Most people, when going on vacation, carefully study the weather forecast. Of course, no one wants their holiday to be ruined by rainy weather. But the weather is unpredictable, so it is important to plan your vacation so that precipitation does not overshadow it.
Thinking about what to do in Sochi in the rain? Of course, there is nothing to do on the beach in the rain, so many people prefer to stay in their room. But is this why you came to Sochi? The vacation is already short enough, so don’t waste time, enjoy every minute of your vacation, including in bad weather.
Rain is a great time to go sightseeing and visit various entertainment venues. Below is a list of places to go in Sochi in the rain.
Oceanarium
The largest aquarium in Russia is located in Adler. It is home to over 100 species of freshwater fish, plenty of marine life, and ponds with spectacular Koi carp.
The tunnel, which is 44 meters long, will be especially interesting. Walking along it, you will see sharks, rays, pilots, seahorses, sea urchins and other inhabitants of the underwater world overhead and on the sides.
Regularly at the aquarium you can watch shark feeding, as well as mermaid shows.
Resorts of Russia. Advantages and disadvantages of holidays with children
Russian resorts vary in location and purpose. From Lake Baikal to the southern shores of the Black Sea there are health, tourist and ski resorts. The warm beaches of the Black Sea coast are suitable for families with children. Sochi is an all-season resort with many attractions, developed infrastructure, and various types of recreation.
It is better to go to Adler on vacation with a small child. In addition to the warm sea, sunbathing and sea air, your child can be made healthy using a special program for children. Some Adler sanatoriums offer them.
A holiday at sea with children has many advantages. The time spent by parents with their child on vacation is remembered by joint walks, games, and visits to attractions.
Children get healthier, recharge themselves with the sun, sea, and vitamins, which will be beneficial in the winter. The only disadvantage of holidaying with children is the inability to attend events for adults.
OCC Galaxy
On the territory of the Gazprom ski resort there is a social and cultural center Galaktika. It features an indoor water park for visitors, including 4 water slides, 12 swimming pools, waterfalls, air geysers, water cannons and a jacuzzi, a hammam and a Finnish sauna. The children's playground Africa was built especially for children.
In the center you can play billiards and bowling, have a bite to eat in one of the restaurants, watch films in the cinema, walk through the shopping gallery, and go skating in the ice arena.
A separate children's club has been created for children, where they will be introduced to the vast world of space. Children will also be able to conduct interesting physical experiments, walk through a maze and jump on a trampoline.
Museums of Sochi
The museums of Sochi, although they lack the luster and richness of collections inherent in capital institutions, are nevertheless also capable of arousing interest among inquisitive tourists. One of the places worth visiting is the Museum of the History of the Resort City of Sochi.
Unlike many provincial exhibitions, the Sochi History Museum has an extensive exhibition consisting of more than four thousand exhibits from various historical periods. The exhibition demonstrates rare artifacts of the ancient stone era, the Middle Ages, Antiquity and modernity, reveals the richness of the flora and fauna of the region and introduces outstanding historical figures whose life and creative path were connected with Sochi.
Address: Vorovskogo Street, 54/11.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30.
Ticket price: full ticket – 200 rubles. The ticket price for schoolchildren and students is 100 rubles. For the opportunity to take photos/videos, you must pay an additional 100 rubles. Benefits apply.
Museum of the History of Sochi. Photo: @fomin.ys
You can get acquainted with the paintings of Aivazovsky, Shishkin, Polenov and other domestic and foreign classics, see the collection of silver and edged weapons and appreciate the graphics of the 19th-20th centuries at the Sochi Art Museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum often organizes contemporary art exhibitions, which present works by local artists, Russian and foreign authors.
Address: Kurortny Prospekt, 51.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, except Mondays.
Ticket price: full ticket – 200 rubles. Ticket price for children is 100 rubles. For the opportunity to take photos or videos, you must pay an additional 50 rubles.
Sochi Art Museum. Photo: @ya.jeni
You can see lightning and high-voltage charges at arm's length and learn more about the nature of electricity at the Nikola Tesla Electric Museum, which is located in one of the pavilions of the Olympic Park. The museum combines several exhibitions dedicated to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Sochi, the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci and, of course, the personality of the greatest and most mysterious scientist of the 20th century - Nikola Tesla.
Address: Olympic Park.
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
Ticket price: full ticket – 350 rubles.
Electrical Museum. Photo: @sashapisareva_
Dolphinarium
Riviera Park is a must-visit in good weather and a stroll through its vast territory. But if you came here in the rain, then it’s time to go to the dolphinarium. Performances with the participation of dolphins, fur seals, sea lions and belugas are regularly held here. You also have the opportunity to swim with dolphins and take memorable photos.
In the same place is the Rio Zoo, where you can see more than 50 species of exotic animals. The park also has a penguinarium and an aquarium.
What season is suitable for vacation?
The best time for a seaside holiday with children under three years old will be the end of spring, the first month of summer or the beginning of autumn. At this time there is no intense heat or influx of vacationers. At the beginning of the season, the sea is clean, there are no viruses, excellent service. The end of the season is encouraging with lower prices.
It is better to go to the seaside with a baby for three weeks, at least two. It will take up to five days for acclimatization. Only then comes the time when you can fully enjoy sea, air and sun baths, which have a beneficial effect on the child’s body.
SEC MoreMall
If you love shopping, then go to the largest shopping center in Sochi. It offers a huge selection of shops, numerous cafes, a cinema, and a beauty salon. There are two large parking lots (outdoor and indoor), and fashion shows are regularly held in the center.
Don’t forget also that you can spend time in a restaurant, bar, dance in a nightclub, or watch a movie in a cinema.
Arrived in Sochi, and it started to rain in the city? No problem! Now you know where to go in Sochi in rainy weather to have a fun time. Let no weather spoil your mood or darken your vacation!
Where to go in Adler
Despite the fact that most people come to the Black Sea resorts to swim and sunbathe, Adler can offer other entertainment, and not only summer ones. In this city you can have fun in bad weather and in cold weather. Adler is, first of all, a resort; it has all the conditions for a good rest for tourists who come here.
Where to go in Adler with children
Adler is created for family holidays! There are many parks where children can get some fresh air, equipped beaches where kids can swim in complete safety, and the amount of entertainment is amazing!
Every child loves animals, so we suggest visiting local zoos and terrariums. Adler is home to one of the largest oceanariums in Russia; it displays several thousand species of marine and river inhabitants. Be sure to visit the dolphinarium; watching the show of dolphins, sea lions and seals will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults.
Not far from Krasnaya Polyana there is an open-air cage complex of the Caucasian Nature Reserve; rare animals and birds live on its territory, some of them are listed in the Red Book.
Any child loves to go down the slides, so if you are thinking about where to go in Sochi in Adler, then we suggest paying attention to water parks and amusement parks.
The Amphibius water park is a huge open-air entertainment complex, it has 11 attractions, 5 swimming pools, and a children's area for kids.
The most popular amusement park in Sochi is Sochi Park, located near the Grace Cypress Hotel. There are attractions, a petting zoo, a dolphinarium, playgrounds, a puppet theater, etc.
Just 1 km from the Grace Cypress Hotel there is a recreation park. Another popular park is "Riviera", on its territory, in addition to attractions, there is also a concert hall, a dolphinarium, a terrarium, a penguinarium, a butterfly garden, etc.
There are many natural attractions in Sochi. Children enjoy exploring the Akhshtyrskaya Cave; it was once home to ancient people. A trip to the “Tea Houses” will be exciting. If you want to take a walk, you can go to the Southern Cultures Park, the Arboretum or the Olympic Park.
Where to go in Adler in winter
Winter is the time for a ski holiday, so Krasnaya Polyana is a must-see. Behind the village there are three ski resorts: Rosa Khutor, Gazprom and Gorki Gorod. On the territory of each there are slopes of different difficulty levels, all the infrastructure necessary for a ski holiday, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers.
By the way, if you are thinking about how to save money on your trip, then stay at the Grace Cypress Hotel. It is located just 45-60 minutes drive from Krasnaya Polyana. During the ski season, the hotel has the opportunity to purchase a special tour at a reduced price. Our hotel offers transfers to and from the ski lifts, ski passes and lunch boxes.
But even those who are not into active recreation should visit Krasnaya Polyana in winter. It's incredibly beautiful here! On the way to Krasnaya Polyana, you can stop at the ethnographic museum “My Russia”, visit a trout farm and apiary, and go to Russia’s first extreme amusement park, AJ Hackett Sochi.
During the holidays, festivals, Christmas trees and other events are held throughout the city, so keep an eye on the posters.
Where to go in Adler in rain and bad weather
In summer it rarely rains in Adler; at other times of the year, precipitation is not uncommon. But this does not mean that you need to waste your precious vacation sitting in your room. Rain is not a reason to refuse entertainment; there are many places in Adler where you can go in bad weather.
Of course, it is better to go to places where there is a roof when it rains. If you don’t want to deny yourself the pleasure of swimming, then the best option is indoor water parks. They are in the village of Loo and Krasnaya Polyana. Visit the oceanarium, dolphinariums, terrariums.
When it rains, you can go to museums, galleries, theatre, circus and concerts. There are many large shopping centers in Adler, where you will find goods from famous world brands.
Where to go in Adler in the evening
Evening time is perfect for visiting the Olympic Park, because it is after 18:00 that the singing fountain show takes place here. If you're staying at the Grace Cypress Hotel, you can easily get to the park, which is about a half-hour drive away. Want to see how snakes and lizards feed? Go to the terrarium in the evening! From the Grace Cypress Hotel you can reach it in just half an hour. In the evening there are performances in theaters, cinemas, shopping centers, etc.
Evening is the best time to visit local restaurants and cafes. You will find many establishments on the embankment, which is a 5-minute walk from the sea and the city center, so if you are staying here, you can visit different establishments every day. If you are tired and do not want to leave the hotel or your room, you can go down to the Grace Cypress restaurant or order food directly to your room.
Where to go in Adler at night
Adler is a developed resort and the second most popular area of Greater Sochi (after Central). Life doesn’t stop there at night, so not only couples with children, but also young people like to come to Adler.
Adler has a wide selection of nightclubs, bars and restaurants. At night you can go to the cinema, play bowling, or relax in a karaoke bar. During the holiday season, beach discos are held periodically.
To have a good night's rest, you don't need to think about where to go in Adler. There is entertainment right on the territory of the Grace Cypress Hotel: a restaurant, a banquet hall and the Alibi karaoke club.
If you still want to take a walk, then 1.2 km from the hotel there is the Mandarin shopping center, which offers a wide range of entertainment: dance bars, karaoke clubs, hookah bars, etc.
As you can see, the choice of what to see and where to go in Adler is huge. There are many attractions, entertainment centers, water parks, dolphinariums, amusement parks, and nightclubs. Day and night, life is in full swing in Adler. This resort will appeal to young people and families with children.
