The resort village of Vardane is located between the city of Sochi and the well-known domestic tourists regional center Lazarevskoye right on the Black Sea - at the mouth of the Buu River. The places here are unusually beautiful, the sea is warm, and the climate is mild. Currently, Vardana is a developing resort, gaining more and more popularity among Russian tourists. The distance between him and Sochi is only 25 km.
Village History
Vardane (reviews of tourists about holidays in this place will be presented below) is located on lands that originally belonged to noble representatives of the Ubykh and Shapsug mountain tribes. After the conquest of the Caucasus by Russian troops, they became the possessions of the sovereign of the governor, Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolayevich Romanov. Here houses were built for the manager and employees, barns, stables, a nursery for garden seedlings, etc.
Gradually, the estate was overgrown with houses and courtyards and eventually turned into a small village. The main problem of the new settlement was the lack of labor. Local tribes left these territories during the war. Therefore, foreigners were mainly employed for the work of the manager: Yugoslavs, Estonians, Ukrainians who moved here as families. Later, Germans and Greeks began to come to the village. By the end of the century, Vardan was chosen by several hundred Armenian families as a place of residence.
Village nature
The climate at Vardan, as elsewhere on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, is mild subtropical. Tourists are attracted by the gentle sea, a large number of sunny days a year and, of course, beautiful nature. Local mountains are overgrown with boxwood forests, and palm trees, cypress trees and other exotic plants are planted in the village. The average temperature of the water in the sea in summer is at 25 ° C, and that of air is 26 ° C.
Reviews about the village
The opinion of domestic tourists about this resort village was simply excellent. The village is really very beautiful - Vardane. The reviews of vacationers (2014-2015) allow us to judge this with complete confidence. Tourists who came here in past years characterize Vardana as one of the quietest and most comfortable places in the Lazarevsky district. The beaches in this village are much freer than in the city, and the prices are incomparably lower. The village itself is distinguished by cleanliness and hospitality. Numerous private Vardane hotels for a small fee provide tourists with very comfortable rooms and excellent service.
Vardan: reviews of vacationers (2014-2015) about beaches
This small village is located right by the sea, so it’s not too far to go to the coast from most private hotels. Usually the journey takes no more than 5-20 minutes. The Vardan beaches themselves are well-groomed and well-maintained. The center of life of the city is the central one, which has a width of about 50 meters and a length of 500 m. Here you can rent umbrellas and sunbeds (about 100 rubles per day). There are changing cabins and garbage containers on the shore. If you wish, you can shoot in a dash located directly on the shore.
In Vardan there is another frequently visited beach, which tourists also speak very well of. It is called "Lower Hobza." Its length is about 400 m. It is pleasant to vacationers mainly due to trees growing in the coastal zone, creating coolness even on the hottest day.
Another popular Vardane beach is called Detlezhka. Small pebbles here alternate with sandy islets, and a huge number of shops and cafes are built on the promenade.
Vardan, reviews of vacationers (2014 and 2015), which are just excellent, are a beautiful and, most importantly, clean resort, which not all Black Sea Caucasian villages can boast of.
Very convenient for many tourists who visited this town in past years, they also believe that on the way to the beach there is simply a huge number of all kinds of outlets. Here you can buy everything you need - from bathing accessories and souvenirs to pies, grilled chicken and wine. In addition, on the way to the sea, many run into a small market where locals bring vegetables and exotic fruits grown by themselves. Prices are not too high. Some tourists, whose period of stay on vacation ends, get here, for example, a delicious exotic jam to remember in winter about a great vacation by the sea.
Tours and activities in Vardan
Arriving in this resort village, you can not only have a good rest, but also visit various interesting sights, both natural and historical or social. In kiosks located throughout the village, excursions are sold:
- on the plantation of Krasnodar tea,
- to Krasnaya Polyana,
- to the waterfall "Paradise pleasure",
- at 33 waterfalls , inspecting the only tulip tree in Russia on the road.
You can also hike in the mountains with an instructor, go to the Sochi arboretum, to the dolphinarium in Lazarevsky or to the water park in Loo. In the evening, various kinds of entertainment venues open on the embankment: dance floors, cafes with live music, etc. In the afternoon, on the beach you can buy a ticket for some interesting, exciting water attraction.
In general, this vacation spot is very suitable - Vardana. The reviews of vacationers (2014-2015) indicate this more than eloquently.
Who better to go to Vardan
Most of all, this quiet village is suitable for couples with children. However, young people will find a lot of entertainment here. Pensioners will surely enjoy the convenient entrance to the sea and the absence of large stones that you can trip over.
Private Sector Features
To rent rooms in mini-hotels of Vardan is preferred by people who want to save on accommodation and reduce vacation costs to a minimum. Choosing a private sector, you can independently adjust the daily routine and cook your usual food. Each mini-hotel has a shared kitchen, a shower on the floor, a cozy courtyard with a gazebo, and sometimes free parking for 2-5 cars.
Reviews of tourists about Vardan on the forums indicate the friendliness and decency of the owners of private hotels in this village. In May, June and September, the room - almost without problems - can be removed upon arrival in the village. But it’s better to play it safe and book it in advance. At the height of the season (July - August), this procedure is required. Finding free housing without booking in the village will be extremely difficult. Guests note that the rooms of private hotels are usually cleaned daily, the bed is changed once a week.
Pensions Vardane
Of course, you can relax in this village, settling not only in the private sector. Many tourists prefer to book rooms in local pensions. Of course, a vacation in this case can be spent with great comfort. In the vicinity of the village there are several similar institutions, the most famous of which are the Sheksna and Vardane boarding houses. Responses of vacationers (2014), the summer time for which - thanks to the convenient developed infrastructure and professionalism of the staff of these institutions - has become simply unforgettable, more than positive.
Pension Sheksna
This resort complex offers its guests accommodation in comfortable rooms and all-inclusive meals. You can relax in this guesthouse both with family and friends. The beach at Sheksna has its own, completely landscaped. On the territory of the pension you can visit karaoke, a cinema and concert hall, a sports ground, a tennis court, a swimming pool, etc. For vacationers, excursions are organized, as well as entertainment shows. In general, this is one of the best spa facilities in the village of Vardane. Feedback from vacationers (2014) Sheksna rightfully deserved very good.
Pension "Vardane"
This is another very popular among domestic tourists not too expensive resort institution in the Sochi zone. This guesthouse is located in close proximity to the sea - 300 m from the coast. Designed for 50 rooms, Vardane offers its visitors three meals a day and a good entertainment program. At your service are a bar, sports grounds, a barbecue, tennis court, billiards, sauna, etc. In the evenings, shows and discos are held. Interesting excursions along the Black Sea coast are organized for vacationers .
Those who want to have a good vacation should definitely book a room in the Vardane complex. Vacationers reviews (2014): the boarding houses of the village, including this one, are really convenient, comfortable and at the same time inexpensive. The service is good, unobtrusive. Decent food. The rooms are clean, comfortable.
How to get there
How can one get into this domestic paradise - Vardana? Reviews of tourists about the rest here are wonderful, and therefore really many want to come here. In any case, there is no need to lay too complicated a route to this resort village. There are several ways to get to Vardana:
- Fly by plane to Adler, and then take the 105K bus, next to the Sochi bus station. Here you can transfer to minibus 141 to Vardan.
- Take a train ticket from any city in Russia to Sochi or Adler to the Loo station. From here, Vardane can also be reached by bus.
- On your own car - moving along the highway "Dzhubga - Sochi" (M27). The village stands right on it.
Thus, exactly how very convenient and beautiful the village of Vardane is represented by the reviews of vacationers (2014). The photo on the page confirms this opinion of Russian tourists in full. Therefore, for those who want to spend their holidays richly and comfortably, it is a must to visit this wonderful resort place.