The small resort village of Kabardinka, located near Gelendzhik, has been known since Soviet times for its healing air, clear sea water and picturesque views. The tourist season here begins in May. As soon as the hot weather sets in, the village comes to life. Families with children, pensioners, and young people with tents come here. As in other regions of southern Russia, in Kabardinka the coastal zones are quite diverse: with large pebbles and small shell rocks, wild and developed ones, and even camping areas. In this post you will learn about holidays in the village of Kabardinka. Beaches (description and photos), as well as nearby attractions will be discussed in detail in today's material.
The most popular beaches on the Kabardinka coast:
- "Central",
- "Martin",
- bathing area of the Victoria boarding house,
- Swimming area of the Skala campsite.
Victoria Beach: a relaxing holiday in the village
We are talking about a spacious small-pebble space exceeding 200 m in length. This Kabardinka beach, 20 meters wide, is “split” into two sections. The larger one is a landscaped Riviera, and the smaller one is a pristine stretch of edge. I am glad that there are not many people here, they are, as it were, “the chosen ones.”
People especially come here from other microdistricts of the village. Kabardian, and some even from Novorossiysk. The surface here is small pebbles. There is a rescue service based at the Victoria boarding house. There are snack bars and a diving center. Changing cabins, showers, and sanitary facilities are at your service. There is a water massage pavilion. There are different types of sunbeds available for rent - plastic and wooden. And if you want, pay for a place under a large canopy, next to the inflatable trampolines (slides) for children. It’s always safer to hide from deadly ultraviolet radiation here.
The depth at Victoria Beach increases amazingly quickly, but the seabed is safe for children - unlike other swimming recreation areas in the village, where the underwater terrain is difficult. For reliability, the breakwaters are filled with huge boulders. By the way, crabs and all sorts of fish swim in them, people with masks like it. There is also parking here.
Wild places to relax in the sun
Not far from Kabardinka, where civilization ends and the observation deck begins, there is a wild, unequipped beach for supporters of silence and unity with nature. The easiest way to get to the desired location is by private car. A historical monument dedicated to revolutionary sailors serves as an identification mark. The area is lost between high rocks, and dozens of paths previously made by tourists lead to the sea.
Advice! It is recommended to bring a tent or sleeping bag to spend a night or even a couple of days here. Sausages or meat roasted over an open-air fire will provide the best time for any tourist on the south coast. It should be remembered that special employees do not monitor the surface of the territory, so it is better to protect your feet from sharp stones and boulders. But the sea water is very clean and transparent.
Another wild place is located next to Mount Penai. You can only get there by car, leaving it on the road in advance. Due to the rockiness, the coastal edge reaches several meters, no more. This makes it difficult to fully relax under the sun, especially when lying down. In some places the rocks reach the beginning of the sea, which complicates the full installation of a tent for an overnight stay. The surface of the territory is covered with large pebbles, and there are no people here even in season.
Most of the beaches in Kabardinka are completely free and open to every vacationer. Coastal areas belonging to boarding houses, sanatoriums and recreation centers deserve special attention.
Beach of the Lazurny health complex
The large OK "Lazurny" has set up a fashionable mini-resort for its guests. Although its length is only 80 m and its width is four times less, it accommodates both a medium-sized area with relict pebbles and a convenient concrete pontoon.
The infrastructure includes a large shady awning and rental of sun loungers and umbrellas. On the territory there is a post of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a medical center with a paramedic on duty, a shower, and changing rooms. Of course, the comfort zone has a toilet and garbage disposals. And 150 meters from here there is a boarding house cafe.
It is possible to easily get to this shore only along the edge of the water surface. Alas, entry from Revolutionary Street is only permitted to residents of the sanatorium of the same name. People walk on water - it would be faster to be where the entry is smooth!
Story
Undoubtedly, if there were a written chronicle of the land on which today's Kabardinka stands, it would be very interesting. The guarantee of this is the great number of fragments of ancient Greek amphorae found during archaeological excavations of ancient mounds , dating back to the 5th – 7th centuries BC, as well as coins of all times and peoples.
But there is no written evidence left about the settlements that constantly arose in these places and were destroyed by successive conquerors. In 1836, on the shore of Tsemes Bay, which went to Russia after the Russian-Turkish War, the Alexandrovskoye fortification was built, named in honor of the empress. However, due to the fact that it was constantly confused with Fort Alexandria - modern Sochi, the fortification was renamed Kabardinskoe, named after the Kabardian regiment, whose soldiers made up the garrison of the fortress. Kabarda was the first of the Caucasian provinces to recognize Russian authority over itself.
During the Caucasian War, Kabardinka more than once happened to repel enemy raids. During the Crimean War, the fortress was completely razed to the ground, and its garrison retreated to Kerch. The settlement was revived only after the end of the Caucasian War (in 1864), but as a peaceful village, re-founded by Greek settlers.
In the twentieth century, the wonderful climate of Kabardinka and its proximity to large resort towns turned the village into a fairly famous resort . However, the military history of Kabardinka did not end: during the Great Patriotic War, logistics services were located in Kabardinka, forming detachments to protect Malaya Zemlya.
Beach of the boarding house-hotel "Kabardinka"
The beaches of the village of Kabardinka have different reviews. However, the village's namesake earned extremely positive reviews. Listen: “a lot of people on the beach”, “clean pine air”, “smooth oval pebbles, no stones.” Indeed, in many respects this is the best water area in the western suburbs of Gelendzhik. There is a moderate number of bathers over a very large area. Plus the pebbles are small, the water is somehow cleaner than in the center. At the same time, all the required attributes of rest are available:
- rental of plastic sun loungers and sun umbrellas;
- shady canopies;
- new locker rooms;
- Ministry of Emergency Situations post (tower and doctor’s office);
- wooden walkways;
- extreme entertainment;
- inflatable slides (not every season);
- children's part (left) – recreational paddling pools;
- The attraction is the stranded bulk carrier Ziya Koc.
The distance from one end to the other end of the beach is 250 m, and the width is up to 70 m. Entry into this place from the roadway is possible only for clients of the boarding house (there are signs). But no one cares - people move along the sea. The closest landmark to the hotel is the intersection of the stream with the road on the street. Revolutionary.
How to get there
From Gelendzhik to Kabardinka - 15 kilometers, from Novorossiysk - about 20. Regular buses go here from Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik, Anapa and Tuapse. The nearest railway station to Kabardinka is Novorossiysk, the nearest airport is Gelendzhik.
Vacationers who get to Kabardinka by train going in the direction of Anapa are best to take a ticket to Tonnelnaya station: from there it is only 45 km to the village (an hour by bus).
If tourists travel by train heading in the Tuapse (Adler) direction, then in order not to return, a ticket should be taken to the Goryachiy Klyuch station, from which it is 150 km to Kabardinka (three hours by bus). The tourism industry is well developed in Kabardinka, so for those who are not tempted by the prospect of transferring from a train or plane to public transport along with their luggage, it makes sense to negotiate a transfer with the administration of hotels or guest houses: most of them provide such a service to their guests.
Central beach in Kabardinka
This place is accessed by the city embankment, which stretches along Mira Street. Nearby are such health hotels as “Pearl of the Sea” and “Salvation”. The main water location of the settlement stretches for 120 m, entering the village at 25 m. The pebbles here are of medium size, the entry into the sea is uniform, but quite fast. There is garbage.
The beach equipment is, as they say, “first category”. During the season you can expect:
- paid rental of sun loungers;
- bistro;
- elongated canopy;
- extreme rides (“banana”, “cheesecake”, jet ski, water parachute);
- paid distribution of catamarans;
- play area for children;
- changing cabins;
- shower;
- toilet.
By the way, a pier was built on the right side of the bathhouse - with a metal hanging staircase. In good weather, boats leave for excursions. And you can dive from here - for those who cannot get used to pebbles. On the territory adjacent to this Kabardinka beach there are a dozen cafes and other “nutritional and entertainment” points for leisure.
Prices and service
Services in Krinitsa and Kabardinka are comparable in quality and are in the same price range. In both cases, a “cheesecake” and a “banana” can be rented for 500 rubles; a jet ski ride will cost at least 1,000 rubles, and a catamaran ride will cost 650 rubles per hour.
Entrance to the sanatorium beaches will cost 250 rubles, renting a sunbed or deck chair will cost 150-200 rubles. Parking at both resorts costs 150 rubles, visits to attractions start from 100-200 rubles.
The average bill in Krinitsa establishments is 400-700 rubles; in Kabardinka you will have to pay 200-300 rubles more for the same set of dishes. A ticket to Kabardinka water parks in 2022 will cost: “Hellas” - 1000-1200 rubles, “Nadezhda” - 500-800 rubles.
Free beach behind the promenade
This section of the Kabardian Riviera is located just opposite the main entrance to the Smena children's camp - you just need to cross the road. There is a bus stop a few steps away. People are very drawn here, because there are almost no paid services here. You can just come and swim.
Entering the water is quite safe - the bottom is flat, the angle is average. And the pebbles are flat. The only scourge is brown and green algae. But they don't scare anyone. The fragment of the coast is small - exactly 100 m. The width is acceptable - 25 m. It is one of the alternatives to overloaded swimming recreation areas. There are catamaran rentals, as well as a 100-meter pontoon. On the neighboring beach there is a paid shelter with a medical center. Many are offended that they are forcibly driven away from here with almost rubber truncheons.
Do you want to stay overnight in this corner of Kabardinka? Nearby, behind the “Fed Cat” restaurant, where you can eat, a zone of guest houses begins, going all the way to the historical center - the Cedar Grove, the Old Park with 11 attractions and the “Naturlikh” restaurant.
Warm sea
The climate and beaches of Kabardinka have made it incredibly popular among vacationers. This village is located between Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik, of which it is a municipal association. Just a 10-minute ride by shuttle bus and you are in the large city of Novorossiysk, which is visible from one of the peaks of Cape Doob. Despite this proximity, it is in Kabardinka, and only in it, that the largest number of sunny days a year is observed. This and the gradual deepening allow the sea water to warm up well, which cannot but attract families with children.
Where is the best place to go on vacation during the season with children?
Where is better to relax with children - in Kabardinka or Krinitsa, depends on personal priorities. For example, in Krinitsa it is calmer and less crowded, the sea is much cleaner, but there is nothing to entertain a child, and going down the stairs to the beach is a dubious pleasure.
In Kabardinka, the beaches are more spacious, the infrastructure is more developed, and there is enough entertainment for adults, teenagers, and children. In addition, thanks to the wonderful nature and healing air, both resorts are ideal for the health of children of any age.
Kabardinka is aimed at children's recreation. Photo: gkd.ru
When choosing between a holiday in Krinitsa and Kabardinka, you should not make hasty conclusions. Both resorts have a good reputation, are distinguished by affordable prices and fairly developed infrastructure, so you should proceed from your own interests and evaluation criteria.
