Anapa in November 2021 – what to see, holidays, weather, reviews, prices
Going to the resort in early November, you can find quite comfortable weather. The sun shines brightly, pansies and chrysanthemums bloom in the flowerbeds, trees delight the eye with golden decoration. There is a sharp contrast with the dull landscapes of the end of autumn in the middle lane. Anapa Bay at this time of the year is free from algae and azure waves gently splash on the parapet of the embankment.
Weather
November meteorological conditions are unpredictable. Short-term periods of time with very warm weather are possible, and in some years nighttime temperatures drop below -10˚С. Usually the first half of the month is quite warm weather + 12-15˚С, the sun shines quite often. By the end of the season it becomes much colder: during the day the temperature does not exceed + 8-11˚С, at night it is even cooler – + 7-9˚С. Air masses blowing from the north and northeast bring more rain.
In total, on average, 10 sunny days are observed per month, 3 days with prolonged precipitation, 17 days with variable cloudiness: when the sun that has come out can be replaced by a short shower.
Is it cold in November
Despite the fact that you are heading south, you should not forget that the end of autumn can bring unpleasant weather surprises. In the evening, when the sun sets, it becomes noticeably cool. Fresh breeze blowing from the sea and high humidity increase the feeling of chilliness.
Rain and storms are not ruled out. In order to be well equipped for the trip, you need to take on the road clothes that correspond to the September weather in the middle lane. Along with blouses and sweaters, you should not forget about a demi-season jacket and waterproof shoes. An umbrella will also come in handy when traveling.
Is it possible to swim
In November, the beach season gradually fades away. Water attractions rentals and coastal cafes are closing. Even at the beginning of the month, the temperature in the sea does not exceed +15-16˚С and only the most desperate and seasoned tourists enter the water.
If you want to take a dip, go into the sea for a short while and after leaving, thoroughly rub yourself with a towel to avoid catching a cold. At the end of autumn, the water temperature drops to + 10-11˚С and there are no more people who want to swim. In many sanatoriums, for a fee, you can use the services of indoor pools with sea or mineral water.
What to see
The main attraction of the city is the Central Embankment, more than one and a half kilometers long, decorated with original lanterns and sculptures. The visiting cards of the resort are also located here – the Anapa Lighthouse, the ship-monument “Scarlet Sails”.
Nearby is the museum “Gorgippia”, located on the site of archaeological excavations of the ancient ancient city. In early November, the annual show “Night of the Arts” is held here, where you can watch themed theater performances for free, participate in quests to find ancient artifacts.
In the center of the city there are “Russian Gates” – a monument of Ottoman military architecture of the XVIII century, nearby is the Orthodox Church of St. Onufry, the temple of Seraphim of Sorovsky. Rest in the city is useful to combine with the improvement of the body with mineral water. Pump-rooms, where tourists draw water for free, are located on Revolution Avenue and st. I. Golubts.
In the vicinity you can visit the picturesque Bugaz Spit – a narrow strip of land between the Bugaz Estuary and the Black Sea, go to the Pearl Falls (Bolshoy Utrish village), see the chapel and the holy spring of Theodosius of the Caucasus (not far from the Nagorny village).
The ethnic center “Circassian village” (settlement Fadeevo) offers theatrical performances, during which the audience is introduced to the life and traditions of the indigenous population of the region.
At any time of the year, it is interesting to go to the cypress lake in the village of Sukko – a therapeutic health resort in the fresh air. A pacifying atmosphere reigns here: 32 cypress trees 30 m high in autumn red-crimson attire grow right in the water. The spicy scent of the leaves mingles with the mountain air.
Vacation with children
Anapa has always been considered a family resort; if you come to the city with children even out of season, you can find a lot of entertainment for children of all ages. In the parks “im. 30th Anniversary of the Victory” and “Orekhovaya Grove” there are many children's attractions, successful landscape design is complemented by colorful evening lighting.
Dolphinarium “Nemo” (Pionersky prospect, 20A) – works all year round. In the complex, in addition to shows with dolphins, you can see the aquarium, penguinarium and zoo. Kids will love the Rex Dino Park (200 m from the embankment). On a vast territory, life-sized fossil lizards are able to growl, wiggle their tails, and blink their eyes.
In rainy weather, little travelers can swim in the indoor water park “Octopussy”, located in San. “Hope”. Teenagers will be delighted with a visit to the stylized medieval feudal castle “Lion's Head”, where theatrical jousting tournaments on horseback are regularly held. On the territory there is an opportunity to shoot from a bow, work on a potter's wheel, visit a blacksmith's workshop.
The cost of travel
The most convenient way to get to the resort is by plane, the flight time takes 2 hours, the cost of ballets is from 2,150 rubles.
Railway transport offers reserved seat tickets from 1,750 rubles, compartment – 2,500-5,000 rubles. The train from Moscow goes 22-24 hours. Housing prices in November fall to their lowest levels.
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It is possible to book a room in hotel 3 with breakfast for two from 2,000 rubles, 4 – 3,000 rubles, in addition, many guest houses and apartments offer their services with prices starting from 700 rubles. per day, in hostels you can spend the night for 400 rubles.
The budget for a tour for two lasting 5 nights is about 20,000 rubles, including the cost of food and entertainment.
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Excursions
Local travel agencies offer interesting excursion programs by car, with a capacity of 1-5 people. There is an opportunity to visit the reserve on the island of Utrish, Psharsky waterfalls with ancient dolmens, children will enjoy traveling to the safari park (Gelendzhik) and the Do-Do Wildlife Park in the station. Natukhaevskaya.
For those who are ready to devote the whole day to excursions, interesting routes are offered to Lake Abrau with a visit to the Abrau-Dyurso champagne factory. According to tourists, an interesting trip across the Crimean bridge with a tour of Taman and Kerch, climbing Mount Mithridates and visiting the archaeological site of the ancient Greek city of Panticapaeum.
In sunny calm weather, you can take a short boat trip on a yacht or go fishing from a boat in the open sea. The team will provide tackle and grill your catch.
Reviews of tourists
Most travelers agree that Anapa in late autumn is interesting for lovers of excursions and for those who prefer a relaxing holiday without heat and human bustle. For young people at this time of the year it is boring here, there is practically no active evening life. People who visited the resort in November are advised to plan a trip for the first half of the month.
At this time, it is more likely to catch sunny days and even sunbathe a little. Tourists note that the prices at the resort at this time are very attractive. You can easily find cheap accommodation for every taste, the cost of food in cafes and restaurants is much lower than in summer.
Conclusion
Anapa in November is a great place where tourists who do not like heat can relax and improve their health on a budget. Active travelers can go on exciting excursions, visit many interesting places in the city and its environs.
Relaxation lovers enjoy taking leisurely walks along the promenade and golden sand next to the water's edge. You can enjoy the seascapes at any time of the year: magnificent sunsets in clear weather, huge foamy waves in a stormy wind. Children are happy to ride bicycles on wet sand, explore with interest jellyfish and crabs thrown ashore, play with shells, feed seagulls.