In Anapa itself, there are not so many things to see. Rather need get out of town to the nearest neighborhood to see something for example, the same dolphinarium, or even far away when it comes about natural attractions. Unfortunately, waterfalls and beautiful gorges, which abounds in the area from Tuapse to Sochi, in Anapa is not at all. Around the city are mostly steppes, therefore, behind the mountains you need to go, at least, to Gelendzhik. So be prepared that in local travel agencies will offer long trips.
I still have a useful post here – A selection of cheap hotels in Anapa, with a good rating and reviews. Better start your quest housing in advance, it may not be able to find something in a season worthy. I personally prefer to book everything in advance so that later on the spot not to think.
The content of the article
- 1 Attractions in Anapa itself
- 1.1 Archaeological Museum Gorgippia
- 1.2 House upside down
- 1.3 Musical fountains
- 1.4 Anapa Dolphinarium Nemo and Ocean Park Ocean Park
- 1.5 Russian gate
- 1.6 Anapa lighthouse
- 1.7 Waterpark Golden Beach
- 1.8 Pump Room
- 2 Near Anapa
- 2.1 Anapa Dolphinarium on Bolshoi Utrish
- 2.2 Bald Mountain with air defense balls
- 2.3 Lake Sukko (Cypress Lake)
- 2.4 Castle “Lion Head”
- 2.5 African village
- 2.6 Reserve Big Utrish
- 3 The far surroundings of Anapa
- 3.1 Cruiser Kutuzov
- 3.2 Technological Museum in Temryuk “Military Hill”
- 3.3 Factory of sparkling wines in Abrau-Durso
- 3.4 Valley of lotuses
- 3.5 Mud Volcanoes in Taman
- 4 attractions map
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Attractions in Anapa itself
Archaeological Museum Gorgippia
The archaeological museum is located right in the center of Anapa and consists from the exposition of antiquities inside the building and the excavation under the open the sky. Excavations with a total area of about 2 hectares give an idea about the device of the ancient city of Gorgippia, which was on this place from the IV century BC III century AD Here you can see basements, residential foundations, wells, streets and even small fragment of the fortress wall. Open-air exhibited and archaeological finds made in the city. it fragments of the pediment of the temple and columns, tombstones. Inside the building the museum exhibits bronze and marble statues, dishes, decorations, weapons and coins. There are several rather rare and valuable specimens. The museum employs professional guides capable of keeping attention for one and a half hours tourists fascinating story. The history of the city was very rich events and tell you about what. Both adults and children visit the museum stands, it is not only very interesting, but also valuable for the general development and understanding of the history of these places. Especially because the ticket price very attractive.
Ticket price: 100 rubles.
Archaeological Museum Gorgippia
Bringing Down the House
Upside down houses have recently become fashionable. Krasnodar the region boasts at least two more houses of the same type – in Abrau-Durso and Kabardinka (here is my report on the visit). Anapa inverted house is located in the park named after the 30th anniversary Victory, immediately behind the building of the Summer Estrada. Since opening in 2014 year attraction continues to be popular with numerous tourists vacationing in Anapa. Here you can take funny pictures and just have a good time with friends or family. Self the building and its entire interior look like the real house was turned upside down. Interiors recreated pretty realistic. So much so that some visitors even head spinning. But where else can you run over the ceiling and dive into the toilet?
Ticket price varies by season and varies. from 100 to 300 rubles.
Musical fountains
The complex of singing and dancing fountains with lighting is located in the center of Anapa, in front of the Administration building. Fountains were opened in 2014 The main one is in the center of the square, and the cascade of smaller fountains go in the direction of the park named after the 30th anniversary of the Victory. During the day it is just a fountain, and in the evenings the light-musical begins show. More than 300 floodlights illuminate the water jets, the greatest whose height reaches 15 meters. The presentation takes place under 10 different musical tunes. This is one of the most beloved by tourists. Anapa’s attractions, the evenings are quite noisy here and very crowded. Very beautiful and fascinating show for sure like both adults and children.
Drinking fountains in the center of Anapa
Anapa Dolphinarium Nemo and Ocean Park Ocean Park
A relatively new complex, built just a few years back includes a dolphinarium, aquarium, zoo and penguin. All this is located a couple of kilometers from the city, but you can get pretty easy: by bus, taxi or on your own car. Going into the building of the complex, visitors go to the fascinating Journey through the marine and underwater fauna. Most Of course, the dolphinarium is interesting. The show lasts about an hour, the performance of the tricks is good. Show will not leave anyone indifferent. Slightly loud music but in In general, viewers like it very much Animals in the view different, not only dolphins are involved. There is a walrus, seals, beluga. In addition to the presentation, the dolphinarium offers for an additional fee: swimming with dolphins, photos with them. In the aquarium can look at exotic fish in big aquariums, a little rest from the sun and the noise in the coolness of the underwater kingdom. Zoo and Penguinarium will acquaint children and adults with exotic animals. In general, the whole complex is a great place for a family holiday, dating children from the inhabitants of the sea. On the territory of the complex there is also a souvenir shop, cafes and restaurants.
Ticket price: from 200 rubles to 600. Children under 5 years old – free.
Russian gate
“Russian Gate” — памятник архитектуры XVIII века. That’s all that left from the Ottoman military fortress. The gates were built in 1783, and the Russians were named after the 25th anniversary of the liberation Anapa from Turkish rule (in 1828). Inside the gate, behind lattice, there is a stone with the inscription “The ashes of Russians rest here Warriors who fell near the walls of Anapa 1788 – 1828 “. In modern Anapa The monument is located on the edge of the park named after the 30th anniversary of Victory, not far from Administration buildings. This is one of the main historical attractions of the city.
Русские ворота
Anapa lighthouse
The lighthouse in Anapa is not the most spectacular sight, but look at it is quite possible. For example, during the review walk through the city, passing shady Krepostnaya street from the park to them. 30 anniversary of Victory and the Russian Gate. Lighthouse in the form of an octahedral tower and 3 black horizontal stripes was built in 1955 on high seashore. The place here is quite quiet, albeit quite popular with tourists, it offers a good view of the sea and mountains in the distance. Especially at sunset.
Lighthouse in Anapa
Waterpark Golden Beach
The water park is located in the center of Anapa, near the sea. He is so popular among holidaymakers that in the summer season already by the opening in ticket offices line up quite long lines. The same goes for attractions, sun beds and other infrastructure – visitors in the season there are quite a few. You have to get a place in the sun or on the contrary, in the shade – since the lounges in the water park are not as many as wishing to use them. As for rides, in their water park has more than 20 different species, including quite extreme. There is a playground, swimming pools – ordinary and artificial waves. In general, it is a pleasant place to have fun the whole family, sunbathe, swim, eat in cafe and buy souvenirs to remember.
Ticket price: 1000 rubles, children – 500 rubles.
Waterpark Golden Beach in the evening
Well room
Admission is free, you only have to pay for disposable dishes. A glass costs 10 rubles.
The pump room is called a pavilion built above the source. mineral water. There are several sources in and around Anapa mineral waters that have been known since ancient times the Greeks. For example, highly mineralized chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium iodine boric waters of the Semigorsky field are similar in salt composition with Yessentuki number 17, differing in the absence of composition of carbon dioxide. Since 1982, used for medicinal purposes mineral water from the High Bank of Anapa, it is called – Anapa. It is low mineralized sulphate-hydrocarbonate-sodium chloride water, similar in composition with mineral waters of Theodosia. Mineral water pump room (Anapa and Semigorsk) can be found near the central embankment Anapi. You can drink some water without a doctor’s referral, but consider that more than one glass at a time to take inside is not advise Indoors are posters with chemical composition and rules of reception of mineral waters.
Mineral Anapa Water Well
Near Anapa
Anapa Dolphinarium on Bolshoi Utrish
Dolphinarium on Bolshoi Utrish is located approximately in the middle. between Novorossiysk and Anapa. It can be reached by land. (by any motor transport), and it is possible on the motor ship, having combined with the sea walk. The presentation in the dolphinarium is interesting, the audience it usually like. Lasts about 40 minutes. In addition to various dolphins species in the show and other marine animals. From technical moments it should be noted that the audience at the front presentation time may be splashed with water. Dolphinarium building repair is clearly needed, everything looks rather old and shabby, the view from the auditorium spoil unnecessary items. After performance visitors can buy pictures painted by a dolphin or take a ride in a boat that a dolphin drags, swim with dolphins – all this for an additional fee. Photo and video shooting during performances are also paid, employees of the dolphinarium are watching. Tickets for the show can be bought both in Novorossiysk and Anapa, and at the box office of the dolphinarium itself. When buying a tour extra transfer and insurance is offered.
Ticket price: from 600 rubles, children up to 3 years – for free.
Bald Mountain with air defense balls
Bald Mountain is located about three kilometers from the eastern the borders of Anapa. On the mountain, you can walk on foot or drive up to it. by car. Interestingly this deserted place has a good panoramic view. on the city and the sea below. It is especially nice to be here at sunset, catching the beautiful and romantic atmosphere of silence and solitude. Besides beautiful view, Bald Mountain is interesting military base with balloons radar air defense systems. To start the walk, you can through Supsekh village drive to the Swallow’s Nest and viewing platform. You can also just walk from the Walnut Grove Park in Anapa along the coast on top, without turning anywhere. Or bottom on beach, to the staircase “873 steps”, and after climbing along it – along towards the balls. From the Swallow’s Nest to the military unit walk for 20-30 minutes. Read more about Bald Mountain and the military base.
bird home
Footpath on Bald Mountain leading to the air defense balls
Sukko Lake (Cypress Lake)
The lake is located in the valley of the river Sukko, near the same name settlement. Usually at the lake stop tourist groups in horse riding time. There I rode a horse for the first time in my life. Next to the lake besides the stables there are two more local Sights: “African Village” and “Knight’s Castle”. The main attraction of this place – 32 cypress cyan, that grow right in the water. Because of them, the lake is called Cypress. It is better to come here in the early morning when there are no crowds tourists. On the shore of the lake there is a beach, you can rent a catamaran or to rent a gazebo with barbecue grill. In sunny weather and at sunset the color of the water in the lake is especially beautiful: it changes from azure to emerald. Travel to the lake is paid, but you can walk on foot, leaving the car in the free parking lot.
Castle “Lion Head”
Castle for show tournaments based on Medieval knight fights is located in a picturesque place near the lake, in the valley of the river Sukko. Inside the castle is an arena with seats for the audience around her. Participation in the performances professional actors, dancers and stuntmen. Castle imposing dimensions, accommodates 1200 spectators, its battlements are visible from afar. In addition to the actual performance with fights and tricks on horseback, fire shows and tightrope walkers, here you can shoot a bow or crossbow, go to the torture museum, take pictures in armor knights, to participate in a master class in pottery, ride a donkey or mint a souvenir a coin. In addition to all of the above, there are tavern, hotel, forge, souvenir shops. Program representations change all the time, so you can come to the castle more than once.
Ticket price: 500 rubles.
African village
There, in the Sukko Valley, next to the lake is another tourist complex – “African Village”. Daily here There are show programs of professional African dancers. Dance show lasts about three hours, includes live sound, songs and dances of different nations and cultures, from ethnic to break dance with striptease elements. Artists perform in beautiful bright costumes, dragging those who want from the auditorium. On There are several African style huts in the village. amphitheater. Around the stage are tables for the audience, next with a stage there is also a bar, barbeque is offered to those who wish. With artists You can make a photo show, buy a souvenir in a shop as a keepsake. “African Village” is open from May to September. Will like it lovers of cabarets and discos, bright shows in the style of Broadway.
Ticket price: for the evening show – 900 rubles, for the day – 400 rubles. Children under 5 years old – free.
Reserve Big Utrish
The nature reserve is located between the villages of Sukko and Small Utrish and covers an area of more than 5 hectares, stretching along coastline on more than 12 km. Greatest value Reserve – a unique juniper-pistachio forest, as well as lagoons with the purest water, magnificent mountain landscapes, preserved almost intact wild nature. Here you can find wild beaches and waterfalls, many types of birds, butterflies and fishes.
The far surroundings of Anapa
Cruiser Kutuzov
The cruiser “Mikhail Kutuzov”, which is now located naval ship museum, moored at the central Novorossiysk embankment, next to the building of the Seaport. Huge warship turned into one of the most important attractions of the city. A tour of the museum with a guide gives opportunity to learn interesting facts about the device of the ship and life sailors. If you do not want to take a tour, you can just walk along deck, take a look at part of the ship’s interior and exhibits, take pictures for memory. True, the interior look very brutal, redecorating the museum did not hurt would. On the other hand, in this form of a cruiser there is a certain coloring. AT On the whole, the museum exposition is not very rich. Among the exhibits – models of warships behind tarnished glass, poor situation cabins of seamen and other spaceships. I will post soon about my visiting cruiser. Read more about the Kutuzov cruiser.
Ticket price: 200 rubles for adults and 100 rubles for children.
Cruiser Kutuzov in Novorossiysk
Museum of Technology in Temryuk “Military Hill”
The open-air museum is located at the entrance to Temryuk, on a hill that was once a mud volcano. Therefore, the people The museum is called “Military Hill”. Still on the museum grounds, as bonus to the exposure of military equipment, you can see a small mud geyser. The museum contains technology from the Second World War. wars and post-war: tanks, guns, aircraft, ships, mines and much more. There is even a locomotive with a wagon. More than a hundred The exhibits include almost all kinds of troops. In the territory The museum also has a monument to the liberation of Temryuk from German invaders in the form of a T-34 tank on a pedestal. Guides in this There is no museum, as well as fences – everything can be touched. For children especially like it here. Also in the museum you can make interesting pictures with the technique. State of the art on the fan, everything is painted over, what is possible.
Ticket price: 50 rubles.
Factory of sparkling wines in Abrau-Durso
The plant is located near Novorossiysk, on the banks of the picturesque Lake Abrau, in a beautiful area surrounded by hills. Tour the plant can be ordered with a tasting (about 5 items wines) or without. In the cellars of the plant is cool and damp, so it’s better additionally bring with you something from outerwear, windbreaker or jacket. Guides tell about the history of the plant and technology the production of sparkling wines, the secrets of their production. How choose the right and drink sparkling drinks. At the end of the inspection You can go to the gift shop, choose a small bottle liked at a wine tasting or some other souvenir. Prices in the souvenir shop of the plant are moderate, approximately as in ordinary stores. After the tour you can walk along the picturesque coast. lakes, enjoy nature, go boating. For children on The territory of the plant has a game room.
Ticket price: 650 rubles with tasting, 350 rubles without tasting, children under 10 years old – for free.
Lotus valley
The lotus valley is located near the village of Golubitskaya and Akhtanizovsky estuary, not very far from Taman and Anapa. Lotuses in these places appeared in the 1980s. In salt water they are not take root, therefore successfully rooted only in desalinated pond. Lotus flowers are actively blooming from mid-July to August, the stems and leaves stick out of the water and do not float on its surface like this usually happens in Asia, in their homeland. To reach the valley lotuses on the car, you need to go on the highway Temryuk – Arrow to the Cossack River Erik, and then follow the signs “Lotos”. You can also buy an excursion to the valley in almost any tourist destination. agency. It is better to come to the lotuses at dawn when they are only begin to unfold, and in July and August, when they bloom. Although they say that in June they too begin. Since the coast is around lotuses swamped, tourists usually brought flowers to the boats on the channel that was dug by the Cossacks 200 years ago. Excursion to the lotuses – interesting and romantic, and skiing on a boat adds impressions to admiring exotic flowers.
Mud Volcanoes in Taman
On the Taman Peninsula, there are many existing mud volcanoes. This is one of the main natural attractions of Krasnodar region. Mud volcanoes in Tamans are known since ancient times, Homer wrote about them in his own “Odyssey”, placing in this area the entrance to the underworld, Hades. Dirt erupted by geysers is highly valued because it has therapeutic effect. It is used for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Among the largest and most famous volcanoes Tamans, which are visited annually by thousands of tourists from all over the country, includes Tizdar, Plevak, Karabetova Sopka (I was right here because that there are no people there) and others. There are about 26. There are mud temperatures in most volcanoes are 20–25 ° C, but less in some. Volcanoes Taman Peninsula operate periodically, periods of rest replaced by activity. Some have already cooled down and turned into fells, others are still throwing up dirt, which consists mainly of blue clay, mineral water and contains bromine, iodine and a little bit of oil. Some volcanoes, like Tizdar, are good equipped tourist complexes with all the necessary infrastructure, others retain the original, wild look.
Mud bubble bursts
