When choosing a place for an excellent holiday, you should not consider only well-known destinations. There are picturesque small resorts where you can have a great vacation and have a great rest. One of these is the Shepsi resort village, located 22 kilometers from Tuapse, on the Novorossiysk-Sukhumi highway. It is located on the left coast of the river of the same name, and is a quiet resort village for a relaxing holiday. Every year, the picturesque places of Shepsi attract a large number of tourists from all over Russia.
general information
Shepsi is a small village, which is the administrative center for a number of settlements in the district. Only about 3,000 people live here. His story begins somewhere in 1900, namely, with the appearance of the first estate built for Lieutenant General Petrov. This man played an important role in the development of rail transport in this area. The village received its name in honor of the river of the same name and in translation means “three rivers”. This is due to the fact that earlier three streams flowed into the Shepsi River, due to which it was given such a name. Holidays in Shepsi not only allow you to enjoy the warm southern sea, but also appreciate the beauty of the majestic mountain spurs of the Aymalug gorge and the pristine beauty of gentle slopes covered with trees and shrubs.
Climate
A mild Mediterranean climate allows you to make a great vacation in Shepsi. The beach season begins in the second half of April and lasts almost until the end of October. The air temperature here does not fall below 23 degrees. It should be noted that there are more sunny days in the village than in Sochi itself. The hottest are July and August. During this period, the water in the Black Sea warms up to 25 degrees Celsius. Thanks to the Caucasus Range, there are virtually no winds in Shepsi. Precipitation in the summer is a rarity. Most of them fall from November to March. Summer rains are warm and short-term.
Beaches
But an excellent climate is not the only argument with which you can attract vacationers to Shepsi. Reviews from tourists tell about the excellent beaches that stretch along the coast. The central ones are at the confluence of the Shepsi River in the sea. They are most popular with vacationers. The sea water here is so clean that even with strong sea swell, the bottom is clearly visible. All the beaches of the village are covered with small pebbles. The entrance to the sea is gentle, so there are many vacationers with children. The beach area is landscaped, a boat station is open. There are various attractions, there are a number of attractions. For the safety of vacationers, a rescue service works. Behind the village there are several wild secluded beaches. A little north of the sea comes close to the cliffs, so the coast here is almost unsuitable for swimming. On the south side of the village, the seabed is covered with reefs that attract diving enthusiasts.
Accommodation in Shepsi
Going on vacation to this village, finding housing that meets all the wishes is not difficult. The private sector is especially popular for accommodation in Shepsi. Here you should pay attention to the sector "Crane" and "Save." Private house “Dolphin”, located on the territory of GLK, is popular with vacationers. Nearby is the equally popular guest house Rafael. In addition, apartments, mini-hotels, campsites and even a whole street of garages with superstructures are offered here for living, which are ideal for economical living. The main argument for housing in Shepsi is its price. Despite the fact that the village is located only 20 kilometers from Sochi, prices for accommodation here are several times lower. In addition, there are sanatoriums and pensions for accommodation , where you can not only excellently accommodate, but also strengthen your health. So, boarding house “Mayak” will help strengthen the nervous system and restore impaired metabolism and respiratory system. The sanatorium Smena has a similar direction. For those who do not feel the need for medical procedures, the Energetik boarding house will be an ideal option for accommodation. Of particular note is the Shepsi boarding house, reviews of which do not allow him to be mentioned in passing.
Rest in the Shepsi boarding house
Shepsi boarding house is located on the territory between Tuapse and the village of Lazarevsky. The main directions are the prevention and treatment of the cardiovascular system, organs of movement and the nervous system. For accommodation, vacationers are provided with 2- and 3-bed rooms with all amenities. Each room has a loggia. For leisure and entertainment here you can not go beyond the sidelines of the Shepsi boarding house.
Reviews of tourists tell us that there is an excellent cinema and several sports fields, a library and a reading room. For those who come to rest with children, there is a well-equipped playground. There is a private beach 200 meters long. It is impossible not to say about nutrition - for adults 3 times a day, and for younger guests - 5 times a day. In the evening, all the vacationers are gathered by the dance floor. There is also a video library and indoor dance hall. In the pension / complex there is a shop. The average cost of living is from 800 rubles per day per person.
Things to do in Shepsi
What else to do in Shepsi? Reviews show that in addition to a beach holiday in the village there are a number of various entertainments. So, near the village there are two water parks with numerous slides of varying difficulty. It will be interesting to visit the amusement park, where there are numerous attractions. For adults, there are small cafes and bars. Small restaurants are especially popular, where vacationers are offered to try delicious barbecue, washed down with local wine, and enjoy chanson.
Leisure
The main emphasis in terms of leisure is outdoor activities. In Shepsi, reviews confirm this, guests are invited to take an unforgettable ride in jeeps to a five-cascade waterfall located on the headwaters of the river Pseushkho. A trip like this takes only five hours. On the road to this waterfall is a healing source of hydrogen sulfide mineral water. Fans of extreme sports are invited to rafting on a mountain river in rubber boats, accompanied by an instructor. Before departure, the entire group receives special equipment. In addition, various ATV tours are offered, as well as hiking in the Dederkoy River Valley. You can go on an exciting journey on a jet ski, a rental point is located on the central beach. In order to protect the guests of the village from unforeseen dangers, such a trip is carried out accompanied by an instructor.
Sights of the village
But this is not all that attracts tourists to rest in Shepsi. Reviews show that, despite the small size of the village, there are attractions that deserve attention. Among the architectural structures, it should be noted Petrov’s mansion (the current Shepsi boarding house), built in 1899. Mendeleev and his wife Anna Mikhailovna were here, who gladly left local landscapes on the canvas. Her works can be found in the house-museum of Mendeleev in St. Petersburg. A monkey nursery deserves attention, where animals are kept almost in vivo. For younger guests, the dolphinarium will become attractive, where you can not only watch dolphins, but also swim with them.
To complement the rest in Shepsi (photo below) will help natural attractions. In the upper reaches of the Shepsi River is a five-cascade waterfall. Ancient dolmens located near the village are also known to tourists and buildings. Their purpose is still a mystery.
How to get to Shepsi
For those who liked Shepsi, reviews confirm this, getting to the place of rest is not difficult. The village can be reached both by rail and by car. Almost all passenger trains stopping from the other Russian regions to the Black Sea coast stop at the station of this settlement.
In addition, regular buses follow from many regions of the Krasnodar Territory. If you decide to use air transport, you should first fly to Tuapse Airport, and then by bus or taxi to get to the village.