Maritime borders of Russia in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Kerchesky Bridge. Geographical location of the Black Sea
You can see on the map above. The sea is located in Europe and belongs to the Atlantic Ocean, with which it is connected by straits and seas.
The chain from the Black Sea to the Atlantic Ocean is as follows: in the southwest of the Black Sea, through the Bosphorus Strait, the sea connects with the Sea of Marmara, the Sea of Marmara through the Dardanelles Strait connects with Aegean Sea, The Aegean Sea is connected to the Mediterranean, and the Mediterranean Sea in the west is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar.
One of the most interesting facts about the past of the Black Sea is that it was a former huge freshwater lake, which in just a few decades (according to various estimates from 1 to 50 years) became a salty sea. This happened as a result of an increase in the level of the world's oceans and the erosion of the barrier between the Sea of Marmara and the then lake, forming the Bosporus Strait.
By the way, why is the Black Sea called black?
According to one version, in ancient times, boats and ships that were in the Black Sea darken and turn black where the wood came into contact with the water. A similar effect is obtained due to hydrogen sulfide, which fills the black sea. When a tree is exposed to hydrogen sulfide, it turns black, people certainly paid attention to this, and I believe this is where the Black Sea got its name.
Hydrogen sulfide in the Black Sea
Hydrogen sulfide, as you probably know, is a colorless gas with the smell of rotten eggs. In large quantities, the gas is poisonous and, of course, it comes out and sometimes quite violently.
This gas, by the way, is flammable! They said that lightning striking the sea where there was a sufficient concentration of this gas ignited.
Hydrogen sulfide is found in large quantities at depths of 100 meters and at the very bottom. Therefore, there are almost no living organisms at depth, and in general in the Black Sea there are several times fewer of them than in the neighboring Mediterranean.
Map of the Black Sea coast Krasnodar region detailed with villages- in this article. Last summer, our whole family decided to take a short trip to the Krasnodar region. Before this, we had already been to the south of our country and, instead of going to a separate resort, we decided to travel along the entire coast. After all, the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory on the coast map from Anapa to Adler stretch for 356 kilometers and number in dozens. Moving from one locality to another takes on average from several minutes to an hour. Thus, you can visit many resorts, staying in each from 1 to 3 days.
Abrau-Durso
The next point was a resort village. We got there in less than an hour and arrived early in the morning. We planned to spend only one day here. Stayed at guest house“Chocolate” in the village of Durso right on the seashore. Abrau-Durso itself is located on the shore of Lake Abrau, a few kilometers from the coastline, and the village of Durso is right on the shore. There are several beaches here, including small estuaries that warm up quickly and are ideal for children to swim. In the morning we swam on the central beach of Durso. The beach is pebble, wide and has developed infrastructure. In the afternoon, leaving the car at the guest house, we called a taxi and went to the very center of wine tourism in our country - the Abrau-Durso sparkling wine factory.
This is a truly unique place, which was founded by Count Golitsyn at the end of the 19th century. Shown here huge areas with vineyards and talk about the art of growing grapes for the production of sparkling wines. We looked at the production process; relatively recently it was completely modernized under the strict guidance of Moet Chandon specialists. Perhaps that is why ordinary Abrau Durso champagne is no different from the legendary French one. We visited huge cellars with wine storage facilities and a tasting. IN company store You can purchase products at factory prices, and some rare vintage champagnes can only be bought here.
In the evening we walked along the embankment of Lake Abrau - one of the most the best embankments at the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory on the coast map. The embankment is made of colored paving stones, with many flower beds and lawns and a rich infrastructure. We rented a boat on the embankment and rode along the shore for an hour. After dinner in one of the cafes, we returned to the village of Durso to our guest house by taxi so that we could go to the next city early in the morning. A detailed map of the Krasnodar Territory - the Black Sea coast - helped us plan our route.
Detailed map of the Resorts of the Krasnodar Territory: Gelendzhik and Divnomorskoye
The next morning we went to the city located in Greater Gelendzhik. The distance between them on the detailed map of the Resorts of the Krasnodar Territory is only 10 kilometers. Therefore, we decided to stay in Divnomorskoye, since the sea water here is the cleanest, and in the afternoon after lunch you can go there for entertainment and sightseeing.
A detailed map of the Resorts of the Krasnodar Territory helped us get to Divnomorskoe. We arrived there early in the morning and stayed at the Alpina guest house, the cost of the room was 2300 rubles. for four people in June, although we had to bargain a little. The beach is very nice and well maintained, there is a lot of entertainment for both children and adults. Children happily rode on inflatable slides and miniature electric cars that can be rented on the chic embankment. I took a ride on a jet ski, after which, after having lunch in one of the cozy cafes, we went to Gelendzhik to the safari park.
The Safari Park is located right at the foot of the mountain slope, the route along the sea runs near it. At the entrance, we immediately purchased tickets not only for the safari park, but also for the cable car to go to the very top, to the observation deck and visit the terrarium with reptiles. Not only the children, but also us adults liked the safari park. It is very well maintained, and the number of rare animals and especially predators is simply amazing.
There are also areas fenced off with durable plexiglass, behind which there are shooting ranges a few meters away. There are also pumas, leopards, jaguars, grizzly and Himalayan bears, ostriches and wild boars, monkeys. At the entrance you can buy dried fruits to feed the animals. The most notorious “beggars” were bears. They stand on their hind legs and tirelessly “beg” for a treat. Many people buy them ice cream, for which the animals were very grateful.
The views from the observation deck are magnificent, and Gelendzhik Bay, like the city itself, looks clear in full view.
After visiting the safari park, we decided to take a yacht ride. We had a choice: take a ride on a private sailboat or big yacht with the group. We decided to take a ride on a large yacht, where during boat trip There is entertainment, and tickets are cheaper. The two-hour walk from the bay to the open sea is very fun; on the way back you can watch the red sunset and take wonderful photographs as a souvenir. We decided to spend the evening on the Gelendzhik embankment. This is the busiest place on the entire coast. There are dozens, if not hundreds of different cafes, restaurants, clubs and discos. You can walk until late in the evening, as the embankment is the longest and most beautiful. Its length is about 10 kilometers, with many flower beds, lawns, and decorative figures. We had dinner with the whole family at an excellent restaurant on the territory of the Primorye Hotel, after which we visited the amusement park on the embankment next to the stadium. After walking a little more to the steep cliff “Krucha”, which is as high as a 16-story building, we decided to return to Divnomorskoye to our guest house, since the next day we had to go to the largest water park in Russia.
The next day, while everyone was sleeping, I went to the beach and swam in the clear sea. After that, at around ten o’clock in the morning we went to Gelendzhik to the Zolotaya Bukhta water park. The water park is really cool. On an area of 17 hectares there are 17 swimming pools, 69 slopes, 49 slides, about 10 water attractions, many bars, cafes, and pizzerias. Ticket price is 1,400 rubles for adults, 650 rubles for children. Free entry only for children whose height does not exceed 106 cm.
While we were in Divnomorskoye and Gelendzhik, we visited old park in, and took a ride in an SUV to the dolmen valley. If we had not had children with us, then of course we could have visited one of the most famous and largest clubs in Russia, “Formula,” but we could not do this. Having stayed in this place for 4 days, we moved on. We studied the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory on a map of the coast, and chose the village of Loo.
Loo
We got from Gelendzhik to about an hour and a half and stayed at the mini-hotel “Dolce Gusto”. The hotel is located near the sea. We rested on the central beach of the village, which is about 150 meters wide. The infrastructure is well developed here, with many water attractions and entertainment for children. They rode electric cars along the embankment, jumped on trampolines and played on inflatable towns. My wife and I took turns riding a banana, which the organizers dragged on a jet ski at high speed along the beach. The sea water at this resort is very clean and swimming in it is a pleasure. Before lunch we rested and relaxed on the beach, and after that, after having a snack, we went to see something in the village or the surrounding area. We visited the ruins of an ancient Byzantine temple, which is located on the territory of the village, 33 waterfalls, and rode horses in the valley of the Ashe River. The whole family ate in cafes and canteens, of which there are a huge number, the average bill for four was no more than 600 rubles. After resting in this place for 3 days, we went further in the direction of the southeast Black Sea coast. A detailed map of the Krasnodar Territory and the Black Sea coast helped lay out the route.
Dagomys, Sochi, Adler
These resorts of the Krasnodar Territory have no boundaries on the coast map. The private sector has grown so much that, in fact, it all constitutes one settlement in Greater Sochi. To save on accommodation, we rented a two-room apartment in advance for 2,000 rubles per day in . The apartment had a kitchen, so we decided to cook ourselves.
We had a car at hand, so we could go to any beach we liked, and after lunch we could go to any attraction. During our week in this part of Greater Sochi, we relaxed on the wide pebble beaches of Dagomys and Riviera Beach in Central Sochi. At first we only went to the Riviera, but due to huge traffic jams in Sochi, we preferred the central beach of Dagomys. The situation is the same on all beaches in Greater Sochi. There are many attractions here, the infrastructure is well developed and in most cases the width of the beaches is 20-30 meters.
During the week we visited an amusement park in Adler, an aquarium in Adler, and the Olympic village. We got to these places public transport, by train. They run frequently and this is the only way to avoid Sochi traffic jams during the daytime. I went rafting alone, taking a tour. Overcame several rapids along the Mzymta mountain river. We visited the Sochi Sky Park with many attractions, here is the most high point for jumbo jumping. We walked across the longest suspension bridge in the world, and it was an unforgettable experience. We went to the mountains nearby. From here you not only have wonderful views of the sea and Mountain peaks, but there are also ancient tea houses where you can taste various types of tea from the herbs of the Caucasian foothills, and many varieties of honey collected from local apiaries.
The excursion to Abkhazia deserves special mention. We bought a one-day excursion and visited all the main cities of this republic. The route includes visits to Gagra, Pitsunda, Athos Monastery, mountain cave next to the monastery, mountain lake Ritsa, Stalin’s dacha and a drive through many mountain gorges, including a drive along the edge of a cliff at an altitude of several hundred meters called “Farewell to the Motherland.” To plot the route further, I needed a map of the Krasnodar Territory with cities on the Black Sea coast.
Lermontovo
The next resort of the Krasnodar Territory on the coast map was Lermontovo. We only had a few days left and, having left Dagomys early in the morning, in order to avoid traffic jams on the highway, we drove back in the direction big land. An hour and a half later we were in resort village, not far from the M-4 Don highway. Lermontovo is one of the very first and very comfortable villages on the Black Sea coast, which vacationers find after making their way to the sea along the M-4 Don highway. On the contrary, we decided to stop here and spend our last day at sea. We stayed in a very nice guest house called “Edem”. A room for four people, standard category, cost 2,000 rubles in June. The living conditions here are quite comfortable, but the most important thing for us was to get a cozy and quiet place to spend the night, since the most important activity on the last day of our stay at sea was relaxing on the beach. The embankment and beach in Lermontovo fully correspond to the basics of an aesthetic and relaxing beach holiday. The infrastructure is very well developed here and there is a lot of entertainment. First of all, this is the Chernomor water park, horseback riding tours, quad biking, a visit to the African village of Lim-po-po, and a trip to the Tengin waterfalls. We just spent time on an excellent, sandy beach and were completely satisfied with the time we spent on the Black Sea coast.
On the map of the Black Sea coast there are the best resorts in Russia and six other countries surrounding this sea pearl.
Russia owns the north-eastern coast and partly the north-west (Republic of Crimea), Ukraine has access to the northern and north-western coast. The western coast is shared by Romania and Bulgaria, the southern part is part of Turkey, and in the east are Georgia and Abkhazia.
A map of the Black Sea with the countries around it provides tourists with many resort places to relax, which should be chosen depending on personal preferences, financial capabilities, tourist season and desired ways of spending time.
Russia
The resorts of the Russian Black Sea region are represented by 2 regions that have some distinctive features and similarities.
For example:
- The Krasnodar Territory occupies a coastal strip of the Black Sea with a length of over 400 km, and includes the following resort settlements:
- Sochi with its suburbs (Adler, Khosta, Lazarevskoye, Loo);
- Arkhipo-Osipovka;
- Tuapse;
- Gelendzhik;
- Lermontovo;
- Divnomorskoe;
- Kabardinka;
- Anapa;
- Dzhemete;
- Vityazevo;
- Dzhubga;
- Taman;
- Novorossiysk.
At the resorts of the region you can not only enjoy a beach holiday, but also engage in mountain tourism, visit ski resorts, improve your health mineral water and therapeutic mud in one of the many sanatoriums. Due to the large length of the coastline, the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory are distinguished by beaches and climatic conditions.
Sandy beaches are mainly concentrated in the north of the coast, from Anapa and above. Mixed sandy beaches with gray sand and pebbles are found in Dzhubga, Lermontovo, Tuapse. Artificial beach with yellow sand settled in Sochi. Beaches of the rest resort towns and villages are predominantly pebble.
On the northern coast, up to the city of Tuapse, there is a Mediterranean climate zone, and to the south of Tuapse - subtropical.
The resorts of the northern Black Sea region are protected from cool air masses coming from the continent by the ridges of the Caucasus Mountains, so the climate in this area is predominantly dry and winters are warm. The high tourist season is considered to be the period from June to September, when the air temperature fluctuates around + 25 C, and the water warms up to + 23 C.
From October, temperatures begin to drop to + 17 C during the daytime, but the sea still remains warm (+ 17 C). Winters in the Mediterranean are cool and dry. January is the coldest month, with average daily air temperatures + 2 C and water + 8 C. The most precipitation (up to 60 mm) occurs in the spring.
The off-season is characterized by strong winds blowing from the sea. In the subtropical zone, the climatic conditions of resorts have significant differences. Summers in the south of the Black Sea coast are humid and winters are warmer. Therefore, the high season lasts much longer - from May to October. In the summer months, the air warms up to an average of + 29 C, and the water temperature reaches + 27 C.
The cost of living on the Black Sea coast starts from 1 thousand rubles. per person in double occupancy, without meals, and from 3 thousand rubles. when staying on an all-inclusive basis.
Many tourists are wary of the mentality of the local Kuban population, considering the residents closed and unfriendly, shying away from strangers. But this myth was debunked back in the Soviet years, and Kuban residents are no different from residents of other Russian cities.
The crime rate on the Black Sea coast is quite high, as some port cities for a long time used by criminal groups to sell counterfeit goods. The safest resorts according to statistics are Gelendzhik and Tuapse. The Crimean peninsula is washed by the waters of the Black Sea on 3 sides, the length of the coastline reaches 750 km.
To the main Black seaside resorts republics include:
- Kerch;
- New World;
- Seaside;
- Zander;
- Alushta;
- Gurzuf;
- Yalta;
- Feodosia;
- Balaclava;
- Sevastopol;
- Beregovoe;
- Nikolaevka;
- Simeiz;
- Evpatoria;
- Peaceful;
- Alupka;
- Black Sea.
Crimea is a real natural health resort, with healing mud and clean sea air, saturated with the aromas of juniper and cypress. Overall for the coast Crimean peninsula characterized by hot summers and warm winters, a small amount of precipitation per year and a long the Velvet season in the fall.
The entire western coast (from Sevastopol to Razdolnoye), as well as the eastern edge of the peninsula (from Feodosia to Kerch) is characterized by a dry steppe climate, with frequent winds and storms. The air temperature in summer is + 25 C, and in winter it rarely drops below + 4 C. In the high season, the water warms up to + 24 C. Favorable time to visit is from June to October.
Map of the Black Sea with countries and resorts in them. The south and southeast are located in the Mediterranean climate zone, with hotter and more humid summers and warm winters. Average daily temperatures in summer fluctuate around +28 C, and in winter they drop to + 5 C. The high tourist season covers the period from May to mid-October. Water temperatures at this time exceed + 20 C.
Largest quantity precipitation occurs in late spring and early summer. The cost of renting housing without meals for double occupancy varies from 1 thousand rubles. per day per person, from 1.3 thousand rubles. with two meals a day, and from 1.5 thousand rubles. all inclusive.
The Republic of Crimea is multinational, and the attitude towards visitors is friendly. The crime rate is gradually returning to normal. The most safe resorts are located on the eastern shore.
Ukraine
Resorts on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine are located in several regions of the country: Kherson, Nikolaev, Odessa.
The length of the coastline is more than 700 km:
- Kherson region:
- Skadovsk;
- Azure;
- iron Port;
- Khorly.
- Nikolaevkskaya area:
- Kinburn Spit;
- Ochakovo;
- Rybakovka;
- Koblevo.
- Odessa region:
- Odessa;
- Chernomorsk;
- Primorskoe;
- Zatoka;
- Belgorod-Dnestrovsky;
- Sergeevka;
- Resort.
The maritime coastal zone of Ukraine is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with dry and hot summers, warm autumns and mild climate winter. The average air temperature in summer is + 26 C, and the water temperature is + 23 C. The average temperature in winter is + 4 C. Strong winds blow at this time of year, and snow sometimes falls. Frequent precipitation occurs in June, October and January.
Due to the features weather conditions, the high tourist season occurs from late May to mid-September.
The coastline of the coast is highly indented, and sand spits alternate with estuaries. Thanks to the presence of the latter, water and mud therapy have been developed in the Ukrainian Black Sea region. The beach line is wide and consists of sandy beaches with yellow or white sand. The cost of accommodation without meals for double occupancy is on average about 300 hryvnia (700 rubles) per person.
Due to the unstable political situation and varied attitudes towards tourists from Russia, problems may arise both at the border and on vacation. Therefore, before traveling, you should carefully study the current situation in the country and the features of the trip.
Romania
Among the countries located around the Black Sea, Romania has one of the smallest water areas on the map (along with Abkhazia). The length of the coastline reaches 240 km.
Main resorts in Romania:
- Mangalia;
- Saturn;
- Neptune;
- Venus;
- Olympus;
- Costinesti;
- Eforie-Sud;
- Jupiter;
- Constanta;
- Eforie Nord;
- Mom, I.
A temperate maritime climate, similar to the climate of Crimea, prevails on the coast. The high season covers the period from May to October. The air temperature at this time is about + 27 C, and the water temperature exceeds + 22 C. Winter in the seaside resorts of Romania is warm, snow rarely falls and melts quickly.
The coldest month is February, with an average air temperature of + 3 C. Most often it rains in June, October and January. The beaches of Romania are sandy, with fine yellow sand, a wide coastline and a gentle entry into the water. On the lakes close to the sea there are sanatoriums and boarding houses where you can combine a beach holiday with wellness treatments.
Romanians are distinguished by their gentle disposition and calm character; they treat tourists kindly and hospitably. The crime rate in the country is low, so it is quite safe to relax here. The cost of living in inexpensive 2- and 3-star hotels starts from 260 Romanian lei (4 thousand rubles) per day for a double room without meals.
Bulgaria
The Black Sea coastline of Bulgaria reaches a length of 400 km. The resorts of the coastal zone are divided into northern and southern coasts by a natural barrier - the Stara Planina mountain range.
Northern resorts:
- Mermaid;
- Varna;
- Kavarna;
- Topola;
- Balchik;
- Golden Sands;
- Albena;
- Kranevo;
- Shkorpilovtsi;
- Sunny day;
- St. Constantine and Helena;
- Byala;
- Review.
- Resorts of the south:
- Aktopol;
- Elenite;
- Sunny Beach;
- Nessebar;
- Primorsko;
- Varvara;
- Ravda;
- Pomorie;
- Burgas;
- Sozopol;
- Kiten;
- Sveti Vlas;
- Lozenets;
- Tsarevo;
- Sinemorets;
- Rezovo;
- Chernomorets.
The Mediterranean climate of the Bulgarian coast is characterized by mild, wet winters and dry summers. However, north of Stara Planina the weather is slightly cooler than in the south, and there is less precipitation throughout the year.
In winter, the air temperature usually does not fall below + 3 C, and in summer it averages + 23 C. Snow occurs in the northern part, but for the south this is a rather rare occurrence.
The water temperature in summer reaches + 26 C, in winter it drops to + 5 C. It is comfortable to relax on the coast in summer, since the constant breeze refreshes the air.
The high tourist season covers the period from late May to September. In May and June the weather is unpredictable, it often rains, due to which the air temperature can drop to + 17 C. July and August are the hottest and warmest months. From September the temperature begins to drop. And although you can still swim in the sea, the air is already quite cool. From mid-September the rainy season begins.
The beaches of Bulgaria are mostly sandy. They can be either with developed infrastructure or wild, deserted. The Bulgarian mentality, like the language, is similar to Russian, which is why tourists from Russia especially like Bulgaria. A good-natured attitude towards any tourist also contributes to this.
Crime in the country is average, and petty crimes generally peak during the high tourist season, when a lot of thefts occur. The cost of a 7-day tour to Bulgaria during the high tourist season for double occupancy starts from 1000 Bulgarian leva (37 thousand rubles).
Türkiye
The map of the Black Sea with the countries around it is represented by 7 states with access to the coast, among which Turkey occupies the leading position in terms of the length of the coastline. The country covers 35% of the Black Sea water area, and the total length of the coastal strip is 1,700 km.
Most tourists prefer to relax at resorts Mediterranean Sea, undeservedly depriving the Black Sea coast of attention. Despite the fact that the infrastructure here is not so developed, and there are an order of magnitude fewer hotels, Black Sea beaches less busy with vacationers, which is a definite advantage.
The main resorts of Turkey on the Black Sea are located east of Istanbul, right up to the border with Georgia:
- Zonguldak;
- Bartyn;
- Amasra;
- Abana;
- Sinop;
- Samsun;
- Giresun;
- Trabzon;
- Rize.
The Black Sea coast of Turkey is located in the subtropical climate zone. At the same time, the western part (from Istanbul to Amasra) is drier, but also colder, while the east is protected from cold air masses by the Caucasus ridges. In general, the climate in this area of the country is several degrees colder than in the Mediterranean, and the high humidity makes it easier to tolerate the heat.
The high tourist season in Turkish resorts is from June to the first half of September. The air temperature in the summer months stays at + 22 C, and the sea warms up to + 24 C. It often rains in the summer, with the most precipitation falling from October to March.
Winter on the coast is cool, the average air temperature is + 5 C. Cold winds often blow, bringing with them storms and storms. On the east coast, due to the proximity of the mountains, the weather is a little calmer and the temperature is a little higher.
Beaches west coast(from Bartyn to Samsun) are mostly sandy, and in the east they are mostly pebble, with boulders.
Turks are hospitable, sociable, curious and always ready to help and give practical advice. The attitude towards tourists is loyal, and the tourism sector is one of the main sources of income.
The crime rate in the country is low, and this mainly concerns only major cities, so the small resorts are quiet and peaceful. Cost of living in hotels on the 1st beach line the Black Sea coast on average starts from 235 Turkish lira (2.5 thousand rubles) per night.
Georgia
Georgia owns 315 km of the Black Sea coast, located in the western part of the country. Georgian seaside resorts are a combination of developed infrastructure and a variety of recreational activities, including recreational ones, with the picturesque nature of the beaches and the beauty of the Caucasus ranges, approaching close to the coast.
Resorts of Georgia:
- Sarpi;
- Kvariati;
- Gonio;
- Batumi;
- Makhinjauri;
- Mtsvane-Kontskhi (Cape Verde);
- Chakvi;
- Tsikhisdziri;
- Kobuleti;
- Shekvetili;
- By the river;
- Poti.
The Black Sea coast of Georgia is located in a subtropical climate zone, with frequent precipitation, mild winters and high humidity. The coast is reliably protected from cold air masses from the continent by the ridges of the Caucasus Mountains.
The high tourist season lasts from May to October. The daytime temperature in summer is + 23 C, and the water warms up to + 25 C. Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms are a common occurrence at this time of year.
The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in spring and winter, and its annual volume can reach 2500 mm. Winter on the coast is mild and snowless. The average air temperature is + 5 C, and the water + 2 C. Most of the beaches of Georgia are pebble, sandy can be found only in the northern part of the coast, after the city of Kobuleti, up to Abkhazia.
Locals They are distinguished by cohesion, respectful attitude towards others, goodwill and hospitality. In terms of crime level, Georgia is one of the most safe countries for travel.
The cost of a double room in a hotel in high season starts from 130 Georgian lari (3 thousand rubles) per night. Rent a guest house near the coast – from 1200 rubles. per night. Prices in the private sector start from 700 rubles.
Abkhazia
Abkhazia is the most small state with access to the Black Sea. The length of the coastline is about 210 km, and the resorts are located between Sukhum and the border with Russia.
They are represented by the following settlements:
- Sukhum;
- New Athos;
- Gudauta;
- Ldzaa;
- Pitsunda;
- Alakhadzi;
- Gagra;
- Tsandripsh.
The climate of Abkhazia is humid subtropical; in terms of temperature and tourist season, it coincides with the climate of Georgia. The beaches of Abkhazia are considered the cleanest on the Black Sea, due to the presence of underwater currents located near the shore. Most of them are pebbly. Sandy beaches are found in Sukhum, New Athos, Gagra and Pitsunda.
Abkhazians are a hardworking and independent people. They are distinguished by their hospitality and friendliness, respect for elders and love of feasts on various occasions. The country is safe and most crimes involve petty theft, especially during the tourist season. Abkhazia, along with Georgia, is one of the most budget holiday destinations on the Black Sea coast.
Double Room the hotel costs an average of 2 thousand rubles. per night, and a room in a guest house - from 1200 rubles. You can rent housing in the private sector even cheaper - from 500 to 2000 rubles. When traveling to Abkhazia, there is no need to change money, since official currency countries – Russian ruble.
Top 10 best resorts of the Black Sea
A map of the Black Sea with countries around is presented beach resorts with an amazing healing climate and picturesque nature, combining the greenery of lush palm trees, clean air, the azure coast against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Each of the countries in the Black Sea region is remarkable in its own way and has unique, inimitable resorts.
Greater Sochi (Russia)
The city with the most developed infrastructure among other resorts in the Krasnodar Territory covers 4 resort areas stretching all the way to the border with Abkhazia.
- Adler from Krasnaya Polyana;
- Hosta;
- Lazarevskoe;
- central District(the city of Sochi itself).
The 2014 Winter Olympics brought world fame to the city, thanks to which the number of modern hotels, as well as the infrastructure in general, improved. In Sochi you can swim on the beaches, ski, improve your health at mineral springs, go on a mountain hike, rent various types water transport, visit the water park, dolphinarium and zoo.
Transport infrastructure is well developed, the city has an airport, so you can get here by any means. The length of the beaches of Greater Sochi is about 150 km. There are both public and private hotel beaches. All of them are pebbly, sandy can only be found in the Adler region.
Sochi is considered an elite and most expensive resort in the Krasnodar Territory; prices for accommodation in a 3* hotel and above, on the 1st coastline, start from 5 thousand rubles. per night.
Disadvantages of rest:
- large flow of tourists;
- high prices for accommodation and food;
- only pebble beaches, often with a steep bank.
Yalta (Russia)
The city is often called the pearl of the southern coast of Crimea. It's not only best hotels peninsula, but also a lot of entertainment, a special healing microclimate.
The city beaches are pebble and deep-water, there is no gentle entry into the water, so it is not very convenient to relax here with small children. Almost all the beaches in the city are paid and are filled to capacity with vacationers. However, you will have to pay extra for a sunbed and umbrella separately.
The shortcomings of city beaches are more than compensated by the variety of entertainment aimed primarily at family vacations: water parks, a zoo, a dolphinarium, beach attractions, the Glade of Fairy Tales, picturesque palaces and the Botanical Garden. The city also has many restaurants, nightlife, yachting and diving clubs.
The nearest airport to Yalta is located in Simferopol, and the railway connection has not yet been established. Therefore, you can get to the city by bus or car.
Despite the fact that Yalta is considered the most expensive resort on the peninsula, here you can find accommodation for any budget, depending on the distance of the coast. The cost of living near the sea starts from 2.6 thousand rubles. per night.
Disadvantages of rest:
- cost of living;
- crowded;
- paid beaches;
- steep bank;
- limited choice of travel options.
Evpatoria (Russia)
The natural resources of Evpatoria brought the city wide popularity as a resort back at the end of the 19th century. Clean sea air, salt lakes with healing mud, water from mineral springs served as the basis for the construction of numerous sanatoriums, boarding houses and holiday camps.
Sandy beaches with a smooth entry into the water and the absence of strong waves, various beach activities and amusement parks, the presence of children's sanatoriums, several water parks, a dolphinarium and a zoo have turned this resort into an ideal place for family vacation with kids.
You can get to Yevpatoria by bus or car, as well as by train from Simferopol, where the nearest airport is located. The cost of hotel accommodation starts from 1.8 thousand rubles. per night. Housing in the private sector can be found with prices starting from 300 rubles.
Disadvantages of rest:
- crowded beaches;
- little entertainment for young people;
- average level of service, many buildings were built during the Soviet period;
- dirtier water due to sand.
Varna (Bulgaria)
The city with a developed infrastructure, clean and well-equipped beaches, where life does not cease even at night, a variety of attractions and entertainment, is an attractive holiday destination for young people and traveling with children.
Varna has 6 organized beaches, but there are also wild ones. Almost all of them are sandy (except for the northern outskirts of the city), wide, with a gentle slope. The beaches have children's playgrounds and recreation areas with paid sun beds and gazebos, and entry to the beach itself is free.
Tourists are offered sanatoriums with water from local medicinal springs and mud from a nearby lake, excursions to interesting architectural and historical sights of the city, visits to museums, night beach discos with a budget bar, a children's amusement park, a zoo, a dolphinarium and an aquarium.
You can go to Varna by train or bus, but a more economical option is to fly (there is an airport in the city) or travel by car.
The cost of living in an inexpensive hotel is about 2.5 thousand rubles. per day for double occupancy, a more budget option is hostels with a price tag of 1 thousand rubles.
Disadvantages of holidays in Varna:
- cleanliness of the beaches;
- crowded;
- the setting of a large dusty metropolis;
- noisy night discos and tipsy youth.
Batumi (Georgia)
Batumi is considered one of the most expensive resorts in Georgia, but if you compare it with other countries on the Black Sea coast, the price tag will turn out to be budget. Tourists prefer this city because of good service and a lot of entertainment, including night entertainment.
Here you can go diving and other water sports, explore the city's attractions and museums, relax in a nightclub, visit the May 6th Park with tropical animals and attractions, and a water park. The national cuisine with hearty and inexpensive dishes deserves special interest.
The beaches in Batumi are pebbly, with clear water and a gentle slope. City beaches are well-maintained and crowded; in the vicinity of the city there are secluded sections of the coast. The city also has a health-improving focus. In addition to the mineral springs and mountain climate, in the vicinity of the resort you can find very rare healing black magnetic sand.
Batumi has an airport, and you can get to the city by plane, bus or ferry from Sochi. There is no railway connection between Russia and Georgia. The cost of hotel accommodation starts from 1.6 thousand rubles. per night, prices in hostels – from 400 rubles.
Disadvantages of rest:
- food prices;
- smoking in public places;
- many beggars;
- non-compliance with rules on the roads.
Mamaia (Romania)
The most popular seaside resort in Romania, and at the same time, the most expensive. Mamaia has a well-developed infrastructure, there is entertainment for all ages: water attractions, clubs and bars, cable car, water park, dolphinarium, planetarium, amusement park, balneological health complexes.
The beach area, 8 km long, is dotted with hotels. The cost of living in budget hotels starts from 5 thousand rubles. per night. The beaches are wide coastline, golden sand and gentle entry into the water. You can get to them absolutely free. Nearest railroad station and the airport are located in neighboring Constanta, and the easiest way to get to the city is by bus.
Disadvantages of holidays in Mamaia:
- few attractions;
- noisy crowds of vacationers;
- average level of service at high prices.
Sukhum (Abkhazia)
The capital of Abkhazia has an almost 20-kilometer line of beaches in the city and surrounding area. Most of them are pebbly, but there are also sand and pebbles.
The advantage of relaxing on the beaches of Sukhum is their number, cleanliness and free entry, since almost all of them are municipal. There are both completely landscaped areas with all kinds of entertainment and sun loungers, and absolutely wild ones. The city is located in the bay of the same name, due to which the waves in the coastal zone are small and the entry into the water is gentle.
There is little entertainment in Sukhumi. Tourists can go on one of the many excursions to explore natural beauty or other cities, get acquainted with local attractions, go to mineral springs, go rafting on the rivers, visit nightclubs or the theater.
Disadvantages of rest:
- many destroyed and abandoned buildings left over from the war with Georgia;
- high prices for food in coastal cafes with a low level of service;
- interruptions in water supply and lighting;
- poor entertainment program.
There is no airport in the city, so you can get here by train, bus or car. The cost of hotel accommodation starts from 1.5 thousand rubles. per night.
Gagra (Abkhazia)
This city was known back in the Soviet Union as one of the best and elite resorts in the Black Sea region. This was the case until the 90s. XX century, when the Georgian-Abkhaz war made its adjustments to the appearance of the resort, leaving behind devastation and desolation. The city continues to be actively developed to this day, and only in some places abandoned buildings from those times have survived.
The resort positions itself as a place for family and youth recreation. Entertainment includes water slides and rental vehicles on the beaches, a water park, and an amusement park. The city is divided into 2 parts - Old and New Gagra. Almost all modern infrastructure is concentrated on the beaches of New Gagra.
Beach holidays can be combined with treatment in sanatoriums with water from sulfur-hydrogen springs and excursions in the surrounding area.
The beaches of Gagra occupy a coastal strip with a length of about 5 km. Most of the beaches are pebbly, there are also sand and pebbles, entry is free, and the entry into the water is gentle. You can get to Gagra by car, bus or train.
The nearest airport is located in Sochi. The average cost of living in hotels in the city is about 2.5 thousand rubles. per night. Renting housing in the private sector is much cheaper - from 700 rubles. per day.
Disadvantages of holidays in Gagra:
- poorly developed infrastructure of the Old Town;
- many sanatoriums were built during the Soviet Union and look dilapidated;
- high price tag for products;
- beach pollution.
Odessa, Ukraine)
The famous and most visited resort in Ukraine with excellent beaches, cultural and historical attractions, entertainment for every taste and budget.
The coastal resort area of the city, about 25 km long, with clean fine sandy beaches (artificially created) is distinguished by good infrastructure, the presence of a variety of attractions and water activities for all ages.
In addition to relaxing on the beaches, the city is ready to offer other ways to spend time: excursions to the sights, of which there are several hundred, visits to spa centers, water parks, nightclubs, a dolphinarium, a zoo, children's entertainment centers, and an amusement park.
The cost of living in hotels is from 1.5 thousand rubles, in guest houses – from 900 rubles. per day. The city has its own airport and seaport, you can get here in any way.
Disadvantages of holidays in Odessa:
- noise and crowds of tourists;
- pollution of city streets and water on beaches;
- housing prices do not always correspond to the service.
Sinop (Türkiye)
A quiet Turkish port town on the Black Sea coast of the Bozetpe Peninsula. City beaches are deserted and undeveloped. Among them there are beaches with black volcanic sand and with ordinary yellow sand, the water is clean and the slope is gentle. The city is known for its rich historical past, ancient monuments, ancient mosques and the city prison.
There is no special entertainment here, nor a large influx of tourists. Located in the city international Airport, and you can get here by any type of transport, including by sea. In the immediate vicinity of the beaches there are several hotels, the price tags of which start from 2 thousand rubles. per day for a double room.
Disadvantages of rest:
- poorly developed service;
- lack of entertainment;
- beaches without infrastructure;
- ignorance local population in English.
Comparative table for Black Sea resorts
The map of the Black Sea with the countries around it includes resorts with different levels of service and infrastructure, each of which has its own distinctive features.
| Name | Location | Price per day, rub. | Peculiarities |
| Anapa | North coast Black Sea, Krasnodar region |
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| Gelendzhik | The central part of the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory, just south of Novorossiysk |
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| Alupka | Southern coast of the Crimean peninsula |
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| Koblevo | Berezansky district, Nikolaev region of Ukraine, east of Odessa |
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| Chernomorsk | Odessa region, south of the city of Odessa, Ukraine |
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| Constanta | Constanta County, Dobruja Region, Romania |
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| Golden Sands | Northern coast of Bulgaria |
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| Trabzon | East Coast Turkey, at the foot of Mount Kolat Dag |
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| By the river | Central region of the Black Sea coast of Georgia |
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| Pitsunda | Gagra district, Abkhazia |
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Despite the differences between the resort towns of different countries located around the Black Sea on the map, there are similarities between them. The hottest and most popular months for holidays at all resorts are July and August.
Most of them have a unique healing microclimate, combining salty sea air, mountain coolness, aromas of pine needles and Mediterranean plants, mineral springs, healing mud and clay. Thanks to this, the resorts of the Black Sea region are becoming more and more popular among tourists from different countries.
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Krasnodar region is a part of the Russian Federation, which is famous and popular for its resorts. Mostly, people come here to relax from mid-May to the end of September. There are about 420 sanatoriums that offer their services. The main seaside resorts on the Black Sea coast include Sochi, Anapa and Gelendzhik.
Settlements - towns and cities on the Black Sea coast in Krasnodar region on the map.
This article will talk not only about the most famous resorts, but about all that are in the Krasnodar region.
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Resorts of the Krasnodar Territory on the map
Abinsk
The village is famous for its wonderful climate, as well as a huge number of different attractions.
The New rocks, which are located almost next to the village, deserve special attention. Various sporting events are constantly held here. Abinsk is perfect for lovers of the supernatural, because it is known for the presence of anomalous zones. The famous Shapsug burial ground is also located here.
Anapa
One of the most famous resort towns in Russia on the Black Sea. Surprisingly, the sun shines 280 days a year in Anapa. It has one of the longest sandy beaches in Europe. The greatest period of influx of tourists is from May to October. The city has a huge number of attractions and places to relax. The resort is considered ideal place for holidays with children.
Absheronsky district
Apsheronsk is a city that is popular among lovers of active recreation in the settlements of the region. Mountain hikes are regularly organized here. And of course, the city has wonderful air and wonderful nature.
Gelendzhik
The city is relatively young, it is only 115 years old. The climate is conducive to relaxation in the summer. The maximum influx of tourists here is expected from May to October. The city has a well-developed infrastructure. This is the most popular resort in the Krasnodar region. In terms of popularity, only the Sochi resort can compare with it.
Hot key
One of the oldest resorts, which is located 60 kilometers from Krasnodar. Goryachy Klyuch is popular because there are more than ten mineral springs.
The resort also features clean air and gorgeous scenery.
Yeysk
The city is famous for its very hot summers. In July, the water heats up to + 25 degrees. The beaches are located not in the city, but on spits that go straight into the Black Sea.
Here is Lake Yeisk, which is a source of healing mud.
Mostovsky district
The biggest attraction is biosphere reserve, which is of international importance.
Mostovskoy district is considered the southeastern gateway of the entire Krasnodar region.
There is incredibly beautiful nature and unusually clean air.
Novorossiysk
A beautiful city visited by millions of tourists every year.
The infrastructure here is developed no worse than in any modern city in Europe.
There are also a large number of architectural monuments here, because Novorossiysk has the status of a hero city. The city has the most large water park on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Sochi
This resort does not require long description, because everyone already knows about him. Sochi is one of the most famous resorts resorts on the Black Sea and around the world. The infrastructure here has been incredibly developed since the times of the Soviet Union, however, the Winter Olympics gave an additional impetus to its development.
It is believed that a person who came to Sochi once will want to return here in the future, because here you can find entertainment for every taste. It is not without reason that many sports and show business stars prefer to spend their holidays not in foreign resorts, but in beautiful Sochi.
Next to this Black Sea resort There are many smaller settlements - Loo, Vardane, Golovinka, Khosta, Kudepsta, Adler.
Temryuk district
The city of Temryuk is perhaps the most picturesque resort, because it is washed by two seas at once: the Black and Azov. The villages of Golubitskaya and the village of Peresyp are popular places among vacationers. There are wonderful sandy beaches, relatively inexpensive accommodation, many interesting sights and entertainment (Lotus Valley, mud volcanoes, dolphinarium, Phanagoria winery and much more).
Tuapse district
This place is considered one of the most environmentally friendly on the Black Sea coast.
There are a huge number of settlements in the Krasnodar Territory, resorts, recreation centers and sanatoriums. If a person wants to improve his health, and at the same time take a break from big city, then the Tuapse district is exactly what you need.
The resort area of the Tuapse region stretches on the map for more than sixty kilometers.
A large number of resorts in the Krasnodar Territory that you see on the Black Sea coast offer holidays for every taste and budget. Therefore, everyone can make the best choice for an ideal vacation.
There are really many options - from expensive 5-star hotels in Sochi (Swissоtel Resort Sochi Kamelia or Radisson Rosa Khutor) to the opportunity to have an inexpensive holiday in 2016 in the private sector of small settlements on the sea coast - Kabardinka, Abrau-Durso, Dzhanhot.
After the annexation of Crimea to Russia, changes occurred to the maritime boundaries in the Black Sea. As a result of this, most likely, the South Stream gas pipeline will take a different route. In addition, Russia is gaining new opportunities to export its products through the port in Kerch. It will be interesting to get acquainted with the maps of the new borders. In the Black Sea, 12 nautical miles from the coast are the territorial waters of the state, 250 miles constitute a special economic zone. According to the 2003 agreement on the Sea of Azov territorial waters countries are limited to a 5-kilometer zone, the remaining waters are in joint economic ownership. In addition to this, you can also look at the project of a new bridge connecting the Taman Peninsula with Crimea. The Greeks called the Kerch Strait the Cimmerian Bosphorus, but the Greeks called the strait separating Asia Minor from the Balkan Peninsula the Thracian Bosphorus.
P.S. I think few people know that the legendary Colchis of the Argonauts was not located in swampy Georgia, as some philologists naively believe, but... on the banks of the Thracian Bosphorus (“Bull Passage”). The ships of the ancient Achaeans were called beads ("bulls") or minotaurs ("bulls of Minos") - that's why this strait was so named, sometimes the Achaeans called sea ships hippocamps ("sea horses"), so on their noses there were images or heads of a bull, or the head of a seahorse. The ancient Greeks called the Black Sea Pontus Euxine (“Hospitable Sea”), and the Phoenicians called the North Sea (“Ashkenas”). But we will turn to Colchis after carefully studying the path of the Argonauts, which was the Golden Fleece - the goal of their journey...
1.Borders of Russia and other countries in the Black Sea before the annexation of Crimea
2. Borders of Russia and other countries in the Black Sea after the annexation of Crimea
3. Oil and gas fields in the Black and Azov seas and sushi 
4. Kerch Strait and crossings from mainland Russia to Crimea 
5. The border in the Black Sea between Ukraine and Romania after the decision of the International Court of Justice on February 3, 2009, when 79.4% of the disputed territories of the oil and gas shelf were transferred to Romania
