It’s two-thirds of the summer and you haven’t been to the sea yet? It’s time to rectify the situation! We found options for everyone – for those who like to lie on the beach and prefer activity, those who like to hang out and fans of quiet places.
Baltic, Black Sea, Caspian – even on the European territory of Russia there are many places where you can swim, sunbathe and just have fun, enjoying nature, local cuisine or architectural monuments.
And most importantly, getting to all these places is pretty easy: You don’t need to spend a few days on the road or fly nine hours and change time zones, lose precious vacation days or get jetlagged afterwards. To go!
Big Yalta: taste and color
The most beautiful part of the southern coast of Crimea will suit every taste. If you want to walk in clothes, drink cocktails in trendy places and go to the best restaurants, then choose the city of Yalta. If you prefer an expensive resort on a large scale, book a room at Mriya Resort & SPA or Crimean Breeze. If you like intimate places with beautiful nature, head to Foros, a place surrounded by government huts since the time of Gorbachev. There is a very beautiful and large centennial park with cedar trees and a cozy embankment. And much less people than neighboring resorts.
Sochi: We only dream of peace
Those who need not only rest, but also a burst of emotion, adventure and party are right here. During the day – music and cocktails on the beach, windsurfing, jet skiing and other endorphin-inducing water sports. In the evening and at night – an increasing number of restaurants, bars and clubs. For example, restaurant number 13, located not far from the fashionable Mandarin beach, which is definitely worth a visit, has recently opened – Moscow’s sibling, in Patricky. On Fridays and Saturdays, it hosts parties in various electronic genres until the morning.
If you want useful physical activity and coolness, go to the mountains, to Krasnaya Polyana: arrange trekking, swing in the clouds or walk along the bridge over the cliff. The impressions will be the sea, you will see!
Walking Tours in Gelendzhik
Having a more restrained rhythm of life, the resort is famous for its microclimate “taken” thanks to the sea, pine trees and mountains. Here you need to walk – first of all, on a yacht by the sea. The latter is in the city’s periphery and in its numerous parks. Walk on its long, 8km embankment and head to the Key Lighthouse, the oldest of all operating on the Black Sea coast. Sit on benches in Andreevsky Park. Visit the “White Square” gallery, where the artist Nina Nikiforova exhibits sculptures created from garbage and various unnecessary garbage. Take the cable car to Olympus Park. And use another cable car – in the safari park, you can look at rescued animals living in the open air – tigers, cougars, lions, bears, monkeys.
And of course you have to swim here too!
Kaliningrad: freshen up
An option for those who do not like the heat. Even if the thermometer suddenly rises and the endlessly cold Baltic heats up, a constant breeze will always give freshness. You can walk the dunes of the Curonian Spit, cycle along the coast, stroll the trails between the Dancing Forest and find German villas in Svetlogorsk. If you’re still cold, then head over to Nordic SPA – this place is so exciting yet so cool.
Derbent: those who love sandy beaches and color
Let’s close our eyes to the fact that the Caspian is not exactly a sea and move on to Dagestan.
A big plus of all the coasts in the republic are sandy beaches with a gentle entrance, which the Black Sea coast can not boast of. Citywide and wild, the suburb has public beaches. However, the best option is to choose a beachfront hotel with a private beach. For example, Villa Oasis. Then you will definitely have your own sun lounger under an umbrella, individual pass to the hotel and absolute cleanliness and silence.
When you have your resources and strength, take a walk around Derbent – this is one of the oldest cities in the country, and its old part is protected by UNESCO. Colourful? That’s not the word! Add to these local miracle cakes, khinkal and various pastries – after a hearty lunch or dinner, you will definitely need to arrange a swim in the sea or go for a walk in the nearest mountains!
Source: People Talk
