20 best beaches in Sochi – list, photo, description, map

The beaches of Sochi are popular among Russian tourists. They stretch for almost a hundred kilometers and occupy the entire coastline. The resort is ready to provide guests with both paid and free areas. All of them are well-equipped, rescuers and medical workers are working. It is better to choose an area for a beach holiday, focusing on personal preferences and requirements. Those areas where vacationers with children spend time are unlikely to appeal to young people or older people. The information provided will help you make the right choice.

Seaside

It bears the name of the hotel of the same name. The hotel is considered a tourist attraction. This is the oldest building in the city. Primorsky is always crowded, as it is located on the central embankment, it is convenient to get to it. The statue of Poseidon, installed on the beach, is considered a symbol of the city. Tourists love to be photographed next to the figure of the deity.

“Primorsky” is equipped with everything you need: there are changing cabins, toilets (for a fee), sun loungers and parasols. There are cafes and eateries, you can have a snack or drink soft drinks. Tourists are offered to use rental services. It will be possible to rent cheesecakes, water skis, ride boats and yachts.

In addition, there are tattoo parlors nearby. Young people like to combine a visit to Primorsky with the opportunity to transform their appearance. Not suitable for those who prefer to relax in solitude, in a calm and quiet place. It's always noisy and crowded here.

the little Mermaid

Located in the Mamaika area. You can come here for free. The area will appeal to vacationers with children. The sea here is shallow, the bottom is flat and sandy, there are no stones, but the coast is covered with small pebbles. Take care of summer shoes. The swimming area is fenced with buoys, lifeguards work.

Everything you need is here:

To the sea there is a path made of wooden flooring. Rental points are open where you can get the necessary beach equipment for a moderate fee. Fans of extreme entertainment can make a parachute jump. For younger guests there is a playground. Carousels, trampolines and other attractions are installed here.

Star

Located in the center of the resort. This is a popular place. Both guests of the city and local residents rest here.
The beach area boasts excellent infrastructure. Vacationers have the opportunity to visit the solarium, spa, aerarium, gym. Those who want to have a bite go to a restaurant.

“Star” is very beautiful. The area is surrounded by tropical plants, it is an ideal place for photography. Weddings are often organized here.

Note! The visit is paid. The cost is 1,000 rubles per person. You can spend as much time on the beach as you want. Sun loungers, changing cabins, showers can be used free of charge, the cost is already included in the entrance fee. Part of the site belongs to the hotel, located right there. Guests do not have to pay an entrance fee. Great option to save your budget.

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Riviera

The sandy area is suitable for families with children. Toddlers love building castles and sculpting cakes. Entrance is free, which is why the Riviera is popular with tourists. Older children will also like it here. Amusements work, a dolphinarium and an oceanarium are open. Those who wish can go diving.

For a fee, you can use sun loungers, toilets, showers, rent the necessary equipment. Nearby is an amusement park of the same name. They spend the whole day here. Entertainment is plentiful. This is a great option for a family holiday. Nobody will be bored.

Beach Pullman Sochi Center

Equipped on the site of the former sanatorium “Maurice Thorez”. Find it on the Primorskaya embankment. It is considered one of the most expensive beaches in the city. You will have to pay 2-5 thousand rubles for a visit. The cost depends on what equipment the visitor will use.

Infrastructure is developed. It is cozy, beautiful and comfortable here. The state of the recreation area is monitored by staff. Most of it belongs to the hotel of the same name. Guests sunbathe and swim, use changing cabins, toilets, showers – for free. Prestigious place.

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Imeretinsky

It is a sand and pebble zone with a length of 7 kilometers. Young people usually come here. The fact is that there is a club of the same name right there, which regularly organizes beach parties. Fans of an active lifestyle will also like it at Imeretinsky. Sports grounds are equipped, fields for playing football and volleyball are equipped.

Entrance and use of changing rooms, toilets, showers are paid. Some discount is given to guests of a local hotel or club guests. The beach strip is wide, the sea is clean, there are no breakwaters. Tourists with small children should choose another place. Mostly young people rest here.

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Albatross

Located near the Polytechnic University, not far from the bus stop “City Hospital”. Loved by the locals. Equipped with stairs leading to the sea.

Visitors can use for free:

Those who want to have fun ride water scooters, boats, bananas and cheesecakes. The infrastructure is constantly updated. You can have a bite to eat here. Cafes, snack bars, kiosks with ice cream and soft drinks are open. Tourists rarely come here. Sochi residents have chosen the beach, resort guests believe that there is too little entertainment. But the option will appeal to those who do not like the hustle and bustle.

Firefly

Located in the Central area. Belongs to the local municipality, admission is free. The zone is small, only 25 meters long. “Firefly” receives a lot of positive reviews. It is clean and comfortable, there is everything you need to relax. Sun loungers and parasols are available for rent for a small fee. Changing rooms, toilets, showers can be used free of charge.

Rescuers and doctors work. Those who like to dive from a height come here. Food outlets are open, you can have a bite to eat. Gourmets visit the Black Sea Beach Club restaurant. He is nearby. The chef prepares amazing meals. The entrance to the sea is gentle, tourists with children often come here.

The coast is covered with beautiful, small pebbles. Please bring appropriate footwear. “Firefly” is located in a beautiful, picturesque area, surrounded by tropical plants. You will be able to take a lot of memorable pictures.

The beach of the sanatorium “October”

It is considered one of the most well-groomed and comfortable beaches in Sochi. You can visit it only during the season. Time is limited. The territory will be allowed from 8.30 am to 19.30 pm. There is a security guard, you will not be able to stay at the wrong time. Free admission is provided for guests of the resort. Guests will have to pay. Vacationers with children prefer to come here.

You don't have to worry about their safety. Lifeguards and doctors are on duty. In addition, the entrance to the sea is smooth, the depth is at a decent distance. In shallow water, kids will be comfortable splashing. Those who have already been here recommend bringing shoes. Sharp pebbles come across, just get hurt. Located in the “Mamaika” area. Bus number 30 goes here. Get off at the Mamaika stop.

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The beach of the sanatorium “Zapolyarye”

Belongs to a sanatorium located on the Black Sea coast. Paid entrance. Children under 12 years old get a ticket for 750 rubles, for everyone else – 1000 rubles. Inventory and sunbeds are paid separately. The water here is considered the cleanest in the city. The beach is well equipped, there is everything you need, but you have to pay. However, high prices do not deter visitors. There are always a lot of people here.

There is an arboretum on the territory. Equipped with an observation deck, which offers wonderful views.
Many vacationers come here without even taking towels. Everything you need can be rented. An ideal place for those who are used to moving around without luggage.

The coast is covered with small pebbles. The descent into the sea is comfortable, there are no cliffs. Don't worry about food either, the local cafe offers a rich menu. You can visit even in winter, you will be able to sunbathe and admire the picturesque views of the stretching sea. The territory is accessible for visiting with the youngest travelers. It's safe and comfortable here.

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Satellite

Belongs to the health complex of the same name. Nearby rises a natural attraction – Mount Akhun. “Sputnik” is included in the list of the best beaches in the city. Not so long ago, they carried out renovation work here. Now it boasts a well-equipped area and developed infrastructure. It can be visited by both hotel guests and ordinary vacationers. True, they will have to pay extra.

Attention! In the distance is a wild area bearing the same name. Nudists often gather here. The coastline is covered with pebbles. But the pebbles are so small that you can even walk barefoot on them. Visitors are offered a lot of entertainment.

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Entertainment for children is provided. Animators organize games and competitions for them, arrange shows, enter with concert numbers. “Sputnik” will appeal to those who like to relax in a relaxed atmosphere. Noisy youth goes to wild beaches. But in the evening she returns. At this time, music is turned on and fun parties are held here.

Swimwear, sunscreen, glasses, beach shoes are sold in the shop. If necessary, you can buy the necessary things right on the beach. Getting here is easy. There is public transport (bus number 2). In addition, buses go to the place, following the route “Sochi – Adler”.

Circus Beach

Got its name from its location. Nearby is the local circus. You will be able to visit the beach recreation area for free. It will not impress those who are accustomed to scope. The area is very modest in size. Length – 200 meters, width – 20 meters. It is covered with large pebbles, sometimes there are cobblestones. Appropriate footwear is required.

At sea, the area for children is fenced with buoys. The entrance is smooth, the bottom is even, there are no sharp drops in depth. Locals often come here with children. Necessary equipment provided. There are also sun loungers with umbrellas, changing cabins, and toilets. Equipped with storage room. You can drop in here after a long excursion to freshen up. Many tourists do this.

Nearby are local attractions: the club on stilts “Platform” and the restaurant “San Remo”.
“Circus” was awarded the “Blue Flag” award. It is awarded for cleanliness and environmental protection.
You can get there by any type of public transport, which stops at the Circus stop.

The beach of the sanatorium “Iskra”

The seashore is covered with medium-sized pebbles, it is better to take rubber slippers or flip flops with you. Entrance fee, guests do not need a ticket. Along the site there is a path of health. Those who want to take a walk. It is crowded here mainly in the summer months. There are practically no people in May or early autumn.

Tourists with children often come here. The entrance to the sea is convenient, smooth, there are no cliffs and holes, the depth is gained gradually. The water is pure. All necessary equipment is available in abundance. There are cafes that offer delicious food. Fans of active pastime rent equipment. You can go boating, water skiing, catamarans.

For an additional fee, you can take a boat trip on a boat. Getting here is easy. You need to use public transport, which goes to the stop “Sanatorium Primorye”. Iskra guests use a shuttle service. It is provided free of charge.

Solar

Located near the park named after Frunze, in the area “Svetlana”. Considered a popular place. Nearby are well-known establishments in the city: the Clouds club and the Blue Sea restaurant.

The salient features of the place are:

Visitors can use the locker rooms, toilets. Sun loungers are provided by a local restaurant for a fee. If you do not use them, the visit will cost absolutely nothing. There are few vacationers here. This is due to the lack of entertainment. You will not be able to rent water equipment or take a parachute flight.

“Solnechny” will appeal to older people and those who are used to relaxing in silence. City noise is not heard here. The easiest way to get here is from the Svetlana stop. Buses stop here. Then you need to walk to the park and go down the stairs to the embankment.

Red Storm

It is located next to Kurortny Avenue, between the bus stop of the same name and Akhun beach. It is better to go here by personal transport, focusing on the map. The fact is that the views are obscured by large boulders. You can't see what's in the distance. “Red Storm” is famous for its clean water, it is considered an ecological zone. The bottom can be seen even at great depths. The fact is explained by the fact that the waters of mountain streams flow here, and not domestic sewage.

The beach bears the name of a local sanatorium, but has nothing to do with the health resort. The bottom and the shore are covered with small pebbles, sharp stones come across, it is better not to enter the water without shoes. The place is beautiful, picturesque, photo shoots are often arranged here. You can park your car right next to the beach. Parking works. Then you don't have to worry about security. The cost is 300 rubles, the time of stay is not limited.

There is one lifeguard on duty. There are no other security measures in place. You can change clothes in the booth, no one will take money for it. There is a cafe on the coast. Basically, the chefs offer kebabs and soft drinks.

For those who do not have their own car, it is better to choose another place. Access by public transport is inconvenient. You can use the services of taxi drivers, but the trip will be expensive.
There are few people here, it is always quiet and calm. The nearest sights are in Khost. It's not far.

Lighthouse

It is easy to get here from the central promenade. It's a noisy, crowded place. The availability of the location was the reason for the high attendance. One part of the “Mayak” belongs to the water park. You have to pay for the entrance. This area is mainly visited by family tourists with children. They get the opportunity to have fun and swim in the sea while the kids splash in the shallow water. They are looked after by staff.

Young people gather here on Fridays and Saturdays. In the evening, parties and discos are organized, local DJs come. The towering lighthouse is considered the symbol of this place, and it became the reason for the name. Against the background of the sights, vacationers like to be photographed. Wooden flooring will lead to the sea. The entrance to it is gentle, there are no cliffs. The only inconvenience is the pebbles. You can hurt your legs.

Those who wish go diving or snorkeling, ride jet skis, cheesecakes, skis. Some tourists spend the whole day on a sunbed, taking air baths. All necessary equipment can be rented. Prices are affordable, do not exceed 350 rubles. The option is suitable for visiting with children. The depth starts quite far from the shore. But it is better to come on weekdays in the morning. There are much fewer people.

spark

Located in Adler, near the park of culture and recreation. It is easy to get to from the bus station.
The territory is equipped with everything you need, those who wish can rent a bungalow. Visitors are offered to go diving, fly over the sea on a parachute or ride water skis, cheesecakes, hydroscooters. You will be able to go on a boat to the open sea and admire the sprawling expanses, take memorable pictures.

“Spark” is famous for merchants. They walk right along the beach and offer their products: fish products, pastries, drinks, wines. The main advantage of the beach area is that it is sandy. There are very few such sites in Sochi. Basically, the coast is covered with pebbles. People come here with children, the entrance to the sea is gentle, the bottom is even and also sandy.

In addition, a lot of entertainment is organized here, animators work. “Spark” occupies an impressive territory. This allows you to choose a place away from the bulk of vacationers. You can come here by car. There are parking lots nearby. They are paid. You can have a bite to eat in a cafe or canteen, you can also buy everything you need in shops. There are many of them.

Martin

Included in the list of the best pebble beaches in the city. Located in the “Mamaika” area, which was once a village. Entrance to the territory is free, it belongs to the municipality. But this does not affect the cleanliness. The site is cleaned regularly. Getting by public transport is not very convenient, but for car owners, visiting Lastochka will be a suitable solution.

Wooden flooring will lead to the sea. They are laid on almost all Sochi beaches for the convenience of vacationers. Although the entrance to the sea is quite gentle, the depth is already felt near the buoys, it is impossible to reach the bottom with your feet. Be careful! The bottom is clean and smooth, there are no cliffs. Sometimes there are large cobblestones or algae.

“Swallow” can not boast of crowds. It is explainable. Most people come here by car. Traveling by public transport is time consuming and tiring. Everything you need can be rented, doctors and rescuers work. Security measures are observed.

Children will love it here. There is a special playground for them, there are inflatable slides, carousels and swings, as well as other entertainment. Prices for equipment are affordable, they do not suit night discos. Families with children or elderly couples often come here to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

If you decide to use public transport, you should go to the Landysheva stop, and then walk along the street of the same name.

Dagomys

Stretched almost 700 meters along the coast. Located opposite the railway station of the same name. Minibuses No. 150 and No. 153 go here, as well as buses No. 143-147, 154, 169. You can get there by train. Those who want to save money come with their own equipment, but everything you need can be rented at quite affordable prices.

In the distance there are other beach areas, you can choose a site where there is no one and enjoy loneliness. In general, when they talk about Dagomys, they mean a resort-type settlement. It is located 12 kilometers from the city. There are three beach areas on the territory.

Central – impressive with an impressive territory, admission is free. Descent to the sea is convenient and safe. The bottom is pebbly, the depth begins far from the shore. Most often vacationers with children come here.

There are many services provided here:

Equipped with sports grounds, you can play volleyball or football.

The beach of the health-improving complex “Dagomys” is a closed area. Located right next to the Central Beach. Visitors are guests of the complex. Others will have to pay to enter. The beach strip is covered with pebbles, but there are also sandy areas. The area is clean and well maintained. It is quiet here, the safety of bathers is monitored by the relevant services. Water transport can be rented. An inflatable town is equipped for children.

Wild – those who want to enjoy the silence and picturesque views come here. The beach is not equipped with any equipment, rental points do not work, entertainment is not offered. Couples in love will love it here. No one will interfere with enjoying the company of the second half.

The beaches of Dagomys are in demand. Each guest finds an option that suits him.

Loo

This exotic name is the local village. Tourists say that the entire coastline is a beach strip. The division is conditional. But still separate sections are distinguished. All places for a beach holiday can boast of excellent equipment, security measures are observed, the territories are looked after and kept clean.

In addition, vacationers in this area note that the sea here is very transparent, the bottom is visible. And this fact confirms a favorable ecological environment.

The central beach bears this name because it is located in the center of the village. It is considered the hallmark of the resort. The zone is pebbly, in some places there are sand islands. Wooden decks are laid to the sea. “Central” is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is possible to use the hydromassage procedures.

Entertainment is the same as on other beaches: water transport, boat trips, fishing. Young people like to gather here. Equipped entertainment sector. It contains cafes, bars, clubs. Especially a lot of young people come in the late afternoon. Discos and parties are often organized here. The “Central” comes to life, everything is filled with the light of illumination, music sounds, it becomes fun and noisy.

“Compliment” – here will appeal to those who do not like pandemonium. There are few tourists, although all equipment is provided. It is possible to use the rental points. The coast is covered with rather large pebbles, it will not work to walk barefoot. The water in the sea is clean, right in the middle a local river flows into it. You can have a bite to eat in the dining room or cafe. They work nearby.

“Dolphin” – got the name because here you can watch how real dolphins swim and have fun. They often swim to the coast, mammals can even be photographed. A road leads to the Delfin, you will be able to come by your own car.

The zone is covered with pebbles, but there are also sandy areas. Kids gather on them and sculpt Easter cakes. The territory is cleaned daily, it is clean here, but it is worth considering that there are no changing rooms. Vacationers are offered a standard set of services.

In addition to the beaches described in the village, there are several more:

The advantage of visiting Loo is that you can visit all the beaches at once in a day. They are located one after another.

Sochi beach areas attract more and more tourists every year. They spend time here not only in the summer. In deep autumn, winter, early spring people come here to take sunbaths and saturate the body with useful elements that are rich in sea air. The resort is an ideal place to relax, an alternative to foreign travel.