Wild beaches of Anapa: where they are, description and reviews

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In this post:

1. The best beaches of Vityazevo.
2. A detailed overview of the beaches of Vityazevo.
3. Wild beaches of Vityazevo.
4. Beaches in Vityazevo on the map.
5. On the topic of holidays in Vityazevo:.

The beaches of Vityazevo are an almost continuous coastal strip of landscaped and “wild” areas, stretching for 15 km. The village is located not far from Anapa, but thanks to the shallow water and gentle entrance to the sea, the water warms up much earlier. Thanks to this and its slowly increasing depth, the village is considered an ideal resort for families with children.

Beach in Vityazevo

Despite the small size of Vityazevo, the village has many hotels, recreation centers and guest houses, including offers in the private sector. Almost every accommodation facility is aimed at family tourists, therefore they offer spacious playgrounds, swimming pools, and animation staff that provide an interesting and active holiday. Of course, travelers are primarily interested in the Black Sea coast, so I devote this review exclusively to the beaches.

The best beaches in Vityazevo

The gorgeous coastline from Dzhemete to Blagoveshchenskaya is Vityazevo. The small village is somewhat similar to foreign resorts. The coastal areas are well-groomed and attractive; on most beaches, sunbeds and sun loungers are white. There are many water activities available, many coastal areas have animators, parties and night discos.

Shade canopies with sun loungers

It is quite difficult to select the best of all beaches; each is attractive in its own way. From the point of view of cleanliness of the sea, peace and tranquility, we liked the beaches located away from the resort center more. I especially liked the beaches “Dunes” and “Pearl of Russia”. At the same time, if you are more interested in noisy leisure with musical accompaniment, it is better to go to the colorful Pirate Bay beach. Every day is a sea of ​​incendiary parties, lotteries and all kinds of quests in a pirate style.

Good news for tourists who come on holiday with children - the sea is warm and shallow everywhere, and the sand is very soft and clean. So you don’t have to worry about the water pleasures of young vacationers. My wife and I found the Central Beach the most convenient in this regard. There is a special animation team on site to entertain children while adults relax. On the other hand, married couples should not be located in the center of the village. The embankment is noisy and fun all night long; this makes the hotel rooms not very comfortable.

"Nemo": meeting amazing animals

If we compile a rating of “The best entertainment for children in Vityazevo,” then the local dolphinarium “Nemo” will be in one of the first places. Its inhabitants are not only Black Sea dolphins, but also other inhabitants of the kingdom of Poseidon:

• fur seals and lions;
• snow-white polar dolphin.

They are the main participants in the performance, demonstrating enchanting tricks and beautiful dance movements. In addition, the dolphinarium offers other services, such as swimming with dolphins, participating in games and competitions.

Don’t forget: visit the aquarium to meet other inhabitants of the depths, photograph them or take a selfie.

Detailed overview of Vityazevo beaches

Geographically, the resort village on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory belongs to Anapa. The population of Vityazevo is about 10 thousand people, but during the tourist season it automatically increases several times.

Absolutely all Vityazevo beaches are sandy, which gives them an absolute advantage over the pebble beaches of Sochi, which are not wide enough. The width of the Vityazevo beach strip is about 150 m, and in some places even 200 m. As for equipment and amenities, the beaches differ from each other. There are both publicly accessible clean beaches with developed infrastructure and wild areas.

Some coastal areas are the property of sanatoriums, and you can visit them only with a health certificate. The beaches of some recreation centers gladly welcome all vacationers. If you prefer a secluded holiday in a tent, then there is enough space on the coast for such a case. Below we will take a closer look at the beaches, suitable both for a comfortable family holiday and for groups of young people accustomed to noisy leisure.

Beach "Central"

The spacious Central Beach of Vityazevo is a favorite place not only for tourists, but also for the local population. In the center of the village there are many comfortable hotels and hotel complexes, so the bulk of visitors stay there. This is one of the reasons why the beach is crowded with vacationers during the high season. This in turn provoked the expansion of the coastal zone, which further increased its popularity.

There are a huge number of water attractions on the territory, merchants have an incredible range of treats, and along the coast there are many new hotel complexes and comfortable cottages. Married couples appreciated the unique kindergarten on the territory, where for quite modest money you can leave your child to calmly enjoy the water treatments. Professional teachers and animators work in the garden.

Hotels near “Central Beach”

There is a pier on the Central Beach, at the end of which dolphins have been spotted more than once; these animals never appear in dirty water areas. This means that off the coast of the Central Beach, the sea is clean. The coastal strip is cleaned every morning, which is why it is considered the cleanest not only in the village, but also in the surrounding area.

Advantages of Central Beach:

• Lots of entertainment for all ages and high-quality children's animation;
• Clean sea with convenient entrance;
• The coast is covered with beautiful sand made of shells, and dolphins swim in the water area.

Flaws:

• There are few locker rooms;
• Beach vendors are overly persistent.

"Dunes"

Near Central there is another good beach - “Dunes”. It does not have such a developed infrastructure, but it is much more spacious, there are a little fewer people, and the sand mounds really resemble dunes. There is a rental point for sun loungers and umbrellas, and massage services are provided. Active leisure will be provided by sports volleyball and football grounds. There are several excellent cafes and bars nearby in different price categories.

Advantages of Dunes Beach:

• Long, wide and clean coastline;
• High-quality sun umbrellas and sun loungers;
• Good infrastructure.

Flaws:

• Sometimes the shower and toilet don't work.

Hotels near Dunes Beach

"Pearl of Russia"

The beach, located on the outskirts of Vityazevo, is considered one of the best in the village. Since the sound of public transport does not reach there, there are no residential buildings. There is fresh air around, silence, broken only by the singing of birds. True, this is only when there are no children in the children's camp located on the coast. Basically, the “Pearl of Russia” beach is sparsely populated, but with ideally developed infrastructure.

The road to the beach area is stone, making it easy to get there with a stroller and small children. Shallow water with a gentle entrance is also conducive to family recreation. In addition, there are enough attractions on the territory, there are rental points for sun loungers and deck chairs. There are catering areas in the form of snack bars and beach cafes. Everything you need for your holiday can be purchased along the way from local merchants.

Some tourists call the beach “Velvet”, and this is quite justified: the sea is warm and gentle, and the sand looks like very small pearls. At one time, the entrance to the beach was closed, since it is the property of the sanatorium of the same name. But we came freely for several days in a row.

Advantages of the beach “Pearl of Russia”:

• Spacious and very clean;
• Ideal infrastructure;
• Suitable for family holidays.

Flaws:

• Tourists who prefer swimming at depth consider the prolonged shallow water to be a disadvantage;
• In some places the bottom is covered with silt, and it is not very convenient to scuba dive.

Hotels near the Pearl of Russia beach

"Niko"

The beach belongs to the Niko boarding house, but entry is free for everyone. The territory of the boarding house is spacious, with many green areas and developed infrastructure. There are three swimming pools, a bar and a dining room, several play areas for children, a spacious sports ground, billiards, a sauna and comfortable walking areas.

Niko Beach is rightfully considered one of the best on the Black Sea coast in these parts. It is quiet and peaceful there, there are no noisy cafes and intrusive sellers of baklava, corn, and so on. There is no crowd either. The amenities for vacationers are maximum, but there are practically no water activities.

Advantages of Niko Beach

• Very clean sea;
• Calm and quiet;
• Good infrastructure.

Flaws:

• There are no bars or water attractions.

Hotels near Niko Beach

"Tortuga"

The best Vityazevo beach for young people is Pirate Bay “Tortuga”, located at a considerable distance from the central part of the village. At the same time, you can get here without any problems by public transport.

There is an atmosphere of constant cheerful celebration on the coast; there are comfortable gazebos and canopies made in a pirate style. If you love the sun and sea, sit on sun loungers under umbrellas. Animators constantly organize parties and treasure hunts. Lotteries and discos are held by “real pirates”. Few people can resist the temptation to have a very unusual time on the beach. Tortuga Beach has a clean coastal strip with turquoise sea.

Advantages of Tortuga beach in Vityazevo:

• Huge territory;
• Clear sea and shore;

Flaws:

• You need to get there by public transport.

"Venus Resort"

The comfortable and fully equipped Venus Resort beach belongs to the hotel complex of the same name, located in a quiet corner of the village. The area is well-groomed with a large number of water attractions. There are comfortable, recently refurbished sun loungers, awnings, a café and billiards.

In 2022, the hotel underwent a major renovation, so all rental amenities are in excellent condition. There is everything for maximum comfort, but you obviously won’t be able to enjoy the silence. Loud music plays throughout the day, accompanied by the shouts of beach vendors.

There are comfortable wooden decks leading to the beach, the entrance to the sea is gentle with a slowly increasing depth, just like on the rest of the Vityazevo coast. There is children's animation, excellent bars, soft golden sand and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a holiday at a foreign resort.

Advantages of the Venus Resort beach:

• New sunbeds and awnings;
• Purity;
• The cafe has a huge selection of dishes and a variety of drinks.

Flaws:

• Very noisy.

I recommend staying at the Zolotoy Bereg Guest House (300 meters from the beach) or at the Venera Resort Hotel

Hotel “Venus”

"Aquamarine"

The coastal zone is the property of the sanatorium of the same name. On the sanatorium beach, the infrastructure is superbly developed: a rescue center, storage lockers, rental points, and so on. The territory is divided into two zones: closed, with entrance only by guest cards, and open, for everyone.

There are many excellent cafes and various attractions on the shore. At the height of the season, the beach is crowded with vacationers and, despite the fairly wide strip to the sea, sometimes you have to walk what is called “over the heads.”

The beach of the Aquamarine sanatorium seemed to me the largest in Vityazevo. The landscaping of the area, delicious food and the availability of wellness programs left very good impressions and pleasant memories. There is an amusement park nearby.

Booking at the sanatorium “Aquamarine”

Advantages of Aquamarine Beach:

• Wide long beach;
• Availability of storage rooms;
• Decent infrastructure;
• Attractions.

Flaws:

• The sanatorium building is located at a considerable distance from the beach;
• At the end of the season, the sea takes on a greenish tint.

You can stay cheaper at the Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

Neighborhood

Vityazevo is a small village, but the surrounding areas abound with objects worthy of a visit. First of all, you should go to Anapa - take a walk along the embankment, look at the lighthouse, listen to musical fountains with classical music on the Central Square. The most important places in Anapa are below:

The ancient city of Gorgippia is an open-air archaeological reserve

History buffs will be able to find out details about the ancient Greek civilization as it was in the modern Russian south. Gorgippia is the ancient name of the city that previously existed on the site of Anapa. The uniqueness of the monument is that it is a real archaeological excavation, open to the public: the foundations of ancient stone buildings, cobbled streets, ruins, ancient water supply, wine cellars.

Master classes on archery, weaving and pottery are organized on the territory of the reserve: children will find it interesting!

Anapa Local Lore Museum

The Museum of Local History (a branch of the Archaeological Museum) is located in the building where the gymnasium previously operated. It is worth a visit for vacationers interested in the history of Anapa, which dates back 8 thousand years. Hundreds of interesting exhibits have been collected, from the life of the Bosporan state to the history of winemaking. Tours of the museum are enjoyed by both adults and children.

Excursions

In Vityazevo, there are excursion kiosks on the central streets; prices for popular routes remain at the same level. You can go:

• To Gelendzhik for a visit to the safari park;
• To Pshad waterfalls and dolmens;
• to Sochi to see the Olympic Village;
• To the mud volcanoes of Taman;
• On the Lago-Naki plateau;
• To ethno-parks;
• For horseback riding;
• Jeep tours;
• To the Lotus Valley.

Big Utrish. A village where bags of fresh mussels are sold cheaply. Nearby there is a unique nature reserve with rare species of animals, juniper and pistachio groves. They are transported to the protected area on boats that run from the village pier. There is a well-known legend that says that Prometheus was chained to one of the Utrish rocks. The same one who stole fire from the gods for people. Allegedly, it was here that an eagle flew in and pecked at the hero’s liver.

The Sukko Valley is famous for its beautiful and clean lake, mountain scenery and medieval-style castle.

Wild beaches of Vityazevo

18 km from Anapa, on the northwestern side of the village, is the famous Vityazevsky estuary. This is a closed salt reservoir filled with healing mud. The main part of the shore is sandy with a small addition of shells. The bottom of the estuary is covered with silt, and the smell of hydrogen sulfide, the main substance of mud, helps to treat many diseases, is in the air. Including the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and many others.

Vityazevsky estuary

It is unlikely that you will be able to swim in the estuary; the maximum depth is about 70 cm. You can wash off the dirt in the sea, separated from the reservoir by a sand spit. True, it’s a long walk, about 1 km, so it’s better to take water with you.

It’s not a very common sight to see “dirty” people on the beach, but that’s not the most important thing. Beach accessories may not be washed, so it’s worth taking a swimsuit that you won’t mind throwing away later. If you wish, you can find a secluded place and take a mud bath naked.

Advantages of the wild Vityazevo beach:

• Mud therapy;
• Solitude with nature.

Among the disadvantages, I would highlight the inconvenience; you either need to take water with you or walk a long distance to the sea.

Big and Small Utrish

Guests of Anapa consider the wild beach between Bolshoi and Maly Utrish to be the most popular. A beautiful juniper forest grows in this place, and dwarf oaks grow on the mountains. Everything around is saturated with the healing scent of juniper. There is a warm, clean sea where there are crabs and a lot of different fish. The sea has a rocky bottom with little vegetation, the beach is small pebbles. Not far from the beach there is a Pearl waterfall with fresh water. On the beach, a little further from this place, there are nudist campsites. They usually come for the whole summer and live in tents in the forest. For food and water they go to the shops of Bolshoy Utrish; you can get there on foot in 20-30 minutes.

Embankment "Paralia"

What to see and where to go in Vityazevo on your own? Of course, to the main street of the resort - Paralia Boulevard. Literally, “paralia” is translated from Greek as “embankment.” Therefore, it is not surprising that the main street connecting the center of Vityazevo and the Black Sea coast was named this way.

But the tribute to the past is reflected not only in the name. At the entrance to the embankment you can see a monumental Greek arch, and along the boulevard there are antique columns, pergolas, statues and mysterious porticoes. “Paralia” is a center where all kinds of entertainment and attractions are collected. There are numerous souvenir shops, shops, cafes and restaurants with live music. Local artists will be able to draw a portrait or a friendly caricature, take a photo with an exotic animal, braid African hair or make a beautiful pattern on your hand, and sing karaoke. On the embankment there is a zooterrarium where you can see exotic animals and tropical butterflies. Nearby there is a small cinema hall where they show exciting 20-minute films in 10D format. The boulevard is surrounded by greenery, so even a simple walk along the Black Sea will be a pleasure. Life on the Paralia embankment is in full swing both day and night.

Little Athens

This unusual name was assigned to the resort village thanks to the indigenous residents and numerous tourists. This is due to the fact that, with its architecture and appearance, Vityazevo resembles the Greek capital in miniature. Columns of houses and hotels, pediments, porticoes, buildings, cafes and restaurants are stylized in the flavor of Greek Hellas. On the streets of Vityazevo, squares and parks you can see sculptures of ancient Greek gods. Restaurants, cafes and regular canteens offer city guests delicious dishes of national Greek cuisine and fortified soft drinks. The crafts in the souvenir shops are all made in the same Greek style. That’s why many people come here to feel the flavor of Ancient Greece and relax with the whole family on the Black Sea coast in Vityazevo. What to do, where to go, and how to have fun - such questions do not bother the guests of the resort, because the village on the Black Sea coast is full of attractions of all kinds of entertainment.

Bugaz Spit

On the Taman Peninsula you can also choose a place for a pleasant, secluded holiday. For example, the Bugaz Spit. The length of the beaches is about 10 kilometers. These are the best sandy beaches of Taman. Here you can wallow in the dunes, pick up shells as gifts for friends and, of course, admire one of the most beautiful sunsets. According to reviews from vacationers, the sea here is clean and warm, and there are crayfish and jellyfish in it. The entrance to the sea is smooth, the depth increases gradually. The beach is quite quiet and deserted, especially in the middle of the spit. By the way, you can meet nudists all over the beach; they have long chosen this place to relax. These beaches are also visited by fans of ATVs and kiteboarding. The distance to Anapa along the coast is about 25 kilometers, and if you go around the Vityazevsky Estuary by car, the distance will be 38-40 kilometers.

How to get there?

The beaches of Vityazevo (Anapa is located relatively advantageously to communication routes) can be visited by car, driving from the city along the bypass road in 25 minutes. Traffic along Pionersky Prospekt of the resort is limited, so the main traffic flow is diverted outside the resort area. In summer, during rush hours, the highway is overloaded, since Anapa is located on the way to the resorts of the Crimean Peninsula, and new road junctions and bridges are under construction.

You can visit Vityazevo, rushing along the famous Pionersky Avenue with the former pioneer camps located along it, by taxi and public transport.

The direct Anapa-Vityazevo route is served by buses:

Route No. 23 operates inside the village during the summer season. Buses depart from Vino, located in the northern part of the village at the address: st. Chernomorskaya, 3, and go to the central beach. Ticket price – 19 rubles.

Passing commuter buses travel from the Anapa bus station towards the village.

For tourists who arrived in Anapa by plane, the most convenient way to get to the hotel located in Vityazevo is to order a transfer to the hotel or a taxi. The airport is located 5 km from the resort village, but there is no direct connection with it by public transport. Bus route No. 113, serving the direction from 7:30 to 21:30 every hour, moves between Vityazevo airport and Anapa bus station.

In order not to get to your destination through the city with a transfer, it is more comfortable and faster to use the services of transfers, taxi drivers or the popular taxi services Uber or Yandex. The cost of the Yandex taxi service depends on the comfort of the car, the season and time of day chosen to order a car. The average price starts from 300 rubles. in the summer season.

The resort town's railway station is located halfway between Anapa and Vityazevo. For tourists traveling with children and luggage, the best solution in choosing transport will also be to choose a taxi or hotel services. The cost of the Yandex taxi service in the summer will be from 250 rubles.

General tips and ways to save money

When you go on vacation with your child, you should definitely take a first aid kit with you. Medicines at resorts are expensive, antipyretics are three (!) times more expensive than at home, and antivirals are five times more expensive.

What should you take with you when traveling with a child?

Medicines for the child (check the list with your pediatrician)

- Antipyretic in suspension or syrup (if there is no refrigerator, the candles will melt, and it is inconvenient to give the tablet to the baby) - paracetamol, nurofen; — Antiviral in syrup — cytovir; — Enterosorbent in case of food poisoning — enterosgel; - In case of diarrhea and vomiting - syrups of appropriate action - stopdiar and motilium; — Hemostatic agent (dicinone in ampoules) and materials for dressings (bandage, cotton pads, adhesive plaster), — Hand antiseptic and wet bactericidal wipes.

• The child needs a lot of drinking water on the way for a walk. Just water, not juice or milk.
• Quick snack.

- For babies - puree in jars or soft bags, vegetable or fruit. On the road, milk, meat and fish purees are poorly tolerated. - For older children - vegetables, fruits, whole grain bread, but not chips, crackers or other snacks.

• A set of spare clothes within minutes, including underwear and shoes. A baby can wet himself or relieve himself more seriously on the road, and any child can become sick to the point of vomiting.
• Toys (large so that they can be easily found and picked up), a coloring book with a pencil attached (for older children, the pencil may not be tied), new or, conversely, favorite books with bright pictures.
• A terry towel on the seat and oilcloth under the sheet, even for toilet-savvy children. New surroundings and the stress of travel can dull the feeling of urges.

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"Highland"

From the “Small Bay” to the Anapa lighthouse there is a beach, which local residents dubbed the “High Beach”. In fact, this place does not have an official name, and therefore confusion often arises - vacationers confuse this wild beach with the real “High Coast”.

The beach was named so wild because the descent to the sea is difficult to access. However, Anapa residents prefer to swim in this particular place, because the water here is the cleanest in the resort, and besides, it does not “bloom,” which distinguishes this beach from others. The rocky bottom and crystal clear sea allow resort guests to get acquainted with the local underwater inhabitants - all you need is a mask. On the “High Coast” you can also watch dolphins swimming – they swim close to the shore. You can relax in this place even with kids, because the bottom here is flat and the depth begins gradually. The only disadvantage of this wild beach is the large stones, so lifeguards do not recommend swimming near the “High Beach” during a storm.

Descent to the sea - 1000 steps

This vacation spot is located in the colorful Supsekh microdistrict. In these places, to get to the swimming place, you need to overcome a steep staircase consisting of a thousand parts. This is the only structure that was erected in these places.

There are nudists here who come here after finding a secluded place here. Large cliffs above the coast are a distinctive feature of the place.

There are a large number of holes in these cliffs, which are called “Swallow’s Nests”. Nearby there is a meteorological equipment in the shape of a ball, which attracts the attention of visitors. The water in the sea is clear, the entry is not abrupt, and the depth is average. The width of the bank does not exceed five meters.

Location: 44.848856, 37.339502

Supsekh

Literally two kilometers separate the resort village of Supsekh from Anapa. This place is unique - Supsekh is located at an altitude of 120 meters above sea level. From the steep shore of the village there are fabulous panoramic views of Anapa and Anapa Bay. By the way, the Caucasus Range originates here.

For a long time, in order to swim and sunbathe, tourists who stayed in the village were forced to get to Anapa, because there was no access to the sea. Today in Supsekha a descent to the Black Sea has been built - with places for recreation and observation platforms. In search of a place in the sun, you won’t have to jostle among crowds of tourists here. True, the descent to deep water is a real challenge, a kind of physical fitness test. To get to the pebble beach you have to climb 800 steps! The efforts are worth it - descriptions of the wild Anapa beach say: this is one of the cleanest beaches on the entire Black Sea coast. Tourists note that the water here is clean. This place is suitable for underwater photography and hunting for marine life. Fans of a classic beach holiday have nothing to do in Supsekh. But this place is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. The village is a favorite place for paragliders and hang gliders: they land right on the wild beach.

There is another option to get to this secluded corner - a walk from the “40 Years of Victory” beach. It is important to consider that nudists like to stay between these two beaches.

Vityazevsky Liman

The estuary, with its flat but muddy bottom, suggests other types of recreation than the classic activities at sea - swimming and sunbathing. First of all, these are mud wraps, which have anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties.

Fishing is no less popular. The catch consists of crucian carp, ram, perch, and carp. Carp, rudd and even seahorse are caught on the bait. Sailing is more common in the open sea, but if you wish, you can also pamper yourself in the estuary.

Here you can enjoy the silence, hide from the sea winds behind high dunes that grow up to 15 meters. A pleasant bonus of relaxing near the estuary close to the sea. On the Vityazevskaya Spit, just ten meters from the reed thickets, the sound of waves, the cry of seagulls and the endless blue expanse. A clean, well-groomed recreation area leaves few people indifferent. Having visited Vityazevo once, many return here again and again.