy spring, you go back.
Prices for group excursions range from 800-1500 rubles. per person.
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- Tripster - unusual excursions from locals.
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Cultural holiday for children
The second position in the ranking of favorite attractions for adults and children in Tuapse is occupied by the Park of Culture and Recreation. It appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century and is located in the southern part of the town. Since its creation, the park area has become the best place for spending time for Tuapse residents and vacationers.
The main leisure center here is the concert hall, where Russian pop stars, including teenage and youth idols, often perform in the summer. Another exciting place is the cinema, where all the famous new releases and hits from around the world are brought in during the season.
You can just take a walk, admiring representatives of the exotic southern fauna. Very often, various festivals and entertainment events are organized on the territory of the Tuapse PKiO. In the future, this corner will undergo tremendous changes, so it is quite possible that it will move up from the leader in the ranking of the best.
Individual excursions
Independent tourists prefer an excursion with a minimum number of participants and with an individual guide. The travel website Tripster is at your service, where you can book an excursion online:
- Trekking through the canyons of Sochi is a mountain hike for sports tourists. In 6 hours you will walk through the Wet Canyon, reaching a tectonic fault where the canyon walls reach a height of 30 meters. Next you will go to the Bell Cave and see the habitat of bats, visit the canyon of the Kudepsta River with picturesque backwaters, swim in a waterfall, and admire the panorama of the Gagrinsky ridge. The cost of the excursion is 6000 rubles. + transfer to the beginning of the route + entrance to the National Park.
- Legends and traditions of the Circassians - an ethnographic excursion for 1-3 people by car. You will get acquainted with the history of the indigenous local population, their traditions, folk crafts, and national dishes. You will drive along the Shahe River valley, see 33 waterfalls, and plunge into the mountain pool of Love and longevity. Along the way, see a huge dolmen and a tulip tree. You will taste cheese, tea and wine at one of the local farms. The price of the excursion is 8000 rubles.
If you really want to, you can organize an excursion from Tuapse even to Sochi and Abkhazia. But the long trip will last at least 2-3 days.
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What's nearby and how to get to Tuapse
Tuapse is located 103 km south of Krasnodar, the capital of the region. The largest resort, Sochi, is located 78 km to the south. The nearest airports are in Adler, Krasnodar and Gelendzhik. The cheapest tickets for flights to Krasnodar.
Getting to Tuapse from Krasnodar airport is the fastest way. You can do this by bus, which comes from the central bus station (a minibus goes to it from the airport) or by high-speed train “Lastochka” (train station opposite the Bus Station). The road takes. A bus ticket costs 500 rubles, a railway ticket – from 300 rubles. A taxi ride will cost 3,500 rubles.
From Adler Airport you can get to Tuapse by train (with or without a transfer). Ticket price – from 300 rubles. The bus ride from Adler takes 2 hours longer.
Those who like to travel by car can reach the city via the highway. First the M4 leads to Dzhubga from Krasnodar, then the E-592, and along the coast - the E-97.
Entertainment for children, teenagers and their parents
The Children's Amusement Park is a fun place to relax with your little ones. If the children are older, then entertainment should be looked for in appropriate, newfangled ways. One of the most popular is “Show Time”, this is a cinema and entertainment center of a new generation. It appeared in 2006, but is still a point of attraction for townspeople and holidaymakers.
In this complex you can find several cinema halls, wonderful restaurants, instant service cafes and even a representative of exotic Japanese cuisine - a sushi bar. Previously, there was a cinema here with the traditional USSR name “Motherland”, but today it is a modern leisure place. Cinema rooms equipped with the highest quality equipment, food establishments - time will fly by here.
We hope that now you know where you can take your child in Tuapse - in a city where it’s good to sunbathe and swim, walk along the Marine Boulevard and parks, visit memorable places, cultural entertainment and museums.
