Dzhubga: vacation tips

Pros and cons of holidays in Dzhubga

For residents of Krasnodar, Dzhubga is the closest village on the Black Sea, so many Krasnodar residents come to the resort on weekends. Tourists who vacationed in Dzhubga in 2022 were also satisfied. The village has entertainment for children, and prices are lower than in Greater Sochi.

Advantages of holidays in Dzhubga in 2022, according to tourists:

• Warm sea.
• Mild climate.
• Picturesque nature.
• There is a water park, a dolphinarium and an aquarium.
• Large selection of excursions.
• Conveniently accessible by car.

makeechka: “This is the closest Black Sea coast, where there is a sandy beach. But if you go a little further, there is a rocky beach. There are many cafes on the shore.”

Minuses:

• Far from the airport and railway station.
• In summer there is a crowd and high prices.
• Cramped beach.
• There is trash.
• The busy M4 Don highway passes through the village.
• Constant traffic jams.

Paxaxa: “A lot can be forgiven for a resort, going out to a beautiful beach with a clear sea. Unfortunately, there is neither a beautiful beach nor a clean sea here.”

Water park in Dzhubga (Photo: vk.com/podsluschano_dzubga_raj)

The best beaches of Dzhubga

Dzhugba differs from other Black Sea resorts in its intimacy and privacy - what you need when you want peace after a noisy city. And although the village is very small, there are many beaches here. Among them there will definitely be one that you will want to return to. A special place in our ranking is occupied by Inal Bay, which is located 10 km from Dzhubga on the road to Arkhipo-Osipovka.

The bay is rich in deposits of healing clay, which has a beneficial effect on human skin and internal organs. For mud treatments, a small pond is equipped right on the shore. A significant difference between local beaches and others in the Tuapse region is that they are predominantly sand and pebbles or purely sandy. And now we’ll take a leisurely stroll through them.

Beach line of Dzhugba

When is the best time to relax in Dzhubga

The climate of the resort is close to Mediterranean. Dzhubga has mild winters and warm summers. The beach season begins at the end of May. In the second half of July and August, the Black Sea warms up to +26…+27°С. Air temperature +30…+34°С. In Dzhubga the humidity is not as high as in Sochi, so the heat is easier to bear. The velvet season lasts until the beginning of October. During the warm season there is little rain.

Majollica: “We vacationed in July. Dzhubga greeted us with rain and stormy seas. We were even a little glad that there was a great opportunity to take a break from the road. The rain was warm, so the overall impression did not deteriorate at all.”

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Beach volleyball (Photo: booking.com / Hotel and Health Complex A-more Resort)

Reviews of hotels in Dzhubga

The resort has a lot of accommodation for vacationers: from guest houses in the private sector to four-star hotels, but there are quite a few hotels of European level. There are also sanatoriums and tourist centers. The lowest prices are in the private sector of Dzhubga. Even at the height of the season, a double room in a modest guest house costs 600-700 rubles per day, but most rooms are rented out for 1000-1500 rubles, depending on the amenities. A one-bedroom house can be rented for 2,500 rubles, and a two-bedroom house for 5,700 rubles.

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Svetlana : “We are vacationing for the third year in a row at the Rucheyok recreation center.” Everything is great. Helpful staff, clean pool, beautiful rooms.”

Sergeyphotographer : “The beach and the territory of the Radost sanatorium are clean, the staff is trying. They also come to clean the room every day.”

LorenaMil35 : “The staff of the sanatorium of the Ministry of Internal Affairs “Priboy” are very nice people, they always smile. The atmosphere is friendly. There are often concerts or films shown in the assembly hall. Leisure is interesting and varied.”

Veronica : “From the guest house “At Grandma Tamara’s” to the beach it’s a 5-minute walk, shops are nearby, a water park is across the road, the place is safe for small children.”

Natalya : “At the Sea Wave hotel, the furniture is modern, the beds are moderately soft, moderately elastic - just enough to straighten your back and get a good night’s sleep. The administrator had an answer to every question.”

Yuliya : “We were pleasantly surprised by the price-quality ratio at the A-Sea Hotel.” The pool is large, the water is +28°C, there is the opportunity to warm up in the sauna and work out in the fitness room.”

Photo: Hotel and Health Complex A-more Resort / booking.com.

Reviews of beaches in Dzhubga

The main beach stretches for 800 m. It is covered with small pebbles, which change to sand closer to the water. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the bottom is flat, but sometimes you come across large stones. Be careful!

According to reviews, the beach in Dzhubga has toilets, showers and water attractions for children. There are several cafes along the small embankment. They sell a lot of fast food to tourists: donuts for 50 rubles, boiled corn for 70 rubles, boiled crayfish for 250 rubles, shawarma for 160 rubles, shish kebab for 80-100 rubles. Some vacationers like the village beach. Others complain about the dirt: bottles, cigarette butts and pieces of paper on the shore, in the sea and in the locker rooms.

Good reviews were left about the holiday in Dzhubga on the paid beach of Molchanov, which is located next to Mount Hedgehog. They charge 200 rubles to rent a sun lounger for the whole day.

Anna Lupsha: “The beach is clean, there is a lot of entertainment. We went on the Consul boat, it was really cool.”

KaterinaRenm: “The sea is very clean, and the only negative is the large crowd of people. You won’t be able to rest without someone hurting you.”

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Beach in Dzhubga (Photo: vk.com/club4123107)

Dzhubga

Video: Dzhubga

Basic moments

Dzhubga
The village is located northwest of Tuapse in the cozy valley of the Dzhubga River and is surrounded by picturesque coniferous and deciduous groves. The bay in which the tiny resort is nestled is bounded on the east by Cape Shapsukho, and on the west by Mount Hedgehog, which got its name because of its bizarre contours and forested slope. The climate on the territory of Dzhubga is moderately humid, Mediterranean type: summers here are sunny and hot (average July temperature is +26 ° C), and winters are mild, with little precipitation in the form of rain. During the season, the water off the coast warms up to +26...+32 °C, which makes the resort especially popular among vacationers with small children.

The population in the village is multinational, with the majority of it being Russians and Armenians. Almost all local residents are employed in the tourism sector, which is the main source of income for the local budget. Figuratively speaking, a real resident of Dzhubga will always have something to sell or rent to a visiting guest.

Housing in Dzhubga

The housing rental market in Dzhubga is represented mainly by guest houses, boarding houses and campsites. The price range is significant, which, accordingly, affects the quality of service and living conditions.

Information for tourists: there is no need to book accommodation in Dzhubga in advance, since upon entering the village, holidaymakers are greeted by local barkers offering to quickly and inexpensively solve the “housing problem”. If you know how to bargain, don't miss your chance to get a decent room at a good price.

The best option for romantics and those on a budget are local campsites, most of which are located on the stretch between Dzhubga and Lermontov. On average, spending the night in one of these roadside camps costs around 500 rubles. from a car (the number of people is usually not taken into account). For this amount, a tourist receives not only a place for a tent and a guarded parking lot, but also a minimum set of amenities: a toilet, shower and garbage containers.

Overnight stays in campsites

You can rent a room in a guesthouse for 700 or 3,000 rubles. The first option will most likely be distinguished by a spartan interior and distance from the beach, while the second will be close in level of service to a three-star hotel and will boast a convenient location relative to the sea. In Dzhubga there are also plenty of intermediate options, the prices of which fall within the range of 1000-1500 rubles/day (“Izumrud”, “Zarina”, “Uyut”, “Oleniy Ruchey”).

If there is no need to save money, you can check into one of the local hotels (Grand Paradise, Hestia) to fully enjoy the benefits of civilization in the form of free Internet, air conditioning, separate shower and daily cleaning.

For your information: Dzhubga is a rather noisy village: the proximity of the highway and traditional loud music from beach cafes have an effect, so if you are annoyed by loud sounds, try to find housing as far as possible from the embankment and the highway.

Beaches

The central beach of Dzhubga is sandy and pebbly and almost always crowded, and the maximum “concentration” of tourists is observed precisely on the sandy part of the coast. Often, the search for free space on this piece of land turns into a funny quest, since a sun lounger rented at the nearest rental point does not guarantee that there will be somewhere to put it. Due to the large influx of vacationers, village communal services do not have time to monitor the cleanliness of the coastal zone, so the phenomenon of household garbage floating on the surface of the sea periodically occurs in Dzhubga.

For vacationers unencumbered by complexes and conventions, there is a wild nudist beach (landmark - the foot of Mount Hedgehog). The approach to the sea here is rocky and not entirely convenient, but there are noticeably fewer people in this place.

As for the entertainment offered in Dzhubga, they can be called typical for all small-town resorts in the Krasnodar Territory. Typically these include inflatable slides, banana and jet ski rides, and parasailing. Those who are bored by the monotony of local attractions can take a ticket for a boat plying along the shore and take a ride to Inal Bay. Typically, the excursion includes a visit to a blue clay deposit, where anyone can try its healing properties.

Central beach at high season

Sea in Dzhubga

Mount Hedgehog at sunset

Dzhubga near the pier

View of Central Beach from the sea

Staircase near Central Beach

Water catamarans on Dzhubga beach

Water activities

Central beach in early June

Entertainment and excursions

Excursion programs in Dzhubga are mainly outside. Nature lovers should visit the Guam Gorge, where relict boxwood and yew trees grow, or go on a hike to the Colonel Waterfalls upstream the Dzhubga. Among the most popular routes are trips to the Mill Gap and an excursion to 33 waterfalls. For fans of underwater photography, trips are organized to the Kiselev Rock: it was here that Leonid Gaidai filmed one of the funniest episodes of the comedy “The Diamond Arm” - fishing on the Black Stones. If you have a lot of free time, you can take a sightseeing tour of Abkhazia, which includes visits to the largest resorts and monasteries of the republic.

It is better to recharge yourself with the positive energy of the cosmos at the Dzhubga dolmen, which is included in the list of the largest and best-preserved cult megalithic objects. Romantically minded tourists leave notes here with requests, which the dolmen, according to rumors, diligently fulfills. But taking a selfie against the backdrop of a stone ensemble is categorically not recommended - it’s a bad omen.

Dolmen in Dzhubga

Rock Kiseleva

The Dzhubga water park continues to be a favorite among the resort’s attractions, providing its visitors with passes for the whole day. Entrance ticket from 10.00 to 20.00 costs 800 rubles. for children height from 106 to 145 cm and 1500 rubles. for adults. If you come to the water park after 14.00, then the price will be 100 rubles. less. Children under 106 cm enter the water attractions for free.

Vacationers with children will be interested in visiting the Dzhubga Dolphinarium, where modest theatrical performances take place. In addition, on the territory of the establishment there is a small aquarium and an aviary with penguins, where for a reasonable fee you can observe the life of marine inhabitants.

Dolphinarium in Dzhubga

Slides in the Dzhubga water parkCobra attraction and pool in the Dzhubga water park

Food in Dzhubga

Dining room in the boarding house
Despite the crowdedness of the resort, finding a free place in Dzhubga canteens and cafes is not at all difficult. Most of the establishments are located on the embankment or along the highway passing through the resort. The usual menu of an average village tavern is soups, cutlets, goulash and the inevitable shish kebab. If desired, you can also find catering outlets with a distinct Asian flavor (“Caravan”).

In hotel restaurants in Dzhubga, the cuisine is a little more refined and, accordingly, more expensive. For a relatively modest meal here you will have to shell out 1,500 rubles. In a cafe of a lower rank, the cost of lunch in the style of “first, second and compote” is quite budgetary - around 300-400 rubles. By the way, you can’t pay by card in all establishments, so in order to avoid misunderstandings, it is better to always have some cash on hand. As for lovers of resort fast food, you don’t even have to leave your beach lounge chair to taste it: from morning to evening, tireless sellers of food and drinks scurry along the shore.

Tip for tourists: the farther a cafe is from the embankment, the more reasonable its prices.

Shops and markets

The main characteristic of Dzhubga stores can be called unreasonably inflated prices, so it is better to stock up on food and essential goods in chain supermarkets, for example, Magnit. For souvenirs, you will have to go to the local market: the range of traditional magnets, keychains and shell crafts in the local stalls is truly outstanding. Here you can buy beach equipment, chacha, draft homemade wine, spices and honey. The latter is usually impressively decorated with nuts and dried fruits, but, alas, is not always natural. The same resort trinkets, albeit with a small markup, can also be found in souvenir shops on the village embankment.

Souvenir mugs

Souvenir magnet

How to get there

There is no train station in Dzhubga, so you will have to get here either by bus or by your own car. You can take a direct bus from Krasnodar, Tuapse, Rostov, Sochi, Adler, Sukhum, Yeisk, Goryachiy Klyuch. From Krasnodar, public transport in the direction of the resort departs from the Central Bus Station (located opposite the railway station). Travel time is about 2-2.5 hours.

Those who travel to Dzhubga with their own car must take the M-4 Don highway and, following the signs, move south. However, it should be taken into account that during the season, traffic on the highway can be difficult due to the large number of vehicles going in the direction of the Black Sea resorts.

Reviews of excursions and entertainment in Dzhubga

Prices for entertainment in Dzhubga differ little from prices at other resorts in the Krasnodar region. Riding a catamaran costs 1,000 rubles per hour, renting a jet ski costs 1,500 rubles, renting a kayak for 30 minutes costs 300-400 rubles, parasailing costs 2,500 rubles. Among active recreation lovers, boat trips are popular - 1000 rubles for 2 hours, fishing, jeeping and ATV safaris.

While relaxing in Dzhubga with children, visit the water park. Most vacationers like it there: there are swimming pools and slides for children, a games room, and a cafe. Observers look after the children.

smirnovaea70: “In my opinion, this is the best water park in the Krasnodar region. Lots of slides for all ages, wave pool, surf wave, climbing wall, lazy river with current. Everything is very compact and conveniently located. There are enough cheesecakes and rugs for everyone. There are a lot of rescuers."

Go to the dolphinarium, oceanarium, penguinarium, petting zoo and the Museum "Whims of the Forest". According to reviews for 2022, on vacation in Dzhubga, excursions to the Colonel’s Waterfalls, the Mill Gap, the Ashe River Valley, Cape Kadosh and tours to Abkhazia are popular among tourists. Beautiful places on the Black Sea →

Elena-RUS: “We really liked the Blue Bay. We went by car ourselves, the water was clean, the only problem was paid parking.”

ivan556632: “I didn’t like the lack of places of cultural recreation, parks and public gardens in Dzhubga. There is absolutely nowhere to go there except the sea.”

Water park in Dzhubga (Photo: vk.com/podsluschano_dzubga_raj)

How to get to Dzhubga

When choosing a method of travel to the resort, you have to choose from the possibility of going on vacation in a train carriage, by plane or in a personal car.

Nearest airport

In Gelendzhik there is an air harbor that is minimally distant from Dzhubga. From here to the resort you will have to travel another 85 km by taxi or bus. You can also buy a plane ticket to Krasnodar, from which it is 120 km to the village.

Railway stations

You can also come to the village of Dzhubga on vacation by fast train from any corner of the country. The nearest stations are in Tuapse and the city of Goryachiy Klyuch. From them to the village it is about 55 km.