Primorsko-Akhtarsk, reviews of which are collected in this article, a city in the Krasnodar Territory, is considered a popular resort among Russians. It belongs to the Primorsko-Akhtarsky district.
Popular resort
A little more than 30 thousand people permanently live in Primorsko-Akhtarsk. There are much more reviews of tourists annually in these places of tourists.
The city itself, to which this article is devoted, is located in the Krasnodar Territory, in its northwestern part. This is the Azov-Kuban Plain, located on the coast of the Sea of Azov.
Directly to the city goes Akhtarsky Gulf. The distance to the center of the Krasnodar Territory is about 150 kilometers. It is convenient to get to the resort town by train, there is its own railway station called Akhtari.
Resort Benefits
Many come to Primorsko-Akhtarsk on vacation. Reviews of tourists are mostly positive. This resort is considered climatic, and there are healing hydrogen sulfide waters.
It has a favorable vacation climate on the shores of the Sea of Azov. Summer is very warm, the average temperature reaches 24-25 degrees above zero. True, at the same time, very high humidity - about 75%.
It is believed that the swimming season is open from May to September. In these months, the water temperature in the Sea of Azov is the most favorable - from 19 to 25 degrees.
Local residents do not know what a harsh winter is. In the winter months, the weather is mild and humid; a stable snow cover almost never forms. The average temperature is from zero to minus one degree.
In total, according to weather forecasters, about 235 sunny days a year, the rest is raining. True, often short-lived.
History of the city
According to tourists, Primorsko-Akhtarsk attracts many not only with its favorable climate, but also with its fascinating and glorious history.
In Russian sources, the first mention of it is found in 1774, when our army managed to capture the Turkish fortress, called Akhtar-Bakhtar. Literally translated from Turkic, this means "seaside white cliff." A few years later a defensive Akhtarsky redoubt was built here.
The settlement of Akhtarsky received the status of a village in 1854, after it included Cossack farms located under the Akhtarsky estuary.
In 1878, the village was officially annexed to the village of Brinkovskaya. And at the very beginning of the 20th century, they were transformed into a village with the current name Primorsko-Akhtarskaya.
After the Civil War, the village for some time received the status of a city, but then lost it. The city was finally recognized by the city in 1949.
What to see?
There are very few attractions in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, according to the reviews of tourists vacationing in it. After all, the basis of the city’s economy is fishing and fish processing. The city has many fishing partnerships that regularly go fishing.
The city has a pasta factory, a dairy plant, a flour mill, and several other industrial enterprises. All of them are currently in decline. The most popular recreation centers, the tourism sector is significantly developed.
Among its attractions are a monument to the sailors of the Azov Flotilla, the Primorsko-Akhtar Museum of History and Local Lore, and also the bunker of the headquarters of the Azov Flotilla.
Among the unusual objects, it is necessary to note the plantations of the Indian lotus and the ancient settlement on the territory of the village of Stepnaya. The main thing for which thousands of tourists come here every year is therapeutic mud.
Beaches at the resort
Several well-maintained coasts are located in the vicinity of Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The beaches, reviews of which are collected in this article, attract those who are closer to a quiet and relaxing holiday on the seashore. The sea is pleasant, warms up very quickly and for a long time becomes warm for many meters from the coast. Mostly on the coast it is shallow, so it is safe to swim with small children.
The most popular beach in the city is Central. Its length is about one kilometer. The coast is sandy, but it is worth being careful, sharp shells can meet. The entrance to the sea is not very pleasant, at the bottom there are small stones and silt, so it is better to use special shoes.
Water is like fresh milk, so they often talk about holidays in Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The sea, reviews of which are mostly enthusiastic, warms up quickly and for a long time. Swimming with young children is very careful. Large cobblestones are often found on the coast.
At the height of the season, it is always crowded. Therefore, not all vacationers have enough space, many have to sit on concrete parapets. There are sun canopies on the beach , but there are very few of them.
The central beach compares favorably with all the others in that it is very well-maintained. Here you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas, ride a catamaran or a scooter rented. There are many souvenir kiosks and cafes on the coast, there are attractions for the smallest and playgrounds for older children in the neighborhood.
There is even a surf center, where you can borrow all the necessary equipment for temporary use, as well as arrange regular or one-time classes with the instructor.
Farm Beaches
True, in the urban area on the beaches is very dirty. Tourists often complain that the territory is poorly and irregularly cleaned. Therefore, if you prefer to relax in more decent places, you will have to go, for example, to the beach near the Morozovsky farm. It is located at the very beginning of the Jasen Spit. From Primorsko-Akhtarsk it is at a distance of 20 kilometers.
Here, the coast is already covered with neat shell, and at the entrance to the water - fine sand. Many are sent here from Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Guest reviews about this beach are much more positive. The infrastructure is developed here. There are changing cabins, toilets, showers, football and volleyball courts. You can park your car in a guarded 24-hour parking lot.
By the way, the sea in these places is also shallow, lifeguards are constantly working.
Another noteworthy beach near Tamarovsky Farm is located in Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Photos and reviews of this beach confirm that you should come here at least once. It is located on the shore of the Jasen Gulf. This is a place where you can find wild and even deserted beaches. The coast is clean. Water at times looks dirty, but this should not bother you. It rises from the bottom of healing silt.
Accommodation prices
It should be noted right away that you can relax in this resort for relatively little money. For example, renting a house for a large company will cost you one and a half thousand rubles per person per day.
In the private sector and hostels, you can find prices even lower. For example, it’s quite possible to rent a bed for 500-700 rubles per person in the hostel’s common room.