15 Loo attractions worth visiting

Loo is a village in Russia, in the Krasnodar Territory, where tourists love to relax. In 2021, this place was extremely popular among young families with children - prices for accommodation and food are lower than in neighboring large cities, and at the same time there is where to go for a walk and what to see. This place is located 22 kilometers from Greater Sochi. Distance from the main resort is the key to a more relaxing holiday. It is not as crowded and noisy here as in Sochi itself. There are many attractions in Loo and its surroundings. Every tourist can find something interesting here.

The best attractions in the Loo area:

Sheikh's Estate

Recreation center a few kilometers from the center of Loo. Here you can have lunch, relax in the guest house, and fish in the local pond. For animal lovers there is a tiny zoo with raccoons, geese, and ducks.

The place is interesting for its design - a mixture of Russian and Caucasian motifs. A cozy country atmosphere is everywhere - a wicker fence with pots, a butter churn, an oven. The owner cooks himself, the food is again a mixture of oriental and Russian cuisine. Kebabs, homemade wine, vegetable salads that are harvested right there in the garden.

Address: Razdanskaya street, Verkhnearmyanskaya Khobza, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Paid entrance

Witches Gorge

Located on the territory of the Sochi National Park. The gorge is located in the middle of a relict forest, where streams run under your feet and a waterfall runs down into a small pool. There are wooden stairs built especially for visitors, high places are fenced with railings, and the clearing is equipped for picnics.

Lovers of untouched nature will love this gorge. The place is not only picturesque, there is a legend associated with it. According to legends, women of local tribes went to the waterfall for youth. It was believed that water washes away not dirt, but years from the body.

Address: Verkhnearmyanskoe Loo, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles.

Dzhegosh Gorge

A small valley near the village of Bolshoy Kichmay. The gorge is famous for its cascade of 33 waterfalls. Water flows from different heights - from 5 to 11 meters. Around the waterfalls there are thickets of boxwood and yew. The path along the tract is equipped with walkways, stairs, and railings.

Here you can see 17 of the 33 waterfalls (the rest are too difficult to get to), swim in a small pool, and admire rare plants. They come here by car; public transport is too inconvenient. You can book a tour for more comfort.

Address: Kichmaiskaya street, 8, Golovinka, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults and children from 10 years old - 200 rubles.

Mamedovo Gorge

Located in the valley of the Kuapse River. The natural attraction consists of rock and limestone formations, a cascading waterfall and water bowls.

The “White Hall”, formed by limestone, deserves attention. Old-timers advise you to take a dip in the “Health and Youth”, “Beauty” and “Love” bowls. The name “Mamed” in the name of the gorge is associated with a legend. An old man from the village, seeing the Turkish bandits, tricked them away from the village. And his name was Mamed, and that’s how the name has been since then.

Address: Mamedovo Gorge, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles, children under 10 years old - free

Gorge Miracle Beauty

Located near the village of Thessaloniki. Part of Sochi National Park. “Miracle Beauty” is the name given to the whole complex of a gorge, a waterfall and a river. The trail is equipped with wooden walkways and runs along the river bank. Around it there are dense thickets of relict forest on both sides.

It is worth admiring the “Miracle Beauty”, “Tender” and “Mirage” waterfalls. The pool formed by the waterfalls is always cool, and the water in it is a stunning azure color. There is an outdoor cafe at the beginning of the route.

Address: Thessaloniki village, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles, children under 10 years old - free

Tea houses of Uch-Dere

Located in the village of Uch-Dere. The tourist site was created in the 70s of the 20th century. The wooden houses recreate the dwellings of wealthy merchants of Central Russia in the mid-19th century. According to the creators, it was a museum of Russian crafts, which was visited mainly by foreign delegations.

Now this place is interesting for the interiors of the houses and the observation deck of the tea plantations. In the houses you can drink Krasnodar tea and have a snack. There is a small shop where they buy packs of tea for souvenirs.

Address: Zaporozhskaya street, 302, Uch-Dere, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: from May 1 to October 31 from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday is a day off. From November 1 to April 30 from 11:00 to 17:30 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Entrance: for adults - 450 rubles, for children - 220 rubles, children under 3 years old - free

Official website: https://www.dagomystea.ru/

Park "Mountain Eden"

Located in the village of Verkhnearmyanskaya Khobza. A tropical park with vegetation atypical for the Caucasus region. The park is distinguished by thoughtful landscape design and convenient infrastructure.

The most interesting thing is to see the giant Opuntia cactus, visit tea plantations and an apiary. Trying local tea with local honey is something that is definitely worth doing. You can admire the mineral water waterfall without any restrictions.

Address: Razdanskaya street, 4, Verkhnearmyanskaya Khobza village, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 23:00

Entrance: for adults - 250 rubles.

Beach holiday

Loo, a photo of the city and beach of which can be found in this article, is a fairly popular resort among beach lovers.

You can spend your holiday on more than 5 beaches:

Central Beach;
Beach "Transparent";
Mountain Air Beach;
Beach belonging to the Magadan sanatorium;
Nudist beach;
Dolphin Beach;
Wild beaches

Central

The most popular beach - the main beach of Loo is interesting because during the season this is where the most vacationers are. The reason for this is the high level of service to visitors and a significant number of tourist facilities - cafes, restaurants, water transport rental, sun lounger rental. The beach is interesting because there is a two-story pier built in its center.

All entertainment organized on the beach is paid. From this place sea taxis depart to Novorossiysk, as well as pleasure and excursion boats. In the evening there is a disco on the pier. Restaurants that are open on the beach operate 24 hours a day. The ticket price is free.

"Transparent"

After a large-scale reconstruction in 2012, an embankment with a pier was built on the beach. After reconstruction it became very popular among tourists. It is equipped with everything that vacationers need: umbrellas, sun loungers, numerous attractions and trampolines. The ticket price is free.

Also on its territory there are all amenities for personal hygiene - showers, changing rooms, toilets.

This beach is also recommended for visiting, as there are a large number of cafes, bars and clubs on the embankment. In the evening, concerts and entertainment shows are organized here. This beach is suitable for those traveling with families: there are attractions with slides and rental of water tools on the water. Anyone can buy drinks and snacks directly on the beach. It is also convenient that there is a store, a pharmacy and a large parking lot near the beach.

The Grand and Dolphin hotels are located near this beach. The latter offers accommodation in two, three or four-bed rooms; there is also a parking lot, a restaurant and a massage room on its territory. The other hotel also has the opportunity to stay in different types of rooms.

"Mountain air"

The city of Loo and its beaches before the trip are available not only in the photo, but you can also observe what is happening on the territory of this beach. “Mountain Air” is equipped with an online camera that will allow tourists to see what is happening in real time.

Loo (photos of the city and the beach, as well as an online camera will allow you to choose the most comfortable place to relax) suggests visiting the Mountain Air beach.

This facility is located near the railway. The beach is divided into 2 zones: the beach and its fragment, which belongs to the Platan hotel. One of the advantages of the beach is its proximity to the Caucasus Mountains, which determined the local microclimate. As cold mountain air mixes with hotter air, the area experiences cool air in the summer.

Near the water, on specially equipped frames, you can rent a sun lounger and an umbrella. The beach administration also equipped toilets and changing cabins. Entrance to the beach itself is free. There is a market next to the entrance where you can buy local fruits and vegetables. There are restaurants, cafes and pizzerias directly on the beach.

This beach is recommended for travelers with children, as a children's town has been created here, with water slides and other attractions. Adults can engage in water sports: rent a catamaran, boat or scooter, or go diving.

Sanatorium "Magadan"

The beach of the Magadan sanatorium is located near the sanatorium complex. This facility is inspected annually and beach staff receive documents allowing the beach to be opened for the new season. The beach is equipped with everything necessary for visiting: changing rooms, umbrellas, showers are open, and sports equipment is available for rental. Entrance to the beach is free.

Loo (photos of the city and the beach near the Magadan sanatorium allow you to understand whether it is worth coming to the city on vacation) offers the use of a drinking fountain and a sun lounger. There is also a cafe on the beach that can be visited by both adults and children.

The tourists are monitored by lifeguards on towers. There are also designated areas for those who cannot swim - such places are limited by orange buoys.

Nudist

You can visit the nudist beach for free. The territory of the nudist beach and the wild beach are connected: the territory of the first beach begins a few hundred meters after the wild one. This beach is unusual because it allows you to swim without clothes. It should be noted that beaches of this type are not sponsored by the state, so there are no police or lifeguards on them.

It should be noted that before visiting the beach you should wear shoes with thick soles, as there are many large stones on it.

"Dolphin"

Visiting Dolphin Beach is free for all tourists. One of the advantages of the beach is the parking lot, thanks to which travelers can get to this place by car.

Loo (photos of the city and the Dolphin beach show that this is an interesting place to spend a vacation) suggests visiting the Dolphin boat cooperative, which gave the name to the beach. The depth is shallow, so children and those who cannot swim can swim here. This place is also worth a visit because it meets all the conditions for recreation: restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops are open, and toilet stalls are available. Many tourists note that there are few vacationers on the beach at any time.

Rental of sports equipment is also available, including the opportunity to parachute jump. You can hide from the sun and heat on the terraces with thatched roofs. The children's town will allow young travelers to spend time with interest and benefit.

Wild

Visiting the wild beaches at the resort is free. These places are notable for their diversity: travelers can encounter long abandoned coastlines, sandy strips with almost no place to rest.

The absence of heat on this beach makes it quite comfortable for vacationers: the sea breeze and mountain air mix in this area. Despite the fact that many consider wild beaches to be an unsuitable place for relaxation, this opinion is wrong. The city administration built a dam to strengthen the shore, which is at the same time a local landmark and a decoration of the beach.

The beach is clean because there are trash cans on its territory. It is called wild because it is located at a remote distance from the central beach. Several shops are open at the entrance, and boats, scooters and catamarans are rented. To make your vacation more comfortable, tourists can rent an umbrella or sun lounger.

What to visit in Loo for free:

Church of the Apostle Simon the Canaanite

The Byzantine-style building began to be erected in 2009. They built what is called the whole world - with donations from believers. Although the building is not yet finished, the 1st floor (ground floor) is working - services are held, the church shop is trading.

The temple is associated with the legend of the Apostle Simon, who supposedly preached in Abkhazia. Tradition also claims that the apostle was executed in these places. More precisely, on the sea coast in the Caucasus region.

Address: Club Lane, 3, Loo, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00

Entrance: for adults - 500 rubles, for children - 250 rubles, children under 3 years old - free

Official website: https://hram-loo.cerkov.ru/

General information about the resort Loo

Loo is a large resort village located on the Black Sea coast in the Lazarevsky district of the city of Sochi, Krasnodar Territory.

Within the settlement there is the Loo railway station. But, since the resort area stretches for almost 6 km, tourists coming on vacation can stop at the stations “Lesnaya”, “Mountain Air” and “Uch-Dere”.

Also through the village passes the federal highway Dzhubga - Adler (number A-147, previously designated M-27), part of which is Dekabristov Street. The distance to the center of Sochi is about 25 km. Therefore, if you wish, you can always get out of Loo to the center of the resort city. Usually, taking into account the increasing traffic jams, you can get there by bus or minibus in 45-50 minutes. It’s even better by train - almost twice as fast and much more comfortable.

Loo Map

Among the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory, Loo is an example of a budget holiday and is popular among visiting tourists. At the same time, a fairly developed infrastructure allows you to enjoy all the benefits of a good rest.

History of the name Loo

The village owes its name (the emphasis is on the second “o”) to the Abaza mountaineers who once lived here. At the turn of the 13th-14th centuries, the famous Abaza family of Low (Loovs) moved to the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, firmly settling on the local land for several centuries.

Nowadays, an alternative version has appeared that explains the origin of the name of the village. You can often hear the following joke from local residents: Loo stands for “I like to relax alone.” If you, dear readers, have your own options for deciphering this name, you can write them in the comments to this article.

Climate and weather

The sea in Loo is most often calm. The climate here, as in most areas of the Sochi coast, is humid subtropical, with Mediterranean elements. In summer there are periodic heavy but short-lived downpours.

Starting from May, the Loo resort is ready to receive vacationers. Although the sea water is still cool, when the air temperature is from + 15 to 20 degrees, it is good to go on excursions.

The best months to visit the beach are June and July. The sea and air warm up to a comfortable temperature. The hottest period of time in Loo is usually in August. The air temperature on some days ranges from + 35 to 40 degrees. And the water in the sea can reach 25-27 degrees. This period is especially dangerous, as you can get ultraviolet burns.

Those who like a relaxing holiday should visit the resort in early September. At this time, you can not only sunbathe, but also take walks around the outskirts of Loo, sightseeing. You can also improve your health in local sanatoriums at low prices in the fall.

Where to go in Loo and what else to see:

Loo Temple

The building was built in the 10th century by Abkhaz architects. After 300 years, the temple was severely damaged by an earthquake, but a century later it was restored again. Since the 18th century it was rebuilt and began to be used as a fortress. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was practically destroyed by another earthquake. A modern tourist will see only ruins.

The place is interesting, first of all, for its antiquity - the northern wall, which is more than 1000 years old, has been preserved. There is a legend about the burial of one of the apostles, Simon the Zealot, under the ancient temple.

Address: Tallinskaya street, Loo, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily, from 8:00 to 20:00, seven days a week

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles.

Official website: https://npsochi.ru/mesta/rekreacionnie/vizantiiskiy-khram.html

Water park "AquaLoo"

Huge entertainment complex. It is divided into an open (summer) and closed (winter) part. Includes 20 water slides, 8 swimming pools, attractions, playgrounds, spa. Cafes and bars are available to visitors.

The main attraction of the establishment is the swimming pools and slides. There are thermal pools, with Jacuzzis, and wave pools, with fountains and waterfalls. Nearby there are places to relax on sun loungers. The slides offer descents of varying difficulty, the most extreme being “Black Hole”, “Kamikaze”, “Space slide”.

Address: Dekabristov street, 78B, Lazarevskoye, Loo, Sochi, Russia

hours : daily, from 10:00 to 22:00

Entrance: for adults 1500 rub. at the “Morning Basic” tariff, 1000 rubles. at the “Daily Basic” tariff, 700 rubles. — “Evening”, children under 3 years old — free

Official website: https://akvaloo.ru

Museum of Life of Hamshen Armenians

It is located near the village of Verkhnearmyanskoe Loo. This is a reconstruction of the life of local Ashmen at the end of the 19th century. Consists of several residential and outbuildings. History and ethnography lovers will be interested in the preserved household utensils and the mill in working condition.

A tour of the museum can be combined with a visit to the Paradise Delight waterfall - it’s practically nearby.

Address: Dachny lane, Verkhnearmyanskoye Loo village, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Club "Tornado"

Night club and disco right on the beach. More precisely on the 2nd floor of the pier. In addition to music, people enjoy various competitions, shows, including fireworks and performances. The bar has an excellent selection of signature drinks, a rich wine list and European cuisine.

The beauty of the club is the proximity of the sea - when you get tired of dancing, you can go wander along the shore. And after swimming in the sea once, go listen to music again. There is no need to be afraid of the crowd. Yes, Tornado used to be the only night spot in the city and it was crowded. But now there are other discos.

Address: Azovskaya street, 8, Loo, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

Brief description of the resort

The village of Loo in the Sochi region, photographs of which can be found in large numbers on websites and personal blogs of tourists, is an excellent choice for those who prefer to relax on their native Black Sea rather than conquer the expanses of foreign resorts. Life flows smoothly, a lot of greenery, clean beaches. In Loo you can not only swim in the sea and sunbathe. There are many interesting places worth visiting.

Perhaps this fact will be news to many: today Loo has a new status - it is a microdistrict of Greater Sochi . But at the same time, it has its own socially significant facilities and infrastructure. The population is only 10,000 people. The postal code of the former village is 354208.

The climate is humid, subtropical. Summer lasts about 6 months. Winter is warm and mild. Precipitation occurs most often in winter. The terrain is hilly. The village is surrounded on all sides by ridges and mountains.

Loo is well located, it stretches along the sea. Thanks to this, all its areas are located near the beaches.

You can relax here in comfort, interestingly, and at the same time quite economically.

The best beaches in Loo

Central beach Loo

Occupies the central part of the coast of the Loo microdistrict. Covered with small pebbles and sand. The entrance to the sea is gentle, suitable for little ones. The coastal strip is wide - up to 40 m. The beach is crowded, divided into two parts by a wooden pier.

Connoisseurs of maximum comfort love to relax here. The beach has excellent infrastructure. Wooden decks lead into the water. There are cabins, showers, and you can rent umbrellas and sun loungers. There are many cafes, restaurants, discos and attractions near the pier and along the embankment.

Address: Luchezarnaya street, 14, Loo, Sochi, Russia

Opening hours: daily

The entrance is free

Nudist beach

Located in the area of the Sputnik health complex. Covered with large pebbles. The sea is clean, but the coastal strip is narrow. It has virtually no infrastructure - toilets, locker rooms, shops, cafes. The only trace of civilization is the sun loungers.

But this zone has a serious advantage - it is not visible from either the highway or the railway. Those who want to calmly swim topless in the clear sea will always find a free place here.

Address: Loo, Sochi, Russia; GPS: 43.65702, 39.63269

Opening hours : daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

How to get to Loo

The village of Loo is located 25 km from Sochi and 45 km from Lazarevskoye.

The journey from Sochi to Loo by train takes less than half an hour, trains run frequently.

While vacationing in Loo, you can come to Sochi every day, and even taking into account travel it will cost less than living in Sochi.

By plane

The nearest airport is in Adler. The most convenient way to get from there to Loo is by train. The journey will take less than an hour. There are regular buses around Greater Sochi, but they take much longer. In addition, during the season there are often traffic jams on the roads.

The second most remote airport is located in Krasnodar . It is much further - about 300 km from Loo.

By train

High-speed trains Swallows are the most convenient way to travel along the coast of the Krasnodar region.

All trains stop at Loo station - from Sochi, Adler, Tuapse, Krasnodar. Tickets for high-speed trains must be purchased in advance. This can be done not only at the ticket office, but also through the Russian Railways application and other services on the Internet.

Regular trains travel longer, making stops at all stations. You can buy a ticket for this train right on the spot. The price will be the same as at the box office.

Tickets for high-speed trains are sold with seats, for ordinary trains - without seats. To get on a high-speed train, you need to have a passport with you; documents are not checked on non-high-speed trains.

By vehicle

From Sochi, Adler, Lazarevsky, Tuapse and even Krasnodar you can get to Loo by bus, but this is not the most convenient way.

During the season, the buses are overcrowded, and you can wait several hours for a flight with empty seats. The highways are overloaded and there are often traffic jams. There is another significant drawback: the road through the Tuapse and Sochi regions is a mountain serpentine. People who are not used to the mountains do not tolerate these roads well.

Best hotels in Loo

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Beach "Magadan" (sanatorium)

Essentially, this is a continuation of Central Beach, but with its own advantages. The area is thoroughly cleaned daily, and the bottom near the shore is checked. It is cleared of silt and algae.

The coastline (pebbles) is up to 300 m, and the width is impressive - up to 60 m. The infrastructure is at a good level, they offer many paid services, and there is an equipment rental service. Admission is free, there is an information stand with water temperature. There is an embankment parallel to the beach - cafes and bars, several shops with souvenirs invite you.

Feedback from tourists is positive. Due to the shallow depth and shallow entrance, it is very convenient to come with children. You don’t have to walk long to the beach, you can drive up in your own car, there are always parking spaces.

Beach "Ivushka" (sanatorium)

If you like to relax on wide beaches, this is one of the largest in Loo. There is all the necessary infrastructure - changing rooms, toilets, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas. Water attractions are open. The peculiarity is that the free beach is not crowded even in high season, so it is quiet here. The sea warms up quickly, entry is easy. Pebble coating. There is a nightclub with entertainment programs on site.

According to tourists, the beach is an excellent option for a family holiday. The water here is always clean, clear, and there are areas of shallow water. The depth is slowly gaining.