The resort town of Gelendzhik is located on the coast of the Gelendzhik Bay. The tourist center is located 34 km from Novorossiysk and is surrounded on all sides by the spurs of the picturesque Markhot Range. Just 6 km from the resort is concentrated Lower Paleolithic settlement, whose age reaches 200 thousand years. This is a real archaeological monument, which is still an outstanding attraction of the Krasnodar Territory.
On its territory you can see ancient dolmens five thousand years ago. This Black Sea resort is one of the fastest growing tourist centers in Russia. You can relax here all year round, the average water temperature in Gelendzhik in July is about 25 C. Winter in the city is much milder and warmer than in Sochi or Novorossiysk. It rains rarely, the sky is mostly clear. The wettest months of the year are January, March and May. The climate is subtropical, humid with a Mediterranean character.
The most favorable and comfortable weather conditions for a pleasant stay are from May to October. The water temperature in Gelendzhik at this time rises to 27 C. The hottest months are July and August. The velvet season opens in September: the unbearable hell falls, in the evening a fresh sea wind blows, and the sea, like fresh milk. The swimming season continues until early November. Not only swimming and sunbathing, but you can improve your health by coming to Gelendzhik. The temperature of the water in the sea sometimes reaches 28 C.
There are many balneological centers, various sanatoriums, boarding houses in the city , where respiratory organs, nervous diseases, circulatory problems and gastrointestinal tract are treated. The most popular sanatoriums: "Seaside", "Gelendzhik", "Southern". Fun entertainment, three meals a day, spacious rooms and wellness facilities await you.
You can come here as a family. Magnificent pebble beaches will please you with cleanliness. There are many different attractions and establishments on the embankment. And the water temperature in Gelendzhik is so comfortable and pleasant that you will not want to leave it. In the evening, the resort is transformed and comes to life, lights are everywhere, music is playing.
Every year in June, a grand carnival takes place. At the festive event, various performances, concert programs, exhibitions, fairs are organized. And closer to the night, the carnival procession begins and everything ends with a gorgeous firework. Walks and a disco continue until dawn. Arranged boat trips on a yacht in the open sea.
And in the daytime, you can immerse yourself in the water and watch the life of marine life. Three aquacenters, a dolphinarium, a safari park and other equally interesting entertainments and excursions will be offered to you by Gelendzhik. The water temperature in June reaches 22 C. In the sanatoriums and pensions own beach areas equipped with amenities.
In winter, tourists can enjoy the silence, relax from the bustle of cities and improve their health. During the day you can go cycling in the surroundings, admire the blue sea, visit museums. The water temperature in Gelendzhik in winter does not drop below 7C. Some of the most seasoned tourists manage to swim in the sea.
You can get to the resort by plane or train through Novorossiysk, since there is no train station or airport in the city. And from there, either by taxi or by bus. The distance to Gelendzhik is about 40 km.