The beauty and uniqueness of the Krasnodar Territory is difficult to overestimate. Being the southernmost region of Russia, these places embody all the best that can be in warm places. The sea, mountains, a pleasant climate, beautiful nature, forests and lakes rich in wildlife - all that is needed to forever be remembered is a vacation in the Krasnodar Territory, whose recreation centers are hospitably welcomed by visitors all year round.
Krasnodar region
This land is washed immediately by two seas: from the north-west - by the Sea of Azov and in the south-west - by the Black Sea. The capital of the region is the city of Krasnodar, and in total there are 38 districts in which both cities of regional significance (Sochi, Gelendzhik, Novorossiysk, Armavir and others) and the district are located.
With a population of 5.3 million people, this region is the third after the Moscow region and the capital itself. The region has in its bowels about 60 minerals, among which are oil, gas and copper, but its main resorts are its resorts and wine.
The real natural wealth of the region is its forests, which occupy almost 2 million hectares. Valuable tree species growing here are protected in the largest Russian reserve, the Caucasus, formed back in 1924. The area of its main part is 262,500 hectares, while in a branch located on the southern slope of the Caucasus, 301 hectares is occupied by a grove of boxwood and yew trees.
Another wealth of the region is its black soil, and the Kuban is still the breadbasket of Russia and the largest supplier of agricultural products to other regions.
Climate
The weather in the Krasnodar Territory helps people come here to rest all year round: in summer - to resorts located on the Black and Azov Seas, and in winter - to ski resorts. The climate of this region allows you to visit several zones at once. In the distance from Anapa to Tuapse, a dry Mediterranean climate awaits tourists, turning south into humid subtropics. In the mountains, skiing enthusiasts can enjoy the high-altitude climate zone. The average January temperature on the plain is −3-5 ° , on the Black Sea coast 0 ... + 6 ° , in Sochi +5.9 ° C. The average July temperature is + 22-24 ° C. The annual amount of precipitation is from 400 to 600 mm in the lowland, up to 3242 mm and more in the mountainous.
Due to the fact that the weather in the Krasnodar Territory is extremely favorable at any time of the year, it was he who became the best place for treatment and relaxation. Each region of the region has its own advantage, but from the point of view of tourism development, one of the most promising for investors is Seversky. Let's consider it in more detail.
Seversky district
Recreation facilities in the Seversky district of the Krasnodar Territory are the most famous and visited due to the natural wealth of this area. Located just 30 km from Krasnodar, the area has everything for a good rest.
Mount Sober-Bash has unique sources spurting from it from two slopes, and forests rich in vegetation. On the top of this low mountain (735.8 m) there is a meadow with forbs and Uteneny waterfall formed by the river originating here, called Duleva Shchel. In addition to this five-meter one, there are 20 small, only 2-4 meters, waterfalls.
Natural monuments include:
- The gorge of the Red Stream, which stores ancient Circassian burials.
- The highest waterfalls in the Papayka River in these parts - 8, 7 and 12 m - are surrounded by 25-meter-high cliffs covered with mixed forests. This is one of the most beautiful places in the area.
- The cliffs of the Yellow Monasteries, located 350 m above sea level, are covered with three tiers of forests and karst funnels.
- Zaporozhye sources have the same unique properties as the famous Borjomi and Essentuki. Their medicinal properties are well known, therefore dispensaries and recreation centers in the Seversky district of the Krasnodar Territory are full of tourists all year round.
- Ilskoy parking is an international monument protected by UNESCO. Its age dates from approximately 100,000-30,000 years BC. At the Neanderthal site, their ancient tools of labor and hunting were found, as well as the bones of animals - mammoths, bison and cave bears.
This is not all the attractions of the region, but this is enough to spend your holidays in the Krasnodar Territory, whose recreation centers are known for their quality service and hospitality. The cost of living in them depends on the category of rooms and is suitable for people with different levels of income.
Fishing holiday
Recreation centers with fishing in the Krasnodar Territory are as successful as thermal springs. Not far from the resort town of Goryachy Klyuch, the “Cool Place” camp site is located, the name of which speaks for itself.
In a beautiful lake surrounded on all sides by a dense oak forest, grass carp (weighing from 2 to 9 kg), grass carp (up to 12 kg), carps, carp and silver carp up to 9 kg are found. The true fisherman here is a real expanse. Holidays in the Krasnodar Territory, whose recreation facilities guarantee a good catch, will always be in demand among lovers of quiet hunting.
The base has everything you need for a good vacation: comfortable houses, boats and fishing equipment, a Russian bathhouse and gazebos with barbecue facilities. According to the reviews of fishermen who visited the "Cool Place", here you can really get in the excitement of a wide variety of fish and a strong bite.
"Farm"
Another of the most popular types of recreation is a visit to the thermal springs. The recreation center "Khutorok" (Krasnodar Territory) is located near the border with Abkhazia, in the village of Mostovoy.
The properties of geothermal springs located on the territory of the base are well known for their healing qualities. Swimming in them is both pleasant and beneficial thanks to the mineral salts in them.
On the territory of “Khutorka” there are 5 pools with water slides, hydromassage devices and various depths. So here families with small children can relax. The area around the pools is landscaped with warm showers, toilets and dressing rooms, which allows vacationers to feel comfortable in the winter. In summer, comfortable sunbeds with umbrellas await them.
So that couples can fully relax, there are game rooms for children in which professional educators work, and a playground with swings. Adults are invited to spend time in the steam room, playing billiards, air hockey or go fishing in the mountains.
Equipped gazebos with barbecue facilities allow you to spend time with a warm company cooking kebabs. For cultural recreation, the base offers a large selection of excursions to the attractions of the area. Due to the variety of entertainment programs, “Khutorok” is a recreation center, thermal springs (the Krasnodar Territory is rich in them) which attract many couples with children to spend their holidays fully and usefully.
The hot springs
Many tourists prefer that the recreation center has a hot spring. The Krasnodar Territory boasts several, but the hottest thermal water is located on the territory of the Anastasia camp site.
The uniqueness of this place is that water flows directly into the pools from an underground source, the temperature of which ranges from +82 to +85 degrees. Each bath is equipped with a hydromassage unit, which increases the effect of the action of hot water for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and genitourinary system.
Clients with problems of the cardiovascular system and skin diseases also receive significant relief, but the sources are completely contraindicated in cases of cancer and tuberculosis. The cost of visiting the adult bath will cost 350 p. per hour, for children under 6 years old - completely free of charge, and schoolchildren and pensioners receive a discount of up to 50%.
Holidays in the Krasnodar Territory, whose recreation facilities provide not only comfortable accommodation and interesting excursions, but also provide an opportunity to solve health problems, are in demand at any time of the year.
Holidays in the mountains
The mountains in the Krasnodar Territory themselves are a natural attraction, but when among their beauty you can enjoy silence, clean air and a starry sky, this vacation will be remembered for a lifetime.
"Solar Wind" is a recreation center in the mountains of the Krasnodar Territory, and more precisely in the village of Mezmay, located between three picturesque ranges in the Absheron region. Conditions at the base allow you to feel in complete solitude by renting a separate house.
For guests who have a rest at an altitude of more than 900 meters above sea level, there are hiking and horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain safaris and a wood-burning sauna after an active day.
For those who like to watch the starry sky, it is better not to find a place. The deep black color of the sky at night, not clouded by a cloud, allows you to see the moon, stars, planets and nebulae. You can also go on an excursion to the observatory, where an experienced celestial guide will provide useful and interesting information about the universe around us.
"Kaluga Lake"
On the bank of the river called Sups in the Seversky district of the Krasnodar Territory is the village of Kaluga, named after the regiment of the same name that participated in the Caucasian War. One of the most beautiful places of the village is a lake, on the banks of which you can relax with family and friends.
“Kaluga Lake” (Krasnodar Territory) is a recreation center with 11 hectares of land at its disposal, which includes a lake shore surrounded by forest. Both couples with children and avid fishermen can have a great rest here. At the same time, up to 300 people get a full rest here among the pristine nature.
It will be interesting for kids to ride horses and play in the playground, while fishermen will be glad that fishing in these places is free. At the disposal of vacationers there are gazebos with barbecue facilities and sports grounds for those who wish to relax actively.
Thamaha
Another interesting place to stay is Thamaha, Krasnodar Territory. Situated in the mountains covered with forest, this village is a wonderful haven for those who like mountain air, fishing, beautiful landscapes, silence and solitude.
The recreation center "Apple Goose", which is located on the banks of a picturesque pond, near the village of Thamaha, can offer its guests privacy in wooden, well-equipped log cabins.
At the disposal of tourists - a children's and sports grounds, fishing in the Bezepse river, hiking in the forest for mushrooms and berries, horseback riding trips.
All this - in a picturesque quiet place surrounded by forests and mountains at an affordable price.
Reservoirs of the Krasnodar Territory
The Krasnodar Territory is rich in ponds in which there are a lot of fish, so fishing camps occupy a significant percentage of the tourism business in this area. Due to the fact that the ban on fishing is valid only from March to the end of May, we can say that the reservoirs of the Krasnodar Territory meet fishermen year-round. In addition to fish lakes and rivers, there are those that attract tourists with their beauty, but without any living creatures in their waters.
The most famous lakes of the region:
- Abrau is the largest body of water in which you can catch grass carp, galyan, carp, bream, silver carp and even trout.
- Kardyvach is a group of lakes in which there is always cold water, so it feeds on streams from glaciers. These places have amazing views, but no fish are found here.
- In the Krasnodar reservoir expanse for fishermen. Catfish, pike perch, roach, common carp, chub, bleak and many other fish - all this diversity promises a good catch.
In addition to lakes, this area has many rivers, bays, 2 seas, hot springs, lagoons and waterfalls. Water tourism is developed here as well as beach, and alpine. This land will satisfy even the most demanding and sophisticated travelers.
Forest dwellers
Krasnodar Territory has a rich fauna, most of which live only in this area. It is divided into steppe and mountain parts, although there are animals that live there and there: wolves, foxes, hares.
Some of the animals and birds are listed in the Red Book of Russia - the Caucasian otter, bustard, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, Central Asian leopard and many others. Thanks to the protected Caucasian reserve, it was possible to preserve more than 80 mammals, about 300 species of birds, 11 species of amphibians living in this area.
Flora of the Krasnodar Territory
The flora of the region is no less unique. Here there are up to 250 medicinal herbs, more than 100 species of essential oil plants and several hundred honey plants. Forests with valuable tree species growing there are the national pride of the Krasnodar Territory.
Due to the improper impact of people on nature, 157 plant species are under threat of destruction and are listed in the Red Book of both the region itself and Russia.
Residents of the Krasnodar Territory
The ethnic composition of the region is:
- Russians - more than 4 million;
- Armenians - more than 250,000;
- Ukrainians - almost 200,000;
- Belarusians - about 40,000;
- Greeks - 30,000;
- Germans - more than 20,000;
- Adyghe people - almost 20,000.
Despite such a diversity of nationalities, the inhabitants of the region live in peace, multiplying its wealth with their labor and love for it.