Sochi is rightly called the Black Sea pearl and the resort capital of Russia. Every year numerous tourists from our country and other countries of the world come here. The flow of vacationers increased significantly after the Winter Olympics were held in Sochi in 2014. At the end of the global competition, the title of the city's main attraction was awarded to the Olympic Park, which is open daily from 8:00 to 0:00.
Tourists renting accommodation in Sochi can come here by car. The park is located in the Adler district of the resort. Public transport also goes here. Vacationers can use buses, minibuses, high-speed Lastochka trains, or take a taxi to the park.
It covers an area of about two hundred hectares. People like to move around the park on Segways, roller skates, bicycles, electric cars, etc.
History of the creation of the Olympic Park
Construction of the Olympic Park began in 2007 and was completed six years later. It is presented in the form of a complex of buildings where sports competitions are held. The park consists of numerous infrastructure facilities. During the 2014 Winter Olympics, athletes lived here, for whom all conditions were created at the highest level.
Singing fountains and Sochi Park
Let's start with the most popular. Of course, the main center of attraction in Adler is the Olympic venues. They are visible from the plane when you just land in Adler.
And it's an amazing sight. The famous stadiums “Fisht”, “Shaiba”, “Bolshoi” and others are very impressive. The Olympic Park is especially beautiful in the evening, when everything is illuminated with colorful lights.
To avoid walking around the entire park, rent a car sharing scooter. There are a sea of them here. The walk will be comfortable and very fun.
It would be ideal if you start the day with a visit to Sochi Park. This is a fabulous huge Disneyland with unique attractions.
A lot of adrenaline and boundless childish happiness await you in this place. And you don’t have to be a child to do this.
Sochi Park is open until 8 pm. And at 8.30 the famous Show of Singing Fountains in the Olympic Park begins. Don't miss it. The spectacle is simply mesmerizing.
Prices: adult ticket to SochiPark - from 1900 rubles, children's ticket - from 1700 rubles. Singing fountains are free.
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.
Southern Cultures (arboretum)
Another place to definitely go in Adler in the summer. The park is very old and very beautiful. It is over 100 years old. But it still captivates with its special atmosphere.
There are countless exotic plants here. And the design is close to natural landscape stylization. Everything here is done to make you feel like you are in the heart of nature.
The park is especially beautiful in the evening. And if you are looking for where to spend the evening after relaxing at sea. This is the same place.
Golden shadows of branches on the old paths of the park at sunset. Black and white swans in the pond. Silence, freshness and the smell of magnolias. What could be better?
Prices: for adults – 300 rubles, for children – 150 rubles. (under 7 years old entry is free).
Olympic Park Museums
Sochi Automuseum
The name of the museum speaks for itself. More than 100 examples of domestic cars from different years are presented here.
Sochi Auto Sports Museum
More than 40 sports and racing cars. In addition to various cars, the museum exhibits more than 1,000 exhibits of various racing paraphernalia.
3D ZOOancient animal park
A museum of ancient animals opened its doors in the curling center in the summer of 2022. This unusual zoo was created using the most advanced virtual reality technologies.
Ivanovsky waterfall
A ten-meter waterfall flowing into a crystal clear lake. A very beautiful place. And if you love pristine nature, then this is the place for you.
The waterfall in the gorge of the Psakho River is surrounded by a dense emerald array of vegetation. Birds are singing around. And the sound of falling water calms and relaxes.
The rocks all around were overgrown with ferns, mosses and vines. The surface of the lake is azure-transparent. Everything is just like in the jungle. Gorgeous photos are guaranteed to you.
People often come here to meditate and fill themselves with positive energy.
To get to the waterfall you will need to walk a bit. Approximately 3 km. This walk is also part of the journey. The surrounding area is very picturesque.
To get to the place, take bus 105 or 135. Get off at the stop “Monastery village”. (You can also take a taxi.) From here, walk a short distance to a dirt path. The 3-kilometer route to the waterfall begins there.
In the village itself there is a bomb viewing platform. It offers a panoramic view of the mountains and river valley.
Entrance price to the waterfall: 200 rubles.
Tribal trout breeding
Address: Sochi, Adler district, p. Kazachiy Brod, st. Forelevaya, 45A.
You can get acquainted with the local cuisine and the peculiarities of trout breeding on an industrial scale, as well as fishing, by visiting a trout breeding farm located in the village of Kazachiy Brod, Adlerovsky district.
The history of the largest plant in Russia and Europe goes back more than 50 years. The environmentally and aesthetically favorable location of the enterprise (on the Mzymta River, in a picturesque mountainous area) ensured the popularity of the farm.
Trout farming
Valuable species of trout (including rainbow and Adler amber) are bred in a system of man-made reservoirs filled with clean water from a mountain river. Here tourists are told about the stages of trout development - from fry to adult, fresh fish is prepared, etc.
Big Sochi Oceanarium
This is an ideal place to go in Adler in the rain. And not only in the rain. Fabulous place. You will visit the largest aquarium on the entire Southern Coast of our country.
Thirty huge aquariums. 6000 square meters. More than 400 varieties of fish from all over the globe.
The most impressive thing is the 44-meter acrylic tunnel. Here you feel like you are in the very heart of the ocean.
Bridges, rocks, waterfalls, tropical forest. The exhibitions at the Adler Oceanarium are very realistic.
Sochi Discovery World Aquarium enchants not only children, but also adults. Here you can find unicorn fish, reef sharks, giant turtles, seahorses, dangerous piranhas and other inhabitants of the underwater depths.
Twice a day there is a costume show in the main observation window and tunnel. Behind the glass of the aquarium you will be greeted by mermaids and other underwater sea characters (from 11 to 11.30 and from 15 to 15.30).
Open from 10am to 7pm.
Prices: entrance ticket for adults – 950 rubles, for children – 550 rubles. (from 4 to 11 years old).
Sights of the city of Adler
Objects of the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi
Since 2014, the main attractions of Adler have been the sites of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Russia has been preparing for a long time and painstakingly to host sports games. Thanks to the work of architects and engineers, new truly futuristic buildings were erected on the outskirts of Adler - the “Big” Ice Palace, the Fisht stadium, the small ice arena “Shaiba”, the Iceberg winter sports palace, speed skating and curling. Today, everyone who comes here on vacation considers it their duty to visit such a significant place. In the evening, crowds of people gather here to admire the stunning show of the singing fountain.
Theme park "Sochi Park"
Located next to the Olympic venues. This is a giant entertainment area with a total area of 25 hectares. Sochi Park is a real paradise for little tourists, it includes dozens of modern attractions (including extreme ones), swings, a dolphinarium, a sovarium, a petting zoo, a huge playground, an illusion room, all kinds of master classes and scientific experiments, animation programs with featuring heroes from fairy tales and much more.
There are cafes and restaurants on the territory of the amusement park where you can take a tasty and nutritious break. The cost of entrance tickets depends on the visiting tariff. The cost of a child ticket depends on the age and height of the child. The minimum ticket price is 1,700 rubles for adults, 1,500 rubles for children.
Car Museum
The Museum of Sports and Classic Cars in Adler is located on the territory of the Olympic Park. The museum's exposition includes racing cars from the 1930s to the 1990s. Here you can see Jaguars, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Cadillacs, as well as other rare examples of retro cars, including Soviet ones. The grand opening ceremony of the museum dates back to 2014, and the main guests were Bernard Ecclestone (the organizer of Formula 1) and his wife.
Trout farm
Located in a picturesque location in the Adler region in the village of Kazachiy Brod. Guests will be given an interesting tour of the territory, from which visitors will learn about the peculiarities of trout breeding in the waters of artesian springs and will be able to feed the fish themselves. At the end of the excursion program, guests will be invited to the tasting room to taste noble, delicious grilled fish.
Electrical Museum of Nikola Tesla
These are not only scientific and educational, but also quite spectacular show programs and exhibitions that will appeal to both adults and children. The most popular and extreme performance of the museum is the “Cage of Fear”, where electric shocks are passed through the body of a person locked in a cage.
Mechanical Museum of Leonardo da Vinci
Another unique place where not only children, but also adults need to go. The museum is located on the same street, and moreover, in the same building as the Tesla Electric Museum. The museum's exhibition will allow you to enter the world of Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical structures and see the laws of physics in action. Experienced guides will introduce guests to the history of the creation of the exhibits, and also talk about the life of the great scientist.
Adler market
A favorite place for beach lovers. In this place you can buy whatever your heart desires - fruits, vegetables, spices, sweets, honey, wines, cheeses, chacha, souvenirs and much more, of excellent quality and at affordable prices. Despite the abundance of other markets and shops in the resort town, vacationers prefer to go shopping here
Apery
When going on vacation to Adler or Sochi, be sure to visit the monkey nursery in the village of Veseloye (on the border with Abkhazia). You can easily get to the nursery by public transport. The journey from the center of Adler will take about 25 minutes. The nursery opened in 1927 at the research institute. To this day, work is in full swing here - behavior is being studied, vaccines against diseases are being tested. Visitors are not allowed into the research institute itself, but a tour of the territory with enclosures will be given.
Shopping and entertainment
A modern architectural structure consisting of a complex of small buildings and a landscaped recreation area. You can go here for a night walk, as the shopping center is open 24 hours a day. In addition to shops, there are cafes, restaurants, and karaoke bars. In the evening hours, beautiful multi-colored lights come on. During the day you can visit a family restaurant, the menu of which includes dishes even for children.
A ropes course is open on the territory of “Mandarin”; children are entertained by professional animators. Another feature of the shopping center is the presence of its own swimming pool and a comfortable beach on the Black Sea coast. And on the top floor there is an observation deck, from where tourists watch the surroundings of the city from a height of about 40 meters.
Water park "Amphibius"
One of the popular tourist places in Adler. During the summer season the number of visitors reaches its peak. The water slides of the water park are designed not only for children and teenagers, but also for adults.
Dolphinarium "Aquatoria"
One favorite place among tourists. This is a habitat not only for dolphins, but also for other marine inhabitants, for example, walruses and fur seals. In a team with experienced trainers, the animals put on a magnificent spectacular show in the pool. Finally, you can take a memorable photo with the show participants.
Oceanarium Sochi Discovery World Aquarium
This unique place is located near the center of Adler. Literally from the threshold, tourists find themselves in the mysterious world of fish and reptiles. There are dozens of aquariums with inhabitants of seas and oceans from all over the world, as well as a 44-meter underwater tunnel, in which visitors find themselves in the center of underwater life. Next to the aquariums there are boards with basic information about marine inhabitants. Sharks, rays and eels are of particular interest to the aquarium's guests.
Dendrological Park "Southern Cultures"
A unique natural complex with an area of 46 hectares is located on the banks of the Mzymta River. Walking along the paths of the arboretum, you can observe countless collections of plants growing in different countries of the world. There are benches for relaxation along the alleys, and small sculptural compositions made of wood adorn the green meadows. Artificial cascades of ponds add a special flavor.
In one of the corners of the arboretum there is its own small lake, whose inhabitants are not only ducks and swans, but also nutria, and in the enclosures you can see peacocks, ostriches, and pelicans. Squirrels also received permanent shelter here. Some tourists even manage to feed them. The Arboretum can rightfully be considered a natural attraction of Adler.
Imeretinskaya embankment
A facility built for the opening of the Winter Olympic Games. Today, this is one of the most visited places on the Black Sea coast in Adler. In addition to benches and lanterns, there are a lot of entertainment and retail outlets, and there are rental offices for active travelers. Those interested will be able to rent roller skates, scooters, and bicycles for riding along the embankment.
The road is straight and wide, paved with decorative tiles, divided into two zones - for walking and cycling. The length of the embankment is about 7 kilometers. On one side of the embankment is the Black Sea, and on the other, modern star hotels and hotel complexes, from behind which snow-capped mountain peaks peek out.
Park named after Bestuzhev-Marlinsky
Located in the center of Adler. Not only tourists, but also those who live here gather here for a walk. This cozy park got its name in honor of the Decembrist Bestuzhev, who participated in the Caucasian War and died heroically in 1837. On the territory there is a monument to Bestuzhev, in the form of an asymmetrical obelisk. Thanks to the mild climate, the park remains green almost all year round, and the decoration with flower beds and flower arrangements makes it especially popular.
Fairytale Canyon
Another stunning place in the vicinity of Adler. The canyon bears its name “Fairytale” for a reason. Ancient relict forest. A three-kilometer gorge covered with ferns and mosses.
Turquoise river. And winding mysterious paths. All this awaits you in the canyon.
In short, a very atmospheric place, shrouded in a mystical aura.
You can visit the canyon absolutely free. To get here from Adler, take bus 125c or 125. Get off in the village of Vesele. Next, move along Mira Street to Vasilkov Lane. From here the path opens to the canyon.
The walking route from the village of Vesele usually takes about 100 minutes. This option is suitable for those who like to take a walk. To save time, you can order a taxi.
A few facts about Adler
- Adler is located on the Black Sea coast, at the mouth of the Mzymta River, between Abkhazia and the Sochi-Khosta region.
- Translated from Abkhazian, Adler means “pier,” which is explained by the original function of the settlement: according to one version, there used to be a port here, which was important for trade relations with Turkey.
- Numerous caves with artifacts, archaeological finds and dolmens in the Adler region confirm that man appeared here about 350 thousand years ago.
- In the 19th century, the settlement played the role of a fortress. Political criminals (including the Decembrists) and cultural figures disliked by the government were exiled here. The climatic conditions of the Imereti Valley (or “Valley of Death”), with its high humidity and heat, contributed to the spread of malaria. At the same time, since 1866, the territory was inhabited by Russians, Ukrainians, and Moldovans and was actively used for farming and agriculture.
- Gradually, from a small village, Adler turned into a large port and trade center, and since 1961, after annexation with Sochi and a series of sanitary measures against malaria, a tourist destination has been actively developing here.
- Now Adler is a comfortable resort with a developed network of hotels, sanatoriums, recreation and entertainment areas, large-scale sports and interesting cultural facilities.
- The population of Adler is more than 100 thousand people.
- The distance from Adler to Krasnodar is 320 km, to Novorossiysk – 300 km.
