Sochi has always been one of the most beloved resorts on the Black Sea. But the grandiose transformations of the region for the Olympics made the city unrecognizable. Every year more and more tourists want to relax in new modern hotels.
There is a lot to see in modern Sochi. It is very interesting to visit the Olympic Village. Its numerous objects reflect the most modern architectural trends and are attractions that are worth coming here for. During their construction, the mistakes of other countries that hosted the Olympic Games were taken into account, when the structures built for the Olympic Games turned out to be unnecessary. All newly built structures were initially intended for further active use, which is what happened.
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According to Wikipedia, construction of the Olympic Village in Adler began in 2007. At that important time for Russia, large-scale construction began on the territory where a couple of state farms and small settlements had previously been located.
Before the Olympic and Paralympic Games were held in the Imereti Valley, buildings were erected for the future residence of athletes, transport infrastructure facilities providing convenient movement to the town and access to it, and most importantly, grandiose sports facilities.
In less than seven years, in an unknown place, a huge stadium, two ice palaces, arenas, the Medal Plaza square, where competition winners were awarded, and much more appeared.
A village near the Black Sea coast.
The Olympic Village, which forms a single complex with the Olympic Park, today is a residential area of comfortable premium class apartments.
Thanks to the unique layout, the windows of the houses offer impressive views of the mountain peaks, the Black Sea and the most famous sports facilities in the country.
It is convenient to live and relax here, because the buildings were designed taking into account the requirements of the International Olympic Committee.
Many buildings are now equipped as hotels. If you wish, stay in one of the clean, comfortable rooms, and the prices of local hotels are quite affordable.
Vacationers have at their disposal the beautiful and spacious Imeretinskaya embankment, many restaurants, souvenir shops, and tourist attractions.
It even has its own Adler power plant. The thermal power plant, which was built to provide uninterrupted energy supply to the Olympic village in Sochi and all sports facilities, made it possible to completely solve energy supply problems.
Sometimes guests are surprised by the name of the attraction, because the ultra-modern quarter does not look like a village.
They say that it was named the village by analogy with the Summer Olympics held in Paris in 1924. Then simple wooden houses were built for the participants of the Olympic Games, and the area really resembled a rural settlement.
Construction.
Sights of Adler
There is a lot to see in Adler; a tourist will not be bored. The main attractions of Adler are the Olympic Park and the Olympic Embankment, as well as the most beautiful park in Adler - the Southern Cultures dendrological park. There is an oceanarium, a dolphinarium, a water park, and of course, a sea with countless beaches.
The border with Abkhazia, a republic that was once part of the USSR, runs near Adler; you can cross the border with a Russian passport. Abkhazia is home to stunningly beautiful lakes, waterfalls, canyons, caves and historical buildings.
What to see
Olympic Village is a cozy neighborhood consisting of cute cottages with red tiled roofs.
Attractions are located nearby and can be easily reached on foot.
And the residential area itself is perfect for leisurely walks, contemplating the sea coast and enjoying the fresh breeze.
In the morning, you can leisurely drink coffee on the balcony and go for a short jog along the embankment, where world champions recently trained.
In the evening, it’s nice to taste local cuisine and admire the magical southern sunset.
You won’t have to look long for attractions in the vicinity of the Olympic Village in Sochi.
Here are just a few of them:
- Fisht Stadium , where the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics took place.
- Fountain "Olympic Flame Bowl". In the evenings, there are light and sound shows with multi-colored jets of water thrown to a height of up to 60 meters.
- Sochi Park with a huge variety of attractions. Entrance cost – 1,250 rubles. for adults and 1,000 for children, there are also benefits.
- Sochi Autodrom , which served as a track during Formula 1 racing.
If you still can’t see these unique objects in person, look on the Internet. Thanks to the web cameras installed in the Olympic village, live broadcasts are broadcast from here from morning to evening.
View of the sights in the vicinity of the Olympic Village.
Southern Cultures Park
Address: Sochi, Adler, Nagorny tupik, 13. Opening hours : from 9.00 to 19.00. Ticket price: 250 rubles, children from 7 to 14 years old - 120 rubles.
The famous park of the Adler district was created in 1910 on the initiative of Vice-Governor D.V. Drachevsky.
The park, designed in English style and covering an area of 11 hectares, is open year-round. On its territory, consisting of two parts, rare representatives of the fauna (coniferous and deciduous species) grow - in total more than 1.5 thousand plant species from all over the world; there are decorative ponds with fish, turtles and swans, as well as ecological trails and alleys with sculptures.
The park was reconstructed after the natural disaster, without losing its original appearance according to the layout of the architect A.E. Regel.
Olympic Village at different times of the year
While many resort towns in Russia are suitable only for summer holidays, the Sochi Olympic Village is good at any time of the year.
Each season here has its own charm:
- Summer is a great opportunity to combine relaxation on the beach and sightseeing. But hotel vacancies are difficult to find, so book your room in advance.
- In early autumn, the weather in Sochi is ideally mild, and the sea water is still warm. In addition, many tourists go home, and hotels offer good discounts.
- Winter is the time for ski lovers. Since apartments in Krasnaya Polyana and Rosa Khutor are not cheap in the winter season, rent a coastal hotel and go skiing on the slopes during the day.
- In spring , the Olympic Village, like the Adler district, is buried in flowers. In March, you will see how the magnolia tree opens, and to enjoy subtropical nature in all its splendor, visit the Southern Cultures arboretum.
So, no matter when you come, you won’t be bored. But it is better to draw up a walking program in advance so as not to miss the most interesting corners.
Olympic Village in summer.
Excursions
Iconic places of the 2014 Olympics
The excursion begins with a ride on the ski lift to Rosa Peak, then a walk through the Olympic Village (in the summer you can ride a bicycle or horse). Then you can taste natural natural water on. In Skypark you will walk along the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world over the Akhshtyr Gorge. You will see a glass blowing show and taste delicious Caucasian cuisine. More details ->>>
Krasnaya Polyana, or in the footsteps of the Olympics
A great opportunity to admire the mountains while riding a cable car; get acquainted with the famous ski resort Rosa Khutor. More details ->>>
Wonders of the Mzymta River Valley
You will visit the Akhshtyrskaya cave, a mineral spring, the Maiden's Tears waterfall, a monastery, an apiary and a trout farm. Finally, you can feel like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft by walking across the suspension bridge over the gorge in Skypark. More details ->>> View all excursions in Sochi and Adler
Prices in the Olympic Village
Prices for housing, food, gifts and souvenirs, as well as other tourist delights, are acceptable in the Olympic Village.
As a guide, look at the cost of accommodation in local hotels in June:
- “Lazur Beach Hotel” 4* ⇒ – from 5,500 rub. for two (with breakfast).
- Diana Palace 4* ⇒ – from 3,500 rub. for two (with breakfast).
- GC "Bogatyr" 4* ⇒ , especially popular among families with children - from 12,000 rubles. (with breakfast and dinner).
If it seems that the prices are too high, use the services of the private sector, where there are always free places.
Well-groomed territory of one of the courtyards of the village.
Oceanarium Sochi Discovery World Aquarium
Website: www.sochiaquarium.ru Address: Adler, st. Lenina, 219 A/4. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday and Tuesday. Ticket price: 800 rubles, children from 4 to 11 years old - 500 rubles, under 4 years old free. Excursion ticket - 50 rubles.
Adler's attractions include entertainment and educational facilities that will interest both children and adults. Among them is the largest southern aquarium, Sochi Discovery World Aquarium, a real museum of wildlife with an area of more than 6 km², opened in 2009.
Here you can see 30 aquariums with more than 4 thousand inhabitants of reservoirs: both salty and fresh. The most impressive sight is the 44-meter underwater tunnel, which allows you to observe sea predators at arm's length.
As an additional service, tourists are offered diving with underwater video filming, photo sessions and excursions. Every day there are fabulous shows with the participation of Mermaids; you can feed the fish by buying food from the vending machine. There is an arcade and gift shop.
Restaurants and shops
When visiting the Olympic Village in Sochi, indulge in shopping and gastronomic pleasures.
Here are a few places where you can dine deliciously and not too expensive:
- Cafe "Fed Mishka" , located between the Olympic Park and Sochi Park. The family-type establishment has a special children's menu; at the request of clients, parties are organized for young guests.
- “Shashlyk” is a cozy cafe in the Olympic Park with the freshest meat dishes cooked on the grill and affordable prices. The opening hours of the establishment are from 11-00 to 23-00.
- Restaurant "Baikal" is a famous place in the city with pleasant, unobtrusive music and a beautiful summer veranda. The price level here is higher, but the dishes will be prepared by a famous chef from Italy. On the menu you will find exquisite delicacies of Italian, European and Japanese cuisine.
Shopping in the Olympic Village includes clothing and souvenir shops (including those with sports symbols), as well as grocery stores.
There are also small markets where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and gifts for the home.
Restaurant "Baikal".
Where is
The Olympic Village, which is an elite resort area of the Imereti Lowland, is located along Parusnaya and Golubaya streets, west of the Olympic Park.
Geographically it belongs to the Adler region. The distance from the center of Sochi is 40 km.
Attraction address: Krasnodar region, Sochi, Adler microdistrict.
Olympic symbol.
Location on the map
Many tourists travel around the outskirts of Sochi in their own car or rent a car at Adler airport.
In this case, the coordinates for the navigator will be useful:
- 43.24472399 latitude;
- 39.57360791 longitude.
To get to your destination faster, plot your route on the map in advance.
Olympic village layout
Object diagram.
How to get there
Now it’s worth finding out how to get to the Olympic town in Adler. This is easy to do both by public transport and by car.
Here are the possible options.
By bus
The following vehicles operate on the Sochi Center-Olympic Village route:
- Bus number 57k , which depart from Sochi railway station and arrive at the Olympic Park. The traffic interval is 20 minutes, the ticket costs 30 rubles.
- Bus and minibuses No. 124с. Departure from the Sochi bus station, the final stop is the Olympic Park. The journey takes an hour, the ticket price is 70 rubles.
If you are coming from Adler Airport , take any transport that says “To Adler”, get off at the “New Century” stop and change to bus No. 57 or take a taxi, the cost of which is from 500 rubles.
By train
If you want to get to the Olympic Village quickly, inexpensively and comfortably, take the Lastochka commuter train running from Sochi railway station.
The stop you need is called “Olympic Park”. The train takes 40-45 minutes to Adler.
The ticket price starts from 155 rubles, you will find the schedule on the park website: https://Olympic-park.rf/94-lastochka-sochi-raspisanie-ceny-marshruty.html.
Observation deck on Rosa Plateau
There are many observation points on Rosa Plateau, the most popular and with voluminous picturesque views of which is the observation deck located near the rodelbahn and the lower reaches of the Plateau route.
