If you go from Tuapse to Lazarevskoye, then breaking the mountain serpentine, you find yourself in a flat place, covered with forest and drowning in gardens. This is a small village Makopse, located on the river of the same name. Nizhny Makopse is located in the coastal zone of the village, to the Upper you need to climb a little uphill. The beauty of these places captivated more than one person. Relict pine trees, palm trees, cypress trees, thuja, fir, beech, vines, mountains, sun, sea and silence create a unique atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
Location
Makopse village is located in the coastal zone of Lazarevsky district. The administrative center is 16 kilometers away. From the west, the village is washed by the waters of the Black Sea, from the east it is surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains. The distance to the city of Tuapse is about 30 kilometers. The whole village is stretched along the coastal zone and, as mentioned above, is conditionally divided into the Upper and Lower Makops. Not far from it there are small villages - Vishnevka and Golubaya Dacha.
A railroad runs along the coast. On it, you can get by train to both Tuapse and Lazarevsky and Sochi. If you need to go to Nizhny Makops, it is best to go out at the Druzhba station.
Village Education
The official year of founding of Makopse is considered to be the 1923th. It was then that a railway was laid here, a platform was built, near which the train stopped to pick up passengers. But the locals do not agree with this assumption. They claim that the Upper and Lower Makopsse have existed since time immemorial. Earlier there lived tribes of Circassians, who gave the name to this village.
Translated from the Adyghe language, the word "makopse" means "hay river". Meku is mowed grass, and dogs are a river. The history of the origin of this particular settlement has not been studied, but one thing is certain: after the Russo-Turkish war of 1877-1878, the Greeks moved here from Turkey, who bought these lands and accepted Russian citizenship.
Makopsinsky beaches
According to reviews, Makopse has the best and cleanest beaches, mostly pebble with small sandy islets. Their length is more than 6 kilometers. The coast of the Black Sea in the Makopse area is divided into several beaches, which are related to boarding houses. The equipped beaches have everything: sunbeds, umbrellas, scooters, catamarans, bananas, water slides.
Here, as they say, there is enough space for everyone to lie under the sun. Choose for every taste, from the ennobled sanatorium beach with sunbeds, locker rooms, showers and ending with the "wild" - with boulders, pebbles and sand brought by mountain rivers. It is these “wild” beaches that are an expanse for diving enthusiasts who come here specially to dive with scuba gear.
This is a place that lovers of outdoor activities will definitely enjoy. In Makops, you can rent special equipment and hire an instructor who will teach you how to handle it and teach you how to dive and scuba diving. It should be noted that admission to any beach is free.
Relaxation
Lower Makopse is perfect for those who dream of a quiet, inexpensive vacation on the shores of the warm and gentle sea. It is good here to relax with children, the whole family. At night, here you can hear the splashing of the sea, the thunder of cicadas and the rustle of trees swayed by the wind. The settlement is drowning in the greenery of gardens and forests. The aromas of herbs and the gentle sea breeze after moderate tanning and bathing make the dream sweet, the nervous system strong. The strength and energy gained over a dozen days is enough to maintain your immunity until next year.
Holidays in Makops are perfect for those who want to talk to nature one on one, who are tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities. You can walk along the mountain trails in the upper river. Near the village of Najigo, routes were laid for excursions to waterfalls and beautiful mountain places. An unforgettable experience will remain after visiting them with family and children.
Climate
By climatic conditions, Makopse in Lazarevsky is not inferior to Abkhazia. There is a lot of humidity, but on hot days it is not stuffy, as there is a lot of vegetation. The breeze from the mountains brings life-giving coolness, which prevents the air from stagnating. The climate is subtropical, it can be compared with the Mediterranean. The average summer temperature is from +25 o C to +27 o C, in winter - +10 o C.
Infrastructure
In general, the infrastructure of the Upper and Lower Makopse corresponds to developed resorts. The village has small shops, a school, a post office, ATMs, a market, cafes, and snack bars. The work of transport is well delivered. A highway passes through the village, connecting Tuapse with Sochi. In Tuapse, Lazarevskoye and Sochi can be reached by train. With Lazarevsky, as a district center, the village is connected by bus routes. Cellular communication is working, there is Internet. Relatively cheap products, an abundance of a variety of fruits, grapes grown in Makops gardens.
Places for rest
The largest health resort in the village is the resort resort Makopse. This is a well-equipped health resort with its own beach, which has aerarias. Here you can take a course of spa treatment. There is a dining room, cafe, sports grounds, cinemas (summer and winter). In the village there is a children's recreation camp "Friendship".
The private sector in Lower Makops is represented by guest houses, mini-hotels and, of course, rooms in residential buildings. The biggest advantage of the village is its proximity to the sea. It is literally a few steps away.
According to numerous reviews, Makopse is the most budgetary of all coastal villages. Locals are friendly and welcoming. Housing prices are low and can not be compared with Tuapse, Lazarevsky or Sochi. The cost of living in private homes ranges from 200 to 350 rubles per person per day. Prices in guest houses start from 400 to 800 rubles per person.
There are a small number of quality hotel complexes. Among them are tourist complexes "AndriaNova", "Seagull", "Deck". Here is a full range of services, which include: swimming pools, sports and playgrounds, rooms with sea views and so on. The cost of living starts from 1200 rubles.