Sunny Anapa with its shallow coastline and sandy beaches is known to most guests as a summer resort. But it’s not only the warm sea and good weather that attract travelers here. For family tourists, young people and retirees, this cozy town is no less attractive in winter than in high season.
Between December and March, Anapa becomes an excellent (and inexpensive) place to relax. There are dozens of recreation options: from walks in picturesque surroundings and sightseeing to gastro and wine tours and photo sessions. In addition, the local sanatorium and health complex operates year-round, and the natural beauty does not disappear anywhere.
So, welcome to winter Anapa! And believe me, you won't be disappointed.
Winter Anapa. Photo: anapa.media
Where to go with children in Anapa
In fact, there are more than enough options. For every taste.
Small spoiler:
- Beaches
- Amusement and amusement parks
- Water parks
- Aquariums
- Dolphinarium
- Ethnic outdoor museums
- Embankment and parks
- Active sports recreation
And now more details about everything.
Anapa beaches
People go to the sea, of course, primarily for the sake of the sea. Anapa is one of the best Black Sea resorts for families with children.
I won’t say that we were on all the beaches, but where we were, the entrance to the sea was always long and flat. The sea warms up quickly, the waves are small (except for Azov), children are happy to run around safely in the shallows, look at the sand, shells on the bottom, and fish fry.
On the Black Sea coast in the vicinity of Anapa you can find a sea with any kind of beaches.
- From Anapa towards Dzhemete and Vityazevo – sandy beaches
- After Vityazevo (Blagoveshchenoskoye and further) beaches with sand and shell rock and shell beaches
- Anapa - from the lighthouse and further towards Sukko and Utrish - rocky beaches
- From Anapa and Vityazevo, it doesn’t take long by car to get to the Sea of Azov with its stormy waves and shell beaches .
During our holidays we try to avoid the central beaches. We choose less crowded and less popular places.
In 2 weeks we have time to go to Utrish, and to the relatively deserted beaches on the outskirts of Vityazevo (not central), and to the Sea of Azov, and to the beaches of Blagoveshchenskoye and even to Toman.
This helps to diversify your vacation and avoid being in a crowd of vacationers. gets rid of the crowd, the feeling of sitting on each other’s heads, the annoying “hot corn, fresh paaahlava” and the garbage that people leave behind.
Walnut Grove Park
Address
: Crossing the street. Ivan Golubets and st. Mayakovsky
Price
: for free
How to get there
: on routes No. 2, 9, 17, 24, 25 to the stop “Orekhovaya Roshcha”, No. 100, 111, 119, 121, 124 to the stop “Ul. Mayakovsky."
The quietest and most beautiful place on the very shore of the sea foothills. In my childhood it was really only a hazel grove. Now this is a real park, where the hazel trees have been diluted with coniferous trees, paths have been made, decorating them with lush rose gardens. Cozy benches, fragrant shade and I’ll probably hide in the shade on a sultry July day in the world :)
Entertainment in Anapa for children
We are bored just sitting on the beach, and it’s very easy and quick to burn out. Therefore, we alternate a relaxing holiday with active outings to local attractions and entertainment venues for children.
Water parks in Anapa
If we go to Octopussy, an indoor water park for children, almost at the very beginning, then we leave the adult water park for dessert, at the end of the vacation.
There are three large water parks in Anapa and its immediate surroundings, and all three are in open space. Having spent the whole day there at the beginning of your vacation, there is a high chance of simply getting burned.
Children's water park “Octopus”
Octopus is a water park for the little ones, located in Anapa on the territory of the Nadezhda sanatorium, not far from Morport, at st. Kalinina, 30
Children play independently in the pool, adults just sit next to the pool.
There are 2 water complexes with slides. Octopus for younger children and water slides for older children.
The water park is designed for children aged 4 to 10 years. Although at 10 it will be a bit boring.
The ticket price for a child is 200 rubles, one accompanying adult travels with the child for free.
Duration of visit – 50 minutes + time to change clothes.
Opening hours: from 14:00 to 14:50, from 15:00 to 15:50, from 16:00 to 16:50, from 17:00 to 17:50, from 18:00 to 18:50. Mon – sanitary day
Waterpark: Golden Beach
Golden Beach is Anapa’s largest water park, located near the Central City Beach. Right in Anapa itself.
Address: st. Grebenskaya, 1
The park is open to the public from late May to mid-September: daily, from 10:00 to 18:00
Full day: children under 3 years old and up to 105 cm tall – free. Children's ticket (children from 105 to 140 cm tall) – 800 rubles, adult ticket – 1300 rubles. Payment is in cash only, cards are not accepted!
Website: https://anapa-akvapark.ru/
According to my impressions, it is the most crowded water park, which is not surprising.
Waterpark: Tiki-Tak
Tiki-tak is one of the largest water parks on the Anapa coast.
The difference from Golden Beach is the attraction - a slow river. We especially love it with our daughter, who is afraid of the large amounts of water splashing from everywhere in the children's water town. Otherwise, the range of slides and entertainment is approximately the same.
The water park is located in Dzhemete. You can get there by car, taxi or minibus taxi No. 100, 112, 114, 129, 130 directly to the Tiki-Tak Water Park stop from Anapa from the Krasnodarskaya stop near Sovetov Square
The water park is open to the public from June to September from 10:00 to 18:00
Children under 3 years old and up to 105 cm tall are free. Children from 105 to 140 cm tall – 800 rubles, adults (and children taller than 140 cm tall) – 1300 rubles. Payment is made only in cash.
In past years, it was possible to come not for a full day, but only for half a day. The cost is lower - you have time to get full pleasure.
Website: https://akvapark-tikitak.ru
Waterpark: Olympia
I would say that it is simpler and smaller than the previous two. Made in Greek style. Perfect for those who are vacationing in Vityazevo and don’t want to bother going to Anapa or Dzhemete.
The water park is located in Vityazevo, st. Golden Sands 4, right next to the entrance to the central Vityazevo beach.
Children under 3 years old and up to 105 cm tall are free. Children from 105 to 140 cm tall – 800 rubles, adults (and children taller than 140 cm tall) – 1300 rubles. Payment is made only in cash.
Website: https://www.olympia-anapa.ru
Theater Square “Rodina”
How to get there
: By any bus or minibus along Krymskaya Street to the Astrakhanskaya stop, then walk 3-5 minutes
The central entertainment place for all resort guests. After all, Anapa’s biggest events take place here. I personally visited the Kinotavr festival, when seats were spread out throughout the entire area and new full-length films were shown every evening.
When there are no major holidays, in the evenings Stepanov's orchestra plays on the square in a large white tent ( Sunday and Thursday at 18.30
) or a lonely vocalist sobs into the microphone about unhappy love.
Stepanov Orchestra and Arc de Triomphe
The Triumphal Arch was installed on Theater Square in honor of the victory in the Russian-Turkish war.
On Theater Square you can rent any scooter.
Attractions for rent
| Kind of transport | Price |
| Hoverboards | 200 rubles/10 minutes |
| Large electric scooters | via the app |
| Glowing dolphins | 400 rubles -10 minutes |
| Excursion by electric car | 500 rubles |
| Radio-controlled cars | 250 rubles/10 minutes |
Dolphinariums in Anapa
Dolphinarium Nemo
Located in Anapa, it is part of the Nemo entertainment complex.
There are branches in Vityazevo, Golubitskaya and Dzhubga
https://nemoanapa.ru/
Dolphinarium in Bolshoi Utrish
The second famous dolphinarium in Bolshoi Utrish. Here artists live and perform in a natural environment, in sea water.
Getting there is more difficult.
In past years, it was possible to get there not only by car or minibus, but also by ship. During a boat trip you can meet dolphins!
https://www.dolfinarium.ru/
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There are 26 volcanoes in total. The largest ones, such as Tizdar, have sanatorium complexes built, while the small ones are left in their original form.
Dolphinarium on Bolshoi Utrish
Performances are held daily, it is better to check the schedule in advance. There are almost always free places.
Address: pos. Big Utrish.
Cost: adult – 1000 rubles, children – 400 rubles.
Oceanariums and Aquariums in Anapa
Aquariums Nemo, Reef, Bathyscaphe, Crocodile Farm - we have not been to any of them. We give preference to more natural types of recreation and entertainment.
Oceanarium "Nemo"
Located on Pionersky Prospekt in Anapa and is part of the entertainment complex of the same name along with a dolphinarium, penguinarium and terrarium
A comprehensive entrance ticket, which includes visits to the oceanarium, terrarium and dolphinarium, costs 750 rubles.
Children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge.
Oceanarium "Reef"
Located in Anapa at the beginning of Revolution Avenue on the first floor of the Zolotaya Bukhta residential complex
Entrance ticket for an adult is 450 rubles, children under 4 years old are free. Entrance for children over 4 years old - 350 rubles.
Aquarium "Batiscaphe"
Located in Anapa, at the intersection of Protapova Street and Lechebny Lane
According to visitors' reviews, the outside of the building is unremarkable, but inside there is a glass tunnel with swimming fish. The complete feeling of walking along the bottom of the sea.
Adult – 200 rubles, children from 3 years old – 150 rubles, children under 3 years old – free.
Jungle Park
Address
: Krasnoarmeyskaya, 1p
Website
: anapa-park.ru
How to get there
: along Krymskaya Street by any bus to the stop “Central Market, Bus Station”, and then on foot for about 15 minutes
The large Jungle amusement park is located in a natural park area on the Anapka River. The park is only a few years old, but it has already become famous for its real roller coasters, which really not everyone dares to ride. The price in 2021 for a roller coaster is 600 rubles.
The Jungle Park is very popular among guests - it is compact, there is a separate area for kids, and nearby for older fun-loving kids and their parents. There is also a walk with dinosaurs in the “Lost World”, from above there are rope routes at a height of 2 meters (for children above 150 cm). Mandatory Trampolines, auto racing, shooting ranges, soft room, ice cream and snacks. Payment for all attractions is provided by card, which is topped up at the box office. The card costs 50 rubles; when leaving, you can return the card to the cashier and get the money back.
My girls “hanged out” in the soft room “Bastille” - shooting balls from cannons from below at the supposed enemy on the second floor. Price 250 rubles
and there is no strict time limit, although initially half an hour is allocated. Parents, both fathers and mothers, play here with pleasure with their children:)
And just across the road is a sandy beach!
What to see in Anapa with children
Anapa embankment
The embankment is the main attraction of Anapa. From the high bank there is a beautiful view of the sea. If you are looking for where to go in Anapa in the evening, then feel free to choose a walk along the embankment: a beautiful view, an incredible sunset, many cafes, an amusement park. And after the walk you can enjoy the Dancing Fountain Show.
Allow 1.5-2.5 hours for the walk and don’t forget comfortable shoes.
Singing fountains in Anapa
A complex of five light and music fountains located in Anapa on the street. Crimean 99.
At night, the operation of the fountains is accompanied by a sound and water show - a real water performance.
Anapa Archaeological Museum “Gorgippia”
https://museumanapa.ru/
The archaeological museum in Anapa will be of interest to both adults and children: if a professional guide will be the first to tell you about the history of Gorgippia (the old name of Anapa), then representatives of the younger generation will be interested in climbing through the excavations of this open-air museum.
Water ski park "Sea of Pleasure"
Located on the Anapa Embankment.
Here, under the supervision of experienced instructors, you can ride a wakeboard, water ski, or cheesecake.
Musical fountains
How to get there:
The fountains are located in the center of Anapa, on Soviet Square. Walk from Teatralnaya Square or take any bus along Krymskaya Street to the Krasnodarskaya stop, then a 3-minute walk to the fountains.
The cascading ensemble of singing (and dancing) central fountains gathers around itself a huge number of vacationers in the evening. The spectacle of water jets moving to the music, illuminated in different colors, is truly mesmerizing.
This water show makes a special impression while classical music is playing - from the neon light to the shape-changing jets of water and splashes, to the sounds of the classics - it’s impossible to tear yourself away until the last notes!
Sights of Anapa that can be reached by car
Horseback riding in Sukko and Lake Sukko itself
In the Sukko area there are several farms that organize horseback riding in nature. It’s not difficult to find them following the signs once you enter Sukko.
Adventure Park "Brave Heart" in Anapa
Also located in the village of Sukko.
This is an entertainment complex for children and adults - with a rope town, a fish pond, and gazebos with barbecue grills.
Here you can play laser tag, shoot with a bow or crossbow.
https://park-braveheart.rf
The African Village is also located here.
an ethnic complex where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere and watch a gorgeous dance show.
Dobrodeya Park is located near Anapa
Dobrodeya is an open-air ethnographic park.
The original exhibition “Cossack Compound”, surrounded by fences, includes a watchtower, a whitewashed hut, a roof covered with reeds, a summer stove “kabitsa”, a well in the yard. The traditional everyday culture of the Cossacks is represented in the decoration of the home.
Indian Lotus Valley
https://sochiaquarium.ru
According to many travelers, the Valley of Indian Lotuses in the Akhtanizovsky Estuary is a hidden gem of the Krasnodar region, located just over an hour's drive from Anapa. You can go on a tour on your own, but in both cases you will get unique emotions and many beautiful photographs of one of the most beautiful flowers on our planet. The period of active flowering occurs in July-August, so try to plan your trip during this period. You can only get there by boat: many travelers enjoy a trip along the river no less than watching the lotuses. Allow at least half a day for the trip.
Ethnographic complex Ataman
Temryuk district, Taman village, Lebedeva street, 102
Here you can completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Cossack life.
See what Cossack settlements looked like. How the Cossacks lived, how their life was structured.
Of course, try traditional cuisine in one of the taverns.
https://www.atamani.ru/
Open-air museum of military equipment
Animal Park Do-Do Park
Abrau-Durso
And if you have visited all the places in Anapa, then you can make a trip to Gelendzhik
This year, in addition to the attractions and entertainment already visited, we have the following plans:
Dinopark “Rex” in Anapa
Located in Anapa on the central embankment, to the left of the monument to a vacationing tourist.
Open on weekdays from 10:00 to 24:00. Weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 24:00
Adults: 700 rubles, from 21:00 to 24:00 – 650 rubles. Children 2-14 years old: 600 rubles, from 21:00 to 24:00 – 550 rubles. Family (2 children + 2 adults) – 2400 rub. Children under 2 years old – free
Amusement park "Sunny Island" in Anapa
Located 6 km from the resort center, on Pionersky Avenue of Anapa, next to the Tiki-Tak water park.
Ferris wheel and various attractions designed for toddlers and middle-aged children.
Castle "Lion's Head" (knight's tournament in Anapa)
Located in the village. Sukko, st. Rechnaya, 2
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Watch the knight's tournament.
The knight's tournament is held in the morning (10:30) and in the evening (21:30). The evening performance includes a fire show, which can only be appreciated at dusk.
The theatrical performance involves artists from the Park-Extreme equestrian stunt theater, professional actors, acrobats, magicians and stuntmen. The evening performance is complemented by a fiery extravaganza: jugglers perform tricks with flaming clubs, and horses fearlessly jump into a circle engulfed in flames.
The Lion's Head Castle is a copy of a medieval fortress.
Ristalice, Tri, Torture Museum, Stables, Smithy, Pottery Workshop, Tavern and Souvenir Shop
Prices: Morning show - 400 rubles, children under 6 years old - free. Evening show – 500 rub. for an adult, 400 rub. for a child over 6 years old. Photo and video shooting – 50 rub.
Official website: https://show-knights.rf
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During the summer months, tournaments are held every day except Monday.
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It is a monument of federal significance and is considered the oldest temple in Kuban.
Its visit is included in the list of most excursions around the city. Address: st. Sobornaya, 7.
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
The cathedral in the Pskov-Novgorod style amazes with its proportionality and beauty. It was built with funds raised by the townspeople. A distinctive feature was the high wooden bell tower against the backdrop of snow-white walls. They are not plastered, but simply whitewashed, which creates a feeling of antiquity, although the temple was opened in 2014. The church has a Sunday school, a library, and a youth association.
Address: st. Mayakovsky, 111v.
Monument to the Cossacks who fell at the walls of Anapa in 1788-1828
Free, fearless and warlike, they defended their borders to the last. In memory of their feat and dedication, a monument was unveiled in 2013, erected near the Russian Gate.
Memorial Stele "City of Military Glory"
After the city was given an honorary title, a corresponding monument was erected. The column, made of granite, resembles a Doric one in its silhouette and severity of form. There are benches for vacationers around, and evening lighting is provided.
Monument to Dmitry Kalinin
He immortalized the feat of the Soviet intelligence officer. Covering the retreat of his group, he destroyed about 30 enemy soldiers. In order not to surrender, the scout blew himself up with a grenade along with several other fascists.
Monument ship "Scarlet Sails"
A. Green created an amazing work in which scarlet sails on ship masts became a symbol of hope and dreams come true. Since then, this image has remained unchanged. The ship is installed on the city embankment; during its manufacture, all the main details of shipbuilding were taken into account, so even up close it looks like a real one.
The Wax Museum
Madame Tussauds found a literal gold mine in her time by organizing the first such museum. Its likenesses, large and small, began to open in many cities in different countries. In the exhibition hall, guests are greeted by fairy-tale and real characters made with high skill.
Address: st. Vladimirskaya, 2.
Cost: 300 rub. for adults, 200 for children.
Children's Park "The Jungle Book"
If you choose where to go and what to do in Anapa, the theme park will top the list of interesting places to visit with children. It is based on attractions designed in accordance with famous cartoons. There is a shooting gallery, a Ferris wheel, carousels and numerous pavilions with souvenirs, lemonade and ice cream.
Address: Krasnoarmeyskaya st., 1P.
Rex Dinosaur Park
The giant reptiles have long been extinct, but are still of interest to researchers. Stories are written about them and cartoons are created. There are about 20 realistic figures made of elastic material installed in the park, corresponding in size to the originals. For ease of orientation, a diagram is posted at the entrance to the park. There is a play area for children and a trampoline complex is open.
Address: Central embankment.
Cost: 700 rubles, for children – 600, children under 2 years old are admitted free of charge.
Monument to a Vacationer
The resort has several symbols, including a lighthouse and an embankment, but the most striking embodiment of a carefree holiday was the sculpture of S. Romakhin, who created a collective image of a man lying on the beach and basking in the sun. Such a wave of happiness emanates from him that it is simply impossible to pass by and not smile.
Address: Naberezhnaya st., 80.
When planning a vacation in Anapa, you should find out in advance and in more detail about where you can go and what to see on your own, the best attractions, entertainment and excursions. Then the trip will be eventful and full of impressions. The professionals from the travel agency “Let’s Let’s Let’s Go” will be happy to help you organize your trip!
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