43 attractions of Adler that are worth seeing

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Adler on the Black Sea coast has the most atypical winter for Russia. Plus temperatures, green palm trees and lack of snow are a magnet for those who miss the sun and sea. After the 2014 Winter Olympics, the city became especially popular among Russian winter destinations: many realized that winter here is interesting and unusually warm. If you don’t yet know what to see in Adler and its surroundings in winter, this page will help you understand all its advantages and possibilities.

In December, January, February, the average air temperature in Adler is around +5...+10 °C. Some days are sunny, others may rain: the winter months have the highest rainfall. Snow is a rare and therefore outstanding event. Usually it turns white only on the tops of the mountains, at the foot of which the city stands. When going here, you need to take sunglasses, a raincoat, and good windproof clothing.

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Winter Black Sea Photo: © Elizaveta Gavrilova

Adler is the center of the Adler district of Sochi. It usually means the entire coast from Khosta to the border with Abkhazia. We mean the same thing in this advice. However, from the end of 2022, the Imereti part of the resort is at the stage of separation into an independent unit - a federal territory called “Sirius”.

The best attractions in the vicinity of Adler:

Akhshtyrskaya cave

Another name is the Great Kazachebrod Cave. This creation of nature has a depth of 120 meters. A very ancient landmark. The tools of labor and hunting of ancient man, and the remains of animals were found in it. This place is worth visiting because you can discover a lot of new and interesting things here.

Address: Sochi, Krasnodar region; GPS: 43.52, 39.99589

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00 daily

Entrance: adults - 200 rubles, children - 100 rubles.

Adventure park at height SkyPark

Scary rides and picturesque views - you will find all this in this park. The longest suspended pedestrian bridge in Russia is also located here. The park invites all extreme sports and thrill-seekers. A sea of adrenaline and good mood are guaranteed!

Address: st. Krasnoflotskaya Sochi, Kazachiy Brod, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 19:00; Ticket office and attractions close at 18:45

Admission: the cheapest adult - 1700 rubles, children - 800 rubles.

Official website : www.skypark.ru

Brothers Waterfall

Achipsinsky waterfalls are very similar to the twin sons of mother nature. Descending from a height of 1750 meters almost parallel to each other, they amaze with their identity. They are very beautiful in photographs, but it is better to see them in person.

Address: Achipsinskie waterfalls, Krasnodar region, GPS: 43.72671, 40.14414

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Dzykhrinskoye Gorge

One of the most picturesque places in Adler. The height of the gorge walls reaches 105 meters. And the length of the depression is about 1.3 kilometers. Numerous shrubs and taller trees grow on the slopes. Mountain streams flow below. Anyone can visit this place and admire the gorgeous landscape.

Address: on the way from Adler to Krasnaya Polyana, Krasnodar region; GPS: 43.52023, 40.00075

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Achigvar Lake

This is a small reservoir (diameter - up to 160 meters, depth - 3.5 meters). This lake is artificial and is equipped specifically for fishing. The reservoir is divided into two parts, which simplifies fishing. Real fishermen should visit this place because of the uniqueness of the fishing process. But if you don’t have any of the necessary supplies with you, everything can be purchased at the base.

Address: st. Bananovaya, 144, Orel-Izumrud, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: paid, according to the tariff

Official website : achigvarskoe-ozero.ru

Canyon of the Psakho River

This place is part of the Sochi National Park. The picturesque landscapes here have delighted tourists for many years. Since this canyon is popular with park visitors, it is possible to encounter a lot of people while hiking. But it’s not scary, because such beauty is worth it.

Address: Adlersky, Krasnodar region, GPS: 43.55373, 39.96346

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Waterfall Glubokiy Yar or the Mouth of the Dragon

This is the second highest waterfall in Sochi. The waterfall has the greatest flow of water in the spring, and in the summer it can dry up altogether. If you come to the source in the summer, you can look at the crystal clear reservoir at the foot. It is very beautiful here, and on hot days it remains cool.

Address: Adler district, Sochi, Krasnodar region; GPS: 43°34'55.9″N 40°00'52.0″E

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: 200 rub.

Official website : sochinationalpark.ru

Monkey nursery in Adler

This nursery is the only primatological center in Russia. And his age of 90 years gives him the title of one of the oldest monkey nurseries in the world. A visit to this place will be very useful, because it will give you not only positive emotions, but also a lot of new information.

Address: Sochi, Adler district, village. Vesyoloye, st. Mira, 177

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00

Entrance: adults - 450 rubles, children - 250 rubles.

Official website : https://www.primatologia.ru/

Akhtsu Gorge

The incredible landscape of this area was formed over 20 million years. The depth of the gorge reaches 800 meters. This is a unique place. It is worth a visit not only for the beautiful views. Here you will find many fossils, thereby plunging into history.

Address: Adler, Krasnodar region; GPS: 43.6073, 40.04162

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Trout farm in Adler

“The trout breeding farm is one of the largest enterprises in Russia. Founded in 1964. Everything is arranged in the best possible way for tourists. Here you can go fishing or go on an exciting excursion. Also, among other things, tourists are given the opportunity to visit the tasting room. All services are paid; fishing equipment can be purchased on site.

Address: Forelevaya street 45a, Kazachiy, Brod, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Paid entrance

Official website : forelevoe-hozyaistvo.ru

Natural ornithological park

There is a protected area here to preserve ecosystems that serve as stopping, nesting and wintering sites for various bird species. It is worth visiting this park to learn more about the life of our feathered brothers.

Address: st. Tavricheskaya, 1/3, building 2, PGT Sirius, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 20:00

Entry: free

Official website : ornitoparksochi.ru

Ivanovsky waterfall

The height of this water flow is only ten meters. What makes the waterfall unique is the clear lake into which it flows, emerald and dark green thickets near growing plants, vines and mosses on the rocky slopes. Standing at a waterfall, a person receives aesthetic pleasure and peace of mind.

Address: Adlersky, Krasnodar region, GPS: 43.60946, 39.97936

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: 200 rub.

Trinity-St. George Monastery

Convent. You can visit the monastery for free, but you need to bring certain clothes (men wear trousers, women wear skirts and scarves, which can be purchased on the spot). On the territory you will see several temples, amazing and unique in their beauty.

Address: Lesnoye village, Budenovskaya street, 26, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 8.00 to 19:00

Free admission

Official website : troice-georg.ru

Fairytale Canyon

The name of the gorge speaks for itself. Long paths forming labyrinths. Dull, varied thickets. Intertwining trees and low shrubs. All this creates the feeling of a real fairy tale. You can see this with your own eyes at the “Fairytale” Canyon.

Address: s. Ermolovka, Sochi, Krasnodar region, GPS: 43.51379, 40.04222

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Waterfall "Maiden's Tears"

A weak stream of water flying down from a height of 13 meters. Large drops of water look like tears, and the fall creates the characteristic sound of crying. This is how the waterfall got its name. There is a peculiar atmosphere here, but it should evoke a storm of emotions in all visitors.

Address: Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi, GPS: 43.25893, 40.39509

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: 200 rub.

Highway Adler - Krasnaya Polyana

Expressway. Its length is 48.2 kilometers. The track was built specifically for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Driving along this road will not only help you get from one place to another. Gorgeous views, a pleasant trip, and interesting observations await you.

Address: Adler-Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi, Krasnodar region, GPS: 43.51433, 39.99908

Keivu Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall descending from a height of 10 meters. A powerful stream of water falls, crashing directly onto the rocks. The climb to the waterfall will be a separate adventure. The passage goes through the forest. Travelers will be protected from the heat by the spreading crowns of trees, which will greatly simplify the journey. All tourists should visit this waterfall and enjoy the beauty of the forest.

Address: Adlersky, Krasnodar region, GPS: 43.69958, 40.2292

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

What to visit in Adler for free:

Olympic Park

This park is a majestic complex of buildings. It was built in 2014 to host the XXII Winter Olympic Games. It will be of interest not only to athletes. Grandiose monuments, evening shows and souvenirs will attract tourists of all ages.

Address: Adler, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: from 8:00 to 24:00

Free admission

Official website : olympic-park.rf

Adler market

The market receives many shoppers every day. A large assortment and friendly salespeople are the main calling card of this shopping place. Tourists should come here for souvenirs or household goods. But even without buying anything, the market will be remembered for its colorfulness.

Address: st. Demokraticheskaya, 38a, Adlersky, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 07:30 to 18:00, Monday until 15:00

Free admission

Temple of the Holy Image of Christ the Savior

Church made in Russian-Byzantine style. The temple is based on the remains of a Byzantine temple found during excavations in Sochi in 2010. All tourists are recommended to visit this temple. This 43-meter-high structure amazes with its magnificence. At night, the temple has characteristic lighting that decorates it.

Address: st. Spasskaya, 1, Verkhne-Imeretinskaya Bay, Krasnodar region, Sochi

Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 20:00

Free admission

Official website : https://ubrus-sochi.ru

Imeretinskaya embankment

An ideal place for an evening walk. Beautiful, decorated in a European style, with a fresh sea breeze and the bright lights of the Olympic Park.

This is love and magic. Here you can simply walk. Sit in one of the cozy cafes. But it’s better to book a table in advance – in the evening, places are in great demand.

Or ride along the sea on a bicycle or scooter. There is a wide and very comfortable bicycle path along the entire coast. Nowhere in Sochi will you find a more comfortable and atmospheric skiing area.

And further. If you do not plan to swim, you should not go to the embankment during the day. It is very hot here at this time.

Where to go in Adler and what else to see:

Southern Cultures Park

An extensive arboretum, founded in 1910. About 5.5 thousand species of plants are planted in the park. Among them are gorgeous magnolias and thickets of bamboo. Fish swim in reservoirs. The park is definitely worth a visit for all lovers of peace and tranquility. And the benches in the shade will make your walk unforgettable even on the hottest day.

Address: st. Gubernskaya, 13, Adler, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: from 09.00 to 18.00 in summer, tickets are sold until 17.00; from 09.00 to 17.00 in winter, tickets are sold until 16.30

Entrance: paid

Official website : kavkazzapoved.ru

Fisht Stadium

The stadium is located in the Olympic Park. Erected on the eve of the Winter Olympic Games in 2014. Now it is the home arena of the Sochi football club and the venue for football tournaments. A grandiose structure, which you just need to look at from the outside to admire it. Football fans simply must spend at least half a day visiting this stadium.

Address: Olympic Avenue, 15, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: according to the schedule on the website

Entrance: ticket for a group excursion - 450 rubles.

Official website : fisht.info

Sochi Circuit

A good level racing track will not leave anyone indifferent. Car competitions and tournaments of various categories are held here. Anyone who wants to see the circuit live is invited to take a tour. On it you will learn a lot of interesting and useful information.

Address: Triumfalnaya st., 26, Adler, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: from 450 rub.

Official website : sochiautodrom.ru

Dolphinarium Aquatoria

This dolphinarium is an absolute record holder. It is the oldest and largest at the same time. And the prices here are the cheapest. About 1,000 people can attend the performance at the same time. All fans of this kind of show will appreciate this dolphinarium. Interesting viewing awaits both children and adults.

Address: st. Lenina, 219/2, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 10-00 to 18-00

Admission: adult - 800 rubles, children - 600 rubles, children under 5 years old - free

Official website : https://adlerdelfin.ru

Sochi Park

The best amusement park in Adler. There is entertainment for every taste here. A large number of extreme attractions await daredevils from all over the country. But slightly less adventurous tourists will also enjoy plenty of entertainment. Therefore, it is worth going to this park with the whole family.

Address: Main Christmas tree, Olympic Avenue, 21, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 22:00

Entrance: guests from 107 cm - 600 rubles, guests from 140 cm - 600 rubles. , guests up to 107 cm - free

Official website : www.sochipark.ru

Wax Museum in Adler

An unusual and very interesting museum. Here you will come face to face with the most famous people on the planet. More precisely, with their wax copies. The exhibition will be very educational for visitors of all ages. You can diversify your view with a guided tour.

Address: st. Egorova, 1, Adler, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 22:00

Entrance: 300 rubles - adult; 250 rub. - children's

Skating

Skating center built for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The sports center accommodates 8,000 people and is still in operation today. Therefore, it is worth visiting for athletes. Or admire the building from the outside.

Address: st. Startovaya, 2, Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00–18:00

Paid entrance

Official website : www.center-omega.ru

Electric Museum "TESLA"

An incredible project that embodies the love of ordinary people for the exact sciences. If you think that electricity is boring, then just go to this museum. It will completely change your attitude towards electricity and physics in general.

Address: st. International, 12, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: first session at 11:00, last at 20:00

Admission: adults - 400 rubles, children (7-12 years old) - 300 rubles.

Official website : tesla-sochi.ru

Sochi Automuseum

This museum is located near the Olympic Park. It is the largest exhibition of retro cars in Russia. But despite the number of cars, going around this museum once will not seem enough to you. And people who are interested in this topic will definitely be delighted with everything they see.

Address: Sochi, Olympic Park, Mezhdunarodnaya street 12

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 22:00 hours

Admission: adult - 500 rubles, children - 250 rubles, children under 7 years old - free

Official website : https://sochi-automuseum.ru/

Mechanical Museum of Leonardo da Vinci

The museum is located on the territory of the Olympic Park. It is quite small in size and a walk through it will not take much time. But after visiting you will have a lot of pleasant impressions for a long time. Open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Address: st. International, 12, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 21:00

Admission: adults - 350 rubles, children (7-12 years old) - 250 rubles.

Official website : leonardo-sochi.ru

Oceanarium Sochi Discovery World Aquarium

This two-story building is one of the largest oceanariums in Russia. More than two hundred species of fish live here, including about 4,000 individual individuals. All aquariums are decorated colorfully and tastefully. A trip to the aquarium can be diversified by the various shows taking place on its territory. Watching sea creatures and learning more about their lives will be quite an interesting activity for the whole family.

Address: st. Lenina, 219 A/4, Adler, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00

Admission: adult - 950 rubles, children - 550 rubles, children under 4 years old - free

Official website : sochiaquarium.ru

Ice Arena Shayba

One of the structures erected in the Olympic Park for the Winter Olympics in Sochi. From the outside, the building resembles a hockey puck, as its name suggests. The interesting thing is that there is not a single step inside the arena. Sports fans must visit this unusual building.

Address: Shaiba Ice Arena, Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay, Krasnodar Territory

Opening hours: daily

Paid entrance

Official website : https://olympic-park.rf

Terrarium "Jungle World"

This place will help diversify your beach holiday. At first glance, the terrarium seems to be a collection of the most terrible creatures from all over the world. Spiders, snakes, toads. For those who are not fans of these species, there are parrots and monkeys. But after reading the information about all the inhabitants on the signs that are located near each terrarium, you can change your opinion and even fall in love with the most “nasty” representatives of the animal world.

Address: st. Lenina, 219/2B, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 21:00

Admission: adults - 700 rubles, children (4-14 years old) - 350 rubles, pensioners - 250 rubles, large families - 250 rubles, children under 4 years old - free

Curling

A sports center that is part of the Olympic Park. This four-story building still hosts international and all-Russian curling competitions. Tourists should visit this building, and maybe even buy tickets to one of the tournaments.

Address: Olympic Avenue, 2A, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Paid entrance

Official website : https://Olympic-park.rf/55-kerlingovyy-centr-ledyanoy-kub.html

Museum of the History of the Adler District

Opened in 1989. The museum displays more than 15 thousand different exhibits. They occupy 4 halls. The last 5th hall accommodated the works of the famous master Bronislav Stashevsky. A themed tour can make your visit easier. In any case, you will learn a lot of new and interesting things.

Address: st. Tavricheskaya, 9, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00, Monday until 18:00

Entrance: adults - 50 rubles, children - 30 rubles.

Official website : https://museumadler.ru

Vacation prices

Prices in Adler in January are significantly lower than in the summer season. True, this does not apply to staying in local hotels, which raise prices to the maximum during the New Year holidays.

But even in this situation, it is more profitable to relax here than at the nearest ski resorts, where only luxury hotels are located.

Tours

January tours are half the price of summer offers. But their cost is up to 10% higher compared to February.

However, this does not apply to week-long tours, when the price for them is the same in January and February.

Hotels

January is considered the most expensive month to live in Adler. On average, a hotel room costs 76 euros per night. February and March are characterized by a twofold or more drop in prices.

Russia hotel prices

Flight

January and December are the most expensive winter months for air travel. Air tickets in these months are equivalent, but in February their cost is reduced by 10%.

Food

For 10 euros per person in Adler you can satisfy your hunger in an inexpensive catering establishment; in mass fast foods you can save additional money.

The most budget-friendly option is to eat at all-inclusive hotels.

In Adler, the average price of a taxi ride is 120 rubles.

The best beaches of Adler:

Barracuda Beach

Located near the boarding house "Knowledge". The beach is strewn with small and medium pebbles. There are no strong changes in depth at the bottom, which is very convenient for young tourists. There are daily entertainment events on the beach, in which both children and adults can take part.

Address: Alleynaya st., 13, Adler, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Lego Beach in Adler

The beach got its unusual name for a reason. It's all about the concrete blocks that fence the beach. They are painted in different colors, which makes them look like Lego blocks. This beach is secluded, where you will find complete tranquility. Children will also love this beach and the local atmosphere.

Address: Khostinskaya street, 2 building 1, Adlersky, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Mandarin Beach

Mandarin Beach stands out from the others. Its design looks stylish and attractive. The staff is responsive, the services are high quality. The gentle entrance to the sea and relatively small pebbles make it easier to get into the water and swim in general. Tourists of all ages are satisfied after visiting this beach.

Address: st. Bestuzheva 1/1, Adler, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Beach Yuzhny-2

The beach is located near the center of Adler, which is very convenient for its visitors. First of all, the beach is designed for families with children. But the other age group shouldn't get bored at the beach. Local entertainment will help with this

Address: st. Prosveshcheniya, 157, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Adler Central Beach (Chaika Beach)

It extends 1 km in length. The passage to the beach is safer, since there is no railway along it. This is the most popular beach not only among visitors, but also among local residents. Despite the abundance of people, there is enough space for everyone. If you are looking for a quiet, well-kept beach, then feel free to come to Chaika Beach.

Address: Beach "Chaika", st. Education, Sochi, Krasnodar region

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Air and water temperature

For most of the month, the air temperature in Adler in January does not fall below +0 °C and does not rise above +10 °C.

The climate of the resort belongs to the humid subtropical type, which in winter is characterized by cyclones with low air pressure, rain and strong winds, and storms.

Air temperature in Adler in January

Average air temperatures in this region are +8.2 °C during the day and +3.7 °C at night. The lowest temperature is between −3 °C and −9 °C.

Daily temperature changes in Adler are higher than in the center of Sochi.

Sea water temperature in Adler in January

In the first month of the year, the average water temperature in the Black Sea is +10.6 °C. The sea continues to cool until spring arrives.

Precipitation

January competes with December in terms of precipitation. For January, their average is 78.3 mm, mainly due to rain, which can fall for several days without a break.

Snowfall is rare. Snow cover remains stable only in the mountains until April.

Sunny, cloudy and cloudy days

The number of cloudy and cloudy days in January at the resort is almost the same. There are 12 sunny days in a month.

Daylight hours last 9.0–9.9 hours, of which on average only 5.6 hours of sunshine.

FAQ

Where can you go with children in Adler? Park "Southern Cultures", Stadium "Fisht", Dolphinarium Aquatoria, Sochi Autodrom, Skating, Electric Museum "TESLA".

What can you see in Adler for free? Park named after Bestuzhev-Marlinsky, Adler Park of Culture and Recreation, Holy Trinity Church, Adler Market, Temple of the Image of Christ the Savior Not Made by Hands.

3 main attractions of Adler that are definitely worth a visit? Olympic Park, Sochi Park, Sochi Discovery World Aquarium.

Reviews from tourists

Winter Adler is often in demand among those who come to ski in Krasnaya Polyana. Guests combine walks around the Olympic Park and the embankment with skiing in the mountains. But there are also enough of those who just came for a walk. They celebrate the opportunity to enjoy incredible nature, interesting architecture and walks along the embankment. Having considered the reviews of tourists, it will become clearer whether it is worth going to Adler in winter.

“Winter Tales of the Black Sea. Sochi and Abkhazia!” from Julia Alisova;
“Life after the Olympics. (1st) Life after the Olympics (2nd)” from Natalia Semchina;
“Adler - Rosa Khutor - Abkhazia” from Elizaveta Gavrilova.

All tourist reviews about Adler in December, January, February on Tourist. RU

Information about weather, transport and other useful points is always on the guide page.