Hosta is a picturesque and cozy village on the Black Sea, surrounded by mountains, on the banks of the mountain river of the same name, which flows into the sea. It is located in a subtropical climate zone between two large resort resorts - Sochi and Adler. Let's see what reviews about the rest in the Host leave tourists.
Climatic conditions
Summer in the subtropics is sunny, very warm, with little rainfall, mild winters, with temperatures around zero. Hosta village reviews are positive. Tourists come to sanatoriums not only in the summer, but also in the winter. There are about 300 sunny days a year. The village itself is surrounded by greenery: cypresses, palm trees, magnolias, centuries-old yews, oaks, boxwood and flowers grow around - this is a kind of botanical garden
How to get
You can get there by air to Adler, and from there by minibus to the village or by train to Adler. A railway has been laid along the entire coast. Electric trains run on schedule, in the afternoon the interval is about half an hour, in the evening by the hour. And already from the railway station hosts host minibuses in all directions, you can easily make a trip to any attraction of the village. You can also get here on the highway.
Foundation History
People have long settled here, and this is understandable - a picturesque place, wonderful climate. The mountains seem to approach the sea, the river valley and pebble beaches are a wonderful place. Once, presumably in the 7th century, the Byzantines lived here, and it was from here that the trade route to the Caucasus began.
In the 13-15 centuries. Genoese trading post was located on the site of the future town. To this day, the ruins of the Genoese fortress have been preserved. In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire ruled here. In the 19th century, as a result of Russian-Turkish wars, Russia liberated these territories and began to populate and equip cities. Hosta was founded in 1899. The name of the city is translated from the Adyghe language as "clear water". In the 20th century, the city developed rapidly, reviews about Khost as a resort town spread quickly. The influx of residents was also due to immigrants from the depths of Russia. The place became a favorite for the construction of state cottages, including Stalin's cottages, which he loved to be here.
Church of the Transfiguration
It is a unique architectural monument and deserves special attention. The architecture of the pre-revolutionary church is characterized by a combination of classical and medieval traditions, there are examples of both traditional Russian architecture and Byzantine. During the Soviet era, when the church was closed, tourists came to admire the unique fabulous building of this unusual church made of gray brickwork.
sights
The beautiful town of Hosta! Reviews after the rest here tourists leave only positive. Here you can visit the famous arboretum, see Japanese sakura and admire its flowering, walk along a palm alley, visit the English landscape park. There is also a unique yew-boxwood grove, whose age reaches 25 million years. This place, located on the banks of the river and on the slope of Mount Big Akhun, is like a miraculously preserved piece of fairy tale history. About 400 unique species of trees grow here, cutting of which was prohibited in the 1930s. In the far part of the grove, the ruins of an ancient fortress, namely fragments of parts of towers and walls, are preserved. Also, history lovers should visit the Vorontsov caves, located 30 km higher on the mountain slope.
This is a unique monument of history and archeology. Caves are a special world, more than 11 km long. Mysterious labyrinths and passages will tell about antiquity, about how once there were sites of primitive people. Rock paintings, sculptures, drawings - all this immerses in a special atmosphere of an unusual world. At 8 km from the village is the picturesque canyon Navalishensky. Here is an observation deck, which offers the best view of the
white cliffs, extending down tens and hundreds of meters, and crystal clear waterfalls. The gorge is about 2 km long and 150 m deep, so the route is quite long and difficult in places. Trees and plants grow in the forest around, many species are listed in the Red Book. Probably, it is here that one can fully experience the mystery of nature. 5 km from Hosta there is a wonderful picturesque canyon "Devil's Gate" - the narrowest place on the river, named after the devil himself does not crawl here (at the very beginning of the flood, when the water rises several meters and a narrow passage remains between the rocks ) Here the ancient forest of the preglacial period grows.
Rest in Khost. Reviews
Here, tourists expect a quiet, comfortable, family leisure. You can stay in a hotel, sanatorium, recreation center or in the private sector. The most famous hotels are Radisson-SAS-Lazurnaya, Sochi-Breeze Hotel, and Pearl. Several dozens of sanatoriums work here, each of which is unique in its own way. Here they treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system and circulatory system. This area is famous for its mineral springs, the waters of which are rich in sulfides, iodine and bromine. Sanatorium "Wave" boasts a good medical base, here a high-quality diagnosis of diseases is carried out. Sanatoriums are equipped with their own beaches, which have their own independent access to the sea. The recreation center "Devil's Gate" is famous for its Russian bath, after which it is so pleasant to swim in the cold river Hostinka. Tourists spoke well of local excursions, which are carried out on all the attractions. Here you can also book an excursion to Sochi, the center of which is only 20 km away. Also in the village you can go to the cinema and visit the museum of the town of Khosta.
Beaches
Reviews about this picturesque place are really good. Here the beaches are mostly pebble, but there are also sandy ones, they are prudently equipped with sun loungers, awnings, large umbrellas. The road to the beach lies along the main street of the village, its name is Platanovaya. There are many shops and cafes open for tourists. It also takes you to the pedestrian suspension bridge over the Khosta River. Reviews say that the beaches are equipped with breakwaters and moorings, catamarans and jet skis are rented, there is everything for diving, you can go water skiing and fly over the sea by parachute or seaplane. Tourists say that here all roads and local streets lead to the beach. They also note that the beaches are rather narrow, but long, and stretch along the entire coast. This is a feature of the geographical location of the village. If you go beyond the cape called Vidny, you can find that the beaches here are more inaccessible, a sharp descent into the sea. It is worth noting the free beaches from the sanatoriums with water activities, small and medium pebbles and a gentle beach. A distinctive feature of swimming here is that it quickly becomes deep, so if you don’t like to walk long water to the depths, you will like it here. The bottom is sandy. Daily beach cleaning is done.
Hosta - holidays with children
Reviews convince that this is a great place for families. It may be boring for lovers of night discos and parties, the city lives a noisy life until 11 pm. Here you can have a great time during the day on the beach. Cozy cafes and restaurants with affordable prices allow you to dine and enjoy fresh seafood, local vegetables and fruits. If desired, you can buy products on the market and cook yourself. On the beach there are complexes for children: water rides and slides. Located on the beach water park "Breeze" with a jacuzzi and pools. It is very impressive that everything is thought out here for organizing children's pastime. Together with the children it is worth visiting the circus and the Sochi arboretum, located near the village of Khosta. Reviews have convinced that this is the perfect place for a quiet family vacation.
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