Holidays in Sochi in summer 2021
One of the most beautiful cities in the domestic south is gradually becoming a world-famous resort. This was greatly facilitated by the 2014 Winter Olympics, thanks to which the infrastructure of Sochi has developed significantly, the city has changed, rejuvenated, and guests from other countries have become better acquainted with the “pearl” of the Russian tourism industry. Today, the resort has many hotels of European level. Rest in Sochi in the summer is a great alternative to long-distance foreign trips.
Weather
Greater Sochi stretches along the Black Sea coast for almost 150 km, so it is impossible to talk about a single climatic zone here. In general, the city lies in the northern subtropics. But in Adler, although it is the southernmost point, it is the coolest of all, as the influence of air currents coming from the mountains is felt.
Summer in the resorts pleases with sunny weather and warm waves. In June, the Black Sea warms up to 23°C, in August – up to 28°C. At the beginning of summer, cyclones are not uncommon, and temperature drops can be quite significant. You need to take this into account when packing things on the road.
In July and August it is very hot – up to 30-35 ° C in the shade. Due to the fact that the climate here is humid, not all vacationers tolerate such weather well. Families with children should be especially careful to avoid heatstroke and sunburn.
beach season
The subtropical climate of the resort allows you to enjoy the sea for quite some time. The beach season starts at the end of May and lasts until October.
In May, the water is still cool, about 20°C, but this is not bad for those who have time to miss sea bathing. In June it warms up and becomes more and more comfortable, and at the end of July and in August it reaches 25° – 28°C, gradually giving off heat in the autumn months.
As a rule, you can swim throughout September, and often most of October. The period loved by many is the velvet season. The heat is gone, and the water is still warm enough for swimming, sometimes the same temperature as the air. But no one canceled the vagaries of the weather, options are possible.
Resorts of Greater Sochi
Sochi is called the longest city in Europe. Its length along the coastline reaches 110 km, and even more along the highway – about 145 km. This is not just a city, but a large resort area, consisting of Lazarevsky, Central (the city itself), Khostinsky and the southernmost Adler districts.
The resorts of each area have their own characteristics, for every taste and budget. We travel from north to south.
Lazarevskoye is a large resort microdistrict, which was not affected by the excitement and new buildings of the 2014 Olympics. There is no bustle of a big city here, but there is everything you need for recreation and entertainment. Small-pebble beaches with a gentle entrance are well equipped, there is a pier for sea excursions, all possible beach activities. The Park of Culture and Leisure has an amusement park, a dolphinarium and a mini-water park. Young people have fun in nightclubs and discos, there are two large water parks, restaurants, concert and exhibition halls.
The village of Golovinka is located at the mouth of a fairly large and clean Shakhe River, on the hills. If you do not want to climb up the mountain, you should choose accommodation closer to the coast. The village has a sufficient number of mini-hotels and guest houses that can be booked in advance. The nature of this place is unique: the famous tulip tree, planted in the 19th century, blooms twice a season; the upper reaches of the Shahe form a cascade of beautiful waterfalls. The beaches are long and equipped, sometimes with a not very convenient approach due to the railway.
Anchor slot is a quiet and ecologically clean village, a great place to relax with children. Dolphins often come here. It was here that an ancient anchor was raised from the bottom of the sea, which became part of the monument erected in the central part of the city in honor of the victory over the Turks. Inexpensive accommodation is easy to find in private hotels and guest houses. Many recreation centers and boarding houses. There are wild beaches. The microclimate of the village is special, the proximity of the mountains protects from the heat of the day and allows you to enjoy clean air.
In the quiet village of Vardane, married couples of mature age like to relax, but young people will also find entertainment to their liking. This is a place with a rich history, the ruins of ancient structures have been preserved, around mountain gorges with waterfalls, tea plantations. There are interesting excursions to local attractions. There is a spacious equipped pebble beach, cafes, shops and restaurants. Housing prices will please budget travelers.
The village of Loo attracts with a 6-kilometer strip of beaches, mostly landscaped. The popular year-round water park “AquaLoo” is liked by both children and adults. You can relax in boarding houses, mini-hotels, guest houses and sanatoriums – the choice is great, and the prices do not bite.
In Dagomys, during the Soviet era, the first resort complex was built to attract foreigners, and this is not an accident. Clean long beaches with small pebbles, the proximity of mountains with the opportunity to travel, a unique landscape and a good location in relation to the central region played a role. Now the resort is no less popular, historical hotels have been modernized and new ones have been built.
The central district, or the city itself, is located between the Mamaisky Pass and the Vereshchaginka River. The heart of Greater Sochi beats here, the most fashionable hotels and historical sights, the Riviera Park with attractions and the Summer Theater, Plane Alley and singing fountains, the Arboretum and the Marine Station. The city is very beautiful, modern and well-maintained, a real resort capital with gorgeous beaches and a variety of entertainment.
Matsesta is a balneological resort, people come here not for the sake of beach pleasures. Although the beach is also there, but small, and getting to it is not very convenient. Hotels and mini-hotels were built on the hills high above the sea. Here is the sanatorium “Matsesta” and the famous hydropathic, which is more than a century old. Vacationers take baths from mineral hydrogen sulfide water and are treated with mud.
The picturesque Khosta spreads out on the hills in the valley of the river that gave the village its name. The yew-boxwood grove, a unique natural reserve, gives the air of the resort a unique aroma and healing properties. Horseback riding, the proximity of Mount Akhun and the Vorontsov caves are additional advantages of relaxing in Khost.
Krasnaya Polyana is appreciated by fans of mountain skiing and winter sports, but also in summer it attracts with luxurious hotels, the possibility of mountain walks, the beauty of landscapes and clean air.
Kudepsta is a village located on the banks of the Kudepsta River. In the recent past, only private houses stood there, but now everything has changed. In Kudepsta there is a sanatorium, hotels and boarding houses. Drinking mineral springs on the territory of the village are rich in iodine and bromine, there are therapeutic muds that are used in the treatment of various diseases. This place is suitable for a quiet and budget holiday by the sea, but there are no night discos to be found there.
Adler is located at the mouth of the Mzymta River. It is popular with lovers of outdoor activities, beach activities and sightseeing tourism. It is located in close proximity to the airport, which is convenient if you get to the place of rest by air. It has a developed urban infrastructure and a transport network.
If you don't plan to sit still and like self-guided tours, this will be an added advantage. Many new hotels have been built in the resort – from inexpensive small hotels to luxurious five-star hotel complexes. There are boarding houses, sanatoriums and guest houses. Most of the hotels are within walking distance of the beaches.
The Imereti resort is the southernmost, youngest and dynamically developing one. In the recent past, a place of rest for wildlife lovers, the Imereti Valley has turned into a fashionable and well-equipped resort with modern hotel complexes, entertainment and a gorgeous beach. Olympic facilities were erected here, which became the sights of the resort.
How to get there
Fast and convenient – by plane. The flight from Moscow will take approximately 2.5 hours. Using the convenient Aviales service, we find out that in October the most favorable conditions are offered by carriers Pobeda and Utair (departure from Vnukovo).
Prices start from 3,000 rubles (round trip) and vary depending on the days of departure and arrival. You can choose neighboring dates with the most favorable conditions. It is worth paying attention to whether luggage and hand luggage are included in the ticket price. S7 airlines offers start from 7,920 rubles (June), 9,520 rubles (July) both ways.
Longer and less comfortable – by train. Perhaps this option will suit someone. For example, with a persistent dislike for flights and a planned trip to Lazarevskoye. The plane will fly to Adler, and the train will deliver to the point as close as possible to the target.
From Moscow, the most convenient trains leave from the Kazansky railway station – a two-story branded 104 V and branded 102M Premium. The journey will take about 23 hours. The cost of tickets for 104 V starts from 1,993 rubles (coupe).
At 102M, the cost of a ticket in a compartment is from 1,894 rubles, and a reserved seat, oddly enough, from 2,520 rubles. Please note that during the high season, ticket prices may be higher, and their sale begins 90 days before the departure of the train.
You can also get there by car, this will provide mobility on vacation. The path will pass along the M4 highway, 1627 km and 20 hours of driving, not counting stops. There are toll roads. The trip should be well thought out by laying out the route and booking a hotel for the night in advance.
Vacation with children
To benefit from sea bathing, it is better to plan holidays with children for July-August. At the same time, you need to be aware of the high air temperatures during these months and take precautions to avoid overheating and sunburn. The resort has many cozy hotels and private hotels where you can comfortably relax with children. Entertainment is also enough – amusement parks, oceanariums, dolphinariums, arboretum, theme parks.
Treatment
Due to the unique nature, the sea and the sun, as well as the presence of mineral water sources, the resorts successfully treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system, heart, blood vessels, skin ailments, diseases of the digestive tract, gynecological, ENT diseases and much more. In hydropathic establishments, sulfide mineral water Matsesta and iodine-bromide Kudepsta, therapeutic mud are used. Vacationers take sea, radon, whirlpool, pearl baths.
What to see
While in the city, take a walk around it and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Walk along Plane Alley and go down to the Marine Station. Do not forget to visit the Arboretum, the central part of which resembles a palace park.
Founded in 1889, today it is in excellent condition and pleases with exotic plants, a Japanese garden and peacocks. The cable car will help make the walk comfortable, because. The park is located on a hill and occupies a large area.
In the vicinity of the city, visit the Agur waterfalls, which amaze with their natural beauty. Sky Park will appeal to those who like to tickle their nerves. Admire centuries-old relict trees in the Tisso-boxwood grove and take a walk along the ecological trail.
In Adler, visit the largest oceanarium in Russia, consisting of 29 halls with marine life. It is especially interesting to walk through the transparent tunnel under water.
Noteworthy is the Olympic Park with Olympic arenas, singing fountains with light and music evening performances, a beautiful embankment. Nearby is Sochi Park, reminiscent of Disneyland or the Spanish Port Aventura, with rides, a dolphinarium and themed shows.
Beaches
Let's talk a little about the most popular ones. There are more than 130 of them, all mostly pebbly.
Seaside beach is the most visited. It is small-pebble with sand, located near the central promenade with shops, cafes and nightclubs. All the necessary beach attributes are available – showers and changing cabins, toilets.
Rental of sun loungers and deckchairs is paid. The gentle entrance to the sea allows you to comfortably relax with children. Lots of entertainment – boating, slides, parachutes, water bikes and inflatable bananas.
Riviera Beach is located next to the amusement park and attracts vacationers with a wide beach strip of small pebbles with wooden decks and a renovated, very beautiful promenade with an amphitheater from where you can watch the sunset. There are water rides, sports grounds, exotic vegetation has been preserved. Admission is free, equipment rental is paid.
Albatross is a beach in the New Sochi region, which is appreciated by local residents due to its lower congestion. It is located next to the presidential residence and therefore claims to be environmentally friendly. There are no parking lots, and the descent is not very convenient.
The sea is clean and almost always calm thanks to the protective piers. The range of services compared to the central beaches is somewhat less, but there is everything you need.
The southernmost new Imereti beach, 4 km long, stretches from the Imereti port to the Abkhazian border itself. The cleanest sea, a wide beach strip, the sea is open and not limited by piers. Very beautiful scenery and amazing sunsets.
On a rented bike or scooter, you can ride along the entire promenade along a soft-surface bike path. Many shops, cozy cafes and restaurants of the European level. There is a paid area for discerning customers with bulk white sand.
Excursions
If you are tired of beach activities, diversify your vacation with interesting trips. You can choose a group or individual tour, visit Krasnaya Polyana, the Olympic Park, Eagle Rocks and Agur waterfalls, Mount Akhun, Vorontsov caves and many other interesting places. You can go to Abkhazia by visiting Pitsunda and Lake Ritsa.
Where to stay
The resort offers various options for families with children, as well as for independent tourists. You can book an apartment, a hotel room or accommodation with treatment in a sanatorium. The further the property is from the beach, the lower the prices. You can also choose accommodation with or without meals included.
We offer you to get acquainted with the most popular complexes of the city.
Swissôtel Resort Sochi Kamelia 5*
The road to the beach will take guests 2-3 minutes. It should be noted that this beach is private, which means it will never be crowded. Outsiders are not allowed here. The extensive park surrounding the complex makes the air particularly clean. Long walks, a large outdoor pool, a sauna, massage services – all this contributes to relaxation.
The restaurant offers guests dishes of both European and national Russian cuisines. Food according to the “buffet” system and from the menu. For adherents of an active lifestyle – a fitness center, a tennis court, a children's playground.
See prices for tours at Swissôtel Resort Sochi Kamelia
Sea Galaxy Congress & Spa Hotel 4*
It is located just 100 meters from the sea. Convenient location – and close to the city center, and at the same time – there is a cozy picturesque corner. This allows you to relax comfortably, but to use all the possibilities of a big city.
Tourists will enjoy the proximity of the beach, the Black Sea coast is only 100 meters away. Guests are offered a breakfast buffet. You can also have lunch or dinner in the restaurant of the complex, enjoying gourmet dishes (a la carte service).
Those with a sweet tooth will certainly be impressed by the selection of sweets, as they have their own confectionery. Refreshing drinks are available at the bars.
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Sanatorium “Zolotoy Kolos” 4*
From the wellness center to the beach you can walk in a few minutes. Vacationers will especially like the proximity to the famous Sochi arboretum. At guests' disposal there is a fitness center and a sauna, billiard tables. Active guests can play football, volleyball or basketball. There is also a special playground.
The staff also made sure that the guests did not get bored in the evenings. Concerts, entertainment events, screenings of feature films delight tourists throughout the year. Meals are provided according to the “buffet” system.
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Sanatorium Metallurg 3*
The appearance of the sanatorium will remind you of the good old days. True, in the Soviet years, rest here was available only to the elite. The distance to the Black Sea from Metallurg is only a few hundred meters. In addition to relaxing in comfortable rooms, guests are offered numerous wellness treatments. Including relaxing – in the spa-salon. There is a fitness center.
The restaurant's menu includes dishes of Russian national and European cuisines. The bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Not far from the sanatorium there is an arboretum.
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Sanatorium “Actor” 3*
The rooms offer a view of the Black Sea. It is in this complex that one of the best spa-centers in the city operates, as well as a spacious indoor pool with sea water, which can be used even in the cold season. At the service of vacationers there is a sauna, a modern gym with exercise equipment, a playground, a massage room.
Various medical procedures, including cosmetic ones, are carried out on request. In summer, meals are served buffet style, in winter you can order dishes from the menu.
“Starfish” 2*
The complex is located in a modern area and is distinguished by its unusual design. Although there are many new buildings nearby, the area is literally immersed in greenery. By the way, it is carefully guarded so that no one disturbs the peace of vacationers.
A large outdoor pool will be an alternative for someone, and for someone an addition to sea bathing. Here, lying on the sun loungers, you can take sunbaths.
The bar of the same name and the cafe-dining room will provide first-class food for vacationers.
Nutrition
Those who are planning to spend their holidays in one of the city's hotels may face a dilemma – which type of food to choose “all inclusive” or breakfast? In Turkey or in the UAE, this type of service involves service “on the highest level”. Yes, and language problems in a foreign country can arise – isn't it easier to immediately pay for everything and not think about anything else? And at a domestic resort, maybe it's better to save money?
But only an all-inclusive holiday gives guests the opportunity to completely relax. Room, food, treatment (if it is a sanatorium), use of all infrastructure facilities – from a sports ground to a spa-salon – tourists who have paid for “all inclusive” have nothing to worry about anymore.
In recent years, the best hotels and sanatoriums in Sochi can compete with hotels in those countries where many Russians are used to relaxing. After the Olympics, there were even more such centers, and the level of service increased. In addition, those tourists who purchase tickets in advance will not be affected by seasonal price increases.
If you choose places for food and entertainment on your own, you can feel for yourself that in the “high season” everything becomes much more expensive. So an all-inclusive holiday will not only allow you to spend your vacation with maximum comfort, but also, ultimately, save money.
The cost of travel
Let's try to count. In accordance with the information available today, the cost of a summer flight starts from 7,920 rubles, we will focus on it. Prices for hotels of even one category vary greatly depending on the location.
A double room in an inexpensive three-star hotel near the center for seven nights can be found on average for 25,000 rubles. In this case, accommodation in a double room of an inexpensive hotel with a flight will cost from 20,000 rubles per person.
Choosing to travel by rail, you can save on the cost of train tickets, transfers and keep within the amount of 15,000 per person.
If you do not do calculations and allow yourself to relax on vacation, you should pay attention to tours that include flights, accommodation, meals and insurance. Sometimes it is more profitable, because. tour operators use their additional discounts. Prices for tours for two for seven nights, including flights and three meals a day – from 15,000 rubles.
Reviews
Holidays in the resort during the summer months are liked by tourists, who especially appreciate a beach holiday and the opportunity to fully enjoy the sea. It is noted that it is convenient to get both by plane and by train. They are attracted by well-groomed beaches, a large selection of housing, developed infrastructure, the beauty of the city, an abundance of entertainment for children and adults, the opportunity to go on interesting excursions and great opportunities for outdoor activities.
Among the shortcomings are the heat and high humidity in the summer, a large number of tourists, the railway along a large part of the coast, the lack of sandy beaches, relatively high prices for housing, food and excursions in the center.