“The beach is right behind the gate!”, “Hurray, the sea!” - such phrases can be read on tourism forums glorifying the most famous village of the Taman Peninsula. This is what we will talk about. The embankment that borders the village has the most vivid reviews from vacationers, because it is from here that you get to the famous bathing areas. The beaches of Taman (wild and the best in terms of infrastructure) are an excellent opportunity to combine the enjoyment of the sun, sea, sand, and Taman Cossack hospitality. We offer their descriptions with photos to once again verify this.
When to go on vacation to Taman
The first vacationers come to the Taman Peninsula in May. In spring it is warm on the coast and everything is in bloom. At the end of the month, the air warms up to +20…+22°С, and the sea to +17…+19°С. According to reviews, a real beach holiday in Taman begins in the first ten days of June, when the sea water temperature reaches +20...+21°C. The resort's population is increasing and housing prices are rising.
The heat begins in July and lasts until mid-August. The average daytime temperature reaches +27…+28°С. Almost every day the thermometer exceeds +30°C. Where do you escape the heat? Of course, at sea! The water is heated to +25...+26°C - a real paradise for everyone who loves to swim!
In summer and early autumn, rains are rare in Taman. The velvet season lasts until the beginning of October. Then the sea water cools to +16°C. It’s already cold to swim, but relaxing next to the sea is good. The last tourists leave the village at the end of October.
Advice . If you do not tolerate hot weather well, come on vacation to Taman in June or September.
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Beach in Taman (Photo: tizdar.ru)
Wild beaches of Taman
Unlike those already mentioned, this beach is located east of the village. We are talking about a section of the coast along which you can get to the estuary near the village of Primorsky. The path starts from the exit from the Krasnodar highway (in the area of the agricultural canal and vineyards).
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The “resort” recreation is not equipped with anything, nevertheless, people swim here, and in large numbers. The place is separated from the residential part of the village by several fields.
The shore includes a tiny salt lake - Markitanskoye. Therefore, many people perceive the beach as a health resort (the mud of the lake is very good for health). The coastal edge is incredibly narrow - no more than 1-1.5 meters wide.
Food prices in Taman
There are restaurants, cafes and snack bars in Taman. As with any resort, prices depend on the level of service and distance from the sea. The average bill in a cafe is 300-500 rubles, and in restaurants - 800-1000 rubles. Vacationers like the inexpensive cafe “Prichal” on Schmidt Street. There is a good selection of food and large portions.
Prices for food in a Taman cafe in 2022:
- Greek salad - 190 rubles;
- fried mushrooms - 120 rubles;
- pizza - 200-300 rubles;
- mashed potatoes - 50 rubles;
- roast - 220 rubles;
- pork steak - 290 rubles;
- fish soup - 140 rubles;
- hot cheese sticks - 160 rubles;
- desserts - 90-120 rubles;
- coffee - 50-90 rubles;
- tea - 60 rubles;
- juice - 45-60 rubles;
- cocktail - 100-110 rubles;
- Coca-Cola, 250 ml - 70 rubles.
Advice . For a holiday in Taman, rent accommodation with a kitchen and cook yourself. According to reviews, it is convenient to buy groceries in stores of the Magnit retail chain, and fresh fruits, vegetables and fish in the village market. The prices there are lower than in small stores, and the quality is higher.
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"Spit of Tuzla"
This is an amazing place that provides the opportunity to swim in the Black or Azov Sea. That is, by crossing to one side of the spit, you will find yourself on the Black Sea, and on the other, the Azov Sea will happily welcome you. There are also ideal conditions for travelers by car. There are parking lots, a cafe, a shop, a toilet and a shower. The infrastructure here is quite developed. There are areas for sports, rental of various equipment and large wooden canopies that protect from the scorching sun. The spit is located eight kilometers from the center of Taman. In the evenings it is very beautiful here - bonfires are lit, around which groups of people singing with a guitar relax.
Beaches and sea
The coast of Taman Bay is a good place for swimming. Most tourists relax on the sandy Central Beach of the village. The entrance to the sea is gentle, but rocky. For the convenience of tourists, wooden slopes are equipped. The seabed is sandy, without silt and algae.
In the summer, a cafe is opened on the shore, water slides, attractions, toilets and changing rooms are installed. Tourists can ride jet skis, catamarans, “tablets” and “bananas”. In the evenings, people gather for picnics by the sea, make fires and barbecue, and on holidays they hold concerts.
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Map of Taman beaches
Near the ethnographic complex, on the west of the village, there is a wide and long sandy beach “Ataman” . There is no special infrastructure, the sea is cleaner, and there are few people. Vacationers love the small beach “Old Marina” , the embankment beach between “Ataman” and the Central Beach, the coast near the pier and the beach near the airplane monument in the winery area.
Advice . If you want to swim and sunbathe away from everyone on a beach with fine, clean sand, relax on a long sand spit. It juts out into the sea when leaving Taman towards Temryuk.
Beach in Taman (Photo: booking.com / Bora Bora)
Beach near the ancient settlement of Hermonassa
Look at the photo. The beaches of Taman are noticeably popular among both water extreme sports enthusiasts and ordinary holidaymakers (this is clearly visible in all frames).
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First of all, we are talking about the “semi-wild” Hermonassa - a beach named after the excavations of the ancient Greek polis . Part of the colony has gone under water, so beachgoers are also watching the work of divers. Hermonassa is separated from the Central Beach by a concrete pier.
The edge of the sand is much narrower here. Nobody cleans up the trash. Entry into the water is not as uniform as under the village. But much quieter.
Entertainment
A beach holiday by the sea in Taman in the summer of 2022 is easy to make memorable. Vacationers enjoy water attractions, boat rides and sea fishing. There are no nightclubs, discos, or water parks in the village, so those who miss the noisy life go to Temryuk and Golubitskaya.
The largest mud volcano on the Taman Peninsula, Karabetova Sopka, rises 4 km from the resort. The unique natural monument has a height of 152 m. The volcano is active. Tourists come to the high hill to see the "boiling" mud and the slowly growing cone.
Advice . If you are vacationing in Taman with children, check out the open-air entertainment center, which is located opposite the local history museum. Go to the crocodile farm in Golubitskaya and the ostrich farm in the village of Za Rodinu.
Horse racing at the Legends of Taman festival (Photo: booking.com / Bora Bora)
Beach in the village of Ilyich
From Kuchugur you can go to the village of Ilyich - it is 23 kilometers away. The village itself is small - no more than a dozen streets. There are few people here, so there is no infrastructure.
This is probably the best of the wild beaches of the Taman Peninsula. The coastline is approximately 2 kilometers long, covered with sand and shells. There are stones at the entrance. There are no sun loungers here: don't forget a towel and umbrella! The muddy Sea of Azov plus the agitated sand have their effect, so you can’t swim here with a mask. People come to Ilyich for wildlife, many set up tents.
Excursions in Taman
According to tourist reviews for 2021-2022, the most popular place in the resort is the Ataman ethnographic complex. On the western outskirts of the village, on an area of 68 hectares, a reconstruction of a 19th-century Cossack settlement was built. Excursions, master classes, festivals and holidays are held here. While vacationing in Taman, vacationers enjoy going on bus excursions to Anapa, the Lotus Valley, the Azov Monastery and the Tizdar mud volcano.
Advice . Take a walk around Taman! Visit the ancient Turkish fountain, go to the house-museum of M. Yu. Lermontov, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Viticulture and Winemaking.
Active mud volcano Tizdar (Azov hill) (Photo: tizdar.ru)
"Kerch"
This beach is also located near the city center, less than one and a half kilometers. There is amazingly clean fine sand here. A lot of people, a variety of entertainment. Boats often ply the sea with tempting offers of exciting excursions on the open sea. Here you can ride a jet ski or banana boat and even jump with a parachute. There are enough cafes with dishes with an unforgettable taste and various drinks.
For tourists with their own car who prefer camping, there is the opportunity to stay in a car camp. On the territory, which is equipped with paid parking, there are specially designated places for tents, toilets, showers and other amenities of civilization.
History of the city of Taman
The Cossack village of Kuban and the seaside town of Taman have been known by many names over the centuries of its existence. It was originally a modest Greek colony called Hermonassos. The settlement was formed on the seashore in 592 BC. Years later, Hermonassos was included in the Bosporan kingdom and became an important trade route. Already in the fifth century AD, the Taman lands were captured by the Turks, making them part of the Kaganate and calling the city in their own way - Tamatarkha. It was recaptured from the Turks by the Khazars, who named the city Samkerts and included it in the Khazar Kaganate. With the arrival of the Byzantines to these coastal lands and the establishment of their power, the name Tamatarkha was returned to the city. When Taman was able to conquer Kievan Rus, the Tmutarakan principality was formed here, and the city was renamed Tmutarakan. But he did not stand for very long, as he was attacked and desecrated by the soldiers of the Golden Horde, from here they moved further across the vast lands of Rus'. The thirteenth century was marked by the seizure of Taman lands by the Genoese, who formed a large trading port here, and the settlement was named Marega. True, it was soon captured by the Ottoman Turks, and they managed to capture both the Taman and Crimean peninsulas. The Ottomans ruled for three long centuries, and the city was called Taman. Only by the beginning of the nineteenth century did the territories again become part of Russian lands, and a flotilla of Cossacks was stationed there to protect them. The beautiful and long-suffering Taman land has lived through a turbulent history, absorbing many foreign customs and traditions, so travelers study with interest its attractions, features of the way of life, farming, and crafts.
