The small town of Tuapse on the Black Sea coast is a popular place for relaxation and restoration of health, because the climate here is mild, nature is amazingly beautiful, the ecological situation is good, and the developed tourism infrastructure allows you to spend time in a variety of ways (from hiking and diving to museums, parks, water attractions, excursions to caves and waterfalls, clubs and bars).
The Tuapse region began to develop as a resort area during the Soviet period, and currently there are about 300 sanatoriums (often with swimming pools and SPA complexes). Numerous boarding houses, hotels, and recreation centers are located along the entire coast near beaches (mostly pebble), surrounded by picturesque forests and mountains.
The Tuapse region is attractive as a long-term holiday destination also because of the relatively affordable prices for accommodation and food compared to Sochi and Adler and the cleaner sea compared to Gelendzhik.
Holidays with children in Tuapse are becoming more and more comfortable thanks to the installation of special children's playgrounds, reconstruction of attractions and the ability to easily and quickly get to water parks and a dolphinarium located near the city, and go to a children's theater. It is also easy to organize meals for children due to the abundance of cafes (there are also canteens) with simple, tasty dishes of good quality.
City view
What you need to know about Tuapse: location features and areas of the city
Tuapse is located both on the coast and in a picturesque mountainous area (with forests and cliffs by the sea). The beach area of the city stretches for 10 km.
Urban areas and suburbs are spread between the beds of 2 rivers, one of which is called Tuapse, and the other is Pauk. The mountains surrounding the city are part of the southern slope of the Caucasus Range. But the average height at which the buildings are located is only 44 m above sea level. That is, the city is located mainly in the foothills and valleys.
The highest point is located north of Tuapse (Mount Messazhai 651 m high). The outskirts of the city are adjacent to the vast Kadosh forest park. The population of the city is about 60 thousand people.
Tuapse on the map:
City districts: where is the best place to live?
You can conditionally divide the entire territory of Tuapse into 8 districts. In the northwest (towards Novorossiysk) is Primorye (there are both multi-storey buildings and the private sector). A good option for accommodation, as there are many relatively inexpensive hotels.
Beach in Primorye
The Grozneft district (southeast) is mainly occupied by factory buildings and old houses; a very busy highway to Sochi passes through it. Not the best option for living. There is a large shopping and entertainment complex "Red Square" here.
The area with the telling name Sortirovka is located around the railway station. Built up with 5-story buildings from the 50s. Located on the right bank of the river (Tuapse) in the direction from the center to the mountains.
The Zvezdny district is located on the mountain slopes and is built up mainly with panel high-rise buildings of 5-10 floors. During the autumn-winter period, it is very windy here, which, combined with rain, creates not the most pleasant living conditions. In summer and spring it is comfortable here; the high-rise buildings offer good views of the sea.
In a small gorge there is the Barsova Shchel district, with low houses (private sector). There are also new monolithic houses here. The road to Dzhugba passes through the area. The area with colorful southern buildings is quiet, but far from the sea.
The Calarasi area is named after its main street. Located away from the sea, built up with new houses with good infrastructure. Accommodation prices are low.
Park in the central area
The microdistrict that connects all the others is Central. Here are most of the attractions and the main street for walking - Primorsky Boulevard. Accommodation costs a little more than in other areas. There are many hotels and guest houses of different levels of comfort.
The Kadosh area is surrounded by forest. Newly built cottages are located here. Accommodation options include small houses in picturesque areas. The descent to the sea is long and quite steep.
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City beaches
All Tuapse city beaches are free. On the beaches you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas.
Tuapse beaches mainly consist of small pebbles; in the sea the bottom is flat. The depth changes on a smooth slope.
Central beach. Most tourists visit the Central Beach. The beach itself is wide and long, more than 1 km of small pebbles. In addition to its convenient location, the beach has a comfortable descent into the sea.
There is beach infrastructure: there are showers and changing cabins, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas.
There is an opportunity to play volleyball, there are courts for this. Relaxation on the beach is free. There is an amusement park not far away, many shops, cafes and a market are open.
Primorsky Beach, located at a considerable distance from the central part of the city of Tuapse, is also popular with vacationers and locals.
The beach consists of jackdaws, the length of the beach is 225 m. Here the beach area is landscaped, showers and changing cabins are installed, you can rent a catamaran, there are attractions, you can visit a cafe.
Tourists who prefer sandy beaches can go to Dzhubga, where there is an 800-meter beach consisting of sand, although in some places there are areas with pebbles.
The seabed of the sea from the shore is flat and the depth increases gradually. Another sandy beach in Lermontovo called “Golden Coast”, it stretches almost 2 km and is 50 m wide. It consists of fine and coarse sand.
The beach of the All-Russian Children's Center "Orlyonok" in Novomikhailovsky is considered the best sandy beach in the Tuapse region. The width of the beach is 40 m. The entrance to the water is convenient, the bottom is flat, the depth begins smoothly, due to the fact that the bottom is shallow for a long time, the sea water heats up quickly.
What's nearby and how to get to Tuapse
Tuapse is located 103 km south of Krasnodar, the capital of the region. The largest resort, Sochi, is located 78 km to the south. The nearest airports are in Adler, Krasnodar and Gelendzhik. The cheapest tickets for flights to Krasnodar.
Getting to Tuapse from Krasnodar airport is the fastest way. You can do this by bus, which comes from the central bus station (a minibus goes to it from the airport) or by high-speed train “Lastochka” (train station opposite the Bus Station). The road takes. A bus ticket costs 500 rubles, a railway ticket – from 300 rubles. A taxi ride will cost 3,500 rubles.
From Adler Airport you can get to Tuapse by train (with or without a transfer). Ticket price – from 300 rubles. The bus ride from Adler takes 2 hours longer.
Those who like to travel by car can reach the city via the highway. First the M4 leads to Dzhubga from Krasnodar, then the E-592, and along the coast - the E-97.
Attractions
The port city interests tourists with its southern nature, one might say with all the sights that the famous Russian artist A.A. Kiselev tried to describe in his paintings.
House-Museum of A. A. Kiselev
In the city of Tuapse, on Karl Marx Street, 54, there is the A. A. Kiselev House Museum. The small house contains 4 rooms. When visiting the museum you can see documents, things of the artist, originals and copies of paintings.
Museum of History and Local Lore named after. Poletaeva.
Museum of History and Local Lore named after. Poletaeva accepts excursions from tourists all year round. The halls of the museum display exhibitions ranging from ancient history to the modern development of the city.
Tourists visiting the seaside boulevard can see one of the symbols of the city, as the locals call it “Chupa Chups” - the seaport control center tower. The sights of Tuapse do not end with those described above; more detailed information about the remarkable and historical places of the city can be found in the attractions section.
Perun Waterfall
Hard to reach, but such a beautiful waterfall.
Photo: Chernomorie.rf This waterfall is the highlight of not only Tuapse, but the entire Krasnodar region. Its height is 33 meters and it is truly incredible.
Everyone knows about him, but few come to see him. Although it is located very close to Tuapse. The fact is that the path here is thorny: you need to get to the Dachnaya stop, and then walk. But, making your way through the boulders, you will admire the dolmens (ancient burials, we will talk about them later).
The road is winding, and there is no point in describing it. We recommend that you navigate using the navigator (just in case, take a screenshot of the map if the Internet suddenly disappears).
Also, be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Complex "Psynako"
Stones with a huge and mysterious history.
Photo: Putevka.com This complex is also called the Russian Stonehenge. It consists of megaliths (these are figures made of stone blocks) and dolmens (funerary structures like a crypt).
Researchers have found that the complex is more than two thousand years old! And it still raises many questions among archaeologists.
According to the most common version, the Psynako complex was created for rituals. Some megaliths are indeed located rather strangely, which makes it all the more interesting to walk here even for a tourist who is far from archeology. It also offers stunning views of the sunrise (which is why some scientists believe that ancient people came to this complex to worship the sun).
You can get here with a tour, or to the village of Anastasievka (by bus or car) and further using the navigator.
Embankment
Classic tourist attraction.
Photo: Parks and embankments of Russia Another poppy, but beautiful and must-see place. You will probably visit the embankment during your holiday in Tuapse.
There are museums, monuments, a picturesque view of the control tower, and singing fountains - in general, everything a tourist’s heart desires. And also a view of the port, where ships from all over the world have been coming to for more than 100 years.
It won't be boring in Tuapse. In addition to the attractions, there are many restaurants, nightclubs, shopping centers and in general the city is quite developed. Therefore, feel free to book yourself a cozy house and fly to meet the beautiful.
In the next part we will discuss all the resorts in this area. Stay Tuned!
Private sector of the resort
Considering the fact that most vacationers prefer the private sector, it has begun to expand rapidly in recent years. The undeniable advantage of this type of accommodation is that you can come to the resort spontaneously without booking accommodation in advance. In such cases, this placement is the best way out.
In all the villages that are part of the Tuapse resorts, the private sector is in great demand. By entering almost any house, you can receive a positive response to your request to stay here. At the same time, thanks to such an abundance of tourists, the private sector of Tuapse began to develop rapidly. Today these are territories that resemble modern mini-hotels of a decent level.
Guam Gorge
In one of the most tourist places, pristine nature has been preserved.
Photo: Our Planet To admire the gorge, you will have to travel quite a distance from Tuapse - to the Absheronsky district. But believe me, it's worth it.
They say this place resembles Switzerland, but it seems more like space. You will touch pristine nature - the gorge looks the same as it looked hundreds and thousands of years ago. There are high (up to 40 meters) waterfalls, boxwood thickets, winding mountain rivers, and thermal springs.
The gorge formed between the Lagonaki and Guama ridges, Western Caucasus. During the Great Patriotic War, the gorge played an important role: fascist trains were exterminated here.
The place is very touristy, and there is an entrance fee. It will cost you 500 rubles. You can even stay overnight at a recreation center here. There are also tourist trailers running through the gorge!
You can get here either with a tour, or to the village of Guamka by car, or to Apsheronsk by bus and then by minibus.
Resorts Shepsi and Dederkoy
This resort area consists of two small villages. Shepsi is located 10 km from the administrative center of the district, and Dederkoy is 14 km away. The beaches here are made of gravel, small pebbles and fine-grained sand. The flat seabed makes swimming safe even for small children. In addition to the mild climate and large area of forests, holidays here are attractive thanks to excursions. While staying at these resorts you can visit the waterfalls on the Dederkoy River. The cascade of powerful streams falling from a height of 7 to 14 m will not leave anyone indifferent. In addition, you can visit the observation deck, which offers a stunning panorama of the Caucasus and the Black Sea coast.
Also, while staying at the resort, you can visit the monkey nursery, where more than a hundred primates live.
Holidays at the resorts of Shepsi and Dederkoy will allow each guest to choose entertainment to their taste.
Imereti resort
We cannot ignore, if we are discussing Tuapse, the Imereti resort, which offers high-class recreation for its guests. This is a whole complex in the Adler district of Sochi, covering an area of 73 hectares, which, in turn, is divided into blocks. Dozens of first-class hotels, cottages, mini-hotels with a wide range of various services await their guests.
From the administrative center of the district you can get here by train. If your destination is the Imereti resort (Tuapse), the transport schedule should be found out in advance. As a rule, the train leaves from Tuapse every few hours, the journey time is more than 3 hours. After relaxing in this wonderful place, you can return to Tuapse on the same day or stay at the Imereti resort for several days. Such a vacation will remain in the memory for a long time.
Olginka Resort
This place is becoming more and more popular with beach lovers every year. The undoubted advantage of Olginka is the cleanest sea and beach, which is ensured by the absence of any industrial enterprises in the village. This resort is located 30 km from the administrative center of the region, and it is here that you will find the best fish restaurant in the Krasnodar Territory. Rapidly developing tourism allows people seeking a relaxing pastime to get quality holidays. Particular attention is paid to the leisure of the resort’s young guests, which makes Olginka one of the best places for families with children.
Sycamore Alley
The alley holds the record for the longest in Europe and in the world.
Photo: Around Russia by car Let’s switch from natural attractions to urban ones. Plane tree alley in Tuapse is the longest in Europe and the second longest in the world! Its length is more than 2 km. By the way, the alley starts from the Kiselev Museum, which we described above. Another alternative option for continuing the excursion if after the museum you don’t want to go to the rock.
This is the very heart of Tuapse - here you will feel how the city lives. Even though the main street is always a rather pop attraction, it is still a must-have.
The whole crowd is here: restaurants, hotels, shops and clubs. And, of course, plane trees, which are already more than 100 years old.
