Kabardinka is a resort village 15 kilometers from Gelendzhik, occupies the shore of Tsemes Bay.
On the northern side, the seaside village is surrounded by the Markhotsky ridge, thanks to which a very favorable climate has developed here and Kabardinka has become a popular place for children and families. There are many recreation centers and camps, a well-developed network of private hotels and inns, and a variety of leisure options. The coastal strip in Kabardinka unites a large number of beaches, ranging from wild ones on the border with Novorossiysk to comfortable ones in the center of the village and towards Cape Doob. All the beaches in these places are pebbly, the sea is clean almost everywhere and entry into the water is easy.
Where to stay in Kabardinka and how much it costs
Sea in Kabardinka
My company and I usually arrived in Kabardinka early in the morning and left late in the evening, so the question of where to stay did not arise for us. Well, for those who want to stay in this beautiful place longer, it will be interesting to know that in Kabardinka there are a lot of guest houses, hotels, boarding houses, sanatoriums and recreation centers where you can stay with all the amenities.
Most of them are located close to the sea - the beach is no more than 15 minutes on foot. Guest houses offer vacationers comfortable rooms of varying capacity - from one to five people. The rooms are equipped with all amenities, air conditioning, TV, private bathroom with shower.
Economy class rooms in Kabardinka include a fan, one shower and toilet for several rooms. Courtyards are usually equipped with gazebos, barbecue grills, and sheds for drying clothes.
The cost of a room per day, depending on the distance to the beach, room class and season, ranges from 500 rubles to 2 thousand . Vacationers can enjoy numerous markets and shops. Prices, of course, are high, as at any resort, so we usually brought everything we needed with us. But even those who plan to stay here will not be ruined by these prices.
The best way to find accommodation options in Kabardinka, both economy class and luxury rooms, is on the hotel search page.
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Beach of camping "Skala"
If you prefer relaxation among wild nature, then Kabardinka is suitable for you. Photos of the village and the beach of the Skala camping site will certainly appeal to lovers of natural landscapes. These extremely beautiful places have practically no analogues in the south of Russia.
How to get to camping "Skala"
The campsite is located on Cape Doob. Usually people come here by private car. If you specify the coordinates of the place, the navigator will take you to the desired location. It is necessary to travel outside the village of Kabardinka. The sign is not visible from the road, you will have to go down to the sea - there will be a barrier and a sign.
Is the beach at Skala camping crowded?
It's not crowded here. There is always space available, especially at the beginning and end of the season. You are provided with comfortable sunbathing, relaxing on the shore and swimming in the sea, regardless of whether you rent housing or decide to stay in the beach area of the complex.
What to visit near the Skala camping
The area itself is so picturesque that it can be classified as a natural attraction. But there is one interesting place that camping guests regularly visit - the bulk carrier Rio, which ran aground back in 2022.
Prices on the beach of the Skala camping
You can stay here for a few days by renting a tent, or you can spend just a few hours on the territory of this section of the coast intended for beach holidays. In both cases you will have to pay. A one-time visit costs 200 rubles. per person. Renting a safari tent for a day will cost 5,000 rubles. The descent from the cape to the sea is quite steep, so the campsite staff laid special paths for the convenience of tourists. Toilet, changing room, shower, cafe, parking spaces - it’s all there.
Climate and holiday season in Kabardinka
The holiday season in Kabardinka lasts from late April to November. This duration is due to the very mild climate of the seaside village. itself lasts from mid-May to October ; in summer, sea water can warm up to 26 degrees.
Summer in Kabardinka is very warm, without rain, and lasts much longer than indicated in the calendar. Thanks to the proximity of the sea and mountains, juniper thickets and pine groves, the air here is truly healing - clean, saturated with natural essential oils.
It is very good to come here not only to relax, but also to improve your health, especially for people with heart disease or asthma.
Perhaps the only disadvantage of Kabardinka at the very peak of the holiday season is that there are quite a lot of vacationers here, but still less than in Anapa, Gelendzhik and other resort towns, where at the height of the season there is literally nowhere for an apple to fall.
Center of Kabardinka. Embankment
Beach holiday in Kabardinka
The beaches in Kabardinka are mostly sandy and pebble. The pebbles are small and pleasant to walk on. Most of the beaches are well-maintained and belong to various recreation centers, camps, etc.
But there is also a beautiful “wild” beach, stretching along the M4 highway towards Novorossiysk. The pebble beach is separated from the highway by a high, steep bank; If you have one, you can leave your car at the top and go down the path.
Another wild beach in Kabardinka is located between the Nadezhda hotel and the Primorsky boarding house. This is a rather narrow beach covered with large pebbles. Its main advantage is that it is not crowded: mostly locals come here; most vacationers simply do not know about the existence of this beach.
Anyone can get to the beach of the Primorsky boarding house from the shore. But from the street of the world it is not so easy to get to it - it is supposed that it is intended only for vacationers in a boarding house. The beach is very comfortable, clean, there are very few people here.
The most beautiful beach in Kabardinka is undoubtedly Central. Its beauty is also created due to the perfectly equipped central embankment, from which you can go down directly to the beach along graceful staircases. There, vacationers have access to sun loungers, toilets, changing cabins, pleasure boats and a water amusement park.
Central beach in Kabardinka
Along the embankment there are many cafes, bars, and entertainment venues. Right on the beach you can rent pedalos, masks, fins, mattresses and other beach equipment. The beach is strewn with small pebbles, the bottom is also pebbly. And what else I would definitely like to point out is that the water there is amazingly clean and clear! The sea on this beach has an almost unrealistically clear, bluish-turquoise hue.
In total, there are about 20 beaches in Kabardinka with varying degrees of amenities. Almost all of them belong to boarding houses or children's camps, but entry to them is completely free, and everyone can get to them.
Description of the coast
The length of the beach in the village of Kabardinka is at least 200 meters, and the width of the area in some places reaches 25 meters. The surface consists of medium-sized pebbles, mixed with sand here and there. The beach area is comfortably located on the Black Sea shore between Kabardinka and the city of Novorossiysk. The location is a section of the bay.
The northern side of the beach consists of piers where fishing boats and excursion yachts moor. On the south side the bay is adjacent to the mouth of the Dobb River. To save from storm waves, special breakwaters have been installed. This device saves the shore from blurring and allows you to feel safe, even in severe bad weather. The entry into sea water is pleasant, moderate and does not contain dangerous sharp stones.
Advice! The depth begins quickly after entering the water, so parents should not let their children frolic on the shore alone.
The sea deserves special attention. Its appearance is similar to azure, and its picturesqueness is amazing.
The beach is public, and the infrastructure includes:
- Various types of attractions for both adults and young visitors.
- Water entertainment in the form of high-speed transport.
- Showers and public toilets.
- Beach umbrellas and sun loungers.
- Protective canopies from the sun.
- Observation tower with rescuers.
- Medical center and adjacent pavilion with massage services.
Local employees vigilantly monitor the cleanliness of the beach and constantly remove trash from vacationers. For convenience, there are a large number of trash cans installed throughout.
Where to go and where to have fun in Kabardinka
old park
One of the main attractions of Kabardinka is, of course, the Old Park. This amazing place represents an extraordinary juxtaposition of eras, cultures, history and mythology, surrounded by wildlife. Here you can find miniature copies of Egyptian pyramids and a medieval watchtower (which, by the way, offers a beautiful view), an Orthodox temple and a Shinto chapel, beautiful sculptures and even the Time Stone, on which you can take unbreakable vows.
In the Old Park of Kabardinka
This is the only architectural theme park in Russia. In the depths of the Old Park there is an art gallery where exhibitions of Kuban artists are held.
A holiday in Kabardinka without visiting the Old Park does not count!
In winter, the Old Park is open to visitors from 9:00 to 18:00, in summer - from 8:00 to 22:00.
Bringing Down the House
Another attraction of the village is the so-called “Upside Down House” . From the outside it seems that it barely rests on the ridge of its roof - touch it with your finger and it will topple over! Inside, everything is also turned upside down - visitors walk on the ceiling, and overturned tables, refrigerators, armchairs, sofas hang over their heads... A very fascinating sight, but if you are not used to it, you can lose orientation in space and feel slightly dizzy. Before entering, all visitors are asked to take off their shoes so as not to stain the floor... or is it the ceiling?
You can tour this unusual house every day from 10:00 to 21:30. An adult ticket costs 200 rubles, a child ticket costs 150. Children under 5 years old can enter for free.
Coastal infrastructure
Along the beach there are a large number of souvenir shops and pavilions selling beach accessories. Anyone can purchase summer dresses, hats, swimsuits, sunglasses and more. There are also cafes and eateries within walking distance. The most popular places to visit are:
- "Prestige";
- "Gull";
- "Cool";
- "Maria".
There are also pizzerias, karaoke clubs and canteens. All establishments prepare dishes of both European and Caucasian cuisine. The quality of services is at the highest level, and some establishments provide children's entertainment corners and places for adults to drink hookah.
While walking along the embankment, you should visit the famous sights that decorate the resort village.
