Holidays at home are becoming more and more popular, especially among couples with children. And the distance to the resort is closer, and you can relax no worse than in foreign trips. The city of Sochi is very popular with Russian travelers. In this article we’ll just talk about this resort, or rather, about one of its neighborhoods. First of all, we will be interested in the answer to the question of where to go with a child in Adler.
A little bit about the location
Adler is a microdistrict of Sochi, which is located 24 km from the center. This place can be called a full-fledged resort recreation area, because it is the southernmost and warmest part of Russia. Do not forget that Sochi has been very popular among tourists since the beginning of the 20th century. This is entirely due to the fact that the swimming season here begins in May and ends in November. The time from December to April is considered winter, but, by the standards of the Russian climate, it can be called a very warm spring. As for the pastime, there are many entertainments in Adler. There will be something to do for both adults and children. Adler among other resorts has a number of serious advantages:
- beautiful beaches;
- clean sea;
- a huge number of hotels that provide a wide selection of services at very reasonable prices;
- accessibility - you can easily get to the city by train or plane from almost any part of Russia;
- the resort itself also offers a wide variety of public transport, where you can reach even the most remote places;
- In Adler, a huge number of attractions, as well as various places of recreation, ranging from cafes and ending with water parks.
Adler is open for tourists all year round, although, of course, in summer the influx of guests is highest. So, where is the best place to go to the resort if you come with a child?
Water park "Amphibius"
It is located on the territory of the hotel "Spring", almost in the center of Adler. The only minus is that the water park is in the open air, so it works only in warm weather, that is, from June to October. The area of the entertainment center is two hectares, there are 16 attractions for all ages. Especially for the smallest there is a children's pool, equipped with low water slides.
In addition, the Amphibius water park is equipped with three 15-meter Kamikaze pipes, the Gigant curved hundred-meter slide, the Laguna slide, which features unexpected turns, as well as two 120 cm deep pools and three regular ones.
The infrastructure of the water park is rather rather big, it includes a food court, a relaxation area with sun umbrellas and sun loungers, a lot of tents with ice cream and soft drinks. Here, children can relax and have a bite to eat.
You can get to the water park by purchasing a ticket. They are of two types: children - for those who are from 3 to 7 years old, and an adult. The cost of an adult ticket in the daytime will be 1200 rubles, a child will cost half the price. In the evening (from 19.00 to 22.30) an adult will cost 800 rubles and a child of 400. It should be noted that a children's ticket does not give the right to ride a roller coaster for adults.
Entrance to the water park is allowed to all vacationers, but for guests of the hotel "Spring" discount is provided.
Dolphinarium "Water Area"
This place is very popular among tourists. Every day various circus performances are held here, in which sea inhabitants participate. Among them are sea lions, bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, walruses, white whales. The show lasts about 40-50 minutes and gives a lot of pleasure to small viewers.
Children especially like a pair of belugas that make a variety of loud sounds. In addition, these wonderful creatures work real miracles, for example, can paint a real picture with paints. And after the end of the show, everyone can purchase these drawings at a special auction. In addition, with all the inhabitants of the water area, you can take a picture as a souvenir.
Dolphinarium "Water Area" has existed for almost twenty years, it was opened in 1998. The presentation hall is divided into nine sectors and can accommodate up to a thousand people. The arena for the performance is a huge pool, six meters deep and twenty long.
The dolphinarium works around the clock, the day off is only one day - Monday. Children under five years old can go with an adult for free.
Oceanarium
And where else to go with a child in Adler? A great option would be an aquarium. Sochi Discovery World is the largest in Russia. This grand center opened in December 2009. The area of the aquarium is 6.2 thousand square meters, and the volume of water is as much as 5 million liters. In total, Sochi Discovery World has 29 exhibition halls, in which about 4 thousand freshwater and marine inhabitants are represented. This truly magical spectacle will not leave indifferent not only children but also adults. So this water center can be safely called a suitable place for a family vacation.
A visit to the aquarium can be compared to a trip to the underwater world, full of secrets and mysteries. Tours conducted here every day will be of interest to all ages.
The thematic zones into which the entertainment center is divided are arranged so that visitors can feel like discoverers. Guests will be able to visit the rainforests and get acquainted with their flora and fauna, and then plunge into the world of the depths of the oceans. The most exciting moment will be a walk through a glass tunnel located under the water.
Scuba diving enthusiasts will be able to dive in a special marine pool. Guests can also take diving lessons from local instructors.
Park of Culture and Rest
Adler Park of Culture and Leisure is located at the crossroads of Romashek and Lenina Streets, not far from Ogonyok Beach. Opened a resting place, occupying 20 thousand square meters. m., it was back in 1980.
The park has a huge number of attractions intended for children of all ages, including a sports ground with fitness equipment, a shooting gallery, trampolines, a dance floor, a special stage, where invited creative groups perform, and a huge number of food corridors. For young children there is a specially equipped children's town called "Alice".
Throughout the park there are sculptures, mostly dinosaurs. In the center is a large artificial pond, next to which it is pleasant to sit on hot days. The park is also densely planted with vegetation, in the shade of trees there are many benches.
The park is open year-round, but some attractions close during the winter.
Apery
Problems where to go with the child in Adler you definitely will not arise. Even if you managed to go to the park and admire the marine life, you can take the child to the monkey nursery, which is located in the village of Vesyoloye, next to the Research Institute of Medical Primatology. It was founded back in 1927 and has an impressive history. It is one of the oldest primatological nurseries in the world, and the only one in Russia.
Its area is 100 hectares, and 23 species of monkeys live on it. In total, there are about 4.5 thousand individuals. Animals live in prides of 30 to 50 individuals in specially equipped large enclosures.
The nursery, despite the fact that there are studies of drugs and various treatment methods, is always open for tourists. The staff conduct tours for 40 minutes. On them you can learn about the habits of monkeys, their lives in nurseries, etc. The lecture material is also designed for children, so you can safely lead small visitors here. However, the desired age of the child is from 7 years.
Terrarium
If you still do not know where to go with your child in Adler, then a terrarium, opened in 2000, can be a good option. Its area is 300 square meters. m, and collected there a huge number of different animals living in tropical latitudes. Here you can see lizards, birds, turtles and, of course, snakes. In addition, there are enclosures with small monkeys such as lemurs and sloths. In the largest terrarium, you can observe the behavior of dinosaurs that have not died out so far - Nile crocodiles.
If you want to see how the inhabitants of the terrarium eat, come at seven in the evening, it is at this time that dinner comes. If you also have an exotic pet at home, you can get expert advice on the features of its contents.
Ostrich farm
Entertainment in Adler can be found for every taste. There are especially many interesting places for little animal lovers. So will the ostrich farm called “Three Sophia”. It is located outside the city, not far from the Akhshtyr canyon. The farm is inhabited by Australian Emu ostriches. These birds are incredibly sociable and charming. Animals that are very shy in nature, are almost not afraid of people, come close and make contact with visitors.
However, please note that the tour, including the road to the farm, will be 4 hours.
Sochi Park
So, where to go with children in Adler in the summer? Great weather is almost always around this time of year, so it’s best to spend your free time outdoors. And for kids, the amusement park seems like a real paradise. It will also be pleasant to see that children under 5 can get to Sochi-Park for free.
In addition to attractions, the entertainment center also has a dolphinarium, a puppet theater, a contact zoo, as well as a special stage where musicals and Tesla shows are held. Do not forget about the fountain show. In Sochi Park, guests of all ages will find entertainment for themselves, as there are attractions even for adults.
Beaches
We list the beaches of Adler for children:
- "The Seagull" is the longest beach, stretching along the coast for a kilometer. There is a separate area for children's entertainment, as well as a pool with water slides.
- Central Beach - located in the lighthouse area in the heart of Adler. Here you can rent ATVs, deck chairs, parasols. From entertainments for children there are, mainly, inflatable trampolines.
- Spark is a beach similar to Seagull, but the children’s area is not separated from the rest of the coast.
Olympic Village
What to visit with children in Adler so that you can remember your vacation for a long time? Beaches and attractions are in most resorts, but attractions are a distinctive part of this or that place. Therefore, it is worth showing children what they can only see in Adler. For example, the Olympic village. It is located in the Imperial Lowland of the Adler region. Here during the 2014 Winter Olympics, participating athletes and international delegates were stationed.
The area of the village is 72 hectares, on which 47 buildings are built. Today, this entire territory is adapted for tourist vacations. Near the village is the Olympic Park, Sochi Autodrom and Sochi Park.
Skypark AJ. - adventure for teens
Where is it better to relax in Adler with teenagers? An ideal option would be Skypark AJ. This is the only extreme entertainment park on the planet in Russia. Here you can get a lot of thrills and test yourself for strength.
The park is located near Krasnaya Polyana, the Sochi ski resort, in the very center of the relict forest, where rare and endangered species of trees grow.
The most famous facility of Skypark AJ. is a 439-meter SkyBridge bridge. It should soon be listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest suspension footbridge in the world. Among the entertainment, bungee jumping from this bridge is very popular. However, such entertainment is clearly not for the faint of heart, so you should not lead a child there if he is afraid of heights.
What to do if the weather is not happy
We have to answer the last question: where to go with a child in Adler in bad weather? Of the above options for visiting in winter or rainy time, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a monkey nursery are suitable. Do not forget that on the territory of Adler and Sochi there are a huge number of shopping centers where there are special venues for children, various museums, cinemas, including 2D, 3D, 5D.
If possible, then you can go to the city of Sochi itself, where there is much more indoor entertainment, although there will be something to do in Adler.
Thus, in Adler you can have a great time with your child, giving him and yourself a lot of pleasure.