15 Loo attractions worth visiting

The best attractions in the Loo area:

Sheikh's Estate

Recreation center a few kilometers from the center of Loo. Here you can have lunch, relax in the guest house, and fish in the local pond. For animal lovers there is a tiny zoo with raccoons, geese, and ducks.

The place is interesting for its design - a mixture of Russian and Caucasian motifs. A cozy country atmosphere is everywhere - a wicker fence with pots, a butter churn, an oven. The owner cooks himself, the food is again a mixture of oriental and Russian cuisine. Kebabs, homemade wine, vegetable salads that are harvested right there in the garden.

Address: Razdanskaya street, Verkhnearmyanskaya Khobza, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Paid entrance

Witches Gorge

Located on the territory of the Sochi National Park. The gorge is located in the middle of a relict forest, where streams run under your feet and a waterfall runs down into a small pool. There are wooden stairs built especially for visitors, high places are fenced with railings, and the clearing is equipped for picnics.

Lovers of untouched nature will love this gorge. The place is not only picturesque, there is a legend associated with it. According to legends, women of local tribes went to the waterfall for youth. It was believed that water washes away not dirt, but years from the body.

Address: Verkhnearmyanskoe Loo, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles.

Dzhegosh Gorge

A small valley near the village of Bolshoy Kichmay. The gorge is famous for its cascade of 33 waterfalls. Water flows from different heights - from 5 to 11 meters. Around the waterfalls there are thickets of boxwood and yew. The path along the tract is equipped with walkways, stairs, and railings.

Here you can see 17 of the 33 waterfalls (the rest are too difficult to get to), swim in a small pool, and admire rare plants. They come here by car; public transport is too inconvenient. You can book a tour for more comfort.

Address: Kichmaiskaya street, 8, Golovinka, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults and children from 10 years old - 200 rubles.

Mamedovo Gorge

Located in the valley of the Kuapse River. The natural attraction consists of rock and limestone formations, a cascading waterfall and water bowls.

The “White Hall”, formed by limestone, deserves attention. Old-timers advise you to take a dip in the “Health and Youth”, “Beauty” and “Love” bowls. The name “Mamed” in the name of the gorge is associated with a legend. An old man from the village, seeing the Turkish bandits, tricked them away from the village. And his name was Mamed, and that’s how the name has been since then.

Address: Mamedovo Gorge, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles, children under 10 years old - free

Gorge Miracle Beauty

Located near the village of Thessaloniki. Part of Sochi National Park. “Miracle Beauty” is the name given to the whole complex of a gorge, a waterfall and a river. The trail is equipped with wooden walkways and runs along the river bank. Around it there are dense thickets of relict forest on both sides.

It is worth admiring the “Miracle Beauty”, “Tender” and “Mirage” waterfalls. The pool formed by the waterfalls is always cool, and the water in it is a stunning azure color. There is an outdoor cafe at the beginning of the route.

Address: Thessaloniki village, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Entrance: for adults - 200 rubles, children under 10 years old - free

Tea houses of Uch-Dere

Located in the village of Uch-Dere. The tourist site was created in the 70s of the 20th century. The wooden houses recreate the dwellings of wealthy merchants of Central Russia in the mid-19th century. According to the creators, it was a museum of Russian crafts, which was visited mainly by foreign delegations.

Now this place is interesting for the interiors of the houses and the observation deck of the tea plantations. In the houses you can drink Krasnodar tea and have a snack. There is a small shop where they buy packs of tea for souvenirs.

Address: Zaporozhskaya street, 302, Uch-Dere, Sochi

Opening hours: from May 1 to October 31 from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday is a day off. From November 1 to April 30 from 11:00 to 17:30 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Entrance: for adults - 450 rubles, for children - 220 rubles, children under 3 years old - free

Official website: https://www.dagomystea.ru/

Park "Mountain Eden"

Located in the village of Verkhnearmyanskaya Khobza. A tropical park with vegetation atypical for the Caucasus region. The park is distinguished by thoughtful landscape design and convenient infrastructure.

The most interesting thing is to see the giant Opuntia cactus, visit tea plantations and an apiary. Trying local tea with local honey is something that is definitely worth doing. You can admire the mineral water waterfall without any restrictions.

Address: Razdanskaya street, 4, Verkhnearmyanskaya Khobza village, Sochi

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 23:00

Entrance: for adults - 250 rubles.

Water park "AquaLoo"

As reviews from family parents say, this is one of the best places in Loo where you can go with your child. “AquaLoo” is an entire resort center, which includes a sanatorium and several leisure facilities. It has excellent infrastructure, where there is not only a water park, but also:

cinema;
crocodile farm;
bowling.

The water entertainment center consists of two parts - winter and summer, where there are 11 slides, 20 descents, 12 waterfalls, 4 saunas and a jacuzzi. Here you can play water polo, take part in team sports, do water aerobics and learn fiery dances.

For kids, there are daily mini-discos, animation programs, and special shallow pools with sea water, where the little ones ride on slides in the shape of a penguin, octopus, elephant, clown, dolphin, snake and mushroom.

In the crocodilarium, your children will see, feed and pet various reptiles, birds, monkeys - there are more than a hundred animals. The cinema, equipped with the latest technology, broadcasts domestic and foreign releases. According to reviews, in “AquaLoo” you can have great fun, relax and keep children of all ages occupied.

What to visit in Loo for free:

Church of the Apostle Simon the Canaanite

The Byzantine-style building began to be erected in 2009. They built what is called the whole world - with donations from believers. Although the building is not yet finished, the 1st floor (ground floor) is working - services are held, the church shop is trading.

The temple is associated with the legend of the Apostle Simon, who supposedly preached in Abkhazia. Tradition also claims that the apostle was executed in these places. More precisely, on the sea coast in the Caucasus region.

Address: Club Lane, 3, Loo, Sochi

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00

Entrance: for adults - 500 rubles, for children - 250 rubles, children under 3 years old - free

Official website: https://hram-loo.cerkov.ru/

Dolphinarium No. 1

You can look at the charming inhabitants of the depths of the sea right here - at the Loo Dolphinarium.

Vacationers will see a colorful show lasting 50 minutes, during which Black Sea bottlenose dolphins and fur seals will demonstrate incredible intelligence and dexterity: they will surprise everyone with dancing, juggling, jumping and dizzying numbers with experienced trainers. Here you can attend dolphin therapy sessions - communication with animals that is healing for the soul and body. For children from 3 years old, swimming with dolphins is available, during which children will play ball with them, pet them and swim side by side.

Undoubtedly, a holiday with the charming inhabitants of the sea will bring a lot of positive emotions to both children and their parents.

Vacationers can easily resolve the difficulty of where to go to Loo with children. At their service are all kinds of natural, cultural attractions and entertainment for children. For a relaxing time, a walk in the park near the “Tea Houses” is suitable; for a fun holiday with the whole family, a visit to “AquaLoo”. Whatever the resort guests choose, they will definitely get their dose of positivity. There is no doubt about it!

Where to go in Loo and what else to see:

Loo Temple

The building was built in the 10th century by Abkhaz architects. After 300 years, the temple was severely damaged by an earthquake, but a century later it was restored again. Since the 18th century it was rebuilt and began to be used as a fortress. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was practically destroyed by another earthquake. A modern tourist will see only ruins.

The place is interesting, first of all, for its antiquity - the northern wall, which is more than 1000 years old, has been preserved. There is a legend about the burial of one of the apostles, Simon the Zealot, under the ancient temple.

Address: Tallinskaya street, Loo, Sochi

Opening hours: daily, from 8:00 to 20:00, seven days a week

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles.

Official website: https://npsochi.ru/mesta/rekreacionnie/vizantiiskiy-khram.html

Water park "AquaLoo"

Huge entertainment complex. It is divided into an open (summer) and closed (winter) part. Includes 20 water slides, 8 swimming pools, attractions, playgrounds, spa. Cafes and bars are available to visitors.

The main attraction of the establishment is the swimming pools and slides. There are thermal pools, with Jacuzzis, and wave pools, with fountains and waterfalls. Nearby there are places to relax on sun loungers. The slides offer descents of varying difficulty, the most extreme being “Black Hole”, “Kamikaze”, “Space slide”.

Address: Dekabristov street, 78B, Lazarevskoye, Loo, Sochi

hours : daily, from 10:00 to 22:00

Entrance: for adults 1500 rub. at the “Morning Basic” tariff, 1000 rubles. at the “Daily Basic” tariff, 700 rubles. — “Evening”, children under 3 years old — free

Official website: https://akvaloo.ru

Museum of Life of Hamshen Armenians

It is located near the village of Verkhnearmyanskoe Loo. This is a reconstruction of the life of local Ashmen at the end of the 19th century. Consists of several residential and outbuildings. History and ethnography lovers will be interested in the preserved household utensils and the mill in working condition.

A tour of the museum can be combined with a visit to the Paradise Delight waterfall - it’s practically nearby.

Address: Dachny lane, Verkhnearmyanskoye Loo village, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

Club "Tornado"

Night club and disco right on the beach. More precisely on the 2nd floor of the pier. In addition to music, people enjoy various competitions, shows, including fireworks and performances. The bar has an excellent selection of signature drinks, a rich wine list and European cuisine.

The beauty of the club is the proximity of the sea - when you get tired of dancing, you can go wander along the shore. And after swimming in the sea once, go listen to music again. There is no need to be afraid of the crowd. Yes, Tornado used to be the only night spot in the city and it was crowded. But now there are other discos.

Address: Azovskaya street, 8, Loo, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

History of the village

Today the village of Loo is growing with numerous sanatoriums, boarding houses, hotels and the private guest sector

different levels of comfort, and the history of its existence began in the distant
13-14 centuries
. It was then that this paradise of the earth was chosen by a representative of the famous feudal Caucasian dynasty Low, who built his country mansion here.

This amazingly picturesque region was turned into a village in the 13th and 14th centuries

Naturally, around the master’s mansion there were housing for service personnel, utility buildings, and so on. a settlement gradually formed

, named after its first owner and founder.

However, even before Low, life flourished in these places, as archaeological excavations clearly demonstrate. In any case, the discovered temple (or rather its wall) dates back approximately to the 9-10th century

.
And historical research speaks of the existence of this place since the 1st millennium BC. Zikh
settlement .
Moreover, it is interesting that the Greeks called this nation “Zikhs”, and the Turkish-Tatar peoples called them “Cherkasy”
.
These people called themselves “Adygs”
. Those. It was the Zikhs who gave rise to the peoples of the Circassians and Abkhazians, among whom the Low dynasty was subsequently formed.

Representatives of the Circassians in national clothes. 17th century

The Zikh tribes gradually cultivated the land and were engaged in cattle breeding, and built light kamar boats. But the main source of income for a long time was human trafficking

captured during robbery and maritime piracy. The Zikhs supplied the main goods to the slave markets of Crimea - to Panticapaeum (Kerch), Feodosia, Phanagoria, etc.

Human trafficking in the early Middle Ages was a very profitable business

The Zikhs were famous for their cruelty, which was known back in the 2nd-1st centuries BC. Even the great Bosporan king Mithridates the Sixth

, expelled from Pontus to the Bosporus and forced to walk part of the way through the land of the Zikhs, tried to bypass them by sea.
It is a known fact that the Zikhs wanted to kill the missionary Andrei, who walked around local villages in the 5th century, preaching Christianity, but his terrible poverty saved him - they simply pitied him. But the Apostle Simon the Canaanite
was killed by the Zikhs.

It is interesting that the Sugd tribe, belonging to the Zikhs, under the onslaught of the Khazars in the 8th century moved to the Crimean peninsula, where they founded the city of Sugdeya

, present-day Sudak.

In the 10th-12th centuries Loo was probably a border part of the Byzantine Empire

, because at that time a powerful Christian temple was erected here, which was rebuilt into a fortress in the 15-16th centuries.

From the 9th-10th centuries, the ruins of a Byzantine temple have been preserved on the territory of Loo.

Much later, in the place of present Loo there was a Ubykh aul

, which recently belonged to
Ismail Dzepsh
, one of the active participants in the Caucasian war with Russia.

This is what the Ubykh village looked like in the first half of the 19th century

Residents of this aul village until 1864

developed agriculture and livestock farming, and after the end of the Caucasian War and the annexation of the mountainous regions of the North Caucasus to Russia, all Ubykhs who did not want to obey the Russian Tsar were evicted to the Ottoman Empire.
Ten years later, new settlers began to develop the empty lands in the bed of the Loo River - Russians
, Armenians, Greeks. And the entire territory of the former village became part of the grand ducal estate “Vardane”.

After the end of the Caucasian War in 1864, the Ubykhs left their lands

Since 1961

the village of Loo became a microdistrict of the resort city of Sochi, whose main source of income today is
tourism
.

The best beaches in Loo

Central beach Loo

Occupies the central part of the coast of the Loo microdistrict. Covered with small pebbles and sand. The entrance to the sea is gentle, suitable for little ones. The coastal strip is wide - up to 40 m. The beach is crowded, divided into two parts by a wooden pier.

Connoisseurs of maximum comfort love to relax here. The beach has excellent infrastructure. Wooden decks lead into the water. There are cabins, showers, and you can rent umbrellas and sun loungers. There are many cafes, restaurants, discos and attractions near the pier and along the embankment.

Address: Luchezarnaya street, 14, Loo, Sochi

Opening hours: daily

The entrance is free

Nudist beach

Located in the area of the Sputnik health complex. Covered with large pebbles. The sea is clean, but the coastal strip is narrow. It has virtually no infrastructure - toilets, locker rooms, shops, cafes. The only trace of civilization is the sun loungers.

But this zone has a serious advantage - it is not visible from either the highway or the railway. Those who want to calmly swim topless in the clear sea will always find a free place here.

Address: Loo, Sochi; GPS: 43.65702, 39.63269

Opening hours : daily, 24 hours a day

The entrance is free

Equestrian tourist base "Paradise Pleasure"

In Greater Sochi you can find a wide variety of entertainment for children. Loo, among others, offers to visit the equestrian tourist complex “Paradise Delight”. Parents and their children can purchase a ride on well-trained and beautiful horses around the outskirts of the village.

Travelers will see the wonderful Lake Khuko, the Belaya River, the Circassian Pass and several waterfalls. Depending on the age of the child, you can choose tours of varying degrees of difficulty. Visitors will receive positive emotions from interacting with charming animals and the most vivid impressions from a leisurely trip through the most beautiful places in Sochi.

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City location

Loo is considered one of the major resorts in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi. It is located 45 km from Lazarevskoye and 25 km from the center of the city of Sochi itself. The coordinates of the package are 43.704746, 39.584137.

To get to Loo by plane, you need to fly to Sochi airport. It is the closest airport to Loo. It can be reached from Moscow or St. Petersburg. The second way is to fly to the airport in Krasnodar, and then take an electric train or train directly to Loo.

The most suitable way to travel to Loo is by high-speed train Lastochka. All trains from Adler, Sochi, Tuapse and Krasnodar stop at Loo station. Tickets can be purchased both at the ticket office at the station and using other services on the Internet.

You can also get to the Krasnodar resort from Moscow by train Moscow - Adler. However, such a train does not stop in Loo, so you will have to get to your destination from Lazarevskaya station or from the city of Sochi. There are also trains from St. Petersburg to Sochi, the trip will take 2 days.

You can leave Sochi airport by taxi. It is recommended to call a car in advance, as this will help to avoid delays and increase the cost of the trip.

A less comfortable way to get to the village is by bus. It is considered inconvenient because during the tourist season the transport is crowded and you can wait for several hours for free transport. Traffic jams also cause discomfort. The highway leading to Loo is a mountain serpentine, which makes traveling by bus or car uncomfortable for those who rarely visit the mountains.

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Infrastructure

In terms of infrastructure, Loo is developed no worse than Sochi. The microdistrict contains a large number of grocery and manufactured goods stores (among them are Euroset and Magnit), there is a market, excursion points, shopping pavilions and souvenir shops.

There are ATMs and pharmacies within walking distance, and a little further from the central part of the village there is a dairy, meat and fruit and vegetable fair.

In terms of communications with the outside world, everything is also in order in Loo: even if you forgot your laptop, there is an Internet cafe at your service. In most of the microdistrict, signals from cellular operators are well received.

Pyaterochka store in Loo. Photo: water-loo.ru

Thermal Pools

It is worth noting that the water park is famous for its thermal swimming pools. This is a complex of health and natural springs. The pleasant water temperature is +32-38 degrees, so you can swim in them only for a certain time. The springs are saturated with sulfates, potassium, calcium and other minerals. Minerals have a positive effect on the skin. Each of the thermal pools has its own name and temperature:

“Dead Sea” +32 °C;

"Baden-Baden" +34 °C;

“Karlovy Vary” +38 °C.

Address: st. Dekabristov, 78B, Sochi

Volkonsky Dolmen

Speaking about the sights of Loo, it is worth mentioning the most unique and famous - the Volkonsky dolmen near the Godlich River. The dolmen is a full-size solid monolith that has been preserved. Inside there is a chamber carved into the rock. The dolmen is a popular tourist route and is protected by the state. Excursion tours offer a program that includes a visit to the dolmen, but groups of tourists do not stay there for long.

Address: Russia, Krasnodar region, Lazarevsky district

Loo Temple

The architectural monument of Loo of the 10th–12th centuries is a historical object - the Byzantine Loo Temple. It is located on the top of a mountain, at an altitude of three hundred eight meters above sea level. In the 14th century, they wanted to restore the temple as a fortress, but it also did not last long and turned into ruins. Wooden handrails make the descent relatively safe for visitors, although it is better to explore it with comfortable shoes.

Address: Tallinskaya st., 103E, Loo village, Sochi

Miracle Beauty Gorge

Another natural attraction of Loo is the Miracle Beauty Gorge. Named after the river of the same name, which flows from the mountains. The length of the river is ten kilometers, and the height is one hundred and fifty meters at sea level. The river is known for its crystal clear water. There are picturesque trees and plants around that are pleasing to the eye. But the river is not the only attraction here. In addition, three waterfalls are formed here: Miracle Beauty, Cool and Mirage.

You can even swim in the first two, but the third is closed to guests. People come to this place not only to admire the beauty of the forest, but also to improve their health. A walk through a boxwood forest will be beneficial for the respiratory system, as green trees release beneficial substances. Entrance to the territory is paid. The symbolic cost of 200 rubles allows you to keep the reserve in perfect condition.

Address: Sochi, area between the village. Soloniki and Volkonka

Purchases

Tourist purchases include two sections: essentials and tourist purchases.

From the first necessity:

Water for hiking and the beach;
Headwear (caps, panamas, pareos and scarves);
Swimwear;
Bags with a special lock or waterproof bags.
Travel shopping:
Souvenirs and small interior items;
Shopping for temporary housing by area.

Tourist purchases at affordable prices can be made in, for example, souvenir shops like: The Looe Gift Shop. You can go to the Loo market or the upper clothing market.

Sheikh's Estate

The place where the countries of the peoples of the world living in the Caucasus united. Here you will feel all the rules of hospitality, try Russian, Kuban and Caucasian cuisine, homemade wine in the owner’s own restaurant. You will see real Cossack wickerwork, an oil mill with dishes and utensils. Children will love the mini zoo equipped for animals. The estate has its own unsurpassed atmosphere of the culture and era of the Caucasus.

Address: Sochi district, village. Loo, Sheikh's estate

Witch's Gorge

This cozy and picturesque place is filled with legends and beauty. The road to it lies through a relict forest, which almost does not let in the sun's rays. It is known from history that women died of love by committing suicide. Their souls turned into witches. And now you can hear them crying.

With the development of tourism, infrastructure appeared in the Witches Gorge. The path along the waterfall was equipped with wide wooden stairs, changing cabins and a picnic area with a canopy where you can barbecue were built near the attraction. A small shop sells locally produced products to tourists. Prices are not high.

An excursion is a great opportunity to diversify your beach holiday and see the natural attractions of Loo. Loo travel agencies offer horseback riding or jeeping tours to Witches Gorge. If horseback riding is more designed for physically fit travelers, then a jeep trip is suitable even for children over 5 years old. After the tour, you can leave reviews or comments and evaluate the quality of services. You will definitely get an answer.

Address: Russia, Krasnodar region, Sochi

Mountain Eden Park

The outdoor museum was created by the Shahmelyan family. It is located at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. Here lies a subtropical botanical garden, with rare plants and trees that are not similar to the Caucasian flora. The famous feature of the park is the Opuntia cactus, which is already twenty years old, and other tropical plants. There are stone paths through the park and there is a healing spring. The water from the source comes from the depth and is 60 meters. The park is decorated with various figurines and sculptures, which are very popular with young children. There is also a cellar, a shop with a large selection of honey and tea tasting houses.

Address: Sochi district, Verkhnyaya Khobza