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The Black Sea resort of Abrau-Durso is known to everyone and is primarily associated with the production of champagne. But few people know that these are two villages: one of which is located on the sea coast and is called Durso, and the second is located seven kilometers from the first in the mountains. Those who want to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, peace and tranquility prefer to relax in Abrau. You can swim in it in a warm fresh lake, and you will have to get to the sea along a mountain serpentine road. Tourists for whom seaside holidays are a priority stop in the village of Durso.
The village of Durso is located in the bay of the same name. This is a real paradise for a beach holiday: clean and warm sea, beautiful nature, good beaches. The swimming season opens at the end of May and lasts until October. The main influx of tourists occurs in July-August.
Holidays in the village can be very varied. There are many cafes, restaurants, a nightclub and several discos. If you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle, you can retire to one of the wild beaches. In addition to sea beaches in Durso there is a beach on a small fresh lake called Maly or Sweet Liman. Families with children prefer to relax on it because of the very warm water and shallow depth of the lake.
Central Beach
This pebble beach stretches for 350 meters, its width in some places reaches 40 meters. This is the most popular beach in the village; every year it receives hundreds of tourists. There are several paid car parks nearby, but at the height of the season it is difficult to find a place for a car.
The infrastructure on the beach is well developed. Shaded canopies and fungi protect from the sun; sun loungers and deck chairs are available for rent. On the beach there are several cafes, shops, sports equipment rental and a rescue post. There are changing rooms, toilets and showers. There are hotels, guest houses and campsites near the beach.
The area of the village of Durso is considered environmentally friendly, so the water here is clear. Only after rains does it become cloudy due to the mountain river flowing into the sea.
Reviews of hotels in Abrau-Durso
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The resort consists of two villages. Abrau lies in a mountain basin next to the lake of the same name and the famous champagne factory. Quiet little Durso is located 5 km away, behind a small pass on the seashore. According to reviews, prices for holidays in Abrau-Durso in 2022 are high. A double room in a guest house is offered from 1,700 rubles.
Tourists who vacationed in Abrau-Durso in 2022 left many positive reviews about hotels, boarding houses and recreation centers.
Viktorastra : “We were pleasantly surprised by the level of service at the Imperial Hotel.” I have only encountered such cordiality, welcome and quality in Asian countries. I have never seen anything like this in Russia. All at the highest level".
Ooo : “Wonderful, clean area, a pleasant place in which the soul is invested. I want to come back... I recommend the Dursoleil Hotel!”
Ivan : “Eden has wonderful, helpful staff and a homely atmosphere. Excellent location, just 5 minutes to the sea, in 20 minutes you can climb the mountains on foot, the view is unrealistically beautiful!”
Spiridonova : “Very good recreation center “Stroitel”. Great staff. Clean air, beauty. I recommend! I go there with my family every year.”
Hotel Imperial (Photo: vk.com/visitabrau)
Beaches of sanatoriums and recreation centers
These beaches are more comfortable than the Central one, and fewer people relax on them. The surface, as elsewhere in Durso, is large pebbles, so it is better to take special shoes with you to the beach. The entrance of outsiders to the beach of the Romantic recreation center and the Fregat sanatorium and health complex is limited; access to other areas is free.
The most comfortable and comfortable beach is the Mayak boarding house. There are shade canopies, changing rooms, attractions for children, a cafe, and a pier. Vacationers can ride a jet ski, catamaran, or fly with a parachute. Boat trips and fishing are offered every day.
Pros and cons of holidays in Abrau-Durso
Those vacationing in Abrau-Durso in 2022 were pleased with the clean, warm sea, picturesque nature and the fact that there are not as many people here as in Gelendzhik or Greater Sochi.
Advantages of a holiday in Abrau-Durso in 2022, according to tourists:
- Good climate and ecology.
- Interesting excursions around Taman and the Black Sea coast.
- Kuban Wine Tourism Center.
- Convenient to get to from Novorossiysk.
Alavma: “The beauties that opened up to us when we found ourselves on the beach simply cannot be described. The sea, the crimson sunset and the mountains are something unimaginable.”
Minuses:
- Long transfer from Anapa airport.
- Housing prices are inflated.
- Small beaches.
- Party-goers will be bored.
- There are only two grocery stores in Durso.
RLala: “The road to the sea from all the hotels is uphill/downhill, over large stones, not very convenient. There’s no way at all in a wheelchair, it’s hard with small children and the elderly.”
Wines "Abrau-Durso" (Photo: tripster.ru)
Wild beaches of Durso
Between the villages of Maly Utrish and Durso there are several wild beaches. You can get to them by car; you will have to drive along a dirt road that is not of very good quality. The beaches are named after the names of the gorges. There are tent camps on each beach in the summer. All the beaches between Durso and Maly Utrish are the same: they are covered with large pebbles and stones, the entrance to the water is also on stones, and there is a forest above the beach.
Another wild beach is located between the village and Lake Maly Liman. Nudists prefer to relax here. The beach is covered with large pebbles. Entry into the water is not very convenient due to the rocks.
Reviews of weather in Abrau-Durso
Tourists come to Abrau all year round, and Durso is a seasonal resort. The first vacationers appear by the sea in May. The largest influx of tourists occurs in July and August. The swimming season ends at the end of September - beginning of October. In the warm season, the air humidity in Abrau-Durso is 70%. This is much lower than in Sochi.
Weather in Abrau-Durso in high season:
- June - air temperature +26...+28°С, water temperature +23°С;
- July - air temperature +29...+32°С, water temperature +25°С;
- August - air temperature +30...+33°С, water temperature +26...+27°С;
- September - air temperature +25°C, water temperature +23...+24°C.
Irma: “I really like to relax in August. It's hot, but not as hot as in July! There are a lot of vacationers. The weather is gorgeous, the sea is like fresh milk.”
View of Abrau-Durso (Photo: vk.com/visitabrau)
Reviews of excursions and entertainment in Abrau-Durso
Abrau is famous for its champagne wine factory, which hosts excursions for tourists. Nearby there is a large picturesque lake. The water in Abrau is emerald in color, but muddy due to limestone impurities. Swimming is prohibited, but sunbathing is welcome! Renting a sun lounger costs 100 rubles per day. You can ride on the lake by boat, catamaran, or go on an excursion on the retro steamship "Champagne".
grikost: “The boat excursion lasts about an hour. Its engine is electric, so there is no need to worry about environmental pollution.”
_ilinayulia: “The village is saturated with the aroma of roses and champagne. And what a musical fountain show there is, just a fairy tale! Every year one new composition is added, the sound has become impeccable.”
According to reviews from tourists, while on vacation in Abrau-Durso, children will be interested in walking in the park next to the lake, playing near the fountains and feeding the ducks. Take excursions to Novorossiysk and the vineyards.
Active recreation enthusiasts engage in trekking, jeeping and sea fishing. The village has a karting track and a yoga center. For diving, people go to Yuzhnaya Ozereevka, which is located 10 km from Abrau-Durso.
To the side (Photo: vk.com/visitabrau)
Marine Durso
The village of Durso is located on the coast and has several separate beaches. Therefore, if you ask a taxi driver the route “Abrau-Durso, beach,” then he usually takes you to Durso.
The main beach of the village - Central - is pebbly. Locals recommend buying comfortable flip-flops with thick soles for the beach. The beach is located in a bay surrounded by picturesque rocks. The sea gradually gains depth, so there are many families with children here.
There is more entertainment in Durso than in Abrau. Catamarans, scooters and boats are available for rent. They say that the views from the sea to Abrau-Durso beach are stunningly beautiful.
The beach is fully equipped for recreation. The infrastructure is very well thought out and close to foreign standards. There are enough sun loungers, umbrellas, awnings, and mushrooms. There are toilets and rooms for resting and changing clothes. From morning until late evening, cafes, shopping stalls and all kinds of water activities are open. There is a lifeguard post on the beach.
The water is almost always clear, despite the huge number of swimmers. Coastal waters become cloudy during heavy rains (the turbidity is brought by the mountain river Durso flowing into the sea).
The main problem for resort guests in July-August is parking. The place is difficult to find even in a paid parking lot.
At the sanatorium "Moryak"
The beaches of Durso continue beyond the fenced “Breeze”. You find yourself in the next “bathhouse”, having covered literally 100 m. The “Moryak” sanatorium has set up resort properties in a place where there is a beautiful rotunda, a “Tavern” restaurant and a small guesthouse. The length of the local Riviera is the same - 350 m. This time you will be lucky enough to see a completely intact breakwater, extending 65 m into the sea.
The width of the large-pebble surface here is at least 15-20 m. The entry into the water is at the same level, its angle is large. The garbage is removed. Sun loungers, deck chairs and sun umbrellas are available for hire.
There are walkways, changing rooms, attractions and the opportunity to ride a jet ski. The shek mentioned above sells soft and even alcoholic drinks. It's easy to take beautiful photos in the rotunda. This is where the infrastructure ends. By the way, already on the way to the buildings of the health facility (no more than 60 m) you will come across a trading shop where souvenirs are offered.
If you want privacy
In the resort town of Abrau-Durso there are several completely secluded beaches. They are located in gorges, and their names are appropriate: Lobanova gap, Navagirskaya gap, Wet gap. During the summer holidays, spontaneous car camping is organized on these beaches. Externally, all three beaches are similar to each other: large pebbles (sometimes just stones), the bottom is flat, and around there are mountains covered with virgin forests.
Various young people and nudists like to relax here, whose motto is: “Summer, Abrau-Durso, sea, beach.”
Cuisine and restaurants of Abrau-Durso
Local restaurants mainly offer their guests dishes of European and Mediterranean cuisine. And this is exactly what you need with a glass of good wine, which is definitely worth trying here!
Among the famous restaurants in Abrau-Durso are Terrasse di Lago, whose menu is replete with haute cuisine. The average bill is 1000-1500 RUB per person.
Lovers of hearty and tasty food may be interested in the Aqua barbecue bar, located in the park on the shore of the lake. It serves dishes cooked over an open fire, as well as Latin American cuisine, cocktails and signature lemonades. Cost - from 150-750 RUB for a la carte grilled dishes to 1600-1900 RUB for impressive meat sets for a large company.
If you prefer quiet, peaceful places with an elegant interior, you can order a light snack or drink a cup of fragrant coffee with handmade sweets in one of the local cafes. For example, in the French coffee shop Petit Cafe, guests are offered Russian, French and Italian breakfasts, cakes, sandwiches and a variety of drinks. A serving of soup or salad costs 200-300 RUB, a main course costs 320-400 RUB, and the cost of desserts varies from 60 to 200 RUB. Drinks cost quite “Moscow style” - from 140 to 360 RUB.
Nature and surroundings
The resort area of Abrau-Durso on the Black Sea coast has a mild, Mediterranean-like climate. It is formed by a unique combination of mountains, relict forests and the sea. The summer here is dry and sunny with average temperatures of +26...+28°C. At the peak of the season in the second half of summer, the sea water warms up to +26°C.
Abrau Beach is located between two mountains that fall into the sea in a small valley. The mountain slopes have beautiful nature and offer magnificent views of the sea. There are equipped walking paths, observation platforms and ordinary paths along which it is pleasant to walk and admire the surroundings. On the mountain approaching the beach on the left is the famous Yoga House. This is a popular observation deck with tourists, on which a wooden gazebo has been erected. It got its name from lovers of meditation against the backdrop of an unusually beautiful panorama opening from a bird's eye view.
The shore is rocky, © Alexey Suvorov
Immediately beyond the narrow isthmus, on which the beach infrastructure is located, there is a small fresh lake, Maly Liman. There are springs at the bottom of the lake, so the water in it is always cool. But it is not suitable for swimming; its banks are heavily overgrown with reeds. The area near Maly Limanchik has been used for recreation and recreation for many years. Here is the Zvezdny boarding house, where cosmonauts returning from flights undergo rehabilitation, and teams of athletes come to rest. The tourist base “Limanchik” is located next door. You can rent holiday houses or set up a tent camp there. Many visitors to Abrau Beach leave their cars on the territory of the base - parking costs 200 rubles.
Lake Maly Liman, © Vera Lubenskaya
Mountain Abrau
Abrau-Durso beach is a vague concept. And that's why. There are actually two beaches. One in the village of Abrau. There is no sea here. But there is a wonderful mountain lake. The village is simply surrounded by beautiful grape plantations and relict forests. Abrau is a favorite place for lovers of silence and mountain beauty. The lake is located in a mountain basin, and its waters are saturated with limestone. At first glance, the water seems cloudy, but this is a deceptive impression. The waters of the lake are considered healing. The lake is very cool just a few steps from the shore, even on the hottest days.
You can swim and sunbathe in any place you like. Recreation areas along the road leading to the “limanchik” are especially popular. There are always parking spaces, the coastal area is quite large and there is a shady forest nearby. No less popular is the wooden pier near the Imperial Hotel.
A popular entertainment is riding on rented boats or catamarans. Boats are often rented for fishing.
