Location of cities on the Black Sea coast. The best seaside resorts in russia

Sochi (Loo, Hosta, Adler, Lazarevskoe)

The territory of Greater Sochi consists of 4 regions: Central, Adler, Khostinsky and Lazarevsky. The average summer air temperature is 27 o C, the water temperature is 24 o C. The abundance of health facilities and balneological resorts attracts tourists here. The clear sea, pebble beaches, rich southern vegetation, unique relief and many natural and architectural attractions make this resort an attractive tourist destination. Here the tourist will be offered a variety of entertainments for all age categories. These are water parks, dolphinariums, amusement parks for children, as well as nightclubs, festivals, extreme types of recreation for young people. Excursions to waterfalls, dolmens, to caves for history and nature lovers.

pros

• Clean sea.
• The presence of mineral springs.
• Lots of attractions and activities for all ages.
• Developed infrastructure.
• Easily accessible by almost any mode of transport.

Minuses

• Quite an expensive resort.
• Preparations for the Olympics, construction is underway.

Tuapse

Tuapse is an industrial port city. The North Caucasian railway runs through the entire city. On three sides, the city is protected from cold winds by the spurs of the Caucasian ridge. The temperature in July is 25 o C, the water temperature is 24 o C. In the afternoon, the sheer bank creates a natural shade over the beach, which allows tourists not to get sunburned. The beach in Tuapse is pebbly, changing to sandy to the southeast. Along the entire coastline there are both comfortable beaches and wild "nudist" ones. On the comfortable beaches, tourists will be offered a lot of water activities, including the rental of jet skis. Popular nudist beaches - the beach at the Kiselev cliff and the beach near the Kadosh mountain.

pros

• There are few vacationers.
• Developed infrastructure.
• Attractive price.

Minuses

• Tuapse is a port city, which makes it rather polluted.
• It is inconvenient and long to get there (there is no airport nearby).

Gelendzhik (Divnomorskoe, Dzhanghot, Kabardinka)

The name of the city is translated from the Adyghe as "White bride". Indeed, the city is very beautiful. It is located in a beautiful oval bay. On the left side, the bay is covered by the Tolstoy (high) cape, on the right - Thin (low). The view of the bay from the cable car is amazing. The beach in Gelendzhik, Janghot and Divnomorskoe is pebbly, in Kabardinka, it is wide sandy, and the seabed is gently sloping, convenient for families with children. Tourists will be offered a lot of entertainment in the city - sailing on yachts and a safari park, excursions to dolmens and waterfalls, and extreme recreational activities such as jeeping in wooded mountains. Gelendzhik is an ecological zone. The railway passes by the city, getting here used to be quite problematic. However, an airport was built in the city in 2010, which makes this resort especially attractive for tourists.

pros

• Environmental friendliness of the resort.
• Easy to reach by plane.
• A large number of attractions and entertainment.
• The infrastructure is well developed.
• Clean sea.
• Beautiful landscape.

Minuses

• Quite an expensive resort.

Anapa (Dzhemete, Vityazevo)

Anapa and the adjacent coast along Pionersky Prospect (Dzhemete, Vityazevo) is considered a children's health resort. The length of sandy beaches is 40 km, pebble beaches are 10 km. The sandy beach is very gentle, child-friendly. Children's summer camps and health resorts are located along the entire Pionersky Prospekt. There are many entertaining playgrounds in the city - water parks, aquariums, dolphinariums, amusement parks and zoos. The climate here is of the Mediterranean type. Anapa is famous for its vineyards and vine treatment. The holiday season is open from 15 May to 15 October.

pros

• An excellent resort for families with children. The beach is very gentle and comfortable for kids.
• The resort has a lot of entertainment for children.
• It is convenient to get there both by train to the railway station, located in Anapa, and by plane to the village "Vityazevo", located 12 km from the city.
• You can choose relatively inexpensive comfortable housing.
• The infrastructure is well developed.

Minuses

• The sea blooms almost constantly.
• The beaches of the city are rather dirty.
• A large number of tourists.

Uniting several districts. In recent years, the infrastructure of this resort has significantly improved: many new modern hotels were built for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The central region is the city itself. Holidays in this resort will be interesting, varied and hectic: the city promises many opportunities, especially young people will like to relax there, those who love crowded places. Families with young children and older people may find it uncomfortable to be constantly in the midst of the noise and crowds of a big city. At the same time, do not forget that prices for accommodation and various services are much higher than in small villages.

Anapa is considered primarily a children's resort: the city is surrounded by sandy beaches with a very gentle entrance to the sea. Only in villages and pebble beaches, so these places are usually chosen for recreation by adults or families with older children. In Anapa and its environs, many health resorts have been built, specializing in receiving young guests, there are water parks and amusement parks. The adult public on this coast will also have something to do: the big city offers entertainment for all tastes. Rest can be combined with treatment, Anapa is also, in the health resorts of which local mineral waters and healing mud from estuaries are used.

Crimea beach resorts

Most tourists flock to the South Coast (South Coast) - this is how the coast is called from to. These places are closed from the northern winds by a mountain ridge, so a special climate has been formed there, similar in characteristics to the Mediterranean. The South Coast has the largest selection of hotels, entertainment, the most interesting nightlife and, as a result, the highest prices for all services.

Several popular resorts are located on the southeastern coast of the peninsula. The largest of them is. If you want to have a fun and noisy vacation, you should choose the city itself. At the same time, Feodosia is where many health resorts work and procedures are carried out with local mineral water.

For a relaxing holiday with young children, it is better to choose the Beregovoe and Primorsky villages related to Big Feodosia, famous for their beaches covered with shell rock.

Fans of long walks, as well as all fans of Maximilian Voloshin's creativity, should book accommodation in, or - large villages, also belonging to the resort of Big Feodosia and located at the foot of the huge ancient volcano Karadag.

Between Big Feodosia and Big Alushta there is a city famous for its medieval Genoese fortress, and an adjoining village. These places attract connoisseurs of landscapes: for the beautiful landscapes, the surroundings of the village of Novy Svet have repeatedly become the scenery for various films. Another attractive factor of the village is the famous sparkling wine factory, where the sparkling wine "Novy Svet" is produced. However, pebbly beaches and not always a simple descent to the sea makes rest in this place preferable for active people without small children.

Azov sea

The Azov Sea is less developed than the Black Sea, but tourists appreciate it for its purity and naturalness of nature and for a very good climate, especially for young children. The Azov Sea is famous for its shallow depth - only 4-6 meters. This allows the sea to warm up rather quickly, and the beach season begins in Azov in May. There are not many cities and resorts on the Sea of ​​Azov, and therefore there is still enough space for those who prefer to rest in cars and with tents. And in those few towns and villages that can be called resort, there is no usual bustle, but there is comfort and tranquility on the seashore.

A large number of underground and mineral springs in the Azov region feed the sea water with a huge amount of chemical elements useful for the body. Sun activity in this area is considered moderate enough that tanning is beneficial to the body more than harm. In addition, there are many estuaries and healing mud springs on the coast. And the air on the shores of the Sea of ​​Azov is rich in iodine, various minerals and aromas of steppe herbs, which also makes rest in these parts not only pleasant, but also useful.

The climate of the Azov Sea is considered the most suitable for families with young children. The warm and shallow sea provides a comfortable swim. In shallow water, the water warms up to + 26 ° C. The beaches are shallow and sandy everywhere. Average air temperature is from + 25 ° C to + 30 ° C.

The most popular resorts of the Azov Sea on the coast are, and, on the coast.

Also, the Sea of ​​Azov washes the coast: many small sandy beaches, perfect for relaxing with kids, are located in the east of the peninsula in the vicinity.

The resort cities of Russia are very popular vacation spots for many residents of our country in the summer. And this is not surprising - the prices here are moderate, and the impressions from the trip are always positive.

The Black Sea coast of Russia begins from the border with Abkhazia. The first large resort is Greater Sochi, which includes several districts. Its infrastructure has improved significantly in recent years: many new modern hotels were built for the 2014 Olympic Games.

Adler district

The area is suitable for holidays with older children as well as for young people. Basically, here you will be greeted by well-maintained pebble beaches. In addition, the villages offer a variety of activities for young tourists. Nightclubs and numerous bars are open for young people.

Khostinsky district

Following further along the coast, you will find the following resort villages related to the Khostinsky district: Khosta, Zvezdochka, Matsesta, Kudepsta, Maly Akhun. These places are perfect for recreation for elderly people who prefer a measured, calm rest. Many sanatoriums have been created in this area, where various diseases are treated with the help of mineral waters. Khosta is therefore considered a good balneological resort.

Sochi city

Describing the resort cities of Russia, first of all, one should talk about Sochi, which belongs to the Central Region. Rest here will be interesting, active and varied: the city promises many opportunities. It will especially appeal to young people who love crowded places. Elderly people and families with small children may feel a little uncomfortable amid the constant noise and crowds of holidaymakers. Do not forget that in Sochi the prices for accommodation and services are much higher than in small villages.

This city is the warmest among other resorts in Russia. You can visit many climatic zones within it: in the subtropics, tropics, arctic zone. Rough mountain streams, endless caves, famous ski slopes attract many tourists here. There is a huge variety of hotels in Sochi, both quite old and completely new, which are not inferior in service to large hotels.

Lazarevsky district

The coast of Greater Sochi ends with the Lazarevsky district. Rest here is cheaper than in Centralny. You can choose both populous villages, for example Lazarevskoye, where there is entertainment for vacationers of all ages, and quieter ones, for example Glubokaya Shchel. Holidays in this area, as you can see, are suitable for everyone. Is that small children will not be very comfortable to relax due to the fact that the beaches here are pebbly.

Tuapse region

The Tuapse region begins behind Greater Sochi. Its center is Tuapse. In this area, in comparison with neighboring Gelendzhik and Sochi, the infrastructure is less developed. There is less choice of hotels (especially large ones), but prices will please you more than in neighboring cities.

Tuapse city

When describing the resort towns of Russia, Tuapse is often mentioned. However, this is not entirely true. The fact is that Tuapse is an industrial port city. It does not have resort status. Therefore, vacationers mainly settle in the villages surrounding it, which are located in bays: in Dzhubga, Gizel-Dera, Novomikhaylovsky, Nebug, Shepsi, Olginka and others. Holidays in this area will be remembered by lovers of beautiful landscapes who want to save money and do not suffer from the lack of some amenities.

Tuapse is famous for its mountain forests, which occupy about 80% of its entire territory. It is also rich in canyons, waterfalls, mountain landscapes. Here you will find many natural monuments included in the excursion programs.

Big Gelendzhik

Gelendzhik city

Novorossiysk

The coast of Novorossiysk follows Bolshoy Gelendzhik. This city is a port and a large industrial center, and it is unsuitable for resort recreation.

Bolshaya Anapa

What other resort towns in Russia are there on the Black Sea? Its coast, belonging to the territory of the Krasnodar Territory, ends with Bolshoi Anapa. It unites in its composition the city of the same name and the villages of Sukko, Vityazevo, Dzhemete, Bolshoi Utrish, as well as the village of Blagoveshchenskaya.

The city of Anapa

Anapa is considered a predominantly children's resort. It is surrounded by sandy beaches, and the entrance to the sea is very shallow. There is a pebble bottom only in the villages of Bolshoy Utrish and Sukko, therefore, these places are usually chosen for their rest by adults, as well as families with older children.

In the vicinity of Anapa, as well as in the city itself, there are many health resorts that specialize in serving young guests. There are amusement parks and water parks. On the coast, the adult public will not be bored either: this place offers entertainment for every taste. You can combine rest with treatment, because Anapa is also a balneological resort, like some other resort cities in Russia. At the sea you can not only have a good rest, but also improve your health. Healing mud extracted from estuaries, as well as local mineral waters are used to treat guests. And here you will also find a wonderful water park. The climate in the city is of the Mediterranean type, it is both warm and humid.

the south coast of Crimea

Many tourists today flock to the southern coast of Crimea - this is how the coastline from Big Yalta to Big Alushta is called. These places are closed by a mountain range from the northern winds, so a special climate has been established here, similar in characteristics to the Mediterranean. This area offers tourists a wide range of entertainment and hotels. There is also a very interesting nightlife here. All this leads to the fact that the prices for services remain high.

Big Yalta

Big Yalta is the largest resort in this region. It unites several villages and cities: Alupka, Livadia, Gurzuf, Koreiz, Gaspru, Simeiz, Miskhor, Parkovoe, Massandra, Foros and others.

Yalta city

More recently, with the annexation of Crimea to our country, new resort cities of Russia have appeared on the map. Their list includes Yalta. It is worth staying here for those who especially love nightlife, entertainment and are ready to be among people all the time and give a lot of money for it. If you are traveling with small children, you should prefer a small village or choose a different coastline, since in Yalta and around the city all beaches are pebbly, and the depth increases rather quickly.

Big Alushta

Big Alushta is a good option for those who are eager to relax on the South Bank, but do not want to pay too much. Its coast stretches from Privetny to Partenit. Yalta and Alushta are included in the list of "The Best Resort Cities in Russia". Here you will find many attractions, discos, restaurants and other entertainment. Basically, the beaches here are made of shale sand, occasionally there is fine gravel, and the depth increases rather quickly.

Western coast of Crimea: Sevastopol, Saki, Evpatoria

We have described not all the resort cities of Russia on the sea. The list should be supplemented with Sevastopol, Sakami, Evpatoria, Feodosia and Sudak. The first three cities are located on the west coast. They are known for their shallow sea and sandy beaches.

In the west of Crimea there is Sevastopol - another large port city. Unlike Novorossiysk, it has many comfortable beaches.

This city should be chosen by those who are interested, in addition to beach recreation, historical sights, museums. It should be noted Saki and Evpatoria. These are also popular resort towns of Russia on the Black Sea. The list of balneological resorts can be supplemented with them.

Big Feodosia

There are several popular holiday destinations on the southeastern coast of Crimea. The largest is Big Feodosia. The city of Feodosia should be chosen by those who want to have a noisy and cheerful rest. In addition, it is a balneological resort where you will find many health resorts offering treatments with mineral water.

If you are traveling with small children and decide to stay in Big Feodosia, it is better to choose the villages of Primorsky and Beregovoe. They are known for their seashell beaches.

If you like long walks, as well as the work of Maximilian Voloshin, you should definitely book your accommodation in Kurortny, Koktebel or Ordzhonikidze. These are large settlements that also belong to Big Feodosia. They are located at the foot of Karadag, a huge ancient volcano.

The city of Sudak and the village of Novy Svet

The city of Sudak is located between Big Alushta and Big Feodosia. It is famous for the Genoese fortress dating back to the Middle Ages. The village of Novy Svet adjoins it. These places are very popular with connoisseurs of landscapes: due to the beautiful landscapes, the surroundings of the village have been repeatedly used as scenery for filming various films. An attractive factor is also the champagne factory located here - the place where the "Novy Svet" drink is produced. Pebble beaches and sometimes difficult descent to the sea are the reasons why this area is not so popular with tourists with children.

So, we talked about what resort cities in Russia exist. Photos and descriptions will help you make the right choice. Each of them is interesting in its own way. Both large and small resort towns of Russia on the Black Sea offer good service, well-equipped beaches and a lot of entertainment - everything you need for a great vacation.

The rating of the Black Sea resorts is one of the most pressing topics on the eve of summer holidays. If you dream this summer to admire the beautiful landscape of the Crimean and Caucasian mountains, bask in the rays of the southern sun and take a break from work on a clean beach, then this article is for you.

The most popular vacation spot in 2012 on the South Coast of Crimea was Yalta. For the entire holiday season, 2.165 million visitors have visited it. The city of Yalta is located between the Ai-Todor and Montedor capes. Thanks to the sea and mountains, the climate here is very mild and there is almost never cold air. To better navigate in Yalta, you need to remember that the city is conditionally divided into two parts. Big Yalta stretches 70 km, from Gurzuf to Foros, and includes numerous villages, holiday homes, boarding houses and sanatoriums located on the slopes of the Crimean mountains. The population of Big Yalta is 125.5 thousand inhabitants, and the population of the city of Yalta is 90 thousand.

The city of Yalta was founded in the first century by Greek traders. But the official status of the city was given to it in 1938. Yalta has a well-established bus network with many cities in Crimea. The longest trolleybus line in the CIS runs from Simferopol to Yalta. Yalta has a huge number of beaches, cafes, boarding houses, nightclubs, attractions, sanatoriums, which have made it the capital of beach holidays on the South Coast of the Black Sea. The main attraction of the city is the Yalta embankment, lined with red granite and evergreen palm trees. In addition, the house-museum of Chekhov, Lesya Ukrainka, the temple of Ion Zlatoust and the famous palace of the Emir of Bukhara are at the service of tourists.

The TOP-10 resorts on the Black Sea include Anapa... This is one of the best places on the Black Sea coast for families. It is located at the junction of the Taman Peninsula and the Greater Caucasus. In summer, the air temperature here warms up to +35 degrees. Its history begins in the Bronze Age. After Anapa became part of the Russian Empire in 1829, it turned into a major port city.

The most popular excursion route in Anapa is the Taman Peninsula. There are about fifty mud volcanoes here, which have healing properties and are used for the treatment and prevention of the musculoskeletal system. For lovers of active rest, Anapa offers the opportunity to learn diving and windsurfing. In addition, everyone can go water skiing, paragliding, scuba diving or go fishing on the open sea.

The next in the list of TOP-10 resorts on the Black Sea is the city, which stretches for 12 kilometers along the Kalamitsky Bay- Evpatoria.Evpatoria is located in the steppe northwestern part of Crimea. The population of the seaside town does not exceed 100 thousand. Over the past season, about 1 million tourists rested here. The main healing factors of Evpatoria are unique mud, mineral waters, medicinal plants, and of course the soft sun. Almost all the beaches of Evpatoria are sandy and are among the best on the entire coast. In the center of the city is the Juma-Jami mosque, not far from which are the Church of St. Elijah and St. Nicholas Cathedral. In addition, at the beginning of the 19th century, the Karaites built prayer houses in Yevpatoria - kenases. In addition to a beach holiday, tourists can visit the local aquarium, as well as the zoo and dolphinarium.

Naturally, a resort city got into the Top 10 resorts on the Black Sea Sochi. The territory of the only city in Russia located in the zone of humid subtropics stretches for 145 kilometers. In summer, the air in Sochi warms up + 26 degrees. Hydrogen sulfide and iodine-bromine waters are actively used to treat many diseases. The therapeutic mud, which is located on the Imereti lowland in the Adler region, is very popular in Sochi. According to official information, there are 80 sanatoriums, 76 boarding houses and 25 health resorts in this city. It is in Sochi that the annual Kinotavr International Film Festival, theater competitions, KVN and famous jazz festivals take place. For a varied cultural recreation, guests are offered the Sochi arboretum, oceanarium, dolphinarium, museums and art exhibitions. In Sochi, there are 15 sand and pebble beaches, with a full-fledged infrastructure.

The TOP-10 resorts on the Black Sea include a resort Alushta, which stretches for 80 kilometers from Cape Ayu-Dag in the west to the village of Privatnoye in the east of the Crimean peninsula. In the 15th century, there was one of the Genoese fortified ports called Aluston on the territory of the city. The round tower and the ruins of the fortress have been perfectly preserved to this day. The climatic conditions of Alushta are among the best on the South Coast. The Crimean mountains and northern winds create a favorable environment. In summer, the average temperature is +24 degrees, in winter, +3. Such conditions are perfect for people with diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. The beaches in Alushta are sandy and small-pebbled. On the central embankment there are numerous souvenir shops, shops, restaurants, water slides, attractions. In addition, everyone can go on a variety of excursions or take a boat trip on a yacht, fishing. The most popular out-of-town walks are: the valley of ghosts on the slope of Demerdzhi, the Khapkhal tract, the valley of Sotera and the Chatyrdag caves.

According to experts, one of the best resorts on the Black Sea coast is considered Gelendzhik. It includes 21 settlements, 7 of which– these are resort villages located on the Black Sea coast. Gelendzhik is located on the shores of a picturesque bay, which is shaped like a horseshoe. Thanks to this, there are 250 sunny days here. In summer, the air temperature warms up to +24 degrees, the water temperature to +26. In Gelendzhiki, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory tract and cardiovascular system are treated. In addition, alternative medicine methods are actively used here: hirudotherapy, manual therapy, acupuncture, as well as mud baths. Gelendzhik has an oceanarium, a water park, a dolphinarium, water attractions, two cable cars and numerous cafes and souvenir shops.

The next in the list of TOP-10 resorts on the Black Sea is Alupka. This is the second largest resort after Yalta on the South Coast of Crimea. In this city, tourists are offered a lot of options for an active and relaxing holiday. There are 17 sanatoriums on the territory of the village, which specialize in the treatment of the lungs and upper respiratory tract. Alupka is located 18 kilometers from Yalta, at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri. There are 28 pebble beaches with all the necessary infrastructure. The main attraction of Alushta is the Vorontsov Palace in the middle of an old park. While resting in Alupka, be sure to climb the highest mountain of Crimea, Mount Ai-Petri.

There is a resort along the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory Tuapse. It is located at the foot of the Main Caucasian Range. The climate in Tuapse is transitional from Seredzemnamorsk to humid subtropical. In summer, the average temperature is +24 degrees, in winter +4. Due to the unique location, while resting in Tuapse, tourists can easily travel throughout the region. The main attraction of the city is the city park and local beaches, which are ideal for families with children. Well-developed infrastructure, numerous cafes, shops and nightclubs contribute to a pleasant stay. In Tuapse, they treat disorders of the nervous system, diseases of the joints, diseases of the respiratory tract, as well as vegetative-vascular dystonia.

The TOP-10 resorts on the Black Sea include an urban-type resort village Simeiz... It is located 18 kilometers from Yalta at the foot of Mount Koshka. The coastal strip stretches for five kilometers, along which there are parks and many-meter rocks. In the north, the city is protected by the Ai-Petri mountain range, in the west by the Koshka mountain, due to which a subtropical climate was formed in Simeiz. This resort has a number of sanatoriums that specialize in the treatment of tuberculosis, musculoskeletal system, upper respiratory tract and chronic bronchitis. In the resort area there are numerous restaurants with European and Crimean cuisine, souvenir shops and one of the largest water parks on the South Coast.

Closes the TOP-10 resorts on the Black Sea cityNovorossiysk.It is the largest port in the South of Russia with an area of ​​834.99 square kilometers. It is located amphitheater along the Tsemesskaya Bay and is surrounded by the mountains of the North Caucasus. This unique cove is 17 kilometers long and 9 kilometers wide and can accommodate any cruise ship. Those wishing to relax on the beach need to go to Shirokaya Balka, Myskhako, Abrau-Dyurso or visit South Ozereyka. According to experts, the biggest advantage of Novorossiysk is its low prices in comparison with Sochi and Gelendzhik. In the city and its environs there is a very large number of sanatoriums, boarding houses and hotels. Tourists are offered to visit the Abrau-Dyurso sparkling wine factory, which is famous all over the world for its deep tunnels (60m), where about 8 million bottles ripen at the same time. In the yacht club you can rent a boat and take an unforgettable trip along the Black Sea.

Russian Black Sea coast until March 2014 it had a length of about 480 kilometers from north-west to south-east, starting from the port of Kavkaz on the Taman Peninsula and to the mouth of the Psou River on the border with Abkhazia. The section from Tuapse to the border with Abkhazia is usually called the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. This section continues across the Abkhazian territory. In March 2014, after the all-Crimean referendum, the territory of the Crimean peninsula became part of Russia. The length of the Black Sea coast of Russia increased and became from the mouth of the Psou River to the Perekop Isthmus. Thus, today the length of the coastline is about 1200 kilometers, second only in length to Turkey.

The most famous resorts on the Russian coast are Anapa, Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik, Arkhipo-Osipovka, Tuapse, Lazarevskoe, Sochi, Adler, Evpatoria, Sevastopol, Yalta, Sudak, Kerch. Let's take a quick look at their geographic location.

Anapa is the westernmost of all the listed resorts on the mainland. It is located on the so-called Anapa bay, a long sandy spit. The small river Anapka flows through the city. Behind Anapa, the spurs of the Greater Caucasus Range begin. It is a climatic and balneological resort.

Novorossiysk is a city that does not officially have the status of a resort, but nevertheless is actively visited by vacationers in the summer during the swimming season. It is located on the western coast of the Tsemesskaya Bay and is surrounded on all sides by the low mountains of the Caucasus Range. The Tsemes river flows through the city.

Gelendzhik is a resort town located in the Gelendzhik Bay. Near Gelendzhik, the Caucasus Mountains are already higher than near Novorossiysk. Like Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik is also surrounded on three sides by mountains.

Arkhipo-Osipovka is a resort village located between the Vulan and Teshebs rivers. Arkhipo-Osipovka is also surrounded from all sides, except for the sea, by the mountains of the Caucasian ridge.

Tuapse is a resort town located on the Tuapse river of the same name. A large and popular resort on the Black Sea coast. Tuapse, like other resorts on the Russian coast, is surrounded on all sides by the mountains of the Greater Caucasus Range. The Black Sea coast of the Caucasus officially begins with Tuapse.

Lazarevskoe is a resort village within the urban agglomeration of Greater Sochi on the banks of the Psezuapse River. Lazarevskoe is a well-known children's climatic resort.

Sochi is a resort known throughout Russia and far beyond its borders. Several rivers flow through the city at once - Sochi, Matsesta and Psakhe (Mamayka). The length of Greater Sochi along the coast is more than 100 kilometers. Sochi is considered the largest resort on the Russian Black Sea coast.

Adler is no less famous than Sochi, a resort on the Black Sea. Adler is considered the easternmost resort on the Russian Black Sea coast. The city is located on the border of Russia and Abkhazia. The Psou River flows on the eastern outskirts of Adler. The border between Russia and Abkhazia passes here.

Evpatoria is a famous Crimean children's and balneological resort on the western coast of Crimea on the shores of the Kalamitsky Bay. This resort is one of the few in Crimea, where all of its beaches are certified in accordance with international standards.

Sevastopol is a city of federal significance in Russia, which does not have the official status of a resort city, but in the summer it also attracts a large number of tourists and vacationers. A large naval base of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy is located in Sevastopol. The city's infrastructure is mainly focused on serving this base.

Yalta is a resort city that is famous all over the world. It is located on the southern coast of Crimea in the place where the Crimean mountains come closest to the sea coast and are the highest in height. Many famous people visited Yalta.

Sudak is a resort located on the border of the southern and eastern coasts of Crimea. The city is located in the cozy Sudak Bay. The river Sudak flows through it in the spring.

Kerch is a city that does not have the official status of a resort city, but in the summer it attracts many tourists and vacationers. Kerch is the easternmost city in Crimea and is located on the shores of two seas at once - the Black and Azov seas. In Kerch there is a car and rail ferry crossing the Kerch Strait. Now the construction of a bridge across the strait is underway, and in 2017 a road bridge should connect the two banks, and in 2018 a railway bridge.

Vegetable world

We turn to the description of the flora of the Black Sea coastal strip within Russia. Almost the entire coast from the north is closed by the mountains of the Greater Caucasus Range. The mountains are covered with oak, beech and spruce forests. Among the trees are also widespread chestnut, fir, yew, plane tree, cypress. There are rare species of trees - pistachio, cherry laurel. To the south of Tuapse, in the subtropical zone, palm trees, acacia trees, magnolias, and junipers grow. One of the relict species is the Colchis boxwood, which grows in the subtropical zone of the Russian Black Sea region, from Tuapse to Adler. Grapes, persimmons, peaches, apricots grow almost everywhere. Oranges, tangerines, lemons and pomegranates grow in the Adler and Sochi regions.

If you look at the change in vegetation depending on the height above sea level, then the general picture is as follows: at altitudes up to about 600 meters above sea level, there are plantings of pears, apple trees, cherry plums, red maples, and walnuts. If you climb higher mountains, then, starting from a height of 600 meters and up to about 1200 meters, the vegetation is already changing, beech, sycamore, and Caucasian fir grow there. At altitudes up to 2000 meters, the vegetation is already entirely coniferous - forests of Caucasian spruce and fir predominate. Birch and mountain ash grow above 2000 meters. On the Black Sea coast, in broad-leaved forests, even reindeer lichen is found - a typical northern plant, whose habitat is considered to be the tundra and forests of the Far North! As we can see, the natural diversity of species growing in the Caucasus - from northern reindeer lichen to African palm trees - is very great!

On the southern coast of Crimea there is a Mediterranean climate zone. In the mountains of Crimea, there are a large number of trees of different types: oak, beech, pine, linden, alder, autumn, mountain ash, elm, willow, hornbeam, poplar, birch, cypress, almond, acacia, cedar, walnut, spruce, fir, chestnut, eucalyptus.

Lemon balm, lavender, elderberry, buckthorn, rosemary, rose, myrtle, feijoa, mistletoe, laurel, blackthorn, tamarix, Japanese sophora, figs, wisteria, lilac, magnolia, blackberry, strawberry, hawthorn, dogwood grow from plants in the mountainous regions of Crimea. So, in the Crimean mountains you can find chicory, calendula, aster, dandelion, cornflower, elecampane, wormwood, thistle, succession, burdock, yarrow, sow thistle, chamomile, feather grass, lupine, sage, motherwort.

Animal world

Let's continue our overview of the region with a description of the animal world. Of the large predatory animals in the mountains near the coast, the Caucasian bear lives, which is smaller in size than the brown bear.

The lynx is a rare but dangerous predator. The lynx attacks roe deer, small deer, chamois. Very often she watches over her prey, sitting in a tree.

There is a wild cat in the forest. It is similar to a domestic cat, but larger in size. Wild cats prey on small rodents.

One of the most beautiful animals is the Caucasian red deer. It is a large, slender and graceful animal. Male deer wear huge, branchy antlers.

Wild boars are a very common species of large carnivorous mammals in the Caucasus. In the mountains, they are found almost everywhere, especially in beech forests and near mountain rivers.

In the mountains of Crimea, the Crimean red deer, roe deer, fallow deer, wild boar, fox, and badger are found. Among birds, there are jays, woodpeckers, blackbirds, owls, black-headed vultures, swans, herons, and cranes.

Of the snakes in the coastal region, there are already, copperhead and viper. Copperhead and viper are poisonous; when meeting with them, you need to be careful not to tease these reptiles. Among other reptiles, turtles are found in large numbers.

From the family of fish, trout live in mountain rivers, so fishing on a mountain river will be an interesting activity.

Of the large insects in forests and glades, a huge number of butterflies can be found. There are wild bees and wasps. You have to be especially careful if you meet a spider. In the Caucasus, there are two types of spiders that are poisonous to humans - tarantula and karakurt. The tarantula is a large furry spider that lives in burrows. A tarantula bite leads to the appearance of a huge ulcer on the skin; after a bite, you should immediately seek medical attention from a doctor. The bite is not fatal, but painful.

The bite of a karakurt in some cases can be fatal if a spider has bitten a person suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Karakurt is a small black spider with red dots on its back (or without them), which likes to settle in wastelands, near salt marshes and in summer cottages. The bite of a karakurt leads to paralysis of the nervous system, therefore, without hospitalization of the bitten one, recovery is out of the question. The bite of a karakurt resembles a small pin prick, after an hour hallucinations, nausea appear, pressure rises, breathing and urination are difficult. Death occurs in 1-2 days without medical assistance. Therefore, you cannot touch and approach these spiders. The first karakurt will never attack, only if they disturbed its nest or accidentally pinned it down.

A huge number of birds are found in the Caucasus. In the foothills, there is a starling, an oriole, a nightingale, a green woodpecker, and among birds of prey - a hawk and a mountain eagle. Siskin, raven, swallow, thrush nest high in the mountains. The most common birds in the Russian Caucasus are the crow, jay, titmouse, woodpecker, swift, cuckoo, turtle dove, quail, gray partridge.

Underwater world

We pass on to the description of the underwater world of the Black Sea in the region of the Russian coast.

Dolphins and katran sharks are found on the Russian coast of the Black Sea (they do not pose any danger to humans at all). The danger is the sea cat and the sea dragon. A sea cat is a stingray that lives at the bottom of the sea and sometimes swims in shallow water. The danger is represented by its tail with a poisonous spike. The stingray forcefully plunges its tail into the victim. In case of a bite, it is necessary to urgently seek help from a medical institution, the stingray poison is very poisonous. The sea dragon fish is no less poisonous. Fatalities have been reported after being bitten by this small fish. But in general, these venomous predators prefer to stay away from crowded beaches in resorts. Therefore, a meeting with them can occur only in areas that are not equipped for swimming or in uninhabited places.

Of other fish, goby, mullet and flounder are found in large numbers, which are of commercial importance. In the Black Sea, in the region of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, there are several species of jellyfish, which swim to the coast at high tide.

Climate

In conclusion, I would like to highlight the climatic zones in which the Black Sea coast of Russia is located - this is a zone of temperate maritime climate, a zone of Mediterranean climate and a zone of subtropical humid climate.

On the stretch of the coast from the Taman Peninsula to Anapa, a temperate maritime climate prevails, from Anapa to Tuapse and the Crimean coast - a Mediterranean climate, from Tuapse to the border with Abkhazia - a subtropical climate. Such a variety of climatic zones on a small stretch of coastline determines the diversity of the flora, fauna and underwater world of the Russian Black Sea region.