Winter is drawing to a close, which means that the holiday season will begin very soon. For various reasons, many Russians will not be able to travel to other countries. But this does not mean that it will not work, because the Black Sea coast is waiting for guests! Today we will talk about holidays in the resort village of Kabardinka. Reviews, photos and a description of this place - all this awaits you in our new material.
Village History
The first mention of the place where this amazing resort village is located today, archaeologists date back to the 7th-5th centuries BC! This is evidenced by archaeological finds that were discovered here in the 1960s of the last century. These were fragments of amphoras and various vessels in which merchants from ancient Greece once carried wine. In addition, traces of two small settlements were discovered at once in the territory of Kabardinka.
During the Caucasian War (1817-1864), Russia strove to become the sole owner of the entire territory of the Caucasus and the Black Sea coast. The Highlanders fiercely resisted, and therefore the Russian authorities decided to build military fortifications. So, in 1836, the Kabardian fortification appeared here. It was originally called Alexandria, but at about the same time, Fort Alexandria was built in Sochi. Such a consonance of names was confusing. Then Nicholas I issued an order.
Count A.I. Chernyshev - N.N. Raevsky. May 15, 1839 No. 296262 ...
It was pleasing to His Majesty the highest to command ... In disgust of the misunderstandings arising from the similarity of the names of the fortifications of Alexandria and Fort Alexandria, to name the first - Kabardian, and the second - Navaginsky. Take into account that the name Kabardinsky was given to a regiment in the famous Caucasian province of Kabarda, one of the first to become part of Russia.
When the war ended, the Greeks and Armenians began to arrive on the territory of the fortification, who saw their defender in Russia. They populated these wild places, reviving them to a new life. So the pretty village of Kabardinka appeared here. The name, by the way, was officially approved for the settlement in 1869.
Turning into a resort
Kabardinka grew incredibly fast. By 1872, a church appeared here, a rural school. By the end of the century, the development of the resort began - in the village there were sanatoriums for children, recreation centers and pensions. Currently, about 40 health centers, resorts, hotels and health centers are ready to receive guests in Kabardinka. The embankment was reconstructed in the village, various social programs work. It is also important that monuments and art objects appeared here. Carnivals, concerts and festivals are held in Kabardinka.
Climate
According to reviews, the rest in Kabardinka is very long - it lasts from April to November. All this time, a magnificent pine grove and dense thickets of juniper enrich the air with essential substances, disinfect it. That is why they go to Kabardinka to improve their health: traveling with people with asthma or a heart condition is especially useful. The beaches in this place are covered with small pebbles, the water is warm - in the summer it warms up to 26 degrees. Vacationers note the presence of various entertainments - in this resort village you can ride on boats and pedal boats, bananas and scooters. Rest in Kabardinka, according to reviews, has only one serious drawback - in the very peak of the holiday season there is nowhere for an apple to fall. The resort can compete in the number of guests with cities such as Anapa and Gelendzhik.
Where to go: Old Park
Perhaps the main attraction of the village can be called the Old Park. It is a unique neighborhood of different eras and cultures, combines history and mythology with nature. In the Old Park you can see miniature copies of Egyptian pyramids, chapels and temples, watch towers, sculptures. The Time Stone is also located here, where vacationers take oaths. In the heart of the park there is an art gallery, which displays the work of artists from all over the Kuban.
Bringing Down the House
In their reviews of Kabardinka, vacationers recommend visiting the House upside down. From the side it may seem that the building, standing on the ridge of the roof, can be touched with a finger - and it will fall. And inside, everything is turned upside down - visitors walk right on the ceiling, and overturned refrigerators and upholstered furniture hang over their heads. The spectacle, of course, is amazing, from a habit you can even lose orientation in space and feel a little dizzy.
Art Glass Gallery
Another place in Kabardinka, according to tourists, that deserves special attention is the art glass gallery. There are three halls, each of which presents glassware that amazes the imagination: figurines and decorations, dishes and decor items, both transparent and colored. An experienced guide will tell you about the exposition; photo and video are allowed in the gallery. There is also a gift shop in the lobby.
Kastalskaya font
In reviews of Kabardinka, guests of the village speak of another local attraction - Kastalsky font. It lies in the middle of a juniper grove at the foot of the Markhot ridge. The appearance of this place is associated with a mysterious legend about the love of Tsar Nerey's daughter for a warrior named Dmitry. By the way, legends and beliefs are associated not only with this place, the whole history of the village is simply riddled with riddles and stories.
Kabardinka: reviews of the sea and beaches
What a vacation without salt water and beaches? The latter, by the way, are many in the village. We recommend not limited to relaxing on the central beach, which is usually crowded in July and August. We have collected reviews about the beaches of Kabardinka and prepared a list of the best for you!
On the border of Gelendzhik and Novorossiysk there is a spacious wild beach. It is not difficult to get down to it, tourists say, paths trodden over the years lead to the sea! Despite this, there are not so many vacationers here. The entrance to the sea is rocky, the beach itself is covered with large pebbles. But the quality of sea water in fine weather is beyond praise: the water here is incredibly clean, the sea is calm. This wild beach is surrounded by picturesque cliffs.
Another wild beach is located in the area of Cape Penai. In some places, rocky shores approach the sea itself, but there are also sections of the beach where the rocks recede from the water by three to five meters. It is these sites and lovers of secluded relaxation have chosen. In reviews of Kabardinka, tourists note the beach of the Victoria boarding house. It is quite large - its length is more than 200 meters, and its width is about 20. The beach can be divided into two parts. The first is a well-maintained beach, the second is wild, where there are very few vacationers.
The landscaped area of the beach is covered with small pebbles, lifeguards, a dive center and a cafe work here. For the convenience of vacationers there are locker rooms, a toilet, deck chairs, a shower. Children will enjoy the inflatable water slide. By the way, this place also attracts scuba diving enthusiasts, because the sea is crystal clear, crabs and small fish are found in its waters.
The beach of the boarding house "Kabardinka", according to reviews, is one of the best in the village. Its length is 250 meters, and its width reaches 70 meters! It is worth noting that the entrance from Revolutionary Street is possible only for those who are resting in a boarding house. People "from the side" can pass only along the seashore. True, they will be met here by signs prohibiting passage. However, no one is following this, and therefore you can go here without fear. Facilities include rental of sun loungers, changing rooms, lifeguard station, awnings that protect from the scorching sun.
Forty minutes of unhurried walk, on Cape Doob, is another wild beach. Previously, you could get here through the Mayak camp site. Now this camp site does not work, and therefore you can get to the sea only bypass (sometimes dangerous) routes. Overcoming all difficulties is justified by the open sea with clear water, a pebble beach (two kilometers), large pebbles. High cliffs overgrown with relict forest hang over the beach. “Savages” fell in love with this beach; they set up tents in those places where gorges go to the shore. Sometimes you can meet nudists here.
Kabardinka village: reviews on hotels, guest houses, the private sector
The resort village consists of two parts. The main stretches in the valley, perpendicular to the shore. It is here that most of the housing that is rented, pensions and guest houses. The most expensive housing, guests say Kabardinka, is located along the coast, near Cape Doob. The lowest rental cost where housing is as far away as possible from the seashore is one kilometer from the beach area.
In the village there are guest houses designed for families: with playgrounds and furniture for babies. You can choose housing with equipped kitchens and cook yourself, or you can find a hotel with a dining room. The owners of private houses and the staff of Kabardinka hotels are distinguished by their hospitality. In general, tourists here call vacation truly paradise.