Not far from Sochi is a stunningly beautiful gorge that is ideal for those who love nature and love walking. The miraculous attraction is incredibly popular among tourists, because here you can not only enjoy the amazing landscapes, but also touch the history.
How to get to a natural masterpiece?
A magical place, whose wonderful views make you forget about everything, will help a person restore energy and give positive emotions. Where is the Svirsky Gorge, which is considered the most beautiful pearl of the Sochi National Park? It is located on the outskirts of the Lazarevsky district, higher up the Svirsky stream. Getting to it on your own will not be a problem - the signs will indicate the right path.
Vacationers in the village of Lazarevskoye go along Victory Street towards Tuapse, cross the small river Svirka, turn right, and then follow the information signs established specifically for tourists.
You can get to the Minutka cafe by city buses, from there turn onto Svirskaya Street and walk along the stream no more than 800 meters. As experienced travelers say, one road leads to the canyon, so it's simply impossible to get lost.
The cost of visiting a unique creation of nature is one hundred rubles. At the box office you can also purchase a map on which a route is marked for backpackers traveling to the Svirsky Gorge. For motorists, a special parking lot is equipped, the distance from which to the valley is no more than 500 meters.
Svirsky waterfall
So, from a green meadow intended for recreation and equipped with places for cooking barbecue, tourists go on a path leading to the Svir Gorge, where a magnificent waterfall about seven meters high meets everyone. This wonderful place will give you many pleasant minutes, and no one wants to leave here quickly.
The water temperature in the lake does not exceed 14 degrees, but those who wish to swim in the natural bowl are not reduced. Tourists feel a real surge of energy and are charged with energy, which they lack. Pure water flushes away all his fears and sins from a person, therefore, local residents have long considered the Svir Gorge (Lazarevskoye) a sacred corner with a special atmosphere.
After seeing the waterfall, those who wish can stroll along the canyon of the Svirka River and admire the picturesque rocky rapids.
Mother-in-law Tears
Further tourists will find no less beautiful sight, mesmerizing with its beauty, - the high waterfall of the Mother-in-law Tears of an unusual shape, under which there is a natural swimming pool.
Moon rock
Svirsky Gorge (Lazarevskoye), charging with positive emotions, is famous for a unique artifact, about which little is known by scientists. Here is a mysterious moonstone of a peculiar shape about five meters high - a structure erected several centuries ago and which is under state protection.
Ancient legends say that in the full moon a huge lump is gaining strength, and if you touch it, the stone will fulfill the most cherished desire.
Dolmen "Glory"
All history buffs caught in the Svirsky Gorge will be attracted by the unique Dolmen “Glory”, which belongs to the buildings of the prehistoric era. It is a trough-like structure, covered with earth. If you touch the rough walls of the dolmen, then you can feel the convex signs, knocked out by distant ancestors.
The lid of the structure cracked in half from time to time, and in the very center of the ancient slab a tree grew. Residents call the stone monolith a place of power, and tourists touch a unique object, the true purpose of which is still unknown.
It is believed that dolmens served as tombs for primitive people, from where the souls of the dead began their journey into another life. Perhaps these are the structures by which communication with space was carried out, but so far none of the versions has found its confirmation.
"Adam and Eve"
The natural masterpiece, the total length of which is three kilometers, ends with a secluded place crowned by the Adam and Eve Falls. This is a corner hidden from prying eyes where you can feel like the only people on Earth.
Guest reviews
Not a single guest of the Krasnodar Territory remains a disappointed trip to the Svirsky Gorge. Reviews of tourists are full of positive emotions, and one of the easiest routes in the village of Lazarevskoye is well-deserved.
The gorge is almost everywhere equipped with strong bridges and ladders with a railing, which greatly facilitate the movement of local attractions. Tourists note their concern for the guests, because there are not many interesting places equipped with special places for relaxation, where you can have a bite to eat, take a breath and enjoy the amazing views of the Caucasus.
Travelers who have already visited the canyon recommend storing comfortable sports shoes and bathing accessories, which are sure to come in handy.
Svirsky gorge is an amazing place that delights with its unusual beauty and special atmosphere. A sightseeing place with positive emotions created by nature and not by human hands is waiting for tourists who can never forget what they see.