What to do and where to go in bad weather in Anapa?

Rain in Anapa in the summer is a rare occurrence. The number of clear sunny days in Anapa reaches 290 per year. But even if sunny days give way to cloudy weather, there is always something to do in one of the main resort cities of our country. Swim with dolphins or feed raccoons? See antique amphorae or have a tasting of Kuban wines? Should you attend a Cossack performance or make your own figurine from Belgian chocolate? The choice of options for where to go in Anapa in the rain is huge. A detailed list of entertainment with photos follows.

Storm on the beach in Vityazevo Photo: © Ena

Museums and exhibitions

In cloudy weather and with the onset of storms, tourists, first of all, seek to get acquainted with the cultural and historical heritage of Anapa. The best place for this is considered to be the Gorgippia archaeological museum . The museum is named after the fortress city, located on the site of modern Anapa 2500 years ago. The museum space consists of two exhibition areas - open-air excavations of the fortress and an indoor area with archaeological finds. Among several thousand artifacts: amphorae, ancient sculptures, fragments of frescoes, ancient coins and jewelry.

Archaeological Museum in Anapa inside: panoramic view

If the rain catches you on the Central Embankment near the lighthouse , run to the Anapa Museum of Local Lore . The exhibition, located in several halls, tells the story of the history of the city over 25 centuries - from the Bosporan kingdom and the Turkish period to the establishment of Russian power. The collection includes: Circassian armor and weapons, Turkish coins and silver from a real treasure, weapons from the times of the Russian Empire and the USSR. There are exhibitions dedicated to the flora and fauna of the region - they are made in the form of dioramas.

What to do in Anapa in the rain with children? With little tourists it is worth visiting the Einsteinium Museum of Entertaining Sciences. This is an interactive platform where children are shown the laws of physics and chemical reactions through exciting experiments and performances. Before your visit, check the program - the Einsteinium Museum often hosts master classes, quests and intellectual games for children.

The Diana Rudy Chocolate Museum is also an entertaining area for a short visit. Ideal for “waiting out the rain.” In the museum, guests will get acquainted with the history of chocolate production and see the process of making chocolate. Among the exhibits are genuine cocoa fruits and unusual sculptures made of chocolate. Visitors can take part in a master class and make their own souvenir figurine or bar from Belgian chocolate.

Inside the Diana Rudi chocolate workshop: panoramic view

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What to do in Anapa in winter

Going to Anapa in winter, you can make a lot of discoveries for yourself, admire the local beauty and attractions without the hustle and bustle of people.

Attractions

First of all, guests of Anapa go for a walk along the embankment. In winter, the local promenade is picturesque and still hospitable: cafes and restaurants are open, and no one can stop you from admiring the sea and breathing in fresh air. In bad weather, it’s nice to drink a cup of coffee or warm up with mulled wine, treat yourself to a delicious dessert or aromatic kebab.

On Cape Anapa stands the symbol of the city - a “striped” lighthouse, installed in the 19th century, destroyed by the Nazis and restored in the mid-20th century. Nearby is the Museum of Local Lore and a 200-year-old necropolis, where Sergei Yesenin’s wife, Zinaida Reich, and the famous Bolshoi Theater soloist Dmitry Golovin are buried.

Anapa lighthouse on a snowy embankment. Photo: myanapa.ru

In the vicinity of Malaya Bay there is a resort pump room with mineral water, where people flock to improve their health or quench their thirst. Another healing and miraculous spring is Feodosia of the Caucasus, located in the village of Gorny, 45 km from the city. Here you can also buy fragrant honey - the fruit of the hard work of local bees.

Behind the seaport there is the Anapa Archaeological Museum "Gorgippia", the monument "Scarlet Sails", next to them is the war memorial "Russian Gate" and the charming sculpture of the White Hat. Unfortunately, singing fountains do not work in winter, but their bowls are decorated with bright and spectacular compositions made of LED duralight.

Museum "Gorgippia". Photo: otdyxsam.ru

If you are going on a hike with an adult group, then go ahead to Bald Mountain, to the Swallow's Nests observation deck or to the famous 800 steps. People of the older generation prefer a walk in the Walnut Grove park, the alley of roses, and the park named after. Gudovich or the park of culture and recreation, opened for the 30th anniversary of the Victory. Lovers of spiritual food often visit the Cathedral of Onuphrius the Great or the Temple of Seraphim of Sarov.

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You can have a wonderful time at the City Theater, the Rodina Folk Culture Center or the Diana Rudi chocolate workshop. For military experiences, it is better to go to the military equipment park, and for artistic ones, to the White Flower mini-gallery.

Chocolate workshop "Diana Rudy". Photo: anapacity.com

Excursions

There are many interesting places to visit near Anapa, where you can go on your own or as part of an excursion group.

Catch the top 5 directions:

1. Sukko Valley Park
   , which is located at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, behind the slopes of green hills. There is a man-made lake with luxurious North American cypress trees growing right in the water. This place is also famous for its wonderful observation deck, from which a panorama of Bolshoi Utrish opens up. After the excursion you can ride horses, catamarans, play a game of giant chess or go fishing.
2. Winery "Valley of Lefkadia",
   located an hour and a half drive from Anapa, next to Lake Gechepsin. One of the most beautiful corners of Kuban welcomes guests with picturesque grape plantations, aromas of steppe herbs, an alluring bouquet of wines and the creamy taste of cheeses. On the territory of 80 hectares there was enough space to accommodate truffle plantations, an oil mill and a wine museum, a restaurant and a cheese factory, a wine library and a Champagne bar, a French garden and a sausage shop.
3. Lake Abrau
   , located in the heart of “Russian Switzerland”. In addition to visiting the famous winery, guests can stroll along the charming embankment and park with funny installations, take photos against the backdrop of the lake or fountains. Connoisseurs of handicrafts will find interesting souvenirs at the local art bazaar, cheese and meat eaters will probably head to farm shops, and wine lovers will head to the tasting room. Additionally, here you can visit the gallery of light installations, take a ride on a catamaran or a retro steamship.
4. Museum-reserve "Phanagoria"
   . A trip to the ruins of the ancient polis - "Taman Atlantis" - will be appreciated by lovers of ancient Greek culture. On the territory of the archaeological reserve, tourists are shown excavations of the New and Old Towns and the finds of recent expeditions. After the excursion, guests will be invited to walk along the paved road along which Lermontov himself traveled, and admire ancient decorations, burial mounds and the Taman Bay.
5. Utrish Nature Reserve
   , where relict groves coexist with delightful panoramas of mountain ranges, and pistachios and junipers exude an intoxicating aroma that makes you want to breathe and breathe. Natural treasure seekers will also delight in Prometheus Rock, Wilderness Canyon, Crocodile Point and Snake Lake.

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Big Utrish in winter. Photo: plantarium.ru

Aquariums and zoos

To get acquainted with the underwater world of the Black Sea, it is not necessary to go diving. In Anapa and its surroundings there are several oceanariums and aquariums where you can see the inhabitants of the Black Sea, as well as fish from other seas and oceans.

• Oceanarium "Ocean Park" . Inside you can explore aquariums with local and tropical fish, visit a serpentarium with reptiles and crocodiles, and a room with butterflies. The second part of the aquarium is the auditorium where shows with dolphins are held.
• Aquarium "Batiscaphe" . The marine aquarium is built on a tunnel principle - visitors walk as if on the seabed, and stingrays, turtles and exotic fish swim above them. Here in aquariums you can see representatives of the marine fauna of the Kuban River.
• Oceanarium "Reef" . The main feature of the oceanarium is the recreated coral system as in the Red Sea and on the Great Barrier Reef. The aquariums are home to not only small fish, but also blacktip reef sharks and octopuses.

Inside the Bathyscaphe aquarium: panoramic view

Where to go in Anapa in the rain with children? It is worth visiting one of the resort's mini-zoos. There are not only open areas, but also covered pavilions. Zoos in Anapa are small, usually visiting them does not take more than 1 hour.

• Zoo "Madagascar" . The resort's largest zoo is located in the 30th Anniversary of Victory Park. In addition to the small animals that can be seen in petting zoos, there is a leopard here.
• Zoo "In the world of animals" . The petting zoo is also located on the territory of the 30th Anniversary of Victory Park. Among the pets: kangaroos, ostriches, raccoons, monkeys, pheasants, peacocks and talking parrots.
• Petting zoo "Baby Raccoon's Home " The mini-zoo is located near the central embankment of the resort, next to the monument to a vacationer. The main inhabitants of the petting zoo are raccoons. But there are also domestic animals (rabbits, goats, chickens), nutria, peacocks, and a small aquarium with marine life.
• Crocodile farm . The largest terrarium in Russia is home to Nile and Cuban crocodiles, monitor lizards, alligators and caimans. There are aquariums with exotic insects, turtles and snakes.
• Penguinarium . In Dzhemete there is a small penguinarium where 8 Humboldt penguins live. It’s not worth making a special trip here, but if you are caught in the rain in Dzhemete, then come and admire these exotic birds from the very south of our planet.

Photo: © Karina Ivanova

There are several dolphinariums in Anapa and the resort villages adjacent to the city. Here you can see shows with marine mammals, take photos and even swim with dolphins.

• Dolphinarium "Nemo" . The entertainment complex includes an aquarium and a theater. At the theater arena you can see performances by dolphins, fur seals, white polar whales and walruses. For an additional fee, you can swim with dolphins or take a photo as a souvenir. During the low season, dolphin therapy sessions are held here.
• Dolphinarium in Bolshoi Utrish . There is a seasonal dolphinarium in the village of Bolshoi Utrish (from May to the end of September). Its main feature is its location in a natural lagoon, next to the Utrish marine reserve. The spectator stands are located in the open air, on the shore of the lagoon - it is comfortable to watch the performances only in light rain. The performances include Black Sea bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and sea lions, and beluga whales.

Dolphinarium in Bolshoi Utrish Photo: © Oleg Zhuravel

Zoos and dolphinariums with outdoor areas usually have cafes where you can take shelter from the pouring rain. But, for comfortable viewing and enjoyment of the show, it is better to plan a visit to open zoos and dolphinariums in cloudy, but not rainy weather.

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Go to the cinema in Anapa

Lastly, going to the movies is always a great way to pass the time, whatever the weather. Cinema is found in shopping and entertainment. Having bought popcorn and carbonated drinks, you can plunge into the world of cinema while you are unable to take a dip in the sea due to bad weather.

By staying at the Park Hotel, you can receive information from our staff on various types of leisure activities in Anapa, and we will be happy to help you diversify it. You can get more detailed information on the official website of the hotel.

Cinema and theaters

During the high season, concerts and theater performances are held regularly; almost every evening you can choose an interesting option for cultural leisure. And during the low season months you can always go to the cinema.

The main concert and theater venue of Anapa, “Summer Stage” , is open even in rainy times. For this occasion, the Summer Stage is equipped with a canopy. Performances by local groups and Russian pop stars take place here; in the summer months, the capital's theaters bring their productions to the resort. In the cultural center you can watch performances by folk groups, including representatives of the Cossack community. Theatrical productions and performances of groups from the Krasnodar Territory can also be seen at the city theater .

If during your vacation there are no performances by famous artists, then in rainy weather you can go to the cinema. This is a universal answer to the question “What to see in Anapa in the rain?”, because among the films from the cinema you can always choose something to suit your taste. In Anapa there are more than a dozen indoor venues where you can watch world blockbusters and Russian film premieres. The two largest cinemas, World of Cinema and Monitor , are located in the city center. Motorists can go to the KinoNoch drive- - light rain will only add romance to watching a movie. In the Red Square shopping center , in addition to the regular cinema, there is a 7D cinema - a fun attraction to pass the time in the rain.

Fans of unusual places and productions can visit the unique Wine Theater . The vibrant theatrical performance is a demonstration of ancient Greek wine drinking traditions, including a performance by the god of wine, Dionysus. The performance is based on ancient Greek myths. At the end of the performance, the Greek women will present wines to the audience for tasting - the type you like can be purchased here. Productions of the Wine Theater take place in the fireplace hall of the Rodina Central Cultural Center.

Not far from Anapa, in Sukko, an authentic imitation of a medieval castle was built - “Lion's Head” . The castle hosts knightly fights, accompanied by performances by acrobats, games with fire and a show of trained horses. Tournaments are organized twice a day - in the morning, at 10:30, and in the evening, at 21:30.

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In the castle “Lion's Head” Photo: © Natalia Semchina

How to spend time in Anapa in bad weather

In Anapa, Krasnodar Territory, bad weather conditions are very rare, but in case of rainy weather in the resort town you can ideally spend time visiting various exhibitions or cinemas.

The easiest way to spend time in bad weather is to go to the movies. The resort town of Anapa has a huge number of cinemas. Very often, local residents go to the Pobeda cinema and concert hall, which is located near Victory Park.

It is generally believed that this cinema hall is a rain-proof cinema which operates only during the summer period. Mostly, various artists perform on the stage of the cinema and concert hall, films are shown in the evening, and performances are held for children.

On Theater Square in the city of Anapa there is “Rodina” - a cultural center where performances for children are often held, as well as performances by groups.

It is very easy to find out the schedule of performances and film shows, because throughout the city you can find a huge number of posters notifying city guests about various events that are held in certain cinemas.

In rainy weather, you can visit the Anapa City Theater, which is located in the center of the resort town at the intersection of Grebenskaya and Krymskaya streets. It is in this theater that you can see the main theatrical premieres at the resort. Famous creative groups work in the cultural center of the city. In addition to performances, the Anapa Theater hosts various events and concerts of various performers.

Tourists in the city of Anapa in bad weather can visit the only Wine Theater in Russia, which is located near the Rodina cinema hall. Vacationers will enjoy a colorful costume show about ancient Greek myths and wine drinking traditions associated with the god Dionysus. The actors will offer tourists to taste the best wines of Anapa, which they can then buy.

In bad weather in Anapa you can also visit a variety of exhibitions that will appeal not only to young children, but also to adults. The exhibition “Animal World”, which is located in the center of Anapa, is liked by a huge number of tourists because of the unique opportunity to see the exotic inhabitants of distant countries. The exhibition “The World of Butterflies” will amaze vacationers with hundreds of fluttering exotic butterflies in one large room. In the Museum of Local Lore, tourists can get acquainted with the centuries-old history of the Anapa region. The museum's exhibitions tell about the Russian-Turkish wars, the Bosporan kingdom, and the amazing inhabitants of the Black Sea. By the way, this is where various exhibitions are held, which are very popular both among the local population and resort guests; for example, viticulture and winemaking exhibitions are often held.

Rainy weather is a great opportunity to spend your free time with a fun company at the bowling club. Vacationers can play bowling at the Submarina (6 lanes), Vityaz (10 lanes), and Europe clubs. In the entertainment area, guests of the resort city can not only play bowling and billiards, but also dine in a restaurant serving European or Japanese cuisine, as well as dance in a disco.

Recently, in the city of Anapa, a European-level shopping complex called “Red Square” was built, where you can easily get lost in the abundance of entertainment and consumer goods. Bad rainy weather will allow shopping lovers to wander around the boutiques of well-known and famous brands, of which there are more than 80 in Red Square.

Kids will love to spend their time in the children's room, more than 2000 square meters of fun and carefree with a huge number of attractions. Adults will be able to choose a film to their liking, because there are about six cinema halls in the Red Square complex. By the way, fast food establishments and restaurants will allow many vacationers to spend the entire rainy day in the entertainment center. Therefore, if it turns out to be a bad day, most tourists prefer to spend it usefully, go to a cinema or a local history museum, so that the trip to the resort town of Anapa will be remembered not only by cloudy weather, but also by interesting leisure time.

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Shopping

The main attraction for shopping lovers in Anapa is the only large shopping and entertainment center in the resort city. It is located at the intersection of Astrakhanskaya and Obezdnaya streets. On an area of ​​36 thousand square meters there are more than 100 stores of Russian and world brands. You won’t find anything exclusive here that is not presented in shopping centers in major Russian cities. But you can pass the time on a rainy day. The shopping center is great for family time - in addition to shops, there is an entertainment center for children, a cinema, and a food court area.

For authentic shopping, you should go to the Central Market of Anapa . The shopping complex is a universal place for purchasing gifts and souvenirs, as well as for everyday shopping. Fruits and vegetables from local farmers and small farms, Kuban wines on tap, freshly caught fish and its dried variations for beer, local cheeses and dairy products from Kuban are sold here. The main advantage of the market is the opportunity to taste most products before purchasing, as well as the absence of store price markups: here producers have direct contact with customers. But it’s worth keeping in mind that sellers often raise prices for tourists - don’t forget to bargain.

Even more budget shopping is at the Privoz market . Here, local residents receive free trading space, which makes prices lower than at other retail outlets. Basically, they sell food products of their own production and gifts from southern gardens.

Photo: © Nadya

Holidays with children in Anapa in winter

Anapa is the most popular destination for winter holidays with children, so little naughty ones can easily “run away” and “jump” here. Holidays in the off-season will not be boring and useful if you know where to go with your child. Here are some options:

1. Oceanarium “Reef”
   , where the coral-algae ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea are recreated in small aquariums. Among the inhabitants are rare species of sharks, stick fish, angler fish, sea hares, triggerfish, Japanese parrots, etc.
2. Dolphinarium "Nemo"
   . In the entertainment complex, located on Pionersky Prospekt, you can watch performances with the participation of marine mammals, take photographs with them, or undergo dolphin therapy.
3. Zoo "DoDo"
   , located in the village of Natukhaevskaya. Anyone who loves animals and birds and wants to “get to know” them better, feed and pet them will love this place. Among the inhabitants of the zoo corner are camels and kangaroos, meerkats and llamas, ostriches and deer, cranes, pelicans, and mini-horses.
4. Children's amusement park "Jungle"
   , on the territory of which there is a Ferris wheel, an entertainment area, a circus, a boat station, as well as a park for walks and games.
5. Indoor water park "Octopussy"
   . The water complex, designed for boys and girls aged 4-10 years, is located on the territory of the Nadezhda sanatorium. In the brightly decorated pavilion, children, under the supervision of their parents, can spend hours frolicking in the paddling pools and ride on slides with gentle, safe slopes.
6. Entertaining
   with a play area for children from one to 4 years old and a large labyrinth with a spiral slide for older children. There is also a children's cafe, air hockey and table football tables on the territory.
7. Museum of Entertaining Sciences "Einstein"
   . The scientific and entertainment center operates in an interactive mode and teaches children the laws of chemistry, physics, optics and technology.

Children will also receive a portion of positive emotions from riding scooters or bicycles, feeding swans, playing bowling, volleyball, football, fishing and boat trips. On a fine day, you can go with the whole family for a picnic in nearby villages, or go to the Bugaz Spit or Pearl Falls.

Museum of Entertaining Sciences "Einstein". Photo: tourister.ru

Stories, routes and tourist tips

What to do in Anapa in the rain? The answer to this question can be found in traveler reviews. In their reports, they share recommendations for restaurants and cafes in the resort, where it is pleasant to spend a few hours while waiting for sunny weather. From tourist tips you will learn which entertainment centers are worth visiting and which are not worth the time and money spent. In traveler reviews you can see what Anapa looks like in cloudy weather; find out what the weather was like in a certain month.

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Photo: © Natalia Semchina

Where to stay in Anapa

The widest selection of accommodation awaits everyone who wants to relax on the golden beaches of Anapa. There are hotels, sanatoriums, cottages, guest houses and apartments. Each of them definitely has the best feature - be it the location on the beach or all-inclusive, so any tourist is sure to find his ideal option.

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Mountains in the vicinity of Sukko Photo: © Natalia Semchina

Wellness programs

Interesting leisure activities in winter Anapa go well with wellness treatments, which in the off-season will cost half as much as in summer. The resort's health resorts, both adults and children, use the latest techniques and specialize in various diseases.

In the city itself there are about fifty sanatoriums, another 150 are located in neighboring villages - Vityazevo, Dzhemete and Bolshoi Utrish. Most of them have balneotherapy and mud therapy departments, mineral pump rooms, spa and medical and cosmetology centers. Digestive and respiratory organs, gynecological pathologies, heart and vascular diseases, and musculoskeletal diseases are treated here.

In winter, in many health resorts you can swim in pools with warm sea water, take a steam bath, breathe in a halo chamber, and take a course of phytotherapy, hirudotherapy, and acupuncture. To improve the health of large and small patients, beeswax, herbal infusions, blue clay, paraffin, ozokerite and seaweed are used.

Indoor pool "Winter Beach". Photo: multitour.ru