Anapa and its main resort villages have always been and today remain in great demand for recreation for thousands of Russians in the summer. Especially often people come here to relax with children. The most attractive aspect of this region is the sandy
Anapa beaches. After all, in almost all other resorts of the Krasnodar Territory, the beaches are mostly pebble.
- Beach "Golden Bay" Anapa
- Beach "Mayak" Anapa
In addition to the pleasant sandy surface, the beaches in Anapa attract with their child-friendly shallow water. After all, Anapa district is widely known as a children's resort
.
Villages such as Dzhemete and Vityazevo are especially famous for their sandy beaches. But the resort village of Sukko, like the entire south-eastern part of the city of Anapa, already has pebble beaches
. Therefore, beach coverage, along with other aspects, is of paramount importance when choosing a vacation spot in Bolshaya Anapa.
The sandy beaches of Anapa attract mainly holidaymakers with children
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Geography and climate
The city of Anapa is located in the southwestern part of the Krasnodar Territory on the Black Sea coast, 170 km from Krasnodar, 360 km from Sochi and 1691 km from Moscow. The location of the city is unusual in that it is located at the junction of the foothills of the Caucasus and the steppes of the Taman Peninsula. Caucasian forests and foothills give way to endless flowering valleys and fields, and they, in turn, alternate with sea estuaries.
Anapka River
The climate here is Mediterranean, with dry summers and cool winters with prolonged rainfall. Severe frosts occur very rarely. Due to the fact that the mountains in this area are less high, the air in Anapa is drier and more healthy.
Where to eat in Anapa
1. Budget establishments. In Anapa there are many canteens, pancake houses and kebab houses where you can have lunch for 200–300 rubles. The menu is about the same as in any canteen in your city. Where to eat inexpensively in Anapa: “Mama Mia” (Krymskaya St., 182), “Spinach” (Astrakhanskaya St., 21), “Fairy Tale” (Astrakhanskaya St., 1), as well as the usual “McDonald’s”, “KFC” ", "Subway" and "Dodo Pizza".
2. Middle segment. It is represented by a variety of cafes, the menu of which has everything a tourist’s soul desires, including live and already boiled crayfish. The average bill varies from 1000 to 1200 rubles. You can go to the “Golden Dragon” (Omelkova St., 32), “Cherkessky Aul” (Upper Embankment, 23) or “Brynza” (Shevchenko St., 1a). As for Anapa bars and pubs, there are no problems with food in such establishments either.
3. Business class. If you want to have a delicious dinner at the highest level, this option is also possible for 2000–4000 rubles for two. The Brookvin pub (10 Lenina St.), Del Mar restaurants (2 Naberezhnaya St.) and La Veranda (3 Lenina St.) have good reviews.
Story
The age of the city of Anapa is more than 2500 years. Previously, the city of Sindika, and later Gorgippia, was located on the territory of Anapa. In the 14th century, the Genoese lived on this site and built a strong fortification here under the name Mapa. Part of the Anapa fortress was destroyed by Tamerlane in 1395, and in 1475, during the reign of Mehmed II, the Ottoman commander Keduk Ahmed Pasha captured the Anapa castle and founded a Turkish garrison in it.
In 1782, a fortress was built, which was captured several times by Russian troops during the Russian-Turkish wars. Anapa, along with the rest of the coast, was finally annexed to Russia by the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829, and in 1846 the Anapa fortress received city status. During the Crimean War, the fortress was destroyed in May 1854.
By the beginning of the 20th century, the city began to develop rapidly and was already a famous resort and port. By 1940, 14 sanatoriums and more than 10 pioneer camps were built in Anapa. During the Great Patriotic War, the resort suffered greatly and was destroyed, but was completely restored in the 50s of the 20th century.
Infrastructure
1. Transport. The most popular during holidays in Anapa are minibuses. If a minibus has a two-digit number, it means it runs within the city. If three-digit, it connects the center with the outskirts of Anapa.
For example, minibus No. 100 goes from the center of Anapa to the railway station. No. 106 connects Anapa with Blagoveshchenskaya, No. 109 will deliver to Sukko, No. 114 and 134 - to Vityazevo and Dzhemete. All popular taxi services also operate in Anapa.
The resort also has bike rental points. Tariffs - from 200 rubles per hour and from 800 rubles per day.
2. Motor ships. Flights depart from the Anapa Seaport to Dzhemete and Vityazevo. You can also take a boat to the dolphinarium in the village of Bolshoi Utrish or take a regular boat trip.
3. Shops. The resort operates Magnit, Pyaterochka and the Agrokompleks chain, which mainly sells farm products. The Red Square shopping center (Astrakhanskaya St., 99) is also popular, which has boutiques, a children's entertainment center and a cinema complex.
Attractions
Anapa Archaeological Museum
One of the oldest archaeological museums in the city of Anapa, located on the site of excavations that began in Soviet times. The museum includes an outdoor exhibition - the ruins of the ancient city of Gorgippia. Some of the found exhibits are located indoors. Sometimes there are additional exhibitions on archaeological and historical topics.
Ruins of Gorgippia
The museum is open every day from 10.00 to 18.00. Friday from 10.00 to 17.00 Closed on Monday.
Anapa lighthouse
It was founded back in 1898, but began its work only in 1909. During the Great Patriotic War, the lighthouse was destroyed and restored in 1955. The lighthouse has an octagonal shape, with three black horizontal stripes. Its height is 21 meters, the light of the fire is red.
Anapa lighthouse
Russian Gate
This is all that has survived from the Turkish fortress of Anapa, built in 1783. Only one of the three gates has survived - the eastern one. The fortifications consisted of three bastions connected by curtains. When the gate was restored in 1995, a stele was installed underneath it, depicting the Order “For the Caucasus” and with the inscription: “Here lie the ashes of Russian soldiers who fell at the walls of the fortress in 1788-1828.”
Russian Gate
30th Anniversary of Victory Park
It is the central park of the city of Anapa. At the entrance to the park there is a coniferous Walk of Fame, planted in different years by pilots and cosmonauts of the Soviet Union. The park has many attractions for children and adults, all kinds of souvenir shops and shops. Here you can have a snack and feel the flavor of Caucasian and southern cuisine, plunge into the world of soulful and cheerful music, sing karaoke and spend a not boring night in local nightclubs.
Monument "White Hat"
It is an unofficial symbol of the city of Anapa. Installed in the 30th Anniversary of Victory Park, attracting tourists with its originality and unusualness. After all, this is the world’s first monument to a headdress.
Monument "White Hat"
Temple of St. Onuphrius the Great
A functioning Orthodox church, which is located in the very center of the city, not far from the Anapa Archaeological Museum "Gorgippia". A beautiful historical building in sky blue, topped with domes made of dark tiles with golden elements. Back in 1828, a temple was erected on the same site, but it did not survive to this day. The current building was built in 1874.
Temple of St. Onuphrius the Great
Soviet Square
Central square of Anapa. Opposite the square is the city administration building. And in the center there is a complex of 5 singing fans, which are illuminated in the evening and work to different music. In 2007, a chapel was built here in the name of the prophet of God Hosea. On the square there is a cafe, a shopping center and a stand with photographs of honorary citizens of the city.
Chapel in the name of the prophet of God Hosea
Flower clock
In Anapa, a flower clock was installed in 2008; its diameter is 10 meters. This is a truly lovely and most romantic building, near which people often make dates. After all, in the evening the clock is transformed with neon colors and looks even more fascinating.
Monument to a Vacationing Tourist
The sculpture was installed in 2008 on the banks of the Anapka River. The monument represents a large concrete man lying in the sand, with his hands behind his head, and a huge white hat resting on his stomach.
Monument to a Vacationing Tourist
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
The Temple of Seraphim of Sarov in Anapa is an active Orthodox church, the construction of which began in 2004, but it was opened only in 2014. The temple consists of many different extensions and is a rather complex structure. Its architecture follows the style of Pskov-Novgorod architecture. The interior decoration is mesmerizing and awe-inspiring. From the outside, the temple looks impressive: a wooden bell tower with a clock, a tower with a golden dome, and various carved arches.
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
Monument to Doctor Aibolit
This monument appeared on Kalinin Street in the city of Anapa in 2011. Aibolit settled down on a fallen tree, surrounded by his patients - animals. There is a belief that if you touch various parts of the body of copper animals, it will bring you good luck and health.
Monument to Doctor Aibolit
Fountain "Pearl of Anapa"
The fountain was opened in 2015. The fountain is a platform above which huge pearls seem to float in the air. They are located at different levels above the ground, which looks quite amazing. If you want to cool off, you can walk straight through the fountain, cool splashes will cover you from head to toe and you will plunge into childhood.
Fountain "Pearl of Anapa"
Anapa beaches
The Central Beach of the city of Anapa is sandy, the most popular and most visited. The beach has a toilet, shower, changing rooms and sun loungers, parking and a cafe.
Malaya Bukhta Beach. The beach is pebble, there is a shower, toilet, cafe, sun loungers, and changing rooms on the beach.
Healing Beach. Sandy beach, the sea is not very deep, excellent for children and people with disabilities. There are sun loungers, showers and toilets on the beach.
High Beach Beach. “Wild” beach with a rocky bottom, clear sea and beautiful views. There are sun loungers and sun canopies.
Beach
Amusement and water parks
Golden Beach is a water park in the city of Anapa. A great place to relax with the whole family, there are swimming pools and slides, luggage storage, showers, toilets and a cafe.
Tiki-Tak is a family-friendly water park. On its territory there is a cafe, swimming pools, and slides.
Nemo is a dolphinarium in the city of Anapa. A great place for leisure and relaxation for the whole family.
Dance of dolphins at the Anapa Dolphinarium
Orekhovaya Roshcha Park is suitable for walks and leisurely recreation with children.
Sunny Island is an amusement park in Anapa. An excellent holiday destination for children and teenagers. Lots of attractions and different food.
Children's park. A small park with attractions for children. You can take a walk and spend a wonderful time with your family.
Amusement park. A good place for relaxation and entertainment. Fun atmosphere, cafes, bars, attractions.
Dino Park “Rex” is a park with “revived” dinosaurs. Giant dinosaurs move and roar. There is a playground for children, a petting zoo, a sandbox with dinosaur bones and trampolines.
Beaches
Anapa is famous for its beaches, there are several of them. The central one is the largest of them. Thousands of vacationers come there every day. The beach is open and there is a small pier. There are rental points where you can rent umbrellas, towels and other swimwear. The sea beckons with its coolness and the sound of the waves. The bottom is flat, so everyone can swim, even small children. Yachts, boats and pleasure boats stop at the pier. There are cafes nearby where you can have a snack without going too far from the beach. Several local hotels have their own beaches, where only guests of the establishment are allowed. As a rule, these are luxury hotels available to those who like a comfortable stay. Connoisseurs of nature and solitude choose wild beaches. There are no benefits of civilization, but there are fewer people. There is only water, gravel, sand dunes and clear skies around.
