The resort's coastline stretches for 14 km along the Black Sea. More than half of the space is occupied by beaches. Thanks to the rocky bottom, pebble beaches and the absence of breakwaters, the water here is clean and clear.
The depth off the coast is shallow, the sea warms up well. Its temperature during the peak season reaches +26..+28оС. Outbreaks of intestinal infections are recorded in early August, sometimes until September. The same period is the height of the season.
Most beaches are free for tourists and open from 8:00 to 20:00.
If you are going to Lazarevskoye, you will find the following information useful:
- What do tourists think about Lazarevskoye: the pros and cons of the resort
- What to do and see here?
- Advice from a mother who vacationed in Lazarevskoye with small children
For your convenience, we have marked all the beaches mentioned in the article on the map:
Food prices in 2022
We noticed that there is an unimaginable number of canteens in Lazarevskoye! Vacationers in the reviews especially about - some even consider it the best and most inexpensive. The canteens “Salyut”, “Oreshnik”, “Mezzanine”, “Di Roma”, and Arnamal also have high ratings.
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Ruthless southern marketing.
History of Lazarevsky
Founded in 1839, the village was named in honor of Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev, admiral and naval commander, who founded the first naval bases in these parts. Bust of M.P. Lazarev is installed in front of the railway station.
However, the indigenous inhabitants (Adygs-Shapsugs) consider him a persecutor of the peoples of the Caucasus, so they stole the bust, tied it with a metal cable to a train leaving the station, they even planned to send it to the naval commander’s homeland, the city of Vladimir, but they still returned it to its place.
During the Second World War, a military airfield was located next to the Pzeuapse River; now the streets named after the pilots remind us of this: Pavlov, Kalarash. By the way, it is on Kalarash Street that there is a monument to the Decembrist A.I. Odoevsky, and next to it is a ship’s cannon.
A rather interesting fact is that in the 19th century people were sent to these places “for hard labor.” And now they come here to rest and heal.
How to avoid getting an infection at sea
Intestinal infections are a really big problem in southern resorts. Rotavirus and norovirus are more often contracted by children and become seriously ill, but adults also suffer from it. Be sure to pack a first aid kit for your vacation and don’t forget your compulsory medical insurance policy. Young children should definitely be vaccinated against rotavirus.
In order not to catch an intestinal infection on the Black Sea (or indeed on any sea, even abroad), you need to follow basic hygiene rules:
- Do not swallow sea water.
- Wash fruits, vegetables and hands thoroughly before eating. Wash with running or bottled water, not in the sea!
- Drink bottled or boiled water.
- Don't buy food from street vendors.
- Do not take perishable food to the beach.
- If you cook yourself, pay attention to hygiene and cook and fry the food well.
- Make sure that your child does not put stones, sand, soil or dirty hands into his mouth.
Beach in Lazarevskoye.
What to bring
In the mountains near the resort village there are many medicinal herbs that strengthen the immune system. A trip to get them is a separate adventure. If extracting herbs yourself is not part of your plans, just take a stroll through the souvenir shops. There, in addition to beautifully packaged healing infusions, there will be souvenir bottles with herbal balms.
The world's northernmost Krasnodar tea is grown on the local mountain plantations. Finding it in Russian stores is almost impossible. A box of red, black, green or yellow Krasnodar tea will be an excellent gift for a connoisseur.
The world's northernmost Krasnodar tea is grown on the local mountain plantations. Finding it in Russian stores is almost impossible.
At the local market you can buy good chestnut honey, chacha, wine and churchkhela. Another edible souvenir from Lazarevskoe is the so-called Adyghe salt, very popular in the Caucasus. It is ordinary table salt mixed with aromatic seasonings.
As at any seaside resort, Lazarevsky’s souvenir shops sell scatterings of sea stones and shells, themed magnets and jewelry. Here you can also find Olympic-themed souvenirs: T-shirts, caps and, of course, toys that symbolize the Olympic Games in Sochi.
Excursions and entertainment
In central Sochi there are plenty of parks for walking, but in Lazarevskoye you can only walk along the embankment and in the park of culture and recreation - not a lot. The park will be interesting for children, as there are many attractions. From the Ferris wheel - they say that it is the tallest in Russia - a beautiful view opens up.
The beaches offer standard entertainment: “banana” - 300 ₽, “bun” - 400 ₽, “sofa” - 400 ₽ (the names are so funny!). You can also rent a catamaran, go fishing in the sea, or go diving - 2500-4000 rubles per dive.
We came to Lazarevskoye to see the most interesting thing - nature. There are so many beautiful sights around the resort! Many can be reached by car or bus. Go to the Svir Gorge, Mamedovo Gorge, “Berendeevo Kingdom”, Crab Gorge, look at the Volkonsky dolmen, the “Miracle Beauty” waterfall, Nadzhigo, Psydakh and Shapsug waterfalls, 33 waterfalls. Entrance to all natural places costs 200 ₽ per person.
And it’s easy to get to other interesting places in Sochi - just take the train! Well, if you don’t want to deal with logistics, take a tour. Check out Tripster for excursions from Lazarevskoe:
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Excursion stand.
Waterfall of Happiness in the Mamedov Gorge.
Massage on the beach.
Transport
From the village of Lazarevskoye you can easily get to other areas of Greater Sochi. Bus number 77 runs to Sochi railway station.
There are only 4 internal city routes in Lazarevka: No. 67-70. You can drive around the village for 26 RUB. For convenience, an up-to-date schedule is posted at almost every stop indicating the exact time of arrival of buses.
Compared to Khosta, Central Sochi and Adler, there are very few minibuses in Lazarevskoye. And this is rather a plus - the roads are much calmer without them. But there are plenty of taxis. You can ride comfortably for about 200 RUB. In the summer, taxi drivers become more picky, the fare increases 5 times, or even more.
When is the best time to relax?
The climate in Lazarevskoye is very similar to Sochi. The most comfortable months, according to reviews from vacationers, are June, September and October, when there is no heat and high humidity. At this time it is better to come with children, as well as elderly people.
If you don’t need the sea, but just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle and take a walk in nature, then come in May. There are few tourists, and the weather is excellent.
We were in Lazarevskoye in October, at the end of the season. The sea was rough and almost no one was swimming. But many sunbathed on sun loungers and walked along the sea.
July and August are the peak season, and during the day the temperature often rises to +30°C and above. Sea water in summer is +24…+26°C, and in shallow water it can be even warmer.
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Tourists are sunbathing.
Wild beaches
Wild nudist beach Lazarevskoye – Soloniki
Address: Sochi highway, coast between Lazarevskoye and Soloniki Coordinates: 43.888485, 39.358050 How to get there: Landmark – boarding house “Volna”, St. Nicholas Church, bus stop “VIZR” (on request). From the city center – 5 km. Buses: No. 155, 158, 164, 165, 166, 170, 182, 927. Walking distance from the stop is no more than 10 minutes. Entrance: free Beach type: large flat pebbles
The spacious beach, half a kilometer long, is surrounded by a coniferous forest belt (mainly pine trees) and is considered quite secluded. Tourists rarely come here.
There is no infrastructure here, corn or sweets traders come occasionally, but it’s better to take care of everything yourself. The nearest shops and cafes are in the village of Soloniki (about 10 minutes on foot). The place is not suitable for a tent camp; parking areas are not provided.
There is a spring lake on the beach area. The space around it is called the “Glade of Love.”
A real nudist beach! If you want to even out your tan or are just used to being closer to nature, this is ideal!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Away from people, trade, bustle.
- Picturesque.
- 24/7 access.
Flaws:
- No amenities nearby.
- Garbage.
Wild beach behind the Odyssey sanatorium
Address: Sochinskoye sh. Coordinates: 43.890191, 39.356119 How to get there: Landmark - Odyssey sanatorium. From the city center – 3 km. Buses No. 155, 158, 164/165, 166, 170, 182, 235 to the Lesnichestvo stop. Then walk 2 minutes. (180 m) to the underground passage to the beach. Entrance: free Beach type: large pebbles
This beach does not have its own infrastructure, but if necessary, you can use those paid benefits of civilization that are provided on the sanatorium beach within walking distance.
The influx of visitors is small but stable, and there are almost always people with tents. This beach has official nudist status. But naked sunbathers don’t come here often.
The entrance to the sea has a gradual increase in depth, but there are many boulders under the water.
In two weeks we only met a topless girl once. Real nudists vacation in other places, but you can safely come here with children.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- There are few tourists, people are scared off by the “status” of the beach.
- convenient location, close to the city, but away from intrusive trade and entertainment.
Flaws:
- Small area.
- Proximity to the railway.
Rest
Adherents of civilized entertainment also have where and how to spend time in these places. Like any resort town, Lazarevskoye invites vacationers to restaurants, cafes, and nightclubs. The whole family can enjoy, for example, active fun in the water park. One of them, called “Starfish”, is located right in the center of the village, not far from the beach.
In addition, a visit to the dolphinarium guarantees a great time. Sea creatures are happy to put on spectacular shows and communicate with guests.
Village climate
The climate in this area is very important for vacationers who prefer Lazarevskoye. The village, from May to November, is considered a real paradise in terms of weather. August is especially favorable. The sea temperature allows you to enjoy sea diving for almost six months. Piercing cold winds are stopped by the Caucasus mountain range. Even in winter the weather here is quite mild and comfortable.
Organized tourists, as a rule, upon arrival at the place, study the offers of local travel agencies and choose excursions. After all, the places where Lazarevskoye is located are famous for their unique natural creations and historical monuments.
