Lazarevskoye is located in the northern part of Greater Sochi. The resort owes its name to Admiral Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev. The village was named in his honor. The length of the microdistrict slightly exceeds one hundred kilometers. Nearby major beach resorts - Loo, Dagomys, Shepsi, Tuapse. To Central Sochi about sixty kilometers.
General information
Judging by numerous reviews, Lazarevskoye is very popular among Russians. Each year, the resort attracts tens of thousands of travelers. At the disposal of tourists are developed infrastructure, an abundance of entertainment, wide pebble beaches and rich excursion programs.
The nearest air gate is in Sochi. The airport accepts flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don and other regional centers of Russia. If you believe the reviews, a bus runs to Lazarevskoye from Sochi. Travel time is about three hours. A taxi will turn out faster, but more expensive. Local drivers ask for 3,000 rubles per trip.
The most comfortable and relatively inexpensive way to get to the neighborhood is to use the Swallow suburban train. In Lazarevsky, reviews confirm this, long-distance trains stop.
Transport infrastructure
The resort has minibuses, taxis and buses. All of them run with enviable regularity. Municipal traffic is on schedule. Bus arrival information is available at all stops. In their reviews of Lazarevsky, tourists say that No. 155 goes to Central Sochi, Tuapse No. 160. The fare should be checked with the driver.
Local routes are served by buses No. 67, 68, 69, 70. The owners of guest houses will help you book a taxi. The reviews of Lazarevsky recommend not using the services of private owners, but ordering a transfer from the hotel owners. It will be cheaper. The minimum cost of the trip is fifty rubles. At the peak of the summer season, prices increase. At night, a double rate applies.
Beaches
Owners of guest houses in Lazarevsky, reviews of travelers confirm this, vying with praise the coast of the resort. It is not only extended, but also wide. It is covered with medium and small pebbles. Here and there you can find sand. The maximum width of the beach reaches 70 meters. The entrance to the water is flat and gentle. This is mentioned in the reviews, photos of Lazarevsky also clearly demonstrate all the advantages of the local beaches.
Depth increases gradually. In the coastal zone, the seabed is covered with pebbles. Further stones are replaced by yellow sand. Sun loungers are installed along the coast. For the rental of sunbeds you need to pay 150 rubles. Umbrella rental costs the same. Entrance to the beaches of sanatoriums and large hotels of Lazarevsky, travelers often talk about this in reviews, is completely free. But the guards are asking for money for a place in the shade.
Children ride on "pills" and "bananas." Adults can enjoy boat and yacht rides. They organize fishing in the open sea and scuba diving. In addition to water activities, there are cafes and bars on the beaches of Lazarevsky. They offer pastries, barbecue, salads and meat dishes, beer.
Tasty and inexpensive lunch is invited to the sanatorium Lazarevsky. The reviews praised departmental institutions. The menu of their canteens abounds with dietary dishes, fish, vegetable snacks. The village also has paid recreational areas. They belong to the dispensaries Odyssey and Quiet Flows the Don.
Health resorts Lazarevsky
Many vacationers arriving in Sochi recommend treatment in local sanatoriums. Lazarevsky presents a wide selection of therapeutic programs based on the healing properties of iodine-bromide and hydrogen sulfide sources. There are massage rooms. Physiotherapists offer mud wraps and baths.
In their reviews of holidays in Lazarevsky, Russians strongly advise institutions specializing in the prevention and treatment of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory and nervous systems. Local doctors successfully cope with gynecological and urological ailments.
In the reviews of vacationers about Lazarevsky, not only the names of boarding houses that were built in the era of the USSR appear, but also new modern dispensaries. The latter were built relatively recently and offer high quality service at affordable prices.
Hotel complexes
The first line is built up with private cottages and large hotels that have their own beaches. Prices for accommodation in them vary. The list of the most popular objects is headed by the recreation center "Prometheus". Lazarevsky reviews say it is a great place for families with children and couples.
Today in the microdistrict there are about fifty dispensaries. Almost all guest houses have a closed courtyard, a restaurant or a place for self-cooking, parking, a children's playground. Some have pools. Hotels concentrated away from the beach let free buses to the sea.
The second most popular sanatorium in Lazarevsky is Turquoise. In the reviews, tourists praised the quality of service, the proximity of residential buildings to the sea, the quality of food in the dining room and a wide selection of excursion programs at the local travel agency. For guests organize theme and dance evenings. Organize concerts and performances by artists.
Private Hotels
The microdistrict is actively developing and developing. New shopping centers and hotels appear. The list of the most popular private hotels includes the following establishments:
- "Dawn."
- "Surf".
- "Odyssey".
- "Calypso".
- "Poplar".
- "Lake Divnoe."
- "Olympia".
- "Bristol".
- "Maestro".
- "High Castle."
- "Salute".
- "Lazarevskoye seaside."
The cost of one night in the "Dawn" varies. At the beginning of the season, it is 1,300 rubles per person. Rest in the "Surf" will be more expensive. For a night they ask for 2,000. It offers tourists an outdoor pool without heating, a restaurant with a street veranda, comfortable rooms. In their reviews of Lazarevsky hotels, Russians highly appreciate their stay at the Odyssey resort.
It is represented by a four-story building, which is surrounded by tropical vegetation. The hotel has an aquazone. The rooms and the lobby have free high-speed internet access. The cost of living is 5,200 rubles. The facility is located two kilometers from the center of the village.
Calypso is located near the municipal beach. For one night at the hotel they ask 2,500 rubles. Club holidays at Prometheus will cost 4,000 per night. Hotel guests have access to a miniature water park with slides, adults and children's pools. Wi-Fi connection is available on site. Free car parking is available.
“Lake Divnoe” was remembered by the guests as a huge swimming pool with clean water. Around it are two-story houses designed for several families. Sun loungers, tents and umbrellas are located next to the pool. A little further away is a children's playground with a sandbox and carousels. Guestrooms have beach views. Hotel Olympia is located near the center and the Lazarevsky Dolphinarium. It also has a pool. The residential building itself is compact.
Its rooms are air-conditioned. They have upholstered furniture, orthopedic beds, TVs and refrigerators. Hotel Bristol is famous for its outdoor terrace. It offers a picturesque view of the surroundings and the Black Sea. Vacationers enjoy spending evenings on it, take sunbathing and have lunch.
Hotel "Maestro" offers comfortable rooms in which there is everything necessary for relaxation. There is a small pool in the courtyard of the complex. The minimum cost of accommodation is 1,500 rubles per night. "High Castle" is located on the outskirts of the district. It is located in a quiet part of Lazarevsky. The center of the village is about three kilometers.
In high season, all rooms in the hotels listed above may be occupied. In this case, experts in Greater Sochi recommend contacting Troy, Atlantis or Cardinal. The last object is located on Victory Street in Lazarevsky. In the reviews, his luxury rooms are compared with the apartments of Bristol.
Gastronomic card
Based on the ratings of vacationers, a list of the best cafes and eateries of the resort was compiled. It includes the following institutions:
- "Studio 93".
- "Botanist".
- "Porridge".
- "La Familiare."
- "Blanche".
- “Ledum”.
- "Angostura".
- "Hill".
- "Di Roma."
- "Gastropub Republic."
- karaoke "Rabbit Roger".
- Confectionery "Couture".
- "Bristol".
- "Favorite".
- Tourist bar "T".
- souvlachechnaya "Olympus".
- "Varyusha."
- "Veranda".
- Sandorini.
- "Farmer Cafe."
- Khinkalnaya.
- "Prince Bagration."
In the “Studio 93”, according to visitors, excellent service and delicious food. The institution specializes in Caucasian cuisine. It serves several types of barbecue, barbecue, vegetable snacks. They serve wine. The average bill is 1,000 rubles. The Botany is light and comfortable. Visitors are impressed by the fast service, affordable prices and large portions. The restaurant's profile is European cuisine.
“Porridge” is a family cafe. It has a vegetarian, pan-Asian, diet and children's menu. Located in the very center of Lazarevsky. The interior of the cafe is decorated in a homely style. Soft pillows are laid out on chairs, flowers in cute pots are standing on window sills. La Familiare serves delicious pizza, lasagna, Italian desserts and ice cream. Blanche praises burgers and children's dishes. It serves excellent steaks and grilled meats.
Ledum is a great place for meetings and family meals. The design of the cafe is simple, no frills. Waiters serve quickly and unobtrusively. The food is always fresh and tasty. Fans of Asian dishes recommend Angostura. In their opinion, this restaurant has the best rolls and low-calorie desserts. In "Gorka" they know a lot about cooking Caucasian dishes. The prices are affordable. Accepts cash and credit cards.
Di Roma profile - Italian dishes. In the evening, the cafe is open in bar mode. The average bill is 1,500 rubles. Gastropub Republic invites you to taste unusual dishes prepared according to old recipes. Vacationers praise draft beer. "Rabbit Roger" captivates with its surroundings. This is a place with a special atmosphere.
In "Couture" created all the conditions for a leisurely and relaxed vacation. In the courtyard of the pastry shop fountains beat. At night, the soft lighting of the veranda turns on, music plays. Tourists believe that it is here that the most aromatic and delicious coffee is brewed in Lazarevsky. The tourist bar “T” is worth a visit not only for the sake of acquaintance with its design. It cooks simple but very interesting dishes. In souvlachechnoy Olympus you can quickly and inexpensively have a bite. At noon it is not crowded.
The Veranda serves traditional dishes of Russian cuisine. The restaurant guests praised the borscht with sour cream, pancakes with meat and fried fish. Many consider this institution the most comfortable on the entire coast of Greater Sochi. Chefs "Farmers" use products exclusively local production. All vegetables, fruits and meat from which dishes are prepared are grown in the Krasnodar Territory.
sights
Acquaintance with Lazarevsky begins with a trip to the Park of Culture and Rest. On its territory the most fun rides are collected. There is a ferris wheel. There is a cafe. The park is located on Pavlova street. In the dolphinarium “Starfish” is liked not only by children, but also by adults. Here give seals, seals and other inhabitants of the underwater depths. There is an entertainment complex on Victory Street.
Starfish is often compared to the Coliseum. The latter is also located on Pavlova Street, almost in the neighborhood. The duration of the presentation does not exceed sixty minutes. It is believed that this is the best place for a family holiday. After the performance, guests are invited to take pictures with the artists. If you ride a ferris wheel in the Culture Park before going to the aquarium, you have the right to a discount.
Tickets at the box office of the dolphinarium cost about seven hundred rubles. Distributors get a hundred and fifty cheaper. Places on tickets are not indicated, so you need to arrive early. If the room is full, it is better to wait for the next performance.
The Amazon is another place where dolphins perform. It is located on Lazarev Street. Under one roof with a swimming pool is a miniature zoo in which exotic animals live. You can swim with dolphins. The cost of the attraction is 2,000 rubles in ten minutes.
Nature reserves
Fans of tourism are strongly advised to visit the numerous gorges of the Lazarevsky district. You can come to their territory on your own or use the services of excursion bureaus. The most popular with travelers are Mamedovo and Svirskoe Gorges. It is believed that visiting such places is better in the summer. In autumn and spring, they are damp and dull.
Water activities
Lazarevsky water park is located in the very center of the village. His visit is recommended in cases where the sea is stormy, and the weather is bad on the street. The pools of the complex are small but clean. For three hours at the water park you will have to pay 750 rubles. There is a cafe on the territory of the entertainment center.
There are few slides, but they are designed for vacationers of all ages. Guests claim that there are children's slopes and extreme bends. Toddlers under five are allowed to enter the park for free. The main drawback of the aquacomplex, according to the guests, is the rough joints on the slides. They hurt the skin. After the descent, bruises remain on the back.