My TOP35 – sights of Sochi and Adler

Speaking about the sights of Sochi, I mean not just detached monumental objects, but also places where you just like to be, and more importantly – wherever you want come back again. All the attractions of the resort can be divided into man-made and natural, within the city and beyond outside.

As you know, Big Sochi is not only the city of Sochi itself, but also all its surroundings. There are a lot of interesting things in them. But the main division between the sights of Sochi I see in that you must see first and foremost, and others – as far as possible and with free time.

The content of the article

• 1 Unusual excursions in Sochi
• 2 TOP 35 attractions of Sochi and Adler
  • 2.1 Sochi Arboretum
  • 2.2 Dacha Stalin
  • 2.3 Sochi Historical Boulevard
  • 2.4 Park Riviera
  • 2.5 Oceanarium in Adler
  • 2.6 Sochi Park
  • 2.7 Mountain and Ahun Tower
  • 2.8 The Rock of Prometheus
  • 2.9 Orekhovsky waterfall
  • 2.10 Zmeikovskie waterfalls
  • 2.11 Akhshtyr cave
  • 2.12 Yew-tree grove
  • 2.13 Navaginskaya Street
  • 2.14 Marine Station
  • 2.15 Gorky Gorod and Rosa Khutor
  • 2.16 Sky Park
  • 2.17 Sochi Art Museum
  • 2.18 Abandoned sanatorium Ordzhonikidze
  • 2.19 Singing Fountains of Sochi and Adler
  • 2.20 Park South Culture
  • 2.21 33 waterfalls
  • 2.22 Agursky waterfalls
  • 2.23 Sochi Circus
  • 2.24 Species Tower Rose of Winds
  • 2.25 Central Quay of Sochi
  • 2.26 Adler Dolphinarium
  • 2.27 Navalischenskoe gorge
  • 2.28 Olympic Park
  • 2.29 Cooperative Square
  • 2.30 Imeretinskaya Embankment
  • 2.31 Aquarium in Matseste
  • 2.32 Svirskoe gorge
  • 2.33 “Berendeyev Kingdom” and Mamedovo Gorge
  • 2.34 Quest Imaginarium
  • 2.35 Waterpark Amphibius
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Unusual excursions in Sochi

For those who want to save time preparing for the trip and immerse yourself more fully in the atmosphere of the place I would recommend take advantage of the author’s excursions. Look below the prices for such excursions, something will definitely suit you – Sochi, Abkhazia, Krasnaya Polyana and so on.

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In my opinion, individual tours are much more interesting. organized excursions with their large number of people and hackneyed program. Especially with a private guide you can always agree on a convenient time and day for you, as well as adjust the program.

TOP 35 sights of Sochi and Adler

In this post I tried to collect more sights for those who have come a long time or have already been several times in Sochi. Most of them I traveled myself, took a small part of the reviews. Now you have a large selection of things to do. Everything attractions with the name, description and photo. The same to whom need the most basic attractions, see the top 15 attractions.

Sochi Arboretum

One of the most famous landmarks whose history started in 1889 by the publisher of the Petersburg newspaper S. N. Khudekov, who bought a plot on the slope of Lysa Gora. The park is divided into two halves of Kurortny Prospect, but an underground the transition to which you find yourself in another part of the Arboretum.

The territory inside is divided into thematic zones, there is a small chicken house, funicular to the highest point of the park and around Arboretum come across buildings of different sizes, but equally beautiful. Read more about Sochi Arboretum.

Ticket price: entrance to the park – 250 rubles, cable car – 200 rubles

Arboretum and cable car

Stalin’s dacha

Historical landmark, especially interesting those who still understand the meaning of the words “Soviet”, “Stalin”, “communism”. The generation that grew up with GDP no longer knows the other. time and not interested in a homely house with a strange architecture, creaky floors and a wax statue of a Georgian in cold office.

Older people will be interested to touch the story, learn some details of the life of the leader of the USSR, remember the forgotten past. More information about Stalin’s dacha – Stalin’s dacha in Sochi is history, not attraction.

Ticket price: 300 rubles

Dacha Stalin in Sochi

Historical Boulevard of Sochi

Pedestrian zone, route along the upper part of the embankment in Sochi, which runs through several dozen historical and cultural attractions of the city. The beginning of the walkway is opposite Naval Station, and it ends in front of the Winter Theater. By opinion of many (and mine, including) – Historical Boulevard will be better and more interesting than the central waterfront of Sochi.

He wins due to the lack of people, lack of outlets and lots of interesting places on the way, including some cool viewing platforms with sunset views. More details and pictures about Boulevard – Historical Boulevard in Sochi – a secret promenade zone.

Historical Boulevard in Sochi

Park “Riviera

Huge in size and the most famous old park in Sochi. Even he completely different from Adler’s Sochi Park, in the Riviera you 100% spend a lot of time and money. Several entrances to protected area lead you into lush greenery with alleys, along which are worth the rides. There are bigger ones, like the aquarium, dolphinarium or hippodrome.

And there are small, standard for this kind of places, entertainment: shooting, stalls, games on accuracy and dexterity, restaurants, children playgrounds, carousels, wheels and swings. All this happiness divided into a corner for very young visitors, and all other attractions for all ages. More about the park Riviera.

Ticket price: admission to the park is free, but for the rides you have to pay separately from 20 to 350 rubles. Or buy a subscription: child – 900 rubles, adult – 1200 rubles, family – 1500 rubles and they still have discounts, it is better to clarify on the site of the park.

Park “Riviera

Adler Aquarium

Sochi Discovery World is considered the largest aquarium in the Russian Federation. There are entrances directly to the building, but through the system obstacles, so the private transport will have to spin in searching for parking. The Aquarium itself is a beautiful modern building. inside which you and your children will enjoy delight and admiration.

Not that everything is epic, but the concept itself Underwater glass tunnels by default is advantageous. This is one of those places that you leave without regret for the money spent. More information about the oceanarium – Oceanarium in Adler – surprisingly, delight and shock.

Ticket price: 700 rubles, photo and video – 100 rubles

Adler Aquarium

Sochi Park

A separate attraction in the Olympic Park is considered The Singing Fountain, as well as its neighboring entertainment paradise – Sochi Park. A huge territory, stuffed with attractions for people of all ages and interests. This must come purposefully to the whole day and even this time may not be enough to to completely get around the whole park. Read more about Sochi Park.

Ticket price: 1200 rubles for children and 1550 rubles adult

Sochi Park near the Olympic Park

Mountain and Tower Akhun

Not the highest mountain in the vicinity of Sochi, but according to legend – it was she who was chosen personally by Stalin, who carefully looked at her from his cottage and ordered to build a lookout there the tower. For a little money, you will quickly and easily get to the beautiful a viewing platform with a 360-degree view: Adler, the sea, Sochi and silhouettes of the Caucasian ridge. The Akhun Tower is probably the most accessible viewing platform at that height. More about attractions.

View from Ahun Tower

Prometheus rock

The correct name of the place of interest is the Eagle Rocks. Located, in principle, close to Mount Akhun and Agursky waterfalls. That is, all three sights can be covered in one day. But it is physically difficult, and if you are on a car, the question arises over shoulder to the car. Wonderful place views of the gorge, mountains and sea. Parking Eagle Rocks available on any type of transport, except lawn mowers. More about the Eagle Scala.

Prometheus Rock in Sochi

Orekhovsky waterfall

As I understand it, this is the closest waterfall to the city, next to which is organized by the open-air cultural recreation area the sky. The road to it is good almost to the end, but here are the last couple kilometers – for drivers with strong nerves and cars with strong suspension. At the end of the route there is parking for a dozen cars and after. the pedestrian zone begins there: covered pavilions for picnic trees and down by the river.

To look at the waterfall, you have to go down the steep a staircase with railings, but worth it. Choose season carefully to visit – in the hot season the waterfall dries up a lot. More about the waterfall – Orekhovsky waterfall in Sochi – a picnic on nature.

Orekhovsky waterfall in Sochi

Zmeikovskie waterfalls

One of the closest waterfalls to Sochi, or rather, a cascade waterfalls which can be reached very quickly even by public transport. Almost all the way to the very end is normal asphalt that ends in a couple of miles of primer and ample parking space.

A total of four main locations where water falls or flows from a decent height and The best are the highest and lowest waterfalls. More Details and pictures about Zmeykovskie waterfalls, see here – Zmeikovskie waterfalls in Sochi – 4 pieces.

Ticket price: 100 rubles per person

Zmeykovsky waterfall in Sochi

Ahshtyr Cave

One of the simple sights, as in terms of the road to her, and in terms of attendance. You calmly get to the box office, you will park, and in five minutes you will already appear in the center of the cave. It is small, cold and smacks of bats. On the way to the cave will offer you two excellent viewing platforms overlooking the Mzymta River and the Skypark Suspension Bridge – it is on the same the road that Ahshtyr cave.

Not far from the cave there is another attraction, though religious nature – the grotto with the icon. As for me – not worth it visits, but for some it may be significant. More about Cave – The Ahshtyr Cave in Sochi is not an extreme extreme.

Ticket price: 150 rubles

Akhshtyrskaya cave in Sochi

Yew-tree grove

Ecotourism trail, consisting of two different routes length (large and small circles). All the way big circle passes through beautiful natural places where relict plants, canyon, stone grottoes, creepers, boxwood trees – fabulous landscapes that definitely deserve a separate campaign if you like this format of rest.

The small circle is asphalt paths and benches, pass it possible in just an hour. Read more about Tysosamshitovoy grove.

Ticket price: 300 rubles

Tysosamshitovaya grove

Navaginskaya street

Excellent pedestrian walk from the railway station to the Marine Station, well, or just a walk in the city center along an alley thickly overgrown tropical plants. A place of amazing beauty and photogenic, with rows of restaurants, shops, benches and different sculptures. A very popular place that is equally Looks good both day and night with backlight.

The only downside is the problem with parking in the center, but everything You can also find paid parking nearby. Read more about Navaginskaya Street – Navaginskaya Street in Sochi – the natural local Arbat.

Navaginskaya street in Sochi

Maritime Station

The end point of Navaginskaya street, deep-sea port Sochi, marina for yachts, the beginning of the central promenade of Sochi, – All this is the Marine Station. Beautiful building with a high spire, which now plays the role of an expensive mall.

It’s interesting both inside and outside, so it’s worth viewed as a “landmark for half an hour”, no less. You have time to shoot yourself on the background of yachts, walk on the square opposite Marine Station and wander inside. More about the Maritime Station – Marine Station in Sochi – yachts, boutiques and Semen Seeds.

Marine Station in Sochi

Gorky Gorod and Rosa Khutor

I would have written earlier – Krasnaya Polyana, but since figured out the geography of the resort, I write correctly – Gorki city and Rose The farm, these two resort towns can be considered real landmark near the village of Krasnaya Polyana.

And in Rosa Khutor and Gorky Gorod the lower part (under the mountain) is interesting architecture, a pedestrian zone with entertainment and beautiful Photo. And up the slope there is a ski resort with cable cars and sports infrastructure. Read more about the resort area – Red Glade near Sochi – 4 in 1, the whole truth about the resort.

Rosa Khutor in Estosadok

Sky park

Adrenaline paradise for extreme lovers. One of the most slaughter attractions in Sochi suburbs: suspension bridge over the river Mzymta, whose length reaches 400 meters, and from which crazy people like me jump headfirst from a height of 69 and 207 meters

Immediately waiting for you the highest swing in Europe, and trolls, by which can be worn at a speed of 150 km h. Add here more rope park “Mowgli” and the climbing route Via Ferrata, and Get the best extreme amusement park with no less extreme prices.

Ticket price: from 1000 rubles, includes only viewing platforms and the bridge, all the other attractions paid separately

Skypark and skybridge

Sochi Art Museum

Sochi Art Museum, which stands in the center of the street Ordzhonikidze, was founded in 1971. In the collection of Art the museum presents works of art from ancient times and up to modern painting. There is an option to visit the museum, as with the usual tour, and personally, using a portable audio guide. There are even rooms with interactive exhibits that one hundred percent like children.

Ticket price: Adult – 200 rubles, child or preferential – 100 rubles, video and photography – 50 rubles, audio guide – 50 rubles.

Sochi Art Museum

Abandoned Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium

One of the unofficial sights of the city, where not bring tourists by bus and do not offer to buy a private tour. In fact, this is not a zabroshka in the full sense of the word, but closed on indefinite sanatorium, under protection and with fencing.

I have a separate post with a history of this amazing beautiful place that used to be a folk health resort where ordinary workers were improving their health, and now it’s empty and collapses due to non-compliance with seismic resistance standards and neighboring illiterate construction projects. More details about sanatoriums.

Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium in Sochi

Singing fountains of Sochi and Adler

One, not very big, is located in the center of Sochi, not far from Naval Station at the beginning of Navaginskaya Street on Platanova Alley. The fountain is quite old – it has been working since 1970, and if earlier people could quietly sit next to him and talk to each other friend, now in the summertime the musical light begins show, attracting attention and eyes.

The second, a huge fountain, is located in Adler, on the territory Olympic Park. The official name is the Bowl of the Olympic Flame. Located on the main square of the park, right near the stella-torch. Fountain schematically means Firebird, covering the edges of the wings pool with water. It works at different times of the year in different ways, so it makes sense to check in advance the schedule changes on the site Olympic Park. More information about the fountain in Adler.

Ticket price: Free.

Singing Fountain in Sochi Olympic Park

Park Southern Cultures

Dendrological Park “Southern Cultures” is located near Olympic Park in Adler, on the left bank of the river Mzymta. Air, ponds with swans and ducks, bamboo, eucalyptus, rare species of pines. Quiet, secluded and peaceful place in the middle of the resort town, where it will be possible to walk under the shade of tall trees, hiding from southern sun. Read more about Southern Cultures.

Ticket price: 250 rubles.

Southern Culture Park in Sochi

33 waterfalls

You can reach them with a guided tour or by car, independently to the village Kichmay. Drive along the road there can any car, so do not necessarily rent a jeep. True, parking will not be at the waterfalls themselves, but it will remain very close. To the checkout there is a pedestrian walkway with shopping. stalls selling souvenirs.

The largest waterfall – it is the very first, reaches a height almost 12 meters. The rest are located below, but there is something to look. On both sides of the river there are wooden walkways and stairs with railings. Read more about 33 waterfalls.

Ticket price: 370 rubles

33 waterfalls in Lazarevskoye

Agur waterfalls

Usually this attraction is visited in a set with Mount Akhun. and the observation tower on Mount Akhun. In the summer season on Agursky the waterfalls are just darkness to the people, from everywhere they are calling and offering something buy, it is worth the incredible noise and people stand in line to Make a photo on the background of the waterfall.

In the summer, of course it’s great in the sense that you can swim, but still the most peaceful time for the waterfall is the off season. Lot water and few people – all that we love so much in the waterfalls. Read more about waterfalls.

Agursky waterfall in Sochi

Sochi Circus

Classic Soviet-style building with a recognizable profile and full face, burgundy folding chairs and the smell of animals. In contrast from many Russian circuses, there is no permanent collective, and the circus accepts various troupes from all over the country. therefore performances are both great and mediocre, here already how lucky you are.

Ticket price: from 800 rubles

Sochi Circus

Species tower wind rose

One of the not so bright and not very popular viewing platforms, which deserves a separate visit. The more that it is not on the mountains next to the city, but in the middle of Sochi. The road here is a bit intricate, you can even get lost, but in the end you get a good parking lot near the very towers.

The entrance for the cafe visitors (and this is exactly the cafe) will be free, and if you come to just take a look at the panoramic view – up to 100 rubles from the nose. And the view is really chic, on 360 degrees More about Rose of the Winds

Ticket price: 100 rubles

View from the Rose of Winds in Sochi

Central Quay of Sochi

In fact, this is a pedestrian Primorskaya street, which stretches along the coast from the Sea Port to the Winter Theater. The embankment length is barely passes for one kilometer, and it all consists entirely of commercial buildings. Which, in fact, makes it secondary landmark of the city.

Crowds of people, narrow promenade, crowded with tables restaurants, souvenir shops, entertainment for children, very noisy and no romance in the evenings in the season. Historic Boulevard here wins on all counts. But then, this is Sochi, as it is. Have a drink beer, sit in the restaurant, feel the atmosphere popular in Russia resort. More about central the waterfront.

Central embankment in Sochi

Adler Dolphinarium

Dolphin show takes place 3 times a day, at 12, 15 and 18 hours, lasts about 40 minutes and much of this time takes a banal trade – an auction for the sale of paintings, drawn by dolphins. It would be possible to remove this place from the TOP best, but oddly enough – the kids like it. To adults most likely, it will be boring, but they are adults. Read more about dolphinariums – Dolphinarium in Adler (formerly Aquatorium) – for inexperienced

Ticket price: 600 rubles

Adler Dolphinarium

Navalischenskoe gorge

One of the bright natural attractions of Sochi neighborhoods. The gorge is located on Mount Akhun and you can get here only on foot on tourist routes. Rocks, grottoes, caves, creeks and fonts, a mountain lake and surprisingly calm atmosphere of a century ago. In the autumn here it is rather sad and I would recommend a visit only for the summer months when nature riot colors and flavors, and the earth does not limp under kicks.

Olympic Park

Olympic facilities marine cluster, which are located between the old Adler and the border with Abkhazia, on the banks of the Imeretinskaya coves The main buildings are the Formula 1 circuit, arenas for training. sports and competitions between which are laid kilometers of great bike lanes. Olympic Park – New landmark of Sochi, which appeared in the framework of the Winter Olympic 2014 games. Read more about the Olympic Park.

Olympic Park in Sochi

Cooperative Square

Never a historical value, but in terms of eye rest and the hearts are very beautiful here. That is very beautiful. Chic place for a photo shoot on the background of tropical plants, a great option for a walk with a baby or a city picnic for the whole family.

There are serious parking problems, so here it’s better come on foot so as not to hurt my head about where to leave the car. In the spring, cherries bloom here, which for some reason proudly called sakura. More about blossoming sakura in Cooperative square Sochi.

Cooperative Square in Sochi

Imereti Embankment

A relatively recent structure that was created within Improvement of the maritime cluster of Olympic facilities. Some kilometers of the coast of Imereti Bay poured concrete, paved high parapet and wide footpath combined with cycling. This is the only place in Adler where cyclists feel like a fish in water and not afraid to knock someone down or to be knocked down.

There are cafes and restaurants along the entire promenade, there are rentals. bicycles and electric scooters, but in general – it’s gorgeous pedestrian zone between the port and the border with Abkhazia. More details and see photos here —Imeretinskaya Embankment in Adler – road to sky.

Imereti Embankment in Adler

Aquarium in Matsesta

The aquarium is most suitable for children, they will be interested look at fish and animals, especially if you get into their hours feeding Circus performances are held with some animals. and you can be photographed with them. In addition to many varieties of fish, corals and algae in the aquarium you can see iguanas, crocodiles, sharks, turtles and rays.

There is a python and a seal with its own names, a hippopotamus and fur seal, alligator. It is not very big and spectacular. aquarium of “local importance”, so to go here from afar is not worth it, but in between times, no matter what, especially not counting it is quite possible.

Ticket price: adult – 500 rubles, children (from 6 to 11 years old) – 300 rubles.

Svirskoe gorge

The gorge is interesting primarily waterfall Svirsky. This is the most a tall and beautiful waterfall, which is also located close to the beginning of the route. If you walk along Svirskaya Street in Lazarevskoye, climbing the creek, at the beginning of the hiking route canyon you can see the clearing. To her right will be Svirsky waterfall. After you have to go back to the clearing and go the other way. about three kilometers.

The trail rises uphill across rough terrain, winding from one side of the creek to the other, and leads to the Glory dolmen, Adam and Eve waterfalls, the Moonstone (a piece of rock or a boulder is a bit of unusual shape), the tree of desires and the waterfall Teschina tears. The entire route will take several hours to complete. To navigate It should be on the red marks on stones and trees.

Ticket price: 100 rubles for admission to the territory of the Sochi National Park.

“Berendeyev kingdom” and Mamedovo gorge

Recreational object Berendeyevo kingdom near Lazarev allocated territory of a large natural park and part of Mamedov gorges. The name of the gorge is associated with the legend about the Adyge Mamed, who saved his native village from Turkish robbers, sacrificing his by life. Following the route on the territory of the Berendeyev Kingdom to see the waterfalls of the Bezymyanny creek (a tributary of the Kuapse River).

In addition to natural attractions the park is interesting because then filmed the Soviet fairytale film Snow Maiden. In the territory the park has wooden figures of fairytale heroes, and waterfalls romantic names: Kupava, Emerald, Beard Berendey. Trail a length of 450 meters leads along the stream from the cass to the waterfalls.

Then you can go from the observation deck at the farthest, 30-meter waterfall Beard Berendey through tea plantations to ancient megaliths, sanctuary and dolmen. This part of the route has length of 700 meters. The trail is equipped with bridges with railings, labeled and quite simple, you can walk here even children.

There is a wonderful fairytale forest with intertwining tree roots and lianas hanging from branches and stones. Besides purely natural component, on the territory of the Berendeyev Kingdom you can fish in a small pond where trout are bred, dine in a cafe, take pictures with fabulous characters and participate in entertaining animated shows for children and adults.

The route along the Mammadov Gorge begins behind the boarding house “Yantar”, dirt road from which leads to the restaurant “Kuren”. About half an hour walk along the river Kuapse, through the magical green forest, where grows and beech and chestnut and lime and here’s the road goes to the right, and the path along the river stones leads to Orekhovaya Polyana.

A narrow corridor between the rocks means the beginning of the most interesting: first you can see the grotto with sinter formations and bizarre cliffs, and then – the stone gates of the gorge, where converging over head stone walls form an arch. Behind the gates the travelers fall in the limestone so-called “White Hall”, on one of the walls which flows stream waterfall “Beard Mamed”.

Behind the waterfall is a small natural pond, called the Bath Mamed. Another three gorge waterfalls are called Happiness, Youth and Love. They are just over 10 meters high. By traditions, you need to swim in each of them and find all the above. Rising even higher, you can walk to the tea plantations and a tea house with a cafe near the village of Bolshaya Mamedka. In the gorge, you can also visit the stone blockage, where is located waterfall “Head Mamed” and dolmen.

The cost of a ticket to the park Berendeyevo kingdom: environmental fee – 100 rubles, children under 7 years old – free of charge.

Quest Imaginarium

Popular entertainment in the form of room quest. Meaning of entertainment in that in 60 minutes you need to find the keys from the prompts and exit the rooms A team of 5-6 people participates in the game. Children from 8 to 14 For years, you can only participate with adults.

The atmosphere of a mysterious story and fascinating puzzles give vivid emotions and thrills for both children and adults. The game transfers to unusual situation and gives the opportunity to check their intelligence, logic and skill of the team game.

Ticket price: from 1000 to 3000 rubles teams of 5-6 people.

Waterpark Amphibius

The water park is located in the resort town (Adler). Will fit having a rest with children. The rest may be boring. Besides standard slides and attractions there is a children’s area with a pool and fountains, many cafes where you can eat, shops. The territory is green and well appointed. During the day from the water park you can go out and come back, it works during the season from morning to late evening.

Ticket price: children under 3 years free of charge 3 to 7 years old – 700 rubles, adult – 1,400 rubles.

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