The city of Sochi is well known not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. Picturesque places not spoiled by industrial enterprises, the unique proximity of the sea and mountains make it the best place not only for recreation, but also for sports such as mountain climbing, skiing, diving, freestyle and others.
Sights of Sochi (Krasnaya Polyana is their pearl) is, first of all, nature, and only then museums, arboretum, architecture and other objects of historical value.
Krasnopolyanskiy district
Krasnopolyanskiy district, located in the Adler region, includes several villages located near the Mzymta river. More than 5,000 people live in this territory, most of which are Russians, Greeks and Estonians.
The district consists of various villages.
- Esto-Sadok - a population of about 900 people.
- Medoveevka, in which only 118 people live.
- Kepsha village with a population of 316 people.
- Chvizhepse is the smallest settlement of the district - only 60 people.
- The urban type settlement Krasnaya Polyana is inhabited by more than 4,500 people.
The village of Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi), whose attractions are related to the tourism business, has become the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The virgin nature of this district attracts not only athletes, but also ecotourists. The main activity of the inhabitants of the village and nearby villages is the service of tourists and athletes.
Hotels in Krasnaya Polyana
A place favorable for tourism is Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi). Attractions (traveler reviews confirm this) of this district will leave the most demanding and experienced tourists satisfied. There is everything for a good holiday: the sea, mountains, clean air, excellent service, comfortable hotels and recreation centers.
The village appeared on the site of the old Abkhaz settlements in 1869, and in 1878 more than 30 Greek families who fled from the Turkish invaders moved to it. Today it is a tourist center in which people from all over the world relax.
Hotels are also peculiar sights of Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana is no exception. Here you can find accommodation for every taste, whim and wallet. For example, the Grand Hotel Polyana, the leisure complex Belarus, the Peak Hotel and other bases offer customers excellent service, comfortable rooms, Turkish baths and saunas, professional massage, billiards, pools and many other entertainments.
Many tourist camps are located in nearby villages, for example, in Esto-Sadka, which is part of the Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) district. Sights (photos show this) include not only ski slopes, restaurants and bars, but also the ruins of the ancient fortress Achips (7th century), the largest apiary in the district Mountain Garden, where you can taste fresh honey, and a small copy of the Cheops pyramid. Made of wood, this pyramid is a tool for studying the influence of its shape on water, people and metals. Anyone can freely enter it and become part of the experiment.
Trinity St. George Monastery
The Trinity-St. George’s Convent belongs to the category of “new attractions in Sochi”. Krasnaya Polyana can be proud of its appearance on its land, as there are only 3 churches where you can pray for dead suicides and unbaptized people.
The monastery was built surrounded by mountains in a very picturesque place on the territory of a closed recreation center. In the clearing around a small pond there are 4 temples of amazing beauty and residential buildings for nuns and pilgrims.
The monastery churches protect the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and particles of saints of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra and St. Panteleimon, sealed in special capsules.
The Trinity-St George Monastery was built exclusively with money from donations, and today it accepts all the sick and suffering.
Bodies of Water in Krasnaya Polyana
Ponds are another attraction of Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana has several unique water sources, which are widely known outside the Krasnodar Territory.
Khmelevskie lakes, located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, are part of the Sochi National Park. Since 2012, comfortable walking paths and steps have been equipped on their territory, and thrill-seekers are offered a jeep ride on a serpentine road.
Beautiful views, convenient places for tourist camps have made Khmelevskie Lakes a popular destination for ecotourism.
Among the water attractions that the village of Krasnaya Polyana is rich in, mineral springs are especially popular. They are visited by people suffering from infertility and diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Multiple cases of healing, especially the waters flowing near the villages of Matsesta and Kudepsta, attract those who want to improve their health all year round.
Brothers Waterfall usually has a fascinating effect on tourists. Two powerful streams from which it is formed fall from the height of Mount Achishkho at 2000 meters above sea level.
If Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) is chosen for ecotourism, the attractions in the summer in this region are its lakes and sources. For lovers of hiking, hiking trips are organized during which you can enjoy both beautiful views and the cleanest air, as well as the flora and fauna of these places.
Ski resorts
The pride of Krasnaya Polyana is its international ski slopes and hotels with high-level service.
The bases serving tourists are divided into categories, so each client can pre-select a place to stay in economy, standard or VIP class. The ski slopes meet all world-class standards, which puts them on a par with the famous ski resorts in European countries.
Competitions in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsled and freestyle are held here, but this does not scare away those who decided to go skiing for the first time. Experienced instructors will teach you to walk confidently and descend from the mountains. Famous Olympic ski slopes - this is what Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) can boast of. Sights in the winter include, among other things, tracks of various difficulty levels, which attracts winter sports enthusiasts from all over the country and from abroad.
Dolmens
Mysterious ancient dolmens are located near the village of Krasnaya Polyana, the true purpose of which is still unknown to scientists. These stone structures made of heavy monolithic slabs are more than 4000 years old, and today they are considered the best preserved in the country.
Krasnaya Polyana dolmens have entrances at ground level, they are small in size and more resemble tombs. Since dolmens were found at the foot of Mount Achishkho, scientists suggest that there are many more, just other objects are still sprinkled with earth and stones due to mountain collapses.
You can get to these places either by jeep or on foot (about an hour).
Rybino
For lovers of fishing and delicious healthy food, about 20 years ago, the Rybino complex was built, located in an inaccessible place among 3 lakes. To get to this fish paradise, you should either travel by SUV yourself or call them from the complex.
Spent efforts will not seem in vain. Great fishing for lake trout, carp and carp makes even a beginner feel like an experienced fisherman. Local cooks will immediately prepare a delicious lunch from the caught fish, and while it is being prepared, clients can relax and take a steam bath in a real Russian bathhouse.
For children, a real adventure will be to visit the local small zoo, in which animals can be stroked and fed.
Holidays in Krasnaya Polyana can be so varied that even "seasoned" travelers speak of this area as a place where dreams come true of the most exciting adventures. For this, Krasnaya Polyana has everything you need.
Cableway
What other attractions does Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) represent? The cable car opens up a lot of interesting things. On it you can climb 2100 meters.
It is a link between the Alpika Service, Rosa Khutor complexes and the Mountain Carousel ski resort. Newly built cableway lines will be able to transport skiers to the peak of the Black Pyramid.
In order for the resort to function year-round, a factory was built that produces ice for mountain slopes.
Krasnaya Polyana after the Olympic Games
Today Krasnaya Polyana is a ski resort well-advertised thanks to the Olympics, where winter sports lovers from all over the world gather. A large number of attractions, both natural and man-made, will not leave indifferent any traveler. For a great holiday, there is everything: the sea, mountains, lakes, rivers, healing springs, clean air, a favorable climate and excellent service.
This area has every reason to become a world-class resort.