The Blue Abyss in Gelendzhik is a very famous and popular camping site. Why is he called that? Experienced tourists tell different things about this. But the most believable version, probably, is that it is in this place that the sea has an amazing turquoise color and seems deep, almost bottomless. Or maybe the whole thing is that camping is on the edge of a cliff. Rest here is offered in fairly Spartan conditions, so it is suitable for adults, physically prepared people with their own vehicles. Although families often come here for a real "wild" vacation.
"Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik): how to get and location
Camping is located between the village Divnomorskoe and the resort of Janhot. It is approximately five to six kilometers from each resort. To get here, you need to get to Gelendzhik. Then after Divnomorsky move towards Dzhanhot. On the way, you will see a sign for camping. You turn right. The road here is not asphalt, but a country one. First she walks through the forest, and then along the cliff. The farther, the more the condition of the road leaves much to be desired, and all the turns are already near the "Abyss". So the best transport you can get here is an SUV. Camping is located in a forest overgrown with relict Pitsunda pine, on a high cliff above the sea. The place is very quiet and peaceful. To the beach from the camping "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik) walk about a quarter of an hour. But all this time you have to go down a steep scree. You can come here on foot along the shore. From Divnomorsky or Dzhanhot to get about an hour. True, this is only possible in good weather, when there is no storm. The forest will have to go along a steep path.
Territory and accommodation
Camping "Blue Star" (Gelendzhik) can simultaneously accommodate from 50 to 70 cars. On the territory there are toilets, paid showers with heated water, as well as washbasins. There are equipped places for camping. Camping is open around the clock. It has its own rules of residence. End at eleven in the evening, after which it is prohibited to make noise. Drinking alcohol and smoking are also not allowed. The shower is on schedule. The campsite administration offers tourists refrigerators, places for tents, the ability to charge electrical appliances and provide lighting. There is running technical water. You can rent tents, put a van. On the territory of the "Blue Abyss" in Gelendzhik it is never hot, it is nice to be here, especially if you take a hammock with you. There are no mosquitoes at all. Not far from the tents there is a kiosk with essential goods. The territory is guarded at night. There are garbage cans.
Nutrition
The guests of the camping "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik) mainly cook on the grills. There are certain places for this. These are four equipped bonfires. It is forbidden to make fire in the forest, because the pine flares up instantly, and this can lead to serious forest fires. You can also eat in the cafes in the nearby villages. Since food is not offered, tourists usually do not come here for the whole vacation, mainly for a few days or for the weekend. You should take canned goods, cereals, potatoes, tea, sugar, vegetable oil with you.
Sea
The descent to the beach from the "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik) is quite steep. It is so complicated that in the most difficult places ropes and metal cables are pulled. Therefore, shoes need to be taken here convenient, without sliding soles. The height of the slope is about 50 meters. Near the sea there is a small ladder. The Gelendzhik lighthouse is visible . The strip of beach is quite thin, but the water is clean and very clear. Pebbles are large, stones and rocks are on the shore. To enter the water, it is best to get "coral" slippers. Nearby there is another bay with a good gentle entry into the water and small pebbles, but it is chosen by nudists. But this is one of the most picturesque and sparsely populated coasts on the Black Sea. And all this beauty is bordered by snow-white cliffs. If you take a walk along the shore towards Dzhanhot, you can find a spring, so if you want to drink at sea, then you are provided with good water.
Reviews
Tourists often describe the stunning nature and healing air around the "Blue Abyss" (Gelendzhik). They often use photos of the sea and mountains as illustrations to their reviews. And they write that in these places amazing energy. The prices for rest are moderate. In 2017, they paid 300 rubles a day for parking the car, and 250 for each person in the tent. But there are complaints among the positive reviews. For example, tourists do not like too steep descent to the sea - they say that in some places it is dangerous, especially with children. And here is poor mobile communications. But basically strong and confident people who are not afraid to tear themselves away from civilization and live in a tent come here to rest, they are not afraid of height and difficulties. And as a reward they get a stunning beauty of the forest and the amazing sea. As well as aromas of salty and coniferous winds, which mix together in an amazing way. It is said that this place resembles Thailand, only with picturesque stones instead of sand.