Many people come to rest in Gelendzhik. However, relaxing exclusively on the beach can quickly get bored. Therefore, numerous travel agencies offer a variety of excursions: educational, extreme, entertaining. You can look at various attractions and get a lot of unforgettable experiences in the city of Gelendzhik.
Excursions to the Museum of Local History
Here you can study ornithological and herbarium collections, admire the
various minerals, look at insects and the various
inhabitants of the Black Sea, coast and surrounding forests. Visitors will be told about what tribes lived here a long time ago, about the most interesting archaeological finds, about the ancient colony of Torik.
Monuments to Russian writers
Monuments to A. Pushkin and M. Lermontov are decorated on the resort embankment. The monument to A. Pushkin, which is a copy of the poet’s self-portrait, was erected in honor of his 200th anniversary in 1999. Mounted under an old poplar, it blends in perfectly with the design of the entire promenade. The place where the memorial sign to M. Lermontov is installed was also not just chosen: this square was the writer's favorite place in those days when he came to the city. The sculpture is made almost in natural growth.
"Safari Park"
The first Black Sea animal rehabilitation center is located in the city of Gelendzhik. Excursions to this park allow you to plunge into the natural habitat of animals brought from all over the world. If you climb the cable car, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city from three different viewing platforms. Walking along the picturesque trails, you can stumble upon the oldest dolmen, which is a heritage of the Bronze Age.
Dolmens
They are the greatest mystery and represent the oldest mysterious structures. They were found in South Korea, France, Great Britain and the Krasnodar Territory. There is no consensus on their mission in the city of Gelendzhik. Excursions to dolmens are one of the most popular, especially among lovers of esotericism, archeology, history. According to one version, the most ancient people built these structures to bury the best representatives of the community. According to another version, dolmens, like the pyramids of Egypt, are the "receivers" of the Information Field of the Universe.
Waterfalls
A unique place is Gelendzhik. Excursions are recommended to start with exploring the local waterfalls. Just imagine, there are more than 70 of them here! Despite the fact that they are small in size, the places in which they are located are very picturesque.
Hippo Water Park"
What else can an affable beach please? Gelendzhik has many water parks and amusement parks. Among them is the Hippopotamus. It is located on an area of 1.5 hectares. The water entertainment complex has three pools, 17 water slopes, two cafes and 2 depositories. There is a huge complex for children, including a swimming pool, five slopes and water pistols. Here the kids are entertained by funny clowns, and if necessary, the child can be left with the teacher.
The city of Gelendzhik has many other memorable places. The hotel, where tourists stay, will offer its own excursion program, thanks to which you can visit the Dzhanhotsky gorge, take a horse ride or a trekking trip along the Gibius Falls river.