Any vacationer has ever faced a dilemma: which sea to choose? Where will it be more comfortable: on Cherny or Azovsky? This is not surprising: traditionally, balneology began to develop in the Black Sea region. In Azov, they actively grew vegetables and fruits, raised livestock, and were engaged in fishing. And the recreational features of the region were little used.
Meanwhile, the unique combination of sea and steppe air, shallow and fresher sea, mild climate, delicious products, excellent local wine attract an increasing number of tourists. The resorts of the Azov Sea are an excellent choice for those who are not afraid of a slightly less developed infrastructure, and for those who prefer to discover new places.
Shchelkino
This resort is located in Crimea. They began to build it for workers of the local nuclear power plant. But over time, plans changed, the station was not put into operation, but the town remained. Today the resort industry is actively developing here. But, unfortunately, there is still a long way to go to reach the European level. Finding accommodation is quite simple.
Even when you arrive in the town, you can rent a hotel or apartment. There are no problems with food: some buy food at the market and cook at home, others eat in local cafes and restaurants. Dishes vary in price and taste. Some establishments offer a children's menu. And young people will find entertainment to their liking. The Central Alley area has a vibrant nightlife scene. Discos and karaoke do not stop until the morning.
Bars and restaurants are open. Those who choose a relaxing holiday are advised to rent accommodation further away. The central beach has standard infrastructure. Here you can rent a sun lounger and a shade canopy. There are changing cabins and working showers and toilets. Kids can have fun on the inflatable slide and trampoline. Fans of active recreation and water sports prefer to swim in Tatarskaya Bay.
Here the coastline is very indented, making it easy to catch waves. But the approach to the sea is gentle, and the beach is cleaner than the city beach. In general, there are many tent camps and car camping sites in the vicinity of the town. Lovers of minimalism choose wild nature. The main attraction of Shchelkino is the Kazantip Nature Reserve. But you can only explore it with a guided tour.
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Peresyp
The village is located on the spit of the same name. The resort's underdeveloped infrastructure is not an obstacle to visiting it. It's nice to relax here with your family. The silence, sparse crowds and beaches strewn with sand mixed with shells are attractive. The water here is very clean and there is a gentle shallow entrance to the sea.
Peresyp village, Temryuk district, on the map
Nearby is the clean lake “Blue Balka”, famous for its healing mud, and the equally popular Lotus Valley.
Prices in the village are significantly lower than in other resorts in the Russian Federation. Accommodation in a guest house will cost approximately 1,200 rubles, and you can rent a hotel room from 1,800 rubles.
The average bill in a cafe is 800 rubles.
Ilyich
The village is washed by the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov. Those tourists who prefer a quiet holiday away from the crowds of holidaymakers, or families with small children, stay here. Noisy young people are unlikely to come here. Ilyich himself is surrounded by greenery and flowers. There is always a lot of shade on the slightly sleepy streets, which is very pleasant in the heat. The holiday season begins in early May and ends in October.
The sea is always warm, but in June and August it is often stormy. And the air warms up to +26 – +28 degrees during the season. It's a little cooler than in Anapa or Feodosia. But Ilyich is open to all winds. They blow almost always, this is especially noticeable on the beach. The coastal area is strewn with sand mixed with shell rock. You can walk without special shoes.
The entry into the water is gentle, but sometimes you have to overcome large and small stones washed up by the waves. The local market has an abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables. But you can buy meat or dairy products at the fair, which runs once a week. There is practically no entertainment for adults: 1-2 discos in a cafe on the beach. And children can frolic on the playgrounds built in the village.
Ilyich’s main advantage is the proximity of the Tuzla Spit. Tourists go to it to find themselves between the Black and Azov Seas. Schools of dolphins often swim there. And from Ilyich there is a stunning view of the high Crimean coast, the bridge and ships passing through the strait.
What else do you need to know before going to Azov?
- The depth in the Sea of Azov is really small. And people who love to swim to their heart's content will have to move significantly away from the shore. Either in Yeisk, or in the village of Golubitskaya, or anywhere else. Significantly - this is several tens of meters!
- Water rarely pleases with its transparency, which frankly alarms a person accustomed to modern realities. And most importantly: at the peak of the season, the sea tends to bloom, driving emerald-green islands of algae to the shores.
- Many tourists agree that the main advantage of the Azov Sea is the opportunity to relax from the crowds of people, noise and bustle. Compared to the Black Sea resorts, there are fewer tourists here, and therefore prices are lower.
- It is convenient to get to resort towns and villages. You can get to Yeysk and Taganrog by train, and there are regular buses to other places. There are good roads to any, even the smallest villages on the shores of the Azov Sea, so it’s easy to get to them by car.
Choosing between the coast of Azov and the Black Sea? Look here - we compare holidays on the most popular Russian seas. And here we tell you where else to relax at sea in Russia. Or maybe to Crimea by car?
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Seven beams
Semibalki are located in the Rostov region. The village is washed by the shallow (in this place) Taganrog Bay. The main attraction of Semibalki is its marvelous beaches. They consist of natural sand interspersed with quartz, glistening in the sun. Surprisingly, the coast is absolutely clean, even in those places where access to the sea is free.
The entry into the water is gentle. That is why the village was chosen by married couples with small children. The guys do not get out of the clean and warm sea for hours. And parents can rest assured: to find themselves at a significant depth, they will have to move too far. But lovers of comfort will not find anything interesting in Semibalki. There are no hotels, guest houses or recreation centers here. You can only live in the private sector. And there are no various cafes and restaurants in the village. But you can agree with the owners to have them cook for an additional fee.
But Semibalki is a real paradise for fishermen. You can fish in the bay or go to one of the nearby estuaries: an excellent catch is guaranteed. And lovers of cultural recreation will be happy to explore the estate of General Shabelsky, a true patriot of small Semibalki. And the story of the destroyed Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker will not leave anyone indifferent.
Yeysk is our choice
Yeysk is a southern port city in the northwestern part of the Krasnodar Territory with many parks, green alleys and shady squares and numerous beaches on the Yeisk Estuary and Taganrog Bay.
Yeisk also has plenty of children's entertainment:
- Water park "Nemo" on the shore of Taganrog Bay on Primorskaya embankment
- Dolphinarium (Schmidt St., 16/1)
- Crocodile Canyon with amazing snakes, crocodiles, turtles (Schmidt St., 16/1)
- Children's (Krasnaya St., 74/2), where you can have a very fun and organized time with children of different ages
- Oceanarium "Shark Reef" (Schmidt St., 15/1).
- Park named after Poddubny with more than 30 types of attractions. This is the oldest park in Kuban, which is located on the shore of Taganrog Bay.
In addition, Yeysk is one of the best mud resorts on the Azov-Black Sea coast, a healthy climate, shallow, well-warmed sea and sandy, shell and pebble beaches.
The resort is located at the base of the Yeisk Spit on a peninsula and is washed on three sides by the Sea of Azov. Yeysk is located 180 kilometers from Rostov-on-Don and 250 kilometers from Krasnodar.
You can get to Yeysk in different ways: by car, plane, train or water transport.
By the way, according to the results of the ranking of the best beach resorts in Russia by the cost of a summer vacation, presented by the travel portal Travel.ru, Yeysk took 5th place.
The initial parameters were vacation during the peak tourist season (second half of July), accommodation - in budget hotels (2-3 stars), location - near the sea and beach area, meals - set lunches in inexpensive cafes, cost of an excursion popular in given location, and the cost of a ticket for public transport, as well as the cost of a transfer from the railway station or airport to your place of residence (but only on public transport). According to these parameters, the city of Yeysk is among the top five budget beach holiday leaders. Here you can relax for 2140 rubles.
All this in general and in general, as well as the formed opinion based on studying a large number of reviews of those who had already vacationed in these places with children, put the final point in the choice. All that remained was to find suitable housing. We were counting on a budget of 12-14 thousand for 7 days for four: two adults and two children.
Preference was given to mini-hotels, guest houses and turnkey houses. I want to say that good options for these dates were, for the most part, already booked. People took care of their upcoming summer vacation in advance. Therefore, they chose from what was left. Although, of course, sometimes the thought crept in: not to book anything, but to go “at random” and get your bearings on the spot. But we were traveling with children. Therefore, the surprise factor could play a bad joke on us in this case.
Choosing housing in Yeysk
Firstly, it was necessary to understand in which area it is better to choose. Because there is sea on all sides: from the east - the Yeisk Estuary, from the west - Taganrog Bay.
We focused on a calm, quiet holiday, so the following were important:
- The sea is within walking distance
- Sandy beach with good conditions for children
- Small number of guests
- Availability of any children's entertainment
- Comfortable accommodation with all amenities.
I’ll say right away that on the first day I was simply confused by the abundance of offers and, after sitting for half a day, I still didn’t understand where and what to look for. A lot of different types of housing were offered - hotels and boarding houses, guest houses and recreation centers, mini-hotels, apartments and private houses.
In order to somehow streamline and narrow down the search area, I decided to understand for myself and try to figure out which area of the city has the most suitable conditions for us. And since the main condition is a good children's beach in the immediate vicinity, it was decided to start by exploring the beaches of Yeisk.
Beaches of Yeysk
As it turned out, there are several of them in the city and they are very diverse: sandy, pebble, shell, rocky and, most often, mixed (sand-shell and pebble-sand).
The main beaches are located on the Yeisk Spit: Central City Beach, Children's Beach, located opposite the Central Beach, Youth Beach, Kamenka Beach. There are also small individual beaches on the coast of the Yeisk Estuary (the area of the second microdistrict).
To make it clearer, let’s look at each in more detail.
Central city beach
Stretched along the Taganrog Bay for approximately half a kilometer. It is considered (according to reviews) the best beach in the city. Clean, the bottom and shore are sandy, a gentle entrance, shallow depth at the entrance and a maximum depth of up to 1.5 meters. The water warms up well.
Lots of entertainment for adults and children. The beach is equipped with changing cabins, paid toilets, there is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, and spreading trees provide natural shade. There is a place to eat.
The central city beach is divided into two parts: Central - from the side of the Taganrog Bay and Children's Beach from the side of the Yeisk Estuary. They are located across the street from each other.
Children's city beach
Its length is approximately 300 meters, not a very large coastal beach area. Sand and shell (mixed) shore. Shallow, the greatest depth is 1-1.5 meters. There is a lot of entertainment for children (trampolines, water slides, bananas, jet skis, tablets).
It is an ideal and completely safe place for children. Complete absence of waves. If there are no adults who like to swim in the depths, this is a perfectly suitable place to relax with children.
The central city beach, both for adults and for children, is, according to many vacationers, the best. The only drawback is that there are a lot of people there, and you need to get there early.
At the very end of the Yeisk Spit there is also Youth Beach (here is the maximum depth), but we will not talk about it, since its name speaks for itself.
Beaches of the Yeisk Estuary
They are located in the waters of the Yeisk Estuary on the right side of the city in the form of small sections along the coastline. According to reviews, the most popular sections of the beach are in the area of Nizhnesadovaya Street at the intersection with Pionerskaya, Plekhanova, Krasnaya, Barrikadnaya and Svobody streets.
The beaches that are located closer to the Central Beach are mostly small-pebble, while further along the coast they are sandy and shell-like. The entrance to the sea is gentle, level, the bottom is sand and silt, the maximum depth is up to 1 meter. These are quiet, calm beaches, but, according to reviews, not equipped (“wild beaches”).
Kamenka Beach
If we go down a little south of the Central Beach from the side of Taganrog Bay, we find ourselves on Kamenka Beach. It is a little south of the Yeisk port. The beach stretches for about a kilometer on the coast along the Taganrog Bay. The depth does not reach more than one and a half meters.
The coastal shore is heterogeneous: the sandy beach is mixed with areas covered with stones (apparently, this is why the beach got its name).
On the northern side of the beach, from the port to Rostovskaya Street, the shore is mostly sandy and comfortable. From Rostovskaya and further the beach becomes more and more rocky and gradually turns into pebbles.
Hay
Sennaya is washed by the waves of the Taman Bay. The holiday season begins in May and ends at the end of September. All this time you can swim in the warm sea, and the air temperature stays around +27 – +30 degrees. The entry into the water is gentle, and the depth does not exceed 50-70 cm. For those who like to swim, this is a major drawback, but for parents with small children it is a huge advantage. The guys feel absolutely calm and do not leave the warm sea for a long time.
The beach in Sennoy is wide and strewn with sand. Sometimes there are layers of shell rock and small pebbles. You can walk on the beach without special shoes. But there is also a drawback: there is a lot of algae in the bay. The waves wash them to the shore, here they decompose and emit an unpleasant iodine odor. True, local residents claim that this aroma is healthy. The city beach has the usual range of services: rental of umbrellas, sun loungers, changing cabins. You can ride a catamaran or jet ski.
Almost all residents are employed in serving holidaymakers. They rent out houses, sell grown vegetables and fruits at the market, and work in cafes and hotels. Housing is available for every taste and budget. And the products are high quality and inexpensive. Around Sennoye, campers with tents stop on wild beaches. But it is important to understand that unity with nature costs comfort: the only convenience is a toilet. Process water is delivered every few days.
Taganrog
An excellent option for a budget holiday. Quite a comfortable and developed city for relaxation.
The main advantage is that prices here are lower than at other coastal resorts. And it is less hot here during the peak season.
An ideal place to relax with children. The covering on the beaches is fine, pleasant sand. And the sea is warming up just fine.
Children have a blast here. You can splash around in shallow water all day. You can diversify your vacation by visiting the local Lazurny water park.
If you want a more secluded holiday, you can go to the surrounding wild beaches. They are beautiful.
For the Motherland
This small village is washed by the Temryuk Bay. It's quiet and tidy here. And among the natural attractions is the Tizdar mud volcano. The healing clay that fills the crater will rise from a depth of 200 m! The density of the substance is so high that vacationers taking a mud bath simply sit in it. Naturally, it is impossible to reach the bottom.
Za Rodinu has a rather narrow beach, located under a steep shore. You have to go down the steep stairs. Unfortunately, it needs renovation. The coast is strewn with yellow sand. In some places there are shells thrown out by the sea. Children actively collect them. And the cliff, which hangs over the edge of the shore, includes layers of healing blue clay. Some vacationers soak it in sea water and make mud wraps. The entry into the water is gentle, but long waves constantly roll onto the shore.
Children love to frolic in them. Service in the village is minimal. Fresh vegetables and fruits are sold at the market, the rest can be bought in stores. It's nice that cards are accepted for payment. For the Motherland is a place where families with children and supporters of a leisurely holiday feel comfortable. People come here for amazing air, warm sea and mild climate.
Kuchugury
An ideal place for a calm and measured holiday. With family picnics at the edge of the sea and harmony with nature itself. There are spacious, long beaches with soft sand. There isn't a lot of noisy entertainment. And you can breathe very freely and easily.
The markets offer delicious inexpensive fruits, fresh seafood and cheeses. Very close to the famous mud volcano called Tizdar.
You can take therapeutic mud baths here completely free of charge. They have a beneficial effect on diseases of the compounds. They also significantly improve the condition of the skin.
The Iskra complex has mineral thermal pools. You can go there for a swim. There is also Lotus Valley nearby. Amazing magical place.
Some beaches are wild, some are developed. Here you can find trampolines with slides and other attractions for children. As well as water activities for adults.
There will never be a dull moment in Kuchugury. This is a real place of power and energy of the sea element.
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Not forgetting about children: entertainment for the youngest tourists
The territory of Azov is simply ideal for a holiday with children. Shallow sea with a flat bottom, golden sand for playing, healing properties of mud. But this certainly won’t surprise modern children. They need spectacle and entertainment. Well, we think that the Azov resort will cope with this too. Fortunately, the territory offers a variety of leisure options for children.
Aquapark
Entertainment that even adult children will enjoy. Many cities, both in the Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov Region, offer such water procedures. But the largest, and even extreme, is the slide in St. Golubitskaya. The main advantage of this water park is the absence of a queue and the relatively low cost of the entrance ticket.
Oceanarium
The world of wild underwater inhabitants may not amuse or delight a child, but it also provides an educational program. A professional guide will do everything possible to ensure that the child will definitely like this lesson. But in which city the most famous aquarium operates, it is the territory of Yeisk “Shark Reef”.
Zoo
You can amuse your son or daughter by taking him to the zoo in St. Golubitskaya. Here you can not only meet amazing animals, but also enjoy a luxurious view and have a photo session that will keep your memories.
Temryuk city
The city is the regional center of the Taman Peninsula. Thousands of people come here all year round to maintain their health and relax. The reason for this pilgrimage is the accumulation of healing springs and volcanoes in the city. Moreover, some volcanic mountains are active, but it is not lava that erupts from the crater, but a healing mass saturated with hydrogen.
Its properties have been confirmed by many years of practical use. Mud has a beneficial effect on the treatment of pathologies of the skeletal system and nervous diseases. Visitors stay in inexpensive hotels and rent rooms and houses.
In addition to medical procedures, guests visit:
- museum of military equipment;
- park of culture and recreation;
- playground;
- Misku volcano;
- winery;
- billiard club.
The Temryuk resort is more than 350 km away from the Sea of Azov in Russia. Therefore, lovers of beaches, waves and marine exotica rarely come here.
Taman
The resorts of the Azov Sea in Russia were glorified by the Cossack Taman. It has become a tradition to hold crowded national holidays here. They are organized by the Ataman ethnographic club together with the local history museum. The celebrations are fun, noisy, and original.
The village is also famous for the extinct healing volcano Tizdar. The beneficial effects of volcanic mud have been proven by many years of practice. The beaches in Taman are warm, clean, sandy and well-groomed.
And although the tourist infrastructure leaves much to be desired, the resort offers vacationers an exciting pastime:
- visiting the flying club;
- hot air balloon flight;
- horseback riding;
- paragliding training flights;
- sea sailing;
- classes at the windsurfing club;
- boat trip on the river.
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What is included in the concept of the South of Russia
The concept of “South of Russia” is quite broad; here we are talking about the Southern and North Caucasian federal districts of the modern Russian Federation. These districts include 14 regions, territories and republics.
The Southern Federal District includes: Krasnodar Territory, the Republic of Adygea, Rostov Region, Astrakhan Region, Volgograd Region, the Republic of Kalmykia and the Republic of Crimea.
The North Caucasus Federal District includes: the Republics of Dagestan, Ingushetia, Chechnya, North Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia and Stavropol Territory.
Youth recreation with maximum impact - 5 original outdoor activities
Young boys and girls will also not have to be sad on the Sea of Azov. There is no need to force yourself to lie on the beach all day or sit in your room. You can take advantage of outdoor activities offered by many companies.
What can you do? There are a wide range of options:
- Diving.
- Windsurfing.
- Water skiing.
- Scooter racing.
Diving
The conditions for this direction are more than optimal. And let the skeptics say that you won’t see anything interesting. Quite the opposite. Near Cape Iron Horn there are some of the largest reefs made of stones, amazing flora and a large number of fish, shellfish, rapa, crabs, stingrays, you are guaranteed to be convinced.
Windsurfing
People are used to thinking that you can only conquer waves in Bally or Miami, but on the Sea of Azov there are also high waves for this sport. Many professional schools with experienced instructors will provide lessons in windsurfing, surfing and kitesurfing.
Water skiing
When you want to try something completely new, you should pay attention to water skiing, which will charge you with a positive attitude and show you how you can relax to the maximum.
Scooter racing
Jet skiing is an activity for those who lack adrenaline. Just 10 minutes of training from a mentor and you can already conquer the waters.
Abundance of fish – for fishing lovers
Anyone who is interested in such an active sport as fishing should try their hand at the Azov coast. After all, hundreds of fishing clubs are located here, there are points for renting boats and boats for going out to the open sea, and all equipment is also provided.
Beginners are provided with training and an assistant who will tell all the secrets of a good catch. You can fish both from the shore and in bays and estuaries.
Particularly popular among fishermen is the small town of Primorsko-Akhtarsk, which attracts attention with so many fish that it’s hard to believe.
