Where is the sandy beach on the Black Sea? A simple question at first glance will make even experienced tourists and seasoned travelers think. The variety of rocks that make up the sea shelf and coast, and the antiquity of the basin are factors influencing the nature of the surface. There are three types of beaches: sandy, pebble and rocky. The first ones are the most popular, the second and third ones are not for everyone. Let's find out where the shore is covered with sand, so pleasantly caressing the body.

Where is the sandy beach on the Black Sea?

Researching tourists' preferences is not an easy task. A multimillion-dollar flow of people goes to different parts of the Black Sea coast:

• northern Turkey;
• western slopes of the Caucasus;
• Crimean peninsula;
• southwest of Ukraine;
• southeast Bulgaria.

Sandy beaches on the shores of the Black Sea preferred by tourists:

• Kerpe, Kefken and Kovanagzi in the vicinity of an important transport hub in northern Turkey - the city of Izmit;
• the cities of Anapa and Gelendzhik on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus (Russia);
• more than 20 resorts on the Crimean peninsula;
• cities and towns east and south of the city of Odessa (Ukraine);
• resorts Varna, Burgas and others in Bulgaria.

Sandy beaches in southwest Ukraine

It’s not just the rocks that make up the coast that have pros and cons. The resort area must have a developed tourist infrastructure and good transport accessibility. Modern travelers, when planning their trip to the coast, also pay attention to the stable political situation in the region where they are going to relax.

In many respects, the sandy beaches of the Ukrainian Black Sea coast in Karolino-Bugaza and Sergeevka are inferior to the resorts of Bulgaria, Turkey, two Russian regions - the Crimean Peninsula and the Krasnodar Territory.

The best sandy beaches of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria

Each vacationer has his own idea of ​​an ideal resort and finds such places on the map. The soft contours of the coastline, a convenient location in temperate and subtropical latitudes - the features that characterize the Black Sand Beach from June to September attract hundreds of thousands of people to south-east Bulgaria.

The most popular budget-level resorts with sandy beaches and expensive hotels are located on the Balchik-Varna-Burgas coast line. The gentle and warm sea creates a single complex with the surrounding nature, the remains of ancient civilizations, and other cultural and historical monuments.

Southern sandy beaches of the Black Sea. Türkiye

The coastline stretches from Istanbul to the border with Georgia in northern Turkey. The water in the Black Sea is warm in summer and very cold in winter. There is information about the transformation of the sea into “land” in 764: “And they walked on it as if on dry land from the Crimea to Thrace and from Constantinople to Scutari.” The average summer air temperature over the past half century has remained at +23 °C.

The Black Sea beaches of Turkey attract lovers of natural contrasts and solitude. The mountainous area begins close to the coast; there are natural areas that are not affected by the destructive influence of civilization. Resorts in this part of Turkey are famous for their abundance of attractions, magnificent landscapes, and historical sites.

Hotels and boarding houses for vacationers are located in the area of ​​​​the sandy beaches of Kovanagzi, Kerpe and Kefken. To the west is the Agva resort. The beaches of Sinop cover almost the entire coastline of the peninsula. The eastern part of the coast is decorated with the resorts of Unye, Ordu, and Trabzon.

Sandy beaches of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus in Russia

Leaving a good resort, where the golden shore gently slopes down to the water, a tourist dreams of returning here next year. Even a cursory review of the regions where there is a sandy beach on the Black Sea convinces: people are attracted by precisely this character of the coast. Colorful comparisons appeared: “golden” - yellow beach, “pearl” - white. There are also red and black sands.

The eastern coast of the Black Sea was “unlucky” with rocks. They turned out to be too strong for water, wind and chemical reactions to turn them into sand. The crushing was completed at the stage of pebbles and gravel; inaccessible rocks have been preserved, which have withstood the pressure of the sea for thousands of years.

A sandy beach on the Black Sea near the Caucasus coast is a rarity. It is surprising that golden sand appeared among the stones and pebbles in Gelendzhik and Anapa. The sand warms up well to a depth of 35 cm and pleasantly warms the skin. Such natural procedures have a beneficial effect on the body, helping with diseases of the respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, urinary system and skin.

The south coast of Crimea. Sandy and pebble beaches

The Crimean peninsula is washed partially by the Sea of ​​Azov, but the main part of the coastline belongs to the Black Sea basin. The advantages of the southern location are complemented by unique mountain and steppe landscapes, healing mud, and healing mineral water of the Crimea. It is not at all surprising that the resorts of the peninsula have become famous health resorts and dispensaries of international level.

Conditionally dividing the coast of the peninsula into South, West and East will help you better imagine where on the Black Sea the sandy beach is closer to the Caucasus, and where the Turkish coast is just a stone's throw away. The historical and geographical parts of Crimea differ in the structure of the coast, climatic features, and conditions for recreation. Tourists sometimes resemble fairy-tale characters choosing one of three roads.

The most famous Crimean resorts - Yalta, Alushta, Gurzuf, Foros - are located in the south of the peninsula. There is a clear sea, sandy and pebble beaches, picturesque landscapes. The southern coast of Crimea is an earthly paradise, where powerful tourist flows flock, especially during the warm season. The beaches in Alushta are covered with dark slate sand, sometimes with small pebbles and gravel. The water is not clean enough during the peak summer season when the resort is overloaded.

Crimea. Sandy beaches in the west

An example that clearly illustrates the problem of choosing beaches on the Black Sea is the Crimean city of Sevastopol, the Black Sea base of the Russian fleet. Among the three dozen most popular vacation spots in the area are the vast sandy beach in Omega Bay, the rocky Soldatsky beach in the Admiral Lagoon, and the pebble Yashmovy beach on Cape Fiolent. In addition to Sevastopol, on the western coast of Crimea there are the famous resort town of Evpatoria, the villages of Saki and Chernomorskoye.

Local health resorts attract with mild climatic conditions, an abundance of bright but not scorching sunlight, and the presence of medicinal brine and mud. The Evpatoria sandy beaches of the Black Sea (Russia) are especially famous. There are more than fifty swimming places in the city and its surroundings. There are free, departmental, nudist, and paid beaches, and all of them are sandy.

Eastern Crimea. List of sandy beaches

On the eastern coast of Crimea, popular seaside resorts are located near the cities of Kerch, Sudak, and Feodosia. There is a wide choice of places for excursion walks: ancient mounds, fortresses, the Koktebel wine and cognac production center, where the International Jazz Festival Koktebel Jazz Party takes place.

List of resorts in the east of Crimea where you can relax on sandy beaches:

• Kerch (not in the city itself, but in the surrounding area).
• On the line from Feodosia to the village of Primorsky, a wide section of the coast is strewn with quartz sand mixed with mother-of-pearl from ground shells;
• The village of Novy Svet, where the film “Three Plus Two” was filmed in 1963. After the film was released, Soviet people became even more fond of relaxing as “savages” on sandy beaches.
• Koktebel is a village in the vicinity of Feodosia on the shore of the bay of the same name, covered with sand and gravel.
• Ordzhonikidze is a small resort between Feodosia and Koktebel. Sandy and pebbly shore.

The popularity of resorts depends on many factors, and one of the first places on the long list of requirements is the character of the coast. A smooth, gentle slope to the water, sand of golden and pearl shades are ideal conditions for relaxation.

Sochi, resort

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest belongs to northern Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and by the waters of the closed Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are the Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. The country's largest rivers are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, where the largest lakes in Europe are located - Ladoga and Onega; in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is a velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks and 71 nature reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: Arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on an equal basis with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active recreation, and ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate on sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine are presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone – 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. The peculiarities of the geographical location and historical development have allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable holiday on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia is located - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, and the resort of Yeisk, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. Sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers operate at sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud resorts opened. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar region, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk; the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, pistes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountainous resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus region complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region and the outskirts of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports, active pastime, and extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauty, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of the Altai Mountains, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, and sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most countries require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of South American countries, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Chamber of Facets, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares and consists of the Catherine Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18th-19th centuries. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory includes the Lower and Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, and bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins from the 4th century BC. The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, and the “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Swallow's Nest is a famous historical and architectural monument located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, and there is a beautiful park in the surrounding area. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea and is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked in Gurzuf for a long time. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of its kind in the world. It opened in 1869, is located in a beautiful building, and presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to the morals and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.

• The arboretum is a unique natural reserve located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida, opened in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov monastery is a cave monastery that was founded in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
• Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. The tallest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument made of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls and ceilings is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city that is still used for its intended purpose today. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• The pillars of Huukhein-Khad are a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak Valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². The largest and highest volcano on the continent, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is located here.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The country's largest airports are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. Large cities have passenger stations, and small towns have railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and commuter electric trains also operate. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can view the schedule of long-distance trains and commuter trains and purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. Every relatively large city has bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, train stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements or is not provided at all.

Insurance program “OPTIMA” (amount of insurance coverage 50,000 euros*)
Age of the insured	Type of insurance	Insurance coverage, rub.	Cost of the policy per day, rub.	Insurance period
Age of the insured	Type of insurance	Insurance coverage, euro*	Policy cost per day, euro*	Insurance period
from 65 to 79 years old	Medical insurance "OPTIMA"
	Medical insurance "OPTIMA"

* payment in rubles at the Central Bank rate (+ 2%) on the day of booking

Information on the conclusion and termination of an insurance contract, the scope of insurance obligations, the actions of the parties upon the occurrence of an insured event, the procedure for paying insurance compensation and other necessary information for the insured tourist are specified in the insurance rules.

I don't like pebble beaches, so I always opt for sandy beaches. Is our Black Sea not only has a large selection of hotels and attractions, but also a huge selection of beaches. Here anyone can find a beach to suit their taste. All that remains is to find out where the beaches on the Black Sea are rocky and where they are sandy.

Where are the rocky beaches on the Black Sea

Most famous resorts have pebble beaches. For example:

• Lazarevskoe;
• Kabardinka;
• Dzhubga;
• Resorts of Crimea;
• Resorts of Abkhazia.

I can't swim on pebble beaches, but many people choose them for several reasons. Pros of pebble beaches:

• cleanliness and transparency of water;
• stones and pebbles do not stick to the body like sand;
• better visibility underwater.

But pebble and rocky beaches have not only advantages. Minuses:

• sharp stones;
• risk of cutting your feet;
• stones and pebbles become very hot in the sun;
• the need to wear special slippers for swimming.

Not everyone wears special swim slippers. For some, pebbles are a great foot massager. But I still remember how the wave threw me right onto the rocks. It ended badly. My legs were covered in bruises and cuts. And I'm not the only one who has encountered this.

Where are the sandy beaches on the Black Sea

On Black Sea You can easily find sandy shores. Most of the sandy beaches are located in Anapa. You can find a good sandy beach in Gelendzhik. It is small (about 500 meters in length), but without pebbles. The sand also gets very hot in the middle of the day, but it is easier to run on it without shoes. Try running without shoes on pebbles and stones. Sandy beaches have their downsides. The disadvantages include the following:

• sand sticks to wet skin, especially sunscreen;
• the water is not so clear, as the sand is constantly agitated by people swimming in the sea;
• when there is wind, sand will fly into your eyes;
• algae grows on beaches where there is sand, not pebbles.

Sandy beaches are very good if you are going on holiday with a child. Children will be more comfortable swimming. Sand is safer for children. The child will not fall on the stones, so the risk of injury is greatly reduced. This is also a great beach for older people.. On such beaches, entry into the water is smoother. If you are going to a sandy beach, then you do not need to take special swimming shoes with you.

There are a huge number of beaches on the Black Sea. And you can always choose the beach that will be the most convenient and acceptable for you.

If a Russian tourist has a choice - soft sand or uncomfortable pebbles - he will undoubtedly prefer the first. In his native country, a vacationer will most likely go to the sandy beaches of the Black Sea, which are widely represented in Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory.

Crimea

The most famous resorts of the peninsula are located on its southern side. Turquoise waves roll onto the sandy shore in Alushta, Gurzuf, Yalta and Foros.
In the west of Crimea, travelers will find the legendary Sevastopol with consistently good weather and several sandy beaches. One of them is Kaczynski, which attracts tourists with picturesque views and fresh sea air. The beach in Omega Bay is no less popular.

If you do not change course to the west, golden sand can be found in Yevpatoria, Saki and the village of Chernomorskoye. In Saki, it is recommended to alternate your stay on the shore with mud therapy. Evpatoria beaches are also good: there are over fifty of them.
Tourists love the eastern part of Crimea because of the many sandy corners near Sudak, Kerch and Feodosia. By the way, from Feodosia to the village of Primorsky there is a wide coastal strip consisting of sand mixed with mother-of-pearl.
If you find yourself in the village. New World, then you will feel the sand under your feet, on which the heroes of the famous Soviet film “Three Plus Two” walked.
The famous Koktebel near Feodosia is famous for its bay, whose shore is covered with sand and gravel. Here you will be offered a rich excursion program with visits to mounds and fortresses, as well as the Koktebel factory of fine wines and cognacs.
The golden beach of Feodosia itself, stretching for 15 km, is secretly recognized as the best sandy beach on the Black Sea coast.

Krasnodar region

In this resort region, sandy beaches are much less common, but nevertheless they exist.
In Sochi, the shore is strewn mainly with pebbles, but if you become a client of the Zvezdny Hotel, you will have access to a private beach for guests, strewn with selected sand.

In Anapa, a favorite vacation spot of our compatriots, you don’t have to go to the Central City Beach in search of sand. There are a lot of sandy places here, suitable for sunbathing lovers near the caressing waves.
Thin Cape in Gelendzhik is full of both pebble and sandy beaches. Convenient infrastructure encourages carefree relaxation under the hot rays of the seaside sun.
When choosing the beaches of the Black Sea of ​​Russia, read reviews and listen to experienced travelers to find “your” place where you will go every year with pleasure and joy.

Excellent rocky beaches with small pebbles, pleasant for the feet, can be found in almost all resorts of Sochi: Lazarevskoye, Adler, Khosta, Central. The entrance to the water on these beaches varies, but in the most popular places for recreation, as a rule, there are no large stones with sharp edges that can injure your feet.

Some of the resorts belonging to Gelendzhik are also known for their rocky beaches. Thus, pebble beaches predominate in the villages of Arkhipo-Osipovka and Divnomorskoye. The beaches on Tonky Mys, in the Blue Wave sanatorium, and the Chernomorets and Caucasus boarding houses are also strewn with pebbles and a small amount of sand. The quiet village of Dzhanhot, located near Gelendzhik, also boasts a fairly clean rocky beach.

In the Tuapse region, pebble lovers are better off in the villages of Novomikhailovsky or Dzhubga. In Lermontovo, the beaches are strewn with pebbles mixed with sand, and in Olginka - with small washed pebbles.

You can find rocky beaches near Anapa. For example, the beaches “Vysokiy Bereg” and “Malaya Bukhta” are strewn with stones and large pebbles. In some places, entering the sea is quite dangerous, especially in wild areas.

Those who like to relax more on pebble beaches can also go to the Black Sea coast in Abkhazia.

Sandy beaches on the Black Sea

A good sandy beach is located in the city of Gelendzhik. Its length reaches 500 meters and width 30 meters. There are canopies, changing rooms and showers, and a variety of beach equipment is rented. The entrance to the sea on the central beach of Gelendzhik is without sharp holes, but the depth increases quite quickly.

Many sandy beaches are located in Anapa and nearby. Dzhemete Beach, running along Pionersky Prospekt, is strewn with fine, pleasant sand and has a smooth entrance to the sea, so it is a good place for elderly people or families to relax there.

The only negative is that there are a lot of people during the peak season, and the sea in the coastal area at the end of summer often looks untidy due to the large number of people.

An excellent sandy beach is also located on the territory of the Orlyonok children's camp in the Tuapse region and the adjacent campsites. There is no promenade or much entertainment, but the sea is often very clean even in high season. When entering the water, the depth increases very slowly.

In Ukraine also, most beaches are sandy. For lovers of fine sand, it is best to relax in Yalta, Evpatoria, Feodosia or Sevastopol.

Sandy beaches are most loved by vacationers, in comparison with pebble or other types. The sandy beaches are ideal for families with children and for those learning to swim. A clean bottom and soft sand – what else do you need for a wonderful holiday by the water? Russia has many excellent fine sandy beaches.

Beaches of the Black Sea

Crimea is so loved by many vacationers precisely for its excellent sandy beaches. Clean water and a bottom without sharp stones are another reason why your holiday in Crimea will be very comfortable.

The beaches of Donuzlav are considered the best. Sand protects the coastline from all kinds of damage, such as erosion and faults, therefore the integrity of these beaches is protected by law: it is prohibited to take sand from there for any purpose. The beaches of Donuzlav start from the village of Mirny and stretch towards Evpatoria on one side, and on the other to the Baikal Spit. Settlements that are located on the gentle beaches of Donuzlav: Chernomorskoye, Olenevka, Zaozernoye, Popovka, Novo-Fedorovka, Shtormovoye, Mezhvodnoye, and Cape Tarkhankut is also located on this territory. The beaches of Kalamitsky Bay are considered the best for families with children, as the water warms up quickly and they are quite shallow.

If you prefer a beach holiday with a tent, then go to the villages of Olenevka or Mezhvodnoye. But remember that these are places for those who prefer green tourism. People keep the places where they set up camp clean.

Sandy beaches in the Krasnodar Territory are located in the area of ​​Anapa. The sand is so very beautiful, golden and fine, and also very clean. The beaches in Dzhemete are also an excellent option for families with children, since the bottom there is quite flat. The word “dzhemete” itself means “golden sands”.

Caspian, Azov and Baltic seas

The Sea of ​​Azov is very shallow, and its entire coastline is sandy. This sea is also very warm.

The Caspian Sea is also famous for its sandy beaches. The best sandy beaches are located in the Volga delta, where Astrakhan stands. There are often thermal springs near the beaches.

A very beautiful beach is located on the Baltic Sea - this is the Curonian Spit in Kaliningrad. The beach is very wide and the sand is fine and light. This splendor is surrounded by pine forests. But the swimming season here does not last long.

Lake beaches

Sandy beaches are also typical for lakes, where some people prefer relaxation to the sea. The most famous lake in Russia is Baikal. The most beautiful Baikal dunes, long wide beaches, clean water... The only negative is that the water in Baikal is quite cold, the lake does not warm up for a pleasant swim every year.

Lake Onega in Karelia has very beautiful sandy beaches. They are small, but occur all the time.

Seliger - this place has become very popular as a tourist area. There are many beaches around the lake. There are both budget and luxury accommodation options.