The Caucasus is the breadbasket of natural sites and attractions in Russia. The foothill geographic location of the region influenced the construction of many useful mineral springs and mud. In conjunction with the fauna and flora, many territories have become sites of famous resorts in the Stavropol Territory. Where can I go to improve my health, as well as spend an active weekend?
Stavropol
Despite the fact that there are no resort and sanatorium zones directly in the capital of the region, most often it is Stavropol that is the first stop on the way to a long-awaited vacation. Do not neglect the opportunity to visit the sights of the city, because a good mood and new emotions are an important component of any treatment.
Stavropol was founded in 1777 as a border fortress, during which time it grew into a whole city with developed infrastructure, history and cultural heritage. What can be visited?
- The Stavropol State Museum-Reserve contains many exhibits from all over the North Caucasus. The total number of collectibles is more than 300 thousand.
- Taman Forest is a great place for walking. Shady alleys, manicured flowerbeds, numerous benches will help to rest after a tiring road to Stavropol.
- St. Andrew's Cathedral is an active temple, founded in the 19th century. It is impossible to overestimate the historical value of the building, and for architecture lovers the cathedral is a treasure of new knowledge.
- The Stavropol Regional Museum of Fine Arts will plunge tourists into the world of Aivazovsky, Vereshchagin, Roubaud and many other famous artists of Russia and the Caucasus.
Of course, the city is very interesting for tourists, but still, most go to the Stavropol Territory to resorts and sanatoriums.
Essentuki
Few people know that Essentuki has such natural springs that will stand on a par with the world famous spa Karlovy Vary. Experts say that water in mineral springs has the same composition of useful chemical components, and the concentration of some is even higher than in well-known Czech sources.
This resort city of the Stavropol Territory has all the necessary infrastructure to accommodate tourists. Useful water bodies on which the sanatoriums stand have their own names: "Essentuki Novaya", "Essentuki 17", "Essentuki 4". The area around them is most suitable for recreation: shady alleys, paved paths, absolute cleanliness.
Everyone who wants to receive treatment courses with useful water and mud can contact the following diversified sanatoriums, such as:
- "Russia";
- "Victoria";
- sanatorium named after Sechenov;
- "Miner";
- "Kazakhstan";
- "Healing key";
- "Hope";
- sanatorium named after Anzhievsky.
Zheleznovodsk
The resort city of Zheleznovodsk, Stavropol Territory, is the smallest settlement with a small population (about 25 thousand people in total). However, this does not prevent him from rapidly developing the sanatorium. The main wellness programs are aimed at treating the kidneys, genitourinary and digestive organs.
More than 15 sanatoriums are at the disposal of tourists, including Rus, Elbrus, Lesnoy, and Plaza.
This resort of the Stavropol Territory was opened in 1810 thanks to Fedor Petrovich Haaz, who discovered several useful sources on the side of the mountain. In addition to healing water, the territory has useful silt mud containing zinc, iodine, silver and iron. Muds are actively used in sanatoriums in combination with water procedures and walks in oak and beech forests.
Kislovodsk
Kislovodsk (the resort of the Stavropol Territory) got its name not by chance: almost in the center of the city there is a spring with unusually useful, but quite specific to taste, narzan water.
Due to its composition, water normalizes the gastrointestinal tract, liver, heart, blood vessels, metabolism is stabilized. Calcium, sodium, magnesium and other compounds are found in mineral water. At 10 sources of narzan there are numerous sanatoriums (more than 20), some of which are of a state nature.
The architecture of the city is also interesting, which, of course, will be interesting to vacationers during therapeutic walks.
Mineral water
Despite the fact that this city does not belong to the immediate resorts of the Stavropol Territory, its proximity to sanatorium zones makes it popular. Mineralnye Vody is an ideal option for those who do not want to conduct a course of treatment in sanatoriums, but prefer to organize their holidays on their own.
Health improvement can be carried out at the sources of Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk and Essentuki, which are located almost within walking distance, you can also take part in various walks and hiking in the mountains, and for connoisseurs of architecture in Mineralnye Vody there are many interesting sights.
In addition, the city is located at the main traffic intersection, therefore a network of hotels and rental offices is well developed here.
Pyatigorsk
The historic city, which is considered the first full-fledged resort in Russia. Pyatigorsk is a resort of the Stavropol Territory, which received the status of a museum of mineral waters due to the fact that many sources with a diverse composition of water are located on a small area of the village.
Popular sanatoriums open their doors, such as:
- "Hot key";
- "Don";
- "Dawns of the Stavropol Territory";
- Sanatorium named after M. Yu. Lermontov;
- "Forest Glade";
- "Mashuk";
- Pyatigorsk Narzan;
- "Pyatigorye" and others, only about 40 health centers.
In addition to spa holidays, tourists like to climb Mount Mashuk, visit the Aeolian Harp arbor, musical fountains, the academic gallery and Lake Proval.
Active holidays in Stavropol
- The tourist complex "Honey Falls" is located 20 km from Kislovodsk. Those who wish can participate in horseback riding, hiking, rafting on the mountainous rivers and extreme trips on all-terrain vehicles. The territory itself is equipped with various attractions and observation platforms.
- Russian Mountain Holidays. For mountain lovers, this agency is the best option to accompany in exploring the landscape of the North Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus. Instructors get directions and help tourists. Equipment, food and overnight is organized by the company. In addition, customers will be provided with high-quality photos and video reports at the end of the climb.
- Horse-tourist complex "Canyon". On this territory there are many places to relax soul and body: a hotel, baths and saunas, gazebos and tents, catering facilities and the hippodrome itself. "Canyon" organizes shows, horseback riding tours of the complex, and horseback riding lessons.
Thus, the resorts of the Stavropol Territory will find a response in the hearts of lovers of a quiet and measured rest, as well as extreme people who can not tolerate measured holidays.