Gelendzhik is a small city in the Krasnodar Territory located in the south of Russia. Gelendzhik is noteworthy because it is located on the Black Sea Coast of the Caucasus, therefore it is one of the most famous and favorite resort areas for Russian tourists.
Such popularity is explained by the wide coastline washed by the Black Sea, warm climate and a large number of beaches. Each tourist has the opportunity to choose on a sandy beach he will relax either on a pebble, in a crowded place or where there is no one.
There are 150 beaches in Gelendzhik, among which there are more popular and less, and there are quite quiet corners, untouched by the infrastructure, where anyone can have a wonderful time.
In our article we will present photos of the beaches of Gelendzhik with a description and reviews of these holiday destinations.
"Central"
This is the largest and most famous public beach in Gelendzhik. Its length is approximately one and a half kilometers. Here, anyone can find entertainment for themselves. There are volleyball courts, exercise machines, places that provide opportunities for diving and other water activities. And all this at a fairly reasonable price.
This beach in Gelendzhik, photos and reviews of which are in this article, is convenient for its location, but it is not very pleasant to relax here during the peak season. This is prevented by the large crowding of people, both on the shore and in the sea near the shore.
But near this beach on the promenade there are many cafes, bars and dining rooms, so that not a single person will starve here. “Central” often hosts night parties, so this beach is ideal for lovers of noisy entertainment.
But for lovers of privacy this place is not very suitable. But on this crowded beach there are more noisy and quieter areas. The first include the area of ​​the water park "Dolphin". The second is the coastal zone near the Magnolia microdistrict.
Beach "Central" is free for any resident or tourist of Gelendzhik. Photos of the city and the beach, reviews to it - all this clearly shows how lively, crowded, vibrant this place is.
This beach is in many ways a kind of “face of the city”, many tourists flock here. However, the beach "Central" is not the only one that deserves attention.
Beaches of the Blue Bay in Gelendzhik, photos and reviews
Blue Bay is one of the most popular holiday destinations for those who prefer a quiet pastime. This is what the clean and fairly long beaches of the Blue Bay are famous for. By the way, the urban neighborhood located nearby is also called.
There are fewer people on the beaches of the Blue Bay, but the infrastructure is less developed. There are few cafes and bars here, deck chairs are not installed everywhere. But there is a lot of space in order to easily sit on your towel for free.
The most famous here are the "Central" and "Medical" beaches. In fact, this is one and the same place, just the “Medical” beach belongs to the Blue Bay sanatorium. There are amenities in the form of sun loungers, parasols and much more. People resting here do not take children with them so often. This is explained by sharply upcoming depth.
There are less crowded places for lovers of privacy in the Blue Bay. This is a beach at the DKTS sanatorium, wild beaches near the Institute of Oceanology and small pieces of quiet secluded places near the sea.
According to the reviews of tourists in the Blue Bay, it is good to rest for those who do not like hustle and who can swim, since here the depth in the sea begins very close to the coast. Therefore, there are not many vacationers with kids.
"Sandy bottom"
Sandy bottom beach is located in the center of Gelendzhik near the airport. In the summer there are always unusually many people and very crowded, however, this served to develop the infrastructure of this beach.
Its peculiarity is long shallow water, which is why they often relax here with children.
"Red Talca"
This beach is the property of the sanatorium of the same name, so there are few strangers here, and even they have to pay entrance fees. The belonging of this beach to the sanatorium contributes to the fact that it is always clean and relatively not crowded. For those who like to relax actively there are various water attractions ("banana", catamaran). The beach itself has recently been expanded. Now it can be conditionally divided into two zones: the old and the new. Both are comfortable enough for relaxation.
"Gardens of the Seas"
The length of the beach "Gardens of the Seas" is approximately 400 meters. It is located next to the hotel complex in the Cape of Tolstoy and is covered mainly with small pebbles. “Gardens of the Seas” is popular in that there are always fewer people here than on other large public beaches. But, nevertheless, there is everything from toilets and locker rooms to entertainment. It’s also safe here, as rescuers monitor the order, and a medical center is located nearby.
In reviews of the beach "Gardens of the Seas" in Gelendzhik, the photo of which is presented below, its well-developed infrastructure is noted. There are toilets, showers, kiosks with various goods and cafes where you can always have a bite to eat.
Also in the reviews it is noted that this beach is always clean, and the water in the sea is warm and clear.
Thin Cape Gelendzhik: photos, reviews, beaches
The "Thin Cape" is another microdistrict of the city whose beaches are mostly rocky. But there is also a sandy beach, belonging to the Thin Cape boarding house of the same name with the microdistrict.
The shores of this stretch of coast are quiet and calm. In most places it’s not as crowded as, for example, on the “Central” beach and “Sandy bottom”, but there is no infrastructure.
The most famous beach in the area is called "Severyanka" ("Lagoon"). Its coating is small pebbles; entry into the water is convenient for kids. There are always a lot of people on this beach, but there are all amenities for relaxation.
Beaches related to motels and resorts
The largest number of holiday destinations by the Black Sea in Gelendzhik belongs to the numerous resorts, hotels and pensions, built on the first line. Health resorts are located along the entire length of the coast. Consider the most famous sanatoriums with beaches:
- Pension "Caucasus" - it includes the popular pebble beach, the entrance to which is free for everyone. There are playgrounds for playing volleyball and tennis, showers, rental sun loungers. And there is also the opportunity for outdoor activities, because you can rent jet skis, catamarans, ride a "banana".
- Pension "Builder".
- Pension "Cote d'Azur".
- Sanatorium "Blue Wave".
- Sanatorium "Chernomorets".
- Camping "Blue Abyss".
- Yacht club "Vityaz" - the name speaks for itself. There is a mooring for yachts and boats, but they rarely come here. therefore, this place has become very popular with tourists.
We have provided a brief description and photos of the beaches in Gelendzhik. Reviews of tourists about them are different. Negative reviews indicate the crowdedness of many beaches and the lack of cleanliness on many of them. Positive reviews indicate a developed infrastructure on many beaches, good entry into the water, and the beauty of the area.
Wild beaches
In addition to the usual, there are also wild beaches in Gelendzhik. Photos and reviews about them give an idea of ​​how you can spend time there. Wild pristine shores are found everywhere: on Tolstoy and on the Thin Cape, near the Blue Bay microdistrict and in many other places. The shores of such beaches are usually pebble or rocky. It is noteworthy that, despite their lack of convenience, many of them are located near the city, so getting there is not difficult.
The most famous are the beach "Sosnovka", located near the gardens, and "Krucha" on the Thin Cape. It is surrounded by rocks, which covers it from the wind and from prying eyes. These beaches in Gelendzhik, photos and reviews of which give an idea of ​​how you can spend time here, are suitable for people without children, looking for peace on vacation and ready to put up with the lack of amenities. Another great place to relax is the coast near the lighthouse and the beach on the Cape of Tolstoy.
Holiday villages of Gelendzhik
The beaches near the resort villages are distinguished by their picturesque and cleanliness, tranquility and peaceful life. There are also many of them, but consider the most basic ones.
- Arkhipo-Osipovka is located 50 km from Gelendzhik. Photos of the village, the beach and reviews about it are very positive. There is a dolphinarium, water park, aquarium, museum.
- The village of Kabardinka is located just 14 km from the city. A beautiful coniferous forest surrounds it. Due to its location, getting to Kabardinka beach is very easy. There are also a lot of establishments, attractions and entertainment: an aquarium, a lighthouse, a dinopark, the Eiffel Tower and much more. Vacationers here note that the dignity is quite low prices.
- Praskoveevka is a small village, but it is known for its natural attraction, namely: a flat rock 25 meters long. Nearby is the Cedar Forest.
- Janhot is also located in a pine grove. There are children's camps and recreation centers, and the coast itself is surrounded by sheer mountains.
- Betta Farm hid in the mountains 40 kilometers from the city, so tourists also often come here. There are almost no winds, and the sea is calm and clean. Pine and cypress trees grow near this resort.
- The village "Divnomorskoe" pleases vacationers with the fact that it is located only 10 km from Gelendzhik. It is very clean and the depth is shallow, so it is very good to relax with children here.