Many Russians prefer their native Black Sea to all foreign countries. To get a wonderful vacation here, you just need to decide which of the many resorts to choose. The city of Sochi naturally enjoys huge popularity. "Anberanda" - a recreation center - is located in its vicinity, in a quiet, unusually beautiful place. Here, for relatively little money, they offer excellent living conditions, delicious food, and varied leisure activities.
Where is
The address of this institution is as follows: “Anberanda”, recreation center, Sochi, Anchor slot (Lazarevsky district), the village of Nizhny Beranda, Main Street. The index is 354213. Anchor slot is a railway station and village located a short drive from the base. Many tourists are sure that they rest in the Anchor Slit, and not in the Lower Berand.
The village is located in a picturesque place. In its surroundings you can walk along the yew-tree grove, admire the waterfalls (the walk takes about half an hour), visit the arboretum, trout farm. Not far from the base there is a post office, an ATM works, a cafe and a number of shops are built. The second nearest railway station is Loo. It is 14 km from the base. Great beaches are equipped in Loo, nearby there is a large water park with bowling, karaoke, a sports complex. The geographical center of the city of Sochi is about 40 km from Anberanda, and about 65 km from the Adler airport. In addition to the railway station near the base there is a bus stop that takes you to Adler, Sochi, the popular resort of Lazarevsky, Loo and other villages.
How to get there
Sochi can be reached by car (the distance from Moscow is about 1600 km), by bus (the journey from the capital takes almost 2 days), by train or by plane. "Anberanda" (recreation center) is located in the village of Nizhny Beranda, to which you can take a taxi from the airport (the trip will take about 40 minutes). The second option is to take minibuses No. 105 or 106 to Sochi bus station, and then go to the base by minibuses No. 155 or 155k. You can also use regular buses No. 153 or 141.
The second way is to go from the airport to the railway station. From there by train - to the Anchor Slit or Loo. Having left at the stations of these villages, you can take any minibus, following in the right direction. Considering where the Anberanda (recreation center) is located, from the Anchor Slot you need to take a minibus in the direction of Sochi, and from Loo - towards Lazarevsky.
Infrastructure, territory
"Anberanda" - recreation center 2 stars. This category does not mean that there are no decent services. You can relax at a very reasonable price. The year the base was commissioned is 2000. In 2007, a major overhaul was completed, the design of many rooms was improved, and plumbing and equipment were replaced. "Anberanda" is a recreation center located in the mountains surrounded by evergreen and deciduous trees. Its territory is approximately 4 hectares. On this square, among roses, magnolias and eucalyptus trees, freestanding buildings are picturesquely scattered, two pools are equipped, for kids and adults, children's attractions are installed, there are sports grounds, a dining room and a bar. Parking and Wi-Fi for vacationers are free. The entire territory of the base is fenced and guarded by special services.
Number of rooms
"Anberanda" (recreation center 2 *) has 15 detached nice cottages on two floors. The number of rooms is represented by 103 rooms of various categories. They are designed for 2 people (13 sq. M) and 3 (18 sq. Meters). Categories:
1. "Standard". They have a set of furniture consisting of single beds, a closet, a table, nightstands, chairs, a 4-channel TV, a small refrigerator, and an electric kettle. The rooms on the second floor have balconies. They can also be installed in folding beds. Facilities (shower with hot and cold water, toilet) are located block (2 + 3).
2. "Improved standard." They differ from previous ones in that amenities (shower and toilet) are in each room.
3. "Standard PC", ie increased comfort. They include, among other amenities, air conditioning and loggias.
4. "Junior Suite". These rooms are two-room. Their area is up to 32 square meters. meters. The rooms of this category have upholstered furniture, a kitchenette, and there are two balconies.
"Anberanda" is a recreation center (Sochi, Anchor Slit), which tries to provide its guests with comfort and cleanliness in the territory and order in the rooms. Cleaning is done according to the schedule, linen and towels are changed once a week. Due to the climate of the area, the air in the rooms may be humid.
Nutrition
"Anberanda" (recreation center 2 *, Sochi) has a dining room located in a separate building, and a bar with the extravagant name "Christmas trees-sticks". For vacationers, complex meals are offered (breakfast, lunch and dinner). According to numerous reviews of tourists, the food here is very tasty, the cook knows his job very well. The menu includes meat dishes (first, second), a variety of side dishes, salads, tea, compote, yogurts, fruits, rolls. The bar, located near the adult pool, offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks (chips, nuts, cookies and more). Those who do not want to eat at this base can visit cafes located in the villages of Nizhny Beranda or Anchor Slit.
Sea
Hotel "Anberanda" - recreation center 2 * (some tourists call it that) - from the sea is about 700 meters. The road along a shady street with shops and cafes, but through the railway. The beach here, as in almost all resorts in the region, is small-pebble. Entry into the water is good, but almost immediately near the shore, depth begins. This should be taken into account by vacationers with young children. The second feature of the beach closest to the base is that it is practically not equipped at all. This has its own charm for those who seek silence and solitude. There are few people here even in high season.
There are tourists who believe that “Anberanda” (a recreation center) is not very convenient in relation to the beach. Reviews of these people about the rest are positive, but they advise to go to the sea either by minibus to the Anchor Slit, where the beach is better, although it is also almost not equipped, or by train to Loo. Here the beach is wonderful. It is equipped with everything necessary (toilets, changing cubicles, a huge selection of water attractions, cafes and snack bars). Sun beds and umbrellas are paid, admission is free. Those who come to Anberanda by car can choose any beach located in the vicinity of the base. The most popular, besides Loo, are Vardane and Lazarevskoye.
Leisure and services
Many people like "Anberanda" (recreation center). Photos of holidaymakers demonstrate beautifully beautiful cottages, green well-groomed territory, entertainment complexes. For adults and children, there are good pools where the water is regularly cleaned. Sports enthusiasts will be interested in playing table tennis, billiards, volleyball. Children, in addition to the pool, can visit the playroom, playground with swings, slides and other attractions. All of this is free. In addition, employees of the base arrange a sightseeing trip to the mountains by bus. In the tour desk located in the administrative building, you can buy various tours, the most popular of which are “33 waterfalls”, “Oceanarium”, “Dolphinarium”. The bar often hosts discos, animators work for kids.
Additional Information
Only in the warm period - from May 1 to October 31 - the Anberanda recreation center (Anchor slot) is ready to receive guests. There are a number of terms and conditions:
1. Children are accepted exclusively from the age of three. Children under 5 years old, if they are not provided with separate beds and meals, can relax for free, and for children under 10 years old, if they are in an extra bed, parents pay only 50% of the cost of the ticket.
2. Pets are not allowed on the Anberande.
3. There is a sports equipment rental point at the base; you can also take an iron and a kettle.
4. Of the documents you must have a passport, a ticket, for children - a birth certificate. Availability of health insurance is appreciated.
5. Check-in at the houses starts after 12 noon. It is advisable to leave the room upon departure before this hour.
6. Prices for accommodation vary depending on the category of room and month.
"Anberanda", recreation center (Sochi, Anchor slot): reviews
This base has long been deservedly popular among holidaymakers. Among its advantages are noted:
- the hospitality and friendliness of the staff, always ready to help in resolving all the misunderstandings and problems (there were cases when people who had difficulties with plane tickets were allowed to stay at the base for a day longer than the time indicated in the ticket);
- cleanliness and landscaping of the territory;
- simple but comfortable and clean rooms;
- excellent food;
- relatively low prices.
The disadvantages noted in the reviews are as follows:
- Does not have its own well-equipped Anberanda beach (recreation center, Sochi, Anchor slot, see photo of the beach near the base above).
- lack of a professional doctor;
- insufficiently frequent cleaning of rooms by the base employees (those who wish are provided with accessories for self-cleaning in their room, but not everyone likes it);
- a single menu for all vacationers (some want a wider variety of dishes);
- poor soundproofing in the rooms;
- in some cottages the presence of ants.
The conclusion from all of the above is this: this base is ideal for young people, couples of any age and vacationing with children, for those who are looking for a good budget holiday and do not see the problem that you need to get to a comfortable beach and places of entertainment by public transport or by car.