Anapa beaches: where they are on the map and which one is better to choose - photos, descriptions and reviews

The resort season will begin soon and millions of tourists will go on a legitimate vacation to the coastal zone. Unfortunately, our fellow citizens try to fly abroad, thinking that they will be more comfortable and cheaper there. An erroneous opinion about both money and amenities. It is much more pleasant to be among Russian-speaking people with the same mentality. In addition, the Caucasian climate has been familiar to us since childhood and has a more beneficial effect on health than the habitat of exotic countries. In our article we will tell you about the best beaches of Anapa on a map with photos, descriptions, guest reviews, and where the pebble and sandy shores are located in the city and its environs.

Pebble swimming areas

The famous resort area is located between the Taman Peninsula and the Caucasus mountain range in the Krasnodar Territory. The length of the coastal zone is about seventy kilometers, 17 of which belong to Anapa.

If we take the ratio of sand and pebbles, then their number will be approximately equal. Pebbles are fragments of rock, rounded with sea water to different sizes from 1 to 10 centimeters, as a rule, they are flat in shape. Every year the banks are replenished with new fragments brought by the flows of mountain rivers. At the same time, they displace sand, which is washed away by sea waves. The main advantage of such an area is that the sea is so clean that you can dive and explore the underwater world with just a mask. Although there is a minor disadvantage, walking on hot stones without shale is inconvenient and sometimes dangerous.

Bolshoi Utrish Beach

It is a favorite place among tourists and residents of the Krasnodar region. It is located in a bay surrounded by mountains with varied vegetation. It is famous for its great depths suitable for diving. Due to this, the water does not bloom. There is everything you need for a comfortable pastime: clean toilets, changing cabins, showers, rental of catamarans, special equipment for fishing, scooters and motorcycles, beach accessories.

Guests can watch attractions with dolphins and have a delicious meal in cafes, including the famous Fort Utrish fish restaurant. The best time for swimming is from the beginning of June to the end of September. Although in May the sea temperature often reaches 22 degrees.

Sukko

The main beach is located between two rocks at a distance of 700 meters. It is famous for its varied depths; in one place, after the third step, you can plunge headlong, and in another, the water will reach knee-deep for 300 meters. Therefore, families with small children and lovers of underwater exploration come here. Noisy companies try not to come, since dance floors, karaoke and other entertainment programs are not provided for young people. But lovers of peace, quiet and solitude will like it here.

Maly Utrish

The place is located in a lagoon protected from the wind, surrounded by dense thickets of trees. In the photo you can see that the shore of Anapa is covered with large stones, and small pebbles are found almost at the entrance to the water. The practically empty beach is not replete with cafes, restaurants, or medical centers. Since it can only be reached along a narrow dirt road in a jeep or by sea on a boat, it is difficult for civilization to reach it. But there is a healing spring here, and there are juniper forests listed in the Red Book. In addition, large schools of fish swim into the lagoon. There remains hope that such a wonderful place will not be left without attention, since the natural conditions are ideal for the construction of sanatoriums and health resorts.

"Golden Bay"

Clean pebbles and the clear Black Sea are easy to notice when walking along the promenade near the yacht club. Five-star luxury hotels for high-income guests have been built here. As a rule, there is an entrance fee. But the price includes the use of sun loungers, beach equipment, and a large swimming pool. You don’t have to think about the little things, as all the conditions for a comfortable stay have been created here. In addition, there is no need to look for a restaurant or cafe to have a snack.

Under a steep driveway

This wild beach was named after the entrance. These places can be reached by going down a steep road along the park called “Nut Grove”. This descent, thirty meters long, is dangerous in some places.

The local sea is transparent. The beach area is made of coarse pebbles, and there are large stones under the water. The silence of the holiday and the purity of the sea water will overshadow the danger of descent.

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A wide variety of cuisine is available at your service: Caucasian, Russian, European, Asian.

"Highland"

It is located within the city, but this fact does not affect the quality of water. It is crystal clear and clean. The peculiarity of the recreation area is that the sea never blooms and the surface is not covered with algae. In addition, tourists often witness the play of dolphins, which swim quite close to the shore.

The disadvantage is the steep descent to the sea. However, there are specially equipped stairs for guests. For people who do not want to make a long detour, paths are trampled. You'll have to grab a spot early in the morning, since the number of people willing is many times greater than the long but narrow beach.

"40 Years of Victory"

Not far from the “Vysoky Bereg” there is the “Nut Grove” park. At the entrance you will see a sign indicating the direction. Asphalt and tiled paths lead to it. It is almost impossible to get lost, but if this happens, then choose a landmark for yourself - a water pump or towers for rescuers. For visitors, a cafe with delicious Caucasian cuisine, sun loungers, rental points and medical assistance are provided. It is important to know that there is a dangerous coastline beyond this place. Explore the terrain carefully, as you may get caught in a rockfall!

Sanatorium "Malaya Bukhta"

Small pebble, it is located 10 minutes walk from the health resort. From May to October, entry is only available to hotel guests. Outsiders have no right to be there. For guests, the entire coastline is equipped with sun awnings with sun loungers, cabins for changing clothes, toilets and showers, medical and rental stations. For a fee you can use a children's inflatable trampoline, ride a banana boat, fly with a parachute and rent water scooters. A cozy cafe near the fountain awaits you on site, where you will be offered a menu of Caucasian and European cuisines. The bar menu is replete with soft drinks.

“Wave” (Central beach of Dzhemete)

Marine recreation is also available in Dzhemete. The most famous is the sandy patch of the Volna children's health camp. Don't worry, it's available to everyone. The nearest public transport stop (Pionersky Prospekt) is “Northern Lights”. You will need to walk another 350 m forward and turn onto the lane running along the Mozhepsin River. Just from its mouth the wonderful piece of the Black Sea begins.

“A stretch with real sandy mountains, on which there are even bushes” - this is how young swimmers often remember this tract. All this beauty occupies 200 m, going 40-45 m deep into the urban district. The approach angle is small, there are no holes. Very small shells will be found directly on the edge; there are quite a few of them.

In addition to inflatable rides and swimming pools, children can enjoy “bananas”, “cheesecakes”, and catamarans. You can eat at the coastal seasonal stalls (there are sweets, chips, lemonade and ice cream). Music constantly sounds from the sheks. And it’s not far from Sunny Island. There is also an acrobatic trampoline, a rental point for hydro scooters and a lifeguard tower. It's good to look at their circles and boats.

Sandy beaches on the coast of Anapa

The whole country knows about the healing power of golden quartz sand; it is not for nothing that a large number of children’s camps and sanatoriums are concentrated here. Therefore, the infrastructure of the center is concentrated here. This rather large strip, which extends almost 50 kilometers west of the city, is distinguished by a gentle slope to the sea and shallow water.

"Blagoveshchensky"

The village, known throughout Russia, welcomes guests with equipped recreation areas. They have at their disposal a large number of canteens (which is important for people with a modest income), restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, medical and rental centers, excursion kiosks, and drinking water fountains. Those who want to enjoy sand mixed with large and small shells and privacy from the bustle of the city try to come here. Don't think that there is no entertainment here, you can go diving and surfing, ride catamarans and scooters, fly with a parachute, sunbathe in the solarium (for those who are afraid of direct sunlight) and undergo hydromassage treatments.

Overview of the Bugaz Spit and Blagoveshchenskaya Beach

The picture shows that this is a paradise for travelers, especially those who come by car. The length of the “miracle” in the sea is about 40 kilometers. Infrastructure in the form of cafes, restaurants, rental points and pharmacies is developed only at the beginning of the journey; then you will only encounter campsites and single-standing tents. You will have to stock up on provisions, drinking water and medicines. Another important note: families with small children and people suffering from cardiovascular diseases should not come here. After all, along the entire path you will not find a single tree or bush that can protect you from direct sunlight.

"Dzhemete"

A favorite place among tourists is located in the village of the same name and stretches for almost eight kilometers. Thanks to internal currents, the water always remains crystal clear without seaweed and jellyfish (as often happens after low tide).

Central beach Vityazevo

The family may not worry about the little ones if they find themselves on the seashore of the cultural center of the village of Vityazevo (it is located right behind Dzhemete). The pedestrian boulevard Paralia leads here (there is a minibus stop right there), and then the street. Chernomorskaya.

Fine sand dunes, a shallow bottom, the width of the seashore is more than 100 m, a museum of sand sculptures, a base of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the ATV Track attraction and the amazing Paralia Boulevard, where dozens of cafes have so much delicious food. And all this hints at the beach, whose name is in the title.

By the way, those guys who are older will learn what the antique style in architecture is. After all, there is the Big Amphitheater and the Byzantium amusement park. But the main “wonder of the world” is a whole water park with slides and splash pools! There are plenty of hotels, close road from the airport.

Now you know whether it is possible to vacation in Anapa with a child. Everything here remains as in the old Soviet times. Then it was believed that Evpatoria and Anapa were primarily children's resorts. And the photos attached to the text are proof of this. Reviews call these beaches “too noisy”, “with the most convenient entry into the sea”, “with soft golden sand”. Come and see for yourself if they really are like that.

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The coast itself is covered with quartz sand without sharp shells and pebbles. In addition, the sea is much warmer than in other areas, the beach is located in a lagoon. Here you can easily find a place for a comfortable rest, as people sometimes do not know about the existence of this object.

"Vityazevo"

It is famous for the fact that it is quite remote from civilization (11 km from the city), has a gentle slope into the sea, and is surrounded by peculiar sand dunes. Compared to other vacation spots, it is quite deep here. Since the width is approximately 300 meters, there will be no war to “conquer the sunbed.” A huge entertainment program is offered to young people and children. In addition, right in the village you can taste cuisine of any nationality.

Central beach of Anapa

If you are a fan of noisy gatherings and communicating with other people, then welcome to the most crowded and comfortable “town”. There is no other way to call it, since it has everything that is required in resort life: restaurants, canteens, cafes, snack bars, grocery stores, outlets selling clothes and beach accessories, ATMs, pharmacies and medical centers. In addition, there is almost the only water park on the entire coast with water slides and fountains.

Sanatorium area

In Soviet times, entry required passes for guests of health resorts located nearby. Today the picture has changed; everyone can swim here. If you do not dislike algae, which is not specifically removed due to the medicinal properties of the flora, then welcome to these parts. It is believed that you can improve your health with this water with a high concentration of iodine and phosphorus. And the air itself is saturated with vapors of these chemical elements.

Bugaz Spit

The second place for “savages” on the Anapa coast. Here you will not find entertainment, canteens and cafes, toilets and showers, rental shops and other delights of civilization. In addition to tents and communication with the same tourists, you will find the cleanest sea and a kite school for learning to surf. You will have to stock up on drinking water, provisions and medicines, since they can only be replenished at the Kassandra sanatorium, located 11 km from the place of arrival.

"Veselovka"

It is considered the end point of the Anapa coast. The village, whose second name is “Yantar”, has no industry or dense buildings, which determines the environmental friendliness of the territory. Clean sand, warm sea, reasonable prices, peace and tranquility attract people here from May to the end of September. As soon as you cross the new bridge, you will see the outskirts of Kerch, the sights of Taman, a lake with healing mud, saturated with hydrogen sulfide, and extinct volcanoes.

Beach of the sanatorium "Rodnik"

Take your kids for a ride on the shallow stretch of sand between the center of the city district and the village of Dzhemete. What are the best baths here? Anapa beaches for families with children are also available in this “pioneer camp” area. The open area of ​​the children's sanatorium, whose name appears in the title, has retained all the equipment and factors that maintain safety on the water and on the shore from the times of the USSR to today. It shares the edge with the “Crystal” health complex (stop “boarding house Hellas”).

The distance from beginning to end is 650 m, the extension is from 50 to 70 m. The surface is a tiny mound of light golden color (and at the northern end you will find dunes). Due to the slight slope of the bottom, the local water area also becomes quite warm in May.

You can relax at night in all the guest establishments mentioned above, and eat food from the pavilions located along Pionersky Prospekt. Leisure options are available within a 6-minute walk of the Tiki-Tak water park and Sunny Island amusement park. Animators for children work on the beach every day (during the season). Well, you shouldn’t forget about water extreme sports and balloon drops. He always brings laughter and joy to adults.

For nudists and “savages”

The most favorite place for naturalists is the part between Bolshoy and Maly Utrish. There you will be undisturbed and you can enjoy a nudist-style holiday among large groups and singles relaxing in the nude.

Wild coastlines are found along the entire coastline and alternate with developed areas. Those who travel with their own vehicles will be able to reach the most remote and secluded surroundings. By the way, the slopes to the sea are gentle everywhere, so you can easily set up your camp and arrange parking for your car not far from the sea surface.

Wild beach on the outskirts of Malaya Bay Anapa

Travelers avoid it. The seabed is strewn with large boulders, and the shore itself consists of large pebbles. Therefore, those who dare to swim in this area should think about protective equipment.

How to get to Anapa?

You can get to the resort by different means of transport: by train, car, bus or plane (check prices for air tickets Moscow - Anapa).

Flights (especially in the summer season) are carried out from many Russian cities.

Cheap flights to Anapa

The international airport is located 15 kilometers from Anapa and 4 kilometers east of Vityazevo. Travel time: from Moscow – about 2 hours, from St. Petersburg – about 3 hours.

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However, despite its small size, it is quite crowded during the peak season. Extreme lovers are drawn here to the exotic.

"Varvarovskaya Gap"

The beach got its unique name because of the gorge, which houses a protected park with relict plants. Thanks to them, the air in this area is healing and is prescribed for people with problems with the respiratory system.

Unfortunately, the infrastructure is poorly developed; apart from a couple of cafes, toilets and showers, you won’t find anything here. Although you can rent a motor boat or catamaran from the local population. This is where people who are tired of the bustle of the city set up camp and stay overnight.

Beach 40 years of Victory

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You will see that the wild beaches of Anapa are also located within the city limits. The beach area “40 Years of Victory” is found behind the dead ends of the street. Tamanskaya and Revolution Avenue. We are talking about the unequipped part of Malaya Bukhta, bordering on the edges of the Golden Bay beaches and the land of the Malaya Bukhta sanatorium.

This is no longer a sandy, but a rocky fragment of the coastal edge of the Western Caucasus. Small pebbles are its main brand, distinguishing the location from neighboring wild beaches (with “concrete”, littered sand or inconvenient large boulders).

However, the unequipped (deserted) part of the beach is inconvenient - you can only walk here with shoes. In general, recreation is a kilometer of rather dangerous (due to pitfalls), but very clean and quiet sea. This is also an opportunity to combine silence and cleanliness with proximity to the city core.

For children

Since Soviet times, all children's sanatoriums have been located on the Anapa coast because of the shallow water and good sandy shore. We inherited a developed infrastructure. Vacationing with children is fraught with some difficulties and dangers, so we recommend that you do not go “swimming” with your children on their own. Book your hotel or inn through a competent tour operator, such as . This way you can avoid problems during the move.

Where in Anapa is the best beach and always clean sea?

At the height of the beach season in Anapa, the sea blooms. At this time, the water becomes covered with algae, causing slight discomfort to others. If your vacation falls on water blooms, then it is better to choose beaches for relaxation that are not subject to blooms. It is believed that the cleanest beaches are Dzhemete, Vysoko Bereg and Blagoveshchenskaya.

Among all the beaches of Anapa, according to tourist reviews and photographs, the most attractive beach is the Central Beach. There are several reasons for this: convenient location, developed infrastructure and high-quality cleaning of the territory.

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