The charming city in the Krasnodar region is known as one of the best children's resorts. The unique climate allows vacationers to do almost without acclimatization and immediately go to the beach or for a walk. You can outline what you can see on holiday in Anapa and the surrounding area on your own, choose interesting attractions and excursions using a guidebook with photos and descriptions or by looking at reviews about this sunny resort in advance.
Independent walks around the resort of Anapa
There are no special historical or architectural monuments here; for them you will have to go to the outskirts of Gelendzhik, Sochi, Tuapse. But local cultural and entertainment facilities are quite enough for a pleasant holiday.
Bringing Down the House
The fashion trend has also captured Anapa. The attraction is designed for the paradox of perception, opened in 2014 and is constantly popular. The upside-down interiors are very realistic, and photographs taken in the interior will make you smile at the memories more than once.
Address: Krasnoarmeyskaya, 8.
Cost: 150 rub.
Russian Gate
One of the few surviving monuments of military architecture from the Ottoman Empire. The restored fragment shows how powerful and inaccessible the fortress was. It had 7 bastions, a deep ditch around the perimeter and three gates. The Russian gate was located on the eastern side of the structure.
Address: Pushkin street.
Ocean Park and Nemo Dolphinarium
The halls of the oceanarium perfectly combine entertaining and educational tasks. While admiring the colorful inhabitants of the aquariums, an unobtrusive audio story is given about their habits and living conditions. Residents include stingrays, sharks, crustaceans and tropical fish. It is better to check the schedule of the dolphinarium show on the official website.
Address: Pionersky Avenue, 20A.
Cost: adult 800, for children under 5 years old admission is free.
Where to go in Anapa and what to see
There are many interesting and memorable places in the city; special attention is paid to attractions and monuments.
Archaeological Museum Gorgippia
It consists of 2 parts, which includes an excavation segment and an exhibition of artifacts located in the pavilion. There are statues, fragments of decorative elements, coins, and jewelry here. The museum staff captivates you with their stories so much that the 1.5 hour excursion is a breeze.
Address: st. Embankment, 4.
Cost: 350 rub. single, 250 rubles to the local history halls.
Museum of Local Lore
The exhibition is located in the ancient building of the former gymnasium and is dedicated to the times of the Bosporan Kingdom. The collections contain household items, weapons, and equipment. An interesting collection of decorative and applied arts.
Address: st. Protapova, 1.
Cost: 250 rubles, preferential – 130 rubles.
Sights and entertainment of Anapa
If you are looking for something interesting in Anapa where you can visit with your family, pay attention to the entertainment complexes and walking routes.
Anapa lighthouse
It can safely be called ancient, since it was built in 1898. Built according to classical canons, an octagonal shape was chosen. At first the fire was maintained by burning oil, but now it is switched to automatic mode and the presence of a person inside is not required. It gives the embankment a special charm and looks great on postcards and photos.
Embankment
The most popular place for walking does not remain deserted even in the low season. The total length is 5 km. The central part is 1600m, decorated with original flower beds and flower arrangements. In the evening, bright lighting turns on, giving the walks a flair of romanticism. There are a number of cafes and restaurants serving European and Mediterranean cuisine along the embankment; the main attractions are located nearby.
Bugaz Spit
The famous beach for lovers of wild recreation and kite surfing stretches for 13 km. from Blagoveshchenskaya to Veselovka. You can drive directly to it by car. But vacationers try to park at the very beginning of the lane and not disturb others. There is complete freedom here, the shore is not cluttered with attractions and pavilions, the sand spit is convenient for leisure with children, the sand is soft, the entrance to the water is gentle.
How to get to Anapa?
The most convenient way to get to your destination is by plane. You can find out the cost of an air ticket and book it on any private or public air transportation website. Interesting options for usefully spending time free from the beach can be found in the resort village of Blagoveshchenskaya.
Entertainment in Anapa is a very interesting stage of the holiday, but an equally important component is the overnight stay. Using our website, you will find dozens of the most profitable and affordable offers and choose the option of a hotel, guest house, apartment or housing in the private sector that suits you.
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You will have to take all the beach accessories with you, but this does not interfere with your good mood at all.
Lermontov gazebo
The Belvedere rotunda is built of light, elegant stone. It is located between the villages of Sukko and Bolshoy Utrish and is installed on the very edge of the cliff. The name is given in honor of the great poet, who spent considerable time in the Caucasus, devoting enthusiastic lines to the nature of the region. Anyone can enter the gazebo and enjoy the view.
Monument-stele “Soaring Eagle”
The proud bird with its wings spread is considered a symbol of the Caucasus mountain range. The monument was created according to the design of Polyakov and Rysin and opened in 2013. According to local residents and professional guides, it marks the beginning of the mountains. From the platform near the stele there is a stunning view.
Musical fountains
You should definitely add this attraction to your list of where you can go and what to see in Anapa in one day. The fountains were opened in 2014. They occupy about 900m in length, 5 pools are lined up in a chain in the direction of the 30th Anniversary of Victory Park. In the daytime it is difficult to even suspect them of something extraordinary, but with the onset of darkness, an enchanting dance of jets begins in the light of spotlights to classical and jazz compositions. The show takes place daily from 22.00 to 23.00.
Address: Krymskaya, 99.
Waterpark Golden Beach
For those who seek entertainment, a large complex of water attractions is open. It is located near the city beach, the main highlight is the panoramic view of the sea. The territory is divided into several sectors, including small ponds for children and a recreation area where two cafes with snacks and a full menu are open. The park is seasonal, open only in the warm season. A great place to visit with a child.
Address: st. Grebenskaya, 1.
Cost: adult ticket – 1500 rubles, children’s ticket – 900 rubles.
Big Utrish
Big Utrish is a dead end in this direction. Having arrived, you come across a small area with absolutely no room. From this site there are narrow paths leading to houses where it is practically impossible to pass each other. During the high season there is generally a problem with the people, there are too many cars and people for this modest place. Parking prices are higher than average for all areas of Anapa.
The beach is not bad, pebbly, which makes the water seem cleaner. The beach is crowded with tourists especially in summer. Cars are abandoned on the slopes along the road and you have to walk almost a kilometer. There is paid parking, but there is not always space there.
This area is praised for its mountain air and relict forests. Juniper. However, in my opinion, this place does not deserve special attention. Prices are the same as in other areas of Anapa, the beach is similar to other pebble ones. To be honest, Big Utrish seemed to us just an advertising project. It’s better here than in Anapa itself, but for example we liked Supsekh and Vityazevo more. Although, during further travels along the Black Sea coast by car, we found much more interesting places. I won't get ahead of myself.
In general, we’re moving on; we don’t want to stay here for long.
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Where to go for a walk in Anapa
In the city itself there are many places for walking, entry is free, and those who need scale and space should take a ride outside the city limits and look at the sights of the surrounding area.
Bald Mountain with air defense balls
After the hustle and bustle of the resort town, it’s nice to find yourself in a quiet, secluded place, enjoy the tranquility and magnificent panoramic views. The air defense base is also visible from the observation deck, but tourists are unlikely to be welcome there.
Lotus Valley
People had a hand in the appearance of attractions and they were lucky twice. When they were digging a canal from the river. Kuban, a change in the landscape occurred, and its consequence was the desalination of water in the estuaries. After this, scientists began experiments on the germination and acclimatization of exotic plants. One of the experiments was crowned with success and at the end of the 20th century, lotuses took root in the Akhtanizovsky Estuary and began to grow. You can observe their flowering from June to September.
Address: Akhtanizovsky estuary, Temryuk district.
Park named after the 30th anniversary of the Victory
After a walk near the light and music fountains, it is worth taking a look at the shady park alleys. It is always crowded; the park is a favorite vacation spot for city residents. Individuals and families come here, children enjoy spending time in playgrounds, adults stroll around the fountains or read the inscriptions on the Walk of Fame. There are souvenir rows, an aquarium, a zoo corner, and a bicycle rental service.
Indian Lotus Valley
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According to many travelers, the Valley of Indian Lotuses in the Akhtanizovsky Estuary is a hidden gem of the Krasnodar region, located just over an hour's drive from Anapa. You can go on a tour on your own, but in both cases you will get unique emotions and many beautiful photographs of one of the most beautiful flowers on our planet. The period of active flowering occurs in July-August, so try to plan your trip during this period. You can only get there by boat: many travelers enjoy a trip along the river no less than watching the lotuses. Allow at least half a day for the trip.
What to visit in Anapa
It’s not for nothing that the city has the status of a resort and some attractions fully correspond to it.
Pump room
There are several mineral springs located in the city. It is important to drink this water immediately, but it is useless to put it in bottles; after a few hours it loses all its special properties. A pump room has been erected for hydrotherapy, visiting is free, you can drink water from any source in unlimited quantities. But some types are insidious and it is better to limit yourself to one serving. Disposable tableware can be purchased at the entrance for 2 rubles. or take a collapsible cup with you.
Address: Revolution Ave., 3.
Taman mud volcanoes
Homer wrote about them, pointing out that in their vents there are entrances to Hades. The mud is healing, it is heated to 20-26 degrees in a natural way.
Wellness programs
Interesting leisure activities in winter Anapa go well with wellness treatments, which in the off-season will cost half as much as in summer. The resort's health resorts, both adults and children, use the latest techniques and specialize in various diseases.
In the city itself there are about fifty sanatoriums, another 150 are located in neighboring villages - Vityazevo, Dzhemete and Bolshoi Utrish. Most of them have balneotherapy and mud therapy departments, mineral pump rooms, spa and medical and cosmetology centers. Digestive and respiratory organs, gynecological pathologies, heart and vascular diseases, and musculoskeletal diseases are treated here.
In winter, in many health resorts you can swim in pools with warm sea water, take a steam bath, breathe in a halo chamber, and take a course of phytotherapy, hirudotherapy, and acupuncture. To improve the health of large and small patients, beeswax, herbal infusions, blue clay, paraffin, ozokerite and seaweed are used.
Indoor pool "Winter Beach". Photo: multitour.ru
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There are 26 volcanoes in total. The largest ones, such as Tizdar, have sanatorium complexes built, while the small ones are left in their original form.
Dolphinarium on Bolshoi Utrish
Performances are held daily, it is better to check the schedule in advance. There are almost always free places.
Address: pos. Big Utrish.
Cost: adult – 1000 rubles, children – 400 rubles.
Where to go in Anapa
Many attractions are located outside the city limits, so you need to get ready for the trip.
Lake Sukko (Cypress)
A cozy body of water is gradually becoming an alternative to the sea. More and more vacationers are seeking to hide in the shade of coastal trees, away from the noisy bustle of the central beach. A unique phenomenon that can be observed from the shore is cypress trees standing in the water. During the low season, the water subsides and it is possible to approach them.
Cruiser Kutuzov
The keeper of martial traditions has become a museum. The dimensions are impressive, 210 m long and 22 m wide. Due to its unsinkability, it is still a model for the newest ships. The museum hosts thematic programs and excursions for children and adults.
Address: Admiral Serebryakov Embankment, 2A.
Cost: 250 rubles, discounted and children's fees – 100 rubles, there are days of free admission, which are announced in advance.
Museum of Technology in Temryuk “Military Hill”
Samples of military equipment are collected at the open-air site. There are planes, guns, tanks, field guns, mobile headquarters and kitchens, even a train. Part of the territory is free to enter, but sometimes controllers come up and ask you to show a ticket, so it’s better to purchase it at the ticket office at the entrance.
Address: Temryuk, st. Rose Luxemburg.
Cost: 100 rubles, children – 30 rubles.
Champagne wine factory in Abrau-Durso
The brands of produced drinks are highly valued and have received a number of awards at international exhibitions. You should not miss the opportunity to walk through the cellar, where huge barrels and bottles covered with noble dust are stored. The guide’s story about the production process, grape varieties, and the secrets of winemaking is complemented by an amazing tasting of several types of champagne with detailed instructions on how to drink and what to eat. Excursion groups are recruited every hour.
Cost: without tasting - 750 rubles, with tasting 1000 rubles. It is possible to book a separate individual or group excursion.
Monuments and sculptures
Leisurely walks around Anapa contribute to a relaxed and peaceful holiday. During such hikes, you have the opportunity to learn the history of the city by looking at monuments and reading plaques for them. You can hire a guide who will tell you educational facts about the attractions.
Monument to V.A. Budzinsky
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The sculpture of the founder of the resort, Vladimir Adolfovich, is made in full height - the doctor is “dressed” in a robe, in one hand he holds a container with healing water, and in the other, a scroll that describes all the beneficial qualities of local natural springs. Budzinsky was the first to open a hospital in Anapa, where treatment with water, mud, and physiotherapy was used. A few years later, several more sanatoriums began to operate. The memorial sign is dedicated to the centennial anniversary of the founding of the resort and was erected with money from the Kuban boarding house, near which it is located.
Monument to a Vacationer
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Near the Fotini Hotel there is an interesting and unusual sculpture dedicated to resort guests. The low pedestal where a resting man “lies down,” slightly immersed in the sand and covering his body with a huge hat, arouses considerable interest among tourists. You can take pictures next to it, but you should not climb on it - you will be fined for this.
Monument to A.D. Bloodless
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Near the open-air museum "Gorgippia" there is a sculpture of the hero of the war of 1812 - Bezkrovny Alexei Danilovich. Ataman took part in many wars and battles, including the battle for the city of Anapa, where he was shell-shocked and wounded in the leg. The tsar himself, as well as princes Kutuzov and Menshikov, praised him for his courage and bravery. The Cossacks were proud of their commander and called him “Commander without mistakes.” The figure is a bust of a hero in a cap and shoulder straps of that time, on a low pedestal. It is known that no portraits of Alexei Danilovich were made during his lifetime, so his image is collective.
Monument to A.S. Korytin
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Continuing to consider the entertainment and attractions of Anapa, it is necessary to say about the memorial sign dedicated to the honorary resident of the resort city and made in the form of a relief portrait of Andrei Sergeevich on a stele and a model of a seaplane, which was invented by the aircraft designer. He worked at a plant in Taganrog for 35 years, developing projects, then moved back to his native land and took up archeology and history. Korytin largely contributed to the positive decision by the Ministry of Culture to create the Gorgippia Museum.
White hat
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The town on the Black Sea coast of the Russian Federation is famous for an unusual reminder; we are talking about the famous White Hat, which often appears in photos of vacationers. The thing is that this headdress is the official Anapa symbol. The opening of the place took place in 2007 - since then it has become one of the favorites among vacationers.
Interesting things to do in Anapa: where to walk and what to visit
In addition to the beach and promenade, the city has many interesting places.
Lion's Head Castle
A knight's tournament is held within its walls - this theatrical event attracts with its spectacle, intensity of passions and observance of tournament canons. Even though this is only a production, it masterfully conveys the spirit of the Middle Ages, enhanced by the appropriate surroundings.
Address: pos. Sukko, st. Rechnaya, 2.
Cost: morning show - 400 rubles, evening show - 500 rubles.
African village
If you have already seen all the city’s attractions and you don’t know what to do in Anapa during the remaining days of your vacation, then you should go on an African trip.
From May to October, the group “Rhythms of Africa” performs in the stylized settlement. The interactive performance involves the active participation of the audience and is full of dances, songs, and elements of rituals. Many people take away souvenirs in ethnic style as a keepsake.
Address: Sukko village.
Cost: adult – 800 rubles, children – 600.
Bolshoi Utrish Nature Reserve
Excursion programs include walking trails and longer car trips. The national reserve was created with the aim of preserving unique plants and animals and studying the interaction of ecosystem elements. Tourists are offered routes:
- Savina gap;
- Canyon;
- Journey to the Pearl Waterfall;
- Coastal area of the reserve.
Cost: from 300 rub. depending on the program.
Anapa by car, first impressions
In principle, Anapa is a pleasant city, quite civilized, but during the summer holidays something indescribable happens here:
- many cars are abandoned blocking the passage on roads and sidewalks
- tourists on vacation special occasion . Exhausted from the heat, slightly tipsy and/or fully confident of their own immortality, they climb onto the road without looking around. Therefore, in many resort towns there is a speed limit of 40 km/h
- Car enthusiasts, sometimes not very careful and intelligent, can fly out from the adjacent territory, honk at you, curse you, and drive off in an unknown direction, especially if the car has Rostov or Krasnodar license plates.
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So, first of all, advice to everyone who comes to Anapa by car is maximum vigilance on the roads, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings during the holiday season. Don't ruin your holiday for yourself and others.
Therefore, while we were transporting our fellow travelers to their final destinations, we thoroughly enjoyed:
- narrow streets filled with cars of tourists from different regions of our big country
- traffic jams that form in a couple of minutes, and at the same time you can stand in them for up to a couple of hours, or even more, according to the stories of local residents.
- people who have forgotten about their own safety
After all, the city simply cannot cope with such a flow of visitors. Almost everywhere the roads are two-lane and cars are lined up on them in long streams. And here our valiant police are driving a lowered Priora, I present the photo without comments that they managed to take while passing by.
Why did we go explore the surroundings of Anapa by car?
The city beach of Anapa is simply creepy. The sea is in bloom and mud floats along the entire length of the beach near the shore. It all looks like a real swamp, and it doesn’t smell any better. People wallow in all this, and then complain and cannot understand why they catch all sorts of gastrointestinal diseases.
On the beach everyone is lying on top of each other. It is almost impossible to get to the sea. Many people are unhappy - they were probably waiting for another Anapa. At the same time, they come here, give away decent savings, but whether they relax, that’s another question?
Read in detail about the cost of a holiday in Anapa
It amazes me how people can pay unimaginable money for such conditions, because this is not a vacation, but some kind of torment. Housing prices in Anapa are inflated: a cheap room costs about 2,000 rubles, and only if you are very lucky to find it somewhere a kilometer from the sea. Fruits in season are about twice as expensive as what you can buy near Moscow. But if there is demand, there will be supply.
After looking at all this:
- dirty sea in Anapa
- dirty beach covered in mud and algae
- high prices for housing and food in Anapa
- crowds of people filling the city
If you like Anapa or another resort, I recommend using the service for finding housing from local residents AirBnB . If you register using my link, then on your first booking you will receive a discount of 2100 rubles (which is two nights in inexpensive apartments.
We went by car to further explore the surroundings of Anapa and the entire Black Sea coast. Our path lay in the village of Blagoveshchenskaya.
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It is a monument of federal significance and is considered the oldest temple in Kuban.
Its visit is included in the list of most excursions around the city. Address: st. Sobornaya, 7.
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
The cathedral in the Pskov-Novgorod style amazes with its proportionality and beauty. It was built with funds raised by the townspeople. A distinctive feature was the high wooden bell tower against the backdrop of snow-white walls. They are not plastered, but simply whitewashed, which creates a feeling of antiquity, although the temple was opened in 2014. The church has a Sunday school, a library, and a youth association.
Address: st. Mayakovsky, 111v.
Monument to the Cossacks who fell at the walls of Anapa in 1788-1828
Free, fearless and warlike, they defended their borders to the last. In memory of their feat and dedication, a monument was unveiled in 2013, erected near the Russian Gate.
Memorial Stele "City of Military Glory"
After the city was given an honorary title, a corresponding monument was erected. The column, made of granite, resembles a Doric one in its silhouette and severity of form. There are benches for vacationers around, and evening lighting is provided.
Monument to Dmitry Kalinin
He immortalized the feat of the Soviet intelligence officer. Covering the retreat of his group, he destroyed about 30 enemy soldiers. In order not to surrender, the scout blew himself up with a grenade along with several other fascists.
Monument ship "Scarlet Sails"
A. Green created an amazing work in which scarlet sails on ship masts became a symbol of hope and dreams come true. Since then, this image has remained unchanged. The ship is installed on the city embankment; during its manufacture, all the main details of shipbuilding were taken into account, so even up close it looks like a real one.
The Wax Museum
Madame Tussauds found a literal gold mine in her time by organizing the first such museum. Its likenesses, large and small, began to open in many cities in different countries. In the exhibition hall, guests are greeted by fairy-tale and real characters made with high skill.
Address: st. Vladimirskaya, 2.
Cost: 300 rub. for adults, 200 for children.
Children's Park "The Jungle Book"
If you choose where to go and what to do in Anapa, the theme park will top the list of interesting places to visit with children. It is based on attractions designed in accordance with famous cartoons. There is a shooting gallery, a Ferris wheel, carousels and numerous pavilions with souvenirs, lemonade and ice cream.
Address: Krasnoarmeyskaya st., 1P.
Rex Dinosaur Park
The giant reptiles have long been extinct, but are still of interest to researchers. Stories are written about them and cartoons are created. There are about 20 realistic figures made of elastic material installed in the park, corresponding in size to the originals. For ease of orientation, a diagram is posted at the entrance to the park. There is a play area for children and a trampoline complex is open.
Address: Central embankment.
Cost: 700 rubles, for children – 600, children under 2 years old are admitted free of charge.
