Gelendzhik
There is a place in the world where all treasures of nature are brought together: relic forests, spread on the white cliffs and coming down to a sea line, seething rivers swift waterfalls, quiet springs and a cozy bay washed by tender waves. Gelendzhik is one of the Black Sea coast’s pearls, a resort town, which develops dynamically.
What is it, Gelendzhik? It is a 100 kilometers of a Black Sea coast which are visited by around 2 million tourists every year. It is a wonderful calm sea, a virgin nature of mountains, relic pine forests, clean beaches, parks, health resorts, beautiful townships, cozy hotels, amusing hydro parks, breath-taking cable ways, juicy grapes and peaches. If you visit it once, you’ll never forget it!
Gelendzhik has unique subtropical climate which constitute of vibrations of sea and mountains, salubrious rich pine air, mineral springs, ecologically clean flora and fauna. In Gelendgzhik grow Endemic Plants that can be never met in the other parts of the world: Relic Pine and Juniper Groves, givings an irresistible coloring to the local nature landscapes, are unique features of the resort. Due to an abundance of coniferous plants Gelendzhik is an “evergreen” city where the Nature cures. You will without doubt be attracted by the Coastal Line of Big Gelendzhik, which accounts more than one hundred peddle and send beach areas with clean crystal water. Some cliffs with sudden bluff come close to the sea line and there is only narrow pass between its foot and sea.
History
The most ancient evidence about people who inhabited this area totals 200 000 years and dates from the Paleolith. Dolmens, the predecessors of the Egyptian Pyramids, made West Caucasus be famous world-wide: only in Gelendzhik region was discovered about two hundred of these constructions. History of Russians here begins at 1831 year. Gelendzhik Fortress was the first Russian Fortification at Black Sea Coast of Caucasus. Gelendzhik quickly developed and to the beginning of 20 century became a known place for Russia Intellectuals: artists, poets, students, doctors, engineers who have done a lot for Gelendzhik to became a real resort and gain a fame of the “Russian Riviera”.
Sights
There are many showplaces which can afford a real great pleasure to every one. You can start acquainting with the town history from the Gelendzhik Museum. You will be told here about the history of the settlement , archaeological excavations and unique monuments of Nature. You will be put up to the literary property of the place and the creations of the famous Russian writer V.Korolenko in the Korolenko’s Literature Museum. The most famous Paleolithic monuments in the Gelendghik region are Dolmens (“Zhane Valley” and “Pshada Dolmens”). In “Mikhaylovskoe Fortification” you will learn about the history of Caucasus Wars, bravery act of Arkhip Osipov and difficulties of Russian settling at the Black Sea coast. Also, we recommend you to visit The “Sail” Rock, “Beacon by Fransua De’Tonde”, “Kastalskaya Kupel” and Spring “Natasha”.
We recommend:
Gelendzhik Museum (Gelendzhik, Ostrovsky St. 1);
“Zhane Valley” dolmens (Vozrozhdenie);
“Mikhailovskiy Fortification” (Arhipo-Osipovka);
The “Parus” Rock (Prascoveevka);
Korolenko’s Literature Museum (Dzhanhot);
“Fransua D’Tonde Lighthouse” (Gelendzhik);
“Pshada Dolmens” (Pshada);
“Kastalskaya Kupel” (Kabardinka;)
“Garden of Stones” (Kabardinka);
Spring “Natasha” (Mikhailovskiy Pass);
Waterfalls (Plesetsky, Bigius, Pshada);
Pitsunda Pine Forest (Dzhanhot);
“Golubaya Bezdna” (Dzhanhot).
Parks
Successful city planning paved the road for the new interesting investment Projects and Business initiatives. Mini-Aquapark «Dolphin», Aquapark «Hyppo», the entertaining park «Admiral Vrungel», the biggest Aquapark in Russia «Golden Bay», two cableways and view sites as a part of «Safari Park» and «Olympus» recreation zones – it is a Gelendzhik City today. But tomorrow Golf Fields, Sport Centers, Camping Sites, Centers of Adventure, Zones of Ecotourism, SPA Centers will be constructed here and the snow-white promenade will spread alongside the whole Gelendzhik bay.
Amusement
Water sports are very popular on the Gelendzhik coast. You may leave for cruise from Gelendzhik by yacht, learn a surfing or scuba diving. Amount of tourist routs increased lately within the Gelendzhik region. «Safari», Trophy Ride, Rafting Tours, Mountain Bike routs have appeared, and pads for paraplane and balloon flying as well. And what pleasure you will get when visit beautiful waterfalls, the highest of which reaches twenty two meters! Cuisine of Gelendzhik is reach of traditions of Caucasus and very multifarious, the local market is full of fresh fruits, and choice of bars, restaurants and cafes will pleasantly surprise you.
Events
The famous Gelendzhik carnival, a fantastic show with different performances, madness of colors, unforgettable firework, is considered to be an opening of a resort summer. That is why quest and newsmakers try to be in Gelendzhik by this time to take part in the fairs and concerts. Also a traditional international Hydro Air Show takes place in Gelendzhik: 140 companies from all world participate in it. Every year you are welcome to the Festival of Arts «South Nights», and also to the different international symposiums and All-Russia scientific conferences on medicine, geology and investment projects which are held in Gelendzhik these days.
We recommend:
Gelendzhik Carnival (early in June);
Arts Festival «South Nights» (September);
Entertainment and Sport Park «Olympus»(Gelendzhik);
Aqua park «Golden Bay» (Gelendzhik);
Aqua park «Hyppo» (Gelendzhik);
Entertaining park «Safari Park» »(Gelendzhik);
Recreation park «Admiral Vrungel» (Gelendzhik);
Utrish Delphinarium (Gelendzhik);
Spring «Natasha» (Mikhailovskiy Pass);
Wine-tasting Hall «Cellarsof the Countess Firsova» ( APCGelendzhik);
«Kastalskaya Kupel» ( Kabardinka);
Mountain Trout Farm & Restaurant (Gelendzhik);
Restaurant & brewery «Brovar» (Bavarian, Gelendzhik);
Restaurant « On Krucha» (fusion, Gelendzhik);
Restaurant « Trophy» ( Mediterranean cuisine, Gelendzhik);
Concerts of Classical Music (Lermontov boulevard).
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