How sometimes you want to drop everything and wave somewhere away from the working and city bustle! By the way, it is completely optional to take a vacation for this, to have a car or a round sum. You just need to decide on a place for a mini-trip. The greatest choice, of course, is among the Kubans: just a few hours drive separates the city from the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, the warm beaches of the Black and Azov Seas, mineral waters, unique natural and historical monuments. Today we will tell you where to go on a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory.
Sea beaches
The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to where to spend the weekend in the Krasnodar Territory is, of course, the sea. Moreover, there are two options - Azov or Black. Those who like landscaping, landscaped beaches, magnificent architecture, walking areas and colorful flower beds should pay attention to the beaches of Sochi and Gelendzhik. If you prefer privacy, you should go to wild beaches, which are full on the coast of the Sea of Azov.
Abrau-Durso
Where to go on a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory? If you are thinking about interesting excursions to the wine cellars, pay your attention to Abrau-Durso. It is here that you can get acquainted with the history of the production of various wines. Visitors will be offered to inspect the tasting room and even take a sommelier course! Especially popular in Abrau-Durso are branded stores where you can buy a bottle or two of delicious collection champagne.
The second most important attraction can be safely called Lake Abrau. Here you can ride a catamaran or a boat. The lake is also suitable for swimming: the water here warms up to +20 degrees. This mountain pond is clean, but sometimes it can become cloudy - due to the high content of limestone. By the way, it is in Lake Abrau that you can catch crayfish and small sea tyulka, which is considered to be a delicacy here.
Big Utrish
This village, without a doubt, is a real kingdom of "wild" rest. Campfire guitar songs, tents, morning trips for fresh water. No wonder foreigners sometimes compare this place with French Corsica. And therefore, if you are thinking about where to rest in the Krasnodar Territory at the weekend "savages", feel free to go here.
The flora and fauna of Great Utrish is simply unique. Juniper, wild pistachio, Pitsunda pine grows here . Many animals living on the territory of the nature reserve are listed in the Red Book. Another pride of this area is the oldest lighthouse in Russia. His age exceeds one hundred years, while he is still working.
Lotus valley
Where to go on a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory to get a romantic trip? We recommend visiting the Valley of Indian Lotus, which is five dozen kilometers along the way from Anapa to Taman. It is here that the huge plantation of flowers is located.
Tourists should know that pink lotuses are one of the main symbols of prosperity. The flowers and leaves of this amazing plant do not float on the water surface, but ascend above it on thick stems. Lotus blooms in July, but this does not mean that at another time in the valley there is nothing to do! There is a belief that it is enough to whisper your wish to an unopened bud of a pink lotus - and it will certainly come true!
In the valley you can swim, feeling in the Garden of Eden. After swimming, you can go on a tour of the dwarf forest "Oak Market". By the way, it is allowed to catch crayfish and mussels in the estuary located here.
Agur waterfalls
These waterfalls are among the main objects of excursions of the national park of the city of Sochi. Go to Agursky waterfalls in the spring, early summer or autumn. This is due to the fact that in the hot season, the Agura River, which “feeds” exclusively on precipitation, dries up.
Why is it worth visiting this place, choosing where to go on a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory? First of all, because the three waterfalls located here amaze with their grace. The height of the upper Agursky waterfall does not exceed 21 meters, the average - 23, and the height of the lower waterfall is 30 meters. You can get to the waterfalls on foot, walking along the gorge along Agura. By the way, on the way to the waterfalls, tourists will meet a small lake, popularly referred to as the “Devil's Bath”. Caught along the road and the cave - "Devil's hole."
Aul Ahintam
Where to spend a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory with benefit? A great option is an aul called Ahintam. The northernmost tea in the world is grown in these places! A bus will deliver tourists to the aul, and there it will be a stone's throw to the plantations! By the way, it is enough to make a small fee - and to collect fresh tea with your own hands.
In the village of Akhintam, you can try delicious Caucasian honey, characterized by a mass of useful properties, aromatic wines.
Suburban Village
How to spend an unforgettable weekend in the Krasnodar Territory, full of mysticism? Go to the village Prigorodny near Tuapse. More precisely, on a mountain called Bogatyrka. Here is the largest dolmen in the Kuban, carved from solid stone! To make sure that there are no seams between the plates is easy - just look closely enough. It is worth saying that next to the dolmen is the Desert Rock, which can fulfill any cherished dream. A little further is the menhir - the so-called stone of male power. Mountain Bogatyrka is also known for other dolmens (for example, dolmens of Good luck, Happiness and Fidelity), and the Cup of life.
Pshada River Valley
About seven dozen dolmens are located in the valley of the Pshada River. These megalithic structures were built of huge plates several millennia ago. Scientists say - dolmens appeared here in the III-II millennium BC! Until now, it was not possible to find out for what purpose dolmens appeared in this valley, because the burial places found in some structures date back to a later time. By the way, some dolmens got names, in the valley of Pshada are Khan and Maya, Tor, Tenderness.
These structures are not the only attraction of Pshada. In the upper reaches of the river are eight beautiful waterfalls, five more are located in its mouths. The largest waterfall falls from a height of nine meters. Here are pensions, holiday homes. Therefore, if you are thinking about where to go on a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory, pay attention to the valley of the Pshada River.
Cossack village "Ataman"
Especially popular among tourists were ethnic villages. In all countries without exception, there are settlements that familiarize visitors with the traditions, life and culture of indigenous peoples. Ataman Exhibition Complex is a unique open-air museum recognized as the largest in Russia. It is located in the Temryuk region.
Ataman is a real Cossack village, its area is 20 hectares! As befits a Cossack settlement, it is located in the highest place, on the shore of the bay. There is a chapel in the village. But the main thing is amazing courtyards. Each hut tells visitors about the life of a variety of people - blacksmiths and winemakers, atamans and clerks, saddlers and weavers. Museum items that visitors can see in the huts were collected by museum workers all over the region. There are old photographs, the finest lace, incredible beauty of embroidery, furniture, dishes, chaise and much more!
In addition to houses, the complex has a mill, apiary, tavern, tavern and a market where you can buy souvenirs. You can call the village alive - here the songs do not subside, on the streets you can meet the real Dzhigits, vegetables and fruits grow in the gardens. By the way, Ataman can be visited both independently and as part of a weekend tour. In the Krasnodar Territory, finding one is not a problem.
Kuchugury
This resort village is located 35 kilometers from Temryuk. Why do people, choosing a weekend break in the Krasnodar Territory, stop at Kuchugury? Firstly, it is here that the mud volcano is located. Healing mud is what attracts hundreds of vacationers here.
By the way, the volcano is only fifty meters from the sea. Secondly, the village is located away from noisy highways, there are no industrial enterprises. That is, many kilometers of beaches have been preserved in Kuchugury, and the sea here is surprisingly clean. And thirdly, this place is ideal for families with children - kids will enjoy a large number of attractions.
Guam gorge
If you are choosing a weekend tour in the Krasnodar Territory, pay attention to a one-day vacation in the Guam Gorge. You will find an incredible number of excursion programs that introduce the splendor of waterfalls, mountains, natural monuments and architecture.
The gorge begins in a village called Guamka of the Absheron region. Here also begins the narrow gauge railway remaining from the local railway. By the way, in the gorge itself a narrow-gauge railway was restored, laid here back in the 30s of the last century. About 8 kilometers of railroad link Guamka and Mezmay. Unfortunately, in the spring of 2011, a landslide that descended in the upper part of the gorge destroyed the road. According to information from October 2017, the railway has not been restored, tourists are invited to cross the blockage on foot. Only 1.7 km were repaired. By the way, a walking train carrying a vacationer and two motorized tires regularly runs along them.
The main attraction of the gorge is relict forests. Berry yew, boxwood, beech, and fir grow here. The fauna is not so rich; only vulture family birds live in the gorge. They nest right on sheer cliffs. The gorge is characterized by extremely high humidity, therefore it is either very cool or too hot here. The conquest of the Guam gorge is a rather difficult process physically, so when choosing where to go with the children for a weekend in the Krasnodar Territory and stopping at this gorge, be prepared for difficulties.
"Rosa Khutor"
Among the best options for a weekend break in the Krasnodar Territory and Rosa Khutor. This resort can be called the youngest world resort, but at the same time the fastest growing. Tourists from all over the world who come to rest here say that Rosa Khutor can give odds to many Alpine establishments. It is worth noting that for 4 consecutive years this resort receives the World Ski Awards and becomes the best ski resort in our country.
What allows Rosa Khutor resort to be among the best Russian (and world) complexes? The proximity of the hotel to the ski lifts, designed by world-wide experts of the track, excellent service and safety. But not only in winter, the resort attracts guests. Summer vacations are also varied: horseback riding, exciting hikes, yoga and relaxation on the beaches of the Black Sea or a mountain lake - this is what awaits the guests of this unique resort!