Anapa is a popular seaside resort. The city has a developed infrastructure and picturesque nature. A lot of architectural and historical monuments are concentrated on its territory. The resort abounds with sandy beaches, the length of which exceeds 55 kilometers.
Sights and entertainments of Anapa are designed for every taste and budget. Local health resorts use the healing properties of mineral waters and silt mud of volcanic origin.
A second wind at the resort opened in 2000. During this period, the city received impressive amounts of funding aimed at modernizing and updating the facilities of the tourism sector. The main recreational areas of the region:
- Dzhemete.
- Vityazevo.
- Blagoveshchensk.
- Sukko.
Traditionally, the resort is considered children's. Therefore, the lion's share of the attractions and entertainments of Anapa is focused on children and their parents.
Gorgippia
On the territory of the Anapa Archaeological Museum are the remains of an ancient settlement. Visitors to the complex have the opportunity to see an old winery, sarcophagi and burial places. The museum exhibits an exposition of ancient Greek statues and fragments of monumental structures. The pride of the archaeological center is a rich collection of ceramics and household utensils.
Lighthouse
The description of this place is included in all collections of attractions and entertainment in Anapa. The height of the building is 43 m. The construction is visible from afar. This is a resort symbol and business card. The lighthouse is located on a high bank. Experienced guides enthusiastically tell the sea legends associated with this building.
Utrish Dolphinarium
The uniqueness of this facility lies in the fact that the entire complex is located on a sandy island. Local pools are filled with running sea water. Therefore, all the pets of the Utrish Dolphinarium are kept in their native element. The institution operates only in the summer.
First performances begin in May. The season ends in October. The aquacenter is 16 kilometers from Anapa. It occupies the territory of a nature reserve. A shuttle bus number 109 runs past the dolphinarium.
Russian gate
This is one of the most iconic historical monuments of the resort. It is certainly mentioned in the lists of Anapa's most popular attractions and attractions. The gate is a legacy left over from the era of the dominance of the Janissaries. The serf complex passed into the ownership of Russia at the beginning of the 19th century.
Travelers enjoy taking pictures next to the huge cannons that are near the monument. Guides tell historical facts related to the events of the Russian-Turkish war.
Flower clock
A huge motley flower bed is located in the central part of the city, a few steps from Lenin Street. Its feature is the presence of an operating clockwork. At night, an unusual backlight turns on. The plants used in the design of the flower beds are updated every year. You can admire the floral decoration even in winter.
Musical fountains
The cool oasis attracts hundreds of vacationers. His visit is one of the most popular entertainments in Anapa for parents with young children. There are benches in the shade of trees around the fountains. In the evening, melodic music is turned on, with the backlight pulsating to the beat.
This place is located in the central square. The main drawback of musical fountains is the abundance of obsessive sweets, toys, photographers and life-size puppets.
Nemo
Dolphinarium works year-round. On the same territory is a compact zoo. A penguinarium is functioning. In the summer season, the rooms are stuffy and very hot. Many people. In front of the box office, huge lines are piling up. Nemo is located on Pioneer Avenue.
Estimated cost of admission tickets:
- comprehensive - 1,500;
- Dolphinarium - 800;
- oceanarium - 500;
- Zoo with a penguinarium - 600 rubles.
Admission for children under five years of age is free. Cost of swimming with dolphins:
- 5 minutes - 4,000;
- 10 minutes - 6,000 rubles.
Nemo employees offer a dolphin therapy course and diving. Judging by the reviews, a visit to this dolphinarium is an integral part of relaxation in Anapa. Sights and entertainment of the city are concentrated within walking distance from the marine center. The water park is a short taxi ride away.
Promenade
The promenade is the epicenter of the resort life of the city. Next to it there are a huge number of restaurants and eateries. Most popular places:
- "Botanist".
- Provence.
- "Lubo-cafe."
- "Prague".
Not far from the promenade, hotel complexes and private hotels rise. The closest are Eurasia, Bohemia, Anapa, Albatross. Prices for entertainment and attractions in Anapa vary. In July and August they reach their maximum. In November, all services become cheaper by 30%. You can save money if you arrive on the Black Sea in May or early June. In September, local beaches become empty, so the cost of excursions becomes lower.
"Lion's head"
The castle is located in the vicinity of the city, in the village of Sukko. Every day it hosts thematic performances. The most popular is the Knight's Tournament. Performances are accompanied by loud music, and their fiery show completes. An exhibition center is located next to the main building. It presents artifacts dedicated to the Inquisition, torture and punishment of the Middle Ages.
Travelers believe that visiting the “Lion's Head” is the best on the list of entertainment and attractions for children in Anapa. Schoolchildren dress up in knightly costumes. Great photos come out! The potter’s workshop is always crowded. Children with their own hands sculpt whistles and souvenirs.
Six knights take part in the theatrical duel. Everyone is fighting for the lady of his heart. If you want, after watching the show, you can book a tour of the Sukko Valley, accompanied by one of the stuntmen. After a performance, guests are invited to have a meal at the restaurants Nirvana, Porto Nero, Fort Utrish, and U Lukomorye. Nearby are the hotels "Democracy", "Residence Utrish", "Victoria", "Shingari".
Golden Beach
The water park is located on Grebenskaya street. It works only in the warm season. Usually it opens in late May. Completes the swimming season in September. He rightfully leads various ratings of attractions and attractions of Anapa and Dzhemete. Start visitors start at 11:00. The working day ends at 18:00.
The cost of an adult ticket is 1,200 rubles. For children you need to pay 800 rubles. Kids who are not yet 3 years old are allowed without tickets. The price includes the following services:
- roller coaster ride;
- swimming in outdoor pools;
- medical insurance;
- use of showers and toilets, dressing rooms;
- rent of chaise lounges, umbrellas and inflatable toys.
For food and additional service you need to pay separately.
Children's slides:
- "Treasure Island".
- "Small foam."
- "Dragon".
Slopes for adults:
- "Black hole".
- "Mountain Stream."
- "Aladdin's Lamp."
- "Kamikaze".
- Extreme.
- "Family rafting."
Family rides:
- "Yellow River".
- "Spiral".
- "Boa".
- "The loop".
- "Twister."
- "Node".
Water park pools:
- "Lagoon".
- "Storm wave".
- "Children's."
Reviews
Most visitors liked the slides and extreme slopes of the Golden Beach water entertainment center. But there were those who have a lot of comments. Firstly, tourists complain about the long lines that form next to the most popular slopes. Secondly, according to them, the pools are not designed for swimming.
For lovers of a safe and relaxing holiday, they recommend other options for hanging out. So what are the attractions and activities in Anapa? The city is replete with memorable places.
Lermontov's gazebo
The construction is located on the territory of the reserve Big Utrish. All tourists passing from Anapa to Sukko pass by it. This place has a special atmosphere. A picturesque panorama opens from the observation deck. It is surrounded by centuries-old juniper trees.
Together with the nature reserve tourists hampered by wedding processions. Newlyweds and their relatives come here to take pictures. Therefore, on Friday and Saturday, next to the gazebo is very noisy and always crowded. After such tuples, according to travelers, there are heaps of garbage.
Church of St. Onufry
The church complex is located on Sobornaya street. Next to it is the embankment. In the evening, temple attendants include unobtrusive lighting. Visitors speak warmly about Sunday services. But there are a lot of complaints about people working in the church. Their attitude towards the parishioners spoils the whole impression of the cathedral.
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
Another religious building of the resort is located on Mayakovsky Street. His visit is necessarily included in the program of sightseeing tours in Anapa. Entertainment and attractions of the city are not limited to entertainment venues. The resort is replete with ancient buildings, archaeological sites and shrines.
A visit to the temple will be useful not only to believers, but also to everyone who is interested in the history and life of the inhabitants of the Kuban. Ministers of the church tell a lot of interesting information about the past and present of their temple. A church shop is located on the territory of the cathedral. It sells collections of prayers, icons, scarves, jewelry. The chapel is functioning. There is a library. Handmade squirrels live in a local park.
For children, there is a playground with huts of fairy-tale characters. Opposite the temple are the Magnit grocery supermarket and the Yuzhny farmer's market.
Ship "Scarlet Sails"
The monument is installed on the promenade of the resort. It is one of the must-see destinations and attractions in Anapa in the summer. In July, a long line of people wishing to make a memorable photo was drawn up to him. The rest of the time there are few people near him. According to experienced tourists, the ship "Scarlet Sails" does not have great cultural and architectural value.
It is especially popular with children, which in the evening comes to the embankment. The ship is completely open, so the kids can easily board it. Everyone wants to sit on the deck and touch the scarlet sails stretched by the wind.
Tiki-Tak
The water park is located on Pioneer Avenue. Open from 11:00 to 18:00. It operates from May to September. A lot of water rides are at the disposal of visitors:
- Multiform.
- "Jacuzzi".
- "Leaping pool."
- "Children's."
- "Niagara."
- "Small".
- "Lake".
- "Tabogan F".
- "Family rafting."
- "Boomerang".
- "Lazy river."
- "Tabogan D".
- "Kamikaze".
- "Rain season".
- "Tabogan E".
- Superball.
- "Wave".
- "Twister."
- "Pearl".
Leisure activities for children and adults are organized by a team of animators. They involve everyone in fun games, contests and sports. Winners are given gifts and prizes.
Visitors like to relax in the water park. “Tiki-Tak” is chosen by those who live in the area of Pioneer Avenue. Travelers, who leave in the evening from Anapa by train, pass the clock. Taxis run from the water entertainment center to the train station. Travel time does not exceed 5 minutes.