On the Black Sea coast, between the cities of Tuapse and Sochi, lies the small and cozy resort village of Lazarevskoye. The beaches in the village are free, pebbly, which is why you can enjoy the cleanest and clearest water, without any blooms or algae. In addition, hot stones are very beneficial for the back and joints.
There are very crowded central beaches, lovers of silence on the outskirts can find less visited beaches, and for daredevils there is even a nudist beach.
It is from Lazarevskoye that the subtropical zone begins, thanks to which the village maintains comfortable weather throughout the year: summer temperatures rise to +35 degrees, and winter temperatures do not fall below +5.
This is facilitated by the resort being surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains, which protect it from cold winds. Snow in Lazarevskoye is nonsense; it can be seen about five days a year. Thanks to this climate, rare plants can be found in the village:
- palm trees,
- magnolias,
- cypress trees,
- eucalyptus, etc.
The aquatic world is represented by crabs, mussels, rapana, a wide variety of fish and dolphins.
Food prices in 2022
We noticed that there is an unimaginable number of canteens in Lazarevskoye! Vacationers in the reviews especially about - some even consider it the best and most inexpensive. The canteens “Salyut”, “Oreshnik”, “Mezzanine”, “Di Roma”, and Arnamal also have high ratings.
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Ruthless southern marketing.
History of Lazarevsky
Founded in 1839, the village was named in honor of Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev, admiral and naval commander, who founded the first naval bases in these parts. Bust of M.P. Lazarev is installed in front of the railway station.
However, the indigenous inhabitants (Adygs-Shapsugs) consider him a persecutor of the peoples of the Caucasus, so they stole the bust, tied it with a metal cable to a train leaving the station, they even planned to send it to the naval commander’s homeland, the city of Vladimir, but they still returned it to its place.
During the Second World War, a military airfield was located next to the Pzeuapse River; now the streets named after the pilots remind us of this: Pavlov, Kalarash. By the way, it is on Kalarash Street that there is a monument to the Decembrist A.I. Odoevsky, and next to it is a ship’s cannon.
A rather interesting fact is that in the 19th century people were sent to these places “for hard labor.” And now they come here to rest and heal.
How to avoid getting an infection at sea
Intestinal infections are a really big problem in southern resorts. Rotavirus and norovirus are more often contracted by children and become seriously ill, but adults also suffer from it. Be sure to pack a first aid kit for your vacation and don’t forget your compulsory medical insurance policy. Young children should definitely be vaccinated against rotavirus.
In order not to catch an intestinal infection on the Black Sea (or indeed on any sea, even abroad), you need to follow basic hygiene rules:
- Do not swallow sea water.
- Wash fruits, vegetables and hands thoroughly before eating. Wash with running or bottled water, not in the sea!
- Drink bottled or boiled water.
- Don't buy food from street vendors.
- Do not take perishable food to the beach.
- If you cook yourself, pay attention to hygiene and cook and fry the food well.
- Make sure that your child does not put stones, sand, soil or dirty hands into his mouth.
Beach in Lazarevskoye.
Transport
From the village of Lazarevskoye you can easily get to other areas of Greater Sochi. Bus number 77 runs to Sochi railway station.
There are only 4 internal city routes in Lazarevka: No. 67-70. You can drive around the village for 26 RUB. For convenience, an up-to-date schedule is posted at almost every stop indicating the exact time of arrival of buses.
Compared to Khosta, Central Sochi and Adler, there are very few minibuses in Lazarevskoye. And this is rather a plus - the roads are much calmer without them. But there are plenty of taxis. You can ride comfortably for about 200 RUB. In the summer, taxi drivers become more picky, the fare increases 5 times, or even more.
Excursions and entertainment
In central Sochi there are plenty of parks for walking, but in Lazarevskoye you can only walk along the embankment and in the park of culture and recreation - not a lot. The park will be interesting for children, as there are many attractions. From the Ferris wheel - they say that it is the tallest in Russia - a beautiful view opens up.
The beaches offer standard entertainment: “banana” - 300 ₽, “bun” - 400 ₽, “sofa” - 400 ₽ (the names are so funny!). You can also rent a catamaran, go fishing in the sea, or go diving - 2500-4000 rubles per dive.
We came to Lazarevskoye to see the most interesting thing - nature. There are so many beautiful sights around the resort! Many can be reached by car or bus. Go to the Svir Gorge, Mamedovo Gorge, “Berendeevo Kingdom”, Crab Gorge, look at the Volkonsky dolmen, the “Miracle Beauty” waterfall, Nadzhigo, Psydakh and Shapsug waterfalls, 33 waterfalls. Entrance to all natural places costs 200 ₽ per person.
And it’s easy to get to other interesting places in Sochi - just take the train! Well, if you don’t want to deal with logistics, take a tour. Check out Tripster for excursions from Lazarevskoe:
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Excursion stand.
Waterfall of Happiness in the Mamedov Gorge.
Massage on the beach.
Urban
Lazurny Beach
Address: st. Yantarnaya, opposite the Park of Culture and Recreation. The landmark is the Ferris wheel. Coordinates: 43.905046° N, 39.326658° E Entrance: free Beach type: small pebbles
The well-maintained central beach is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable seaside holiday. To prevent guests from injuring their feet, which are unaccustomed to pebbles, the organizers took care of slatted paths leading to the water. Even children here don’t have to wear shoes and don’t have to be carried in their arms to the sea. The spacious aerarium accommodates everyone for whom direct sunlight is contraindicated.
There are rescuers constantly on duty here, and there is a first-aid post. Cleaning is provided daily. There are enough changing rooms, showers and toilets to avoid creating queues. All beach accessories (creams, towels, mats, water shoes, etc.) will be picked up for you at numerous stalls on the embankment. You can leave valuables and luggage in the storage rooms, even if you decide to swim immediately after arrival or while away the time before departure. You can rent a grill or have a snack in a cafe. There is an active private trade in corn, sweets, and seafood.
The oldest and most famous in Lazarevskoye, Lazurny is full of guests day and night. Places are extremely difficult to find, but sometimes webcams help out. An online broadcast from them to the city information portal will tell you the weather on the beach, its occupancy, and the height of the waves. In the evenings there are entertainment events and discos with paid entrance. Over a dozen cafes serve dishes from popular world cuisines from noon until late at night.
Services:
- Sun lounger/chaise lounge with mattress – 250 rub./hour;
- Umbrella – 150 rub./day;
- Jet ski – 250 rub./min., order from 5 minutes;
- Water skiing – 400 rub./10 min.;
- Saddle surfing – 500 rub./30 min.;
- Wakeboarding with training – 300 rub./5 min.;
- Boat – 700 rubles/person, 5000 rubles/hour for individual rental;
- Yacht – 6500 rub./hour;
- Catamaran -6000 rub./hour;
- Parasailing – 1900 per person, 3000 for two, discounts from 08:00 to 10:00;
- Boat trips on a yacht, boat – 300-400 rubles;
- Banana – 200 rub. in 5-7 minutes;
- Tubes, cheesecakes – 500 rub./3 min.
The central beach was rated five plus. But there are so many people that you understand: we’re not the only ones who like it so much!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Gentle entrance to the sea.
- Ideal for families with children.
- Nearby is an amusement park with the largest Ferris wheel in Russia (height - 80 m).
Flaws:
- It's not only crowded during the season. Finding free space is problematic. Noisy.
- High prices for everything.
- Intrusive and provocative service (they force the first line by the water to have sun loungers, forcing you to buy their rental service, etc.).
Dolphin Beach
Address: st. Lazareva, 164 Coordinates: 43.9259° N, 39.3100° E Entrance: free Beach type: medium and large pebbles
This place was a wild beach for many years, but the authorities have landscaped it for tourists: there is an embankment, changing rooms, showers, awnings, and walkways for accessing the water. Toilets and stalls for people with disabilities are available. The area is small (250 m by 25-30 m), and the beach was originally intended as a “place for our own people,” but quickly became popular.
Children can ride on water slides; there are swings and inflatable pools for kids. For tens of meters the descent into the sea is gentle, the sea is shallow and warms up well. For this feature, Dolphin is referred to as a family beach.
Services:
- Sunbeds – 200 rub./hour;
- Umbrellas – 100 rubles/day;
- Massage 500 rub./session;
- Jet ski – 300 rub./min., order from 5 min.;
- Water skiing – 400 rub./10 min.;
- Catamaran – 6000 rub./hour;
- Banana – 150 rub.;
- Cheesecake – 500 rub.;
- Zorbing – 200 rubles;
- Trampoline – 200 rub./20 min.
There are a lot of stones and boulders around, it’s good to hide from the wind or sit in the shade!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Small, suitable for babies.
- Equipped for children.
Flaws:
- Near the railway.
Flamingo Beach
Address: st. Pobedy, 267 Coordinates: 43.9333° N, 39.3041° E Entrance: free, part is a wild beach, nearby is a closed hotel area Type of beach: small pebbles and sand
300 m of coastline are covered with small pebbles and stone sand. There are several sandy strips where children can play. Sandy bottom in places.
There are changing cabins. There are few catering outlets, but when the workload is light, there are no queues in the cafe. In the evenings there are concerts, competitions and discos.
Many vacationers are spoiled by the concrete beams sticking out of the water - protective structures to protect the railway track - and the slabs lying around the area. A high-voltage transmission line runs overhead.
Services:
- Sun lounger/chaise lounge – 180 rubles/hour;
- Umbrella – 100 rub./day;
- Jet ski – 280 rub./min., from 5 minutes;
- Water skiing – 300 rub./7 minutes;
- Banana – 200 rub.;
- Cheesecake – 480 rub./3 minutes.
A railway runs along the coastline. Some people absolutely do not like this, while others enjoy watching passing trains.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Gentle entry into the water.
- Not crowded compared to other places.
- Beautiful view of the sea and the cape towards Ashe.
Flaws:
- Near the railway.
- Garbage.
Beach of the Odyssey sanatorium
Address: Sochinskoye sh., 8/3 Coordinates: 43.8960° N, 39.3475° E Admission: paid, 200-400 rubles. per day Beach type: large pebbles and sand
The beach is fenced and fully landscaped. All sports and beach equipment is always available, the cost of your stay includes sunbeds, umbrellas, use of cabins, showers, and all infrastructure. For entertainment you need to pay extra.
For walks there is an area with garden swings, awnings, and tiled flooring. Rubberized walkways lead to the sea. Nearby there is a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, mini-football, billiards, sports grounds, shops. Playgrounds and a swimming pool for children are open. In the evenings there are discos and entertainment.
The beach bay is protected on both sides by mountains; stormy weather is rare during the season. There are no boulders or large stones.
Services:
- Towel – 150 rub./day;
- Jet ski – 150 rub./min.;
- Pedal boat – 450 rub./hour;
- Table tennis – 100 rub./hour;
- Parking – 200 rub./hour;
- Boat trip – 3500 rub./hour;
- Fishing from a boat in the sea – 2500 rubles;
- Banana – 200 rub./15 min.;
- “Pancake” - 600 rub./2 people, 750 rub./3 people.
You can swim at any time of the year - in the summer in the sea, in the fall - in a heated pool.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Decent contingent.
- Fully equipped.
- Cleanliness, high class service.
- There is parking nearby, and it is easy to find the beach using road signs and signs on the asphalt.
Flaws:
- Paid entry.
- There is a railway nearby, but separated from the beach by a fence.
Chaika Beach
Address: st. Pobeda, 2 Coordinates: 43.901057, 39.330603 Entrance: free Beach type: small and medium pebbles
This place is also called “Zarechny”. The beach is located at the mouth of the Psezuapse River, and contrasting procedures - swimming in the warm sea and cool fresh river water - are what you can practice here for your health.
The beach is clean, there are trash cans everywhere, but along the river coast there is still pollution. There are separate smoking areas and hookah tents. There are many changing cabins, showers, slatted paths to the water, play areas for children: a water park for kids, a “Jungle” playroom. There are few canteens and cafes, there is a stall with Italian ice cream. Toilets on the beach are paid.
Services:
- Sunbeds – 180 rub./hour, 350 rub./day;
- Umbrella - 120 rub./day;
- Jet ski – 300 rub./3 minutes;
- Catamaran – 2000 rub./hour;
- Banana – 150 rub.;
- Cheesecake – 200 rub.
They say that the water in the river is enriched with radon, and locals bathe only in it. There are a lot of shells near the river, we made forays to get them.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Few people, the place can be found at any time.
- Away from the railway.
- Picturesque, spacious.
Flaws:
- There are large pebbles with sharp edges; it is better not to walk without shoes.
Beach "Svirsky"
Address: st. Lazareva, 146 Coordinates: 43.9224° N, 39.3131° E Entrance: free Beach type: small pebbles and sand
Favorite beach of locals. They keep it clean and well-groomed.
Here, in the gorge, dolmens have been preserved, and a stream flows and flows into the sea. Because of this, the water in the sea is cooler than on the rest of the coast.
The entertainment is typical, there are few of them, the service is unobtrusive. On the way to the beach, in the underground passage under the railway tracks there are shopping stalls, a rental point, and a cafe.
Services:
- Sunbeds – 200 rub./hour;
- Umbrella – 100 rub./day;
- Jet ski – 120 rub./min.;
- Banana – 150 rub.;
- Cheesecake – 200 rub.
We were so carried away by the walk through the gorge, looking at the “moonstone”, admiring the dolmens, that we forgot to take a swim. We came back again and had a lot of fun!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Quiet, comfortable.
- Sand was brought in and mounds were built for games and sunbathing.
Flaws:
- A lot of people accumulate in the underground passage and real “traffic jams” form.
- Few bistros and cafes.
Beach of the boarding house "Grenada"
Address: st. Odoevskogo, 97 Coordinates: 43.913060, 39.320704 Entrance: free to a small area, the rest of the area is only for guests Beach type: small pebbles
The beach is equipped with everything you need, there are showers, changing rooms, toilets and a basic set of entertainment. Free service only for guests of the boarding house, others use rental services.
Very clean, the area is monitored daily. A paramedic and rescuers are on duty every day.
Services:
- Sunbeds – 250 rub./hour;
- Umbrella – 100 rub./day;
- Jet ski – 150 rub./min.;
- Catamaran – 2000 rub./hour;
- Banana – 170 rubles;
- Cheesecake – 200 rubles;
- Massage – 500 rub.
Nice, but won't be back. The place is not enough, there is only one cafe, there are regular queues.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Convenient for those who live nearby and go to the sea in the morning.
Flaws:
- Crowded with tourists.
- Small.
Laguna Beach (Fishing Village Beach)
Address: Sochinskoye sh., 12 Coordinates: 43.894771, 39.348908 Entrance: free Beach type: large pebbles
Rocky beach with a gentle entrance to the water. But large pebbles along the shore cause discomfort. There is not much space, the area is no more than 200 square meters. m. The reviews write that the beach is not crowded, but there are always enough tourists there.
There is a pleasant promenade with shops, clubs, cafes and excursion bureaus. There is private parking. Outdoor sunbeds are free.
Services:
- Sunbed under a canopy – 200 rubles/hour;
- Toilet – 20 rubles;
- Jet ski - 170 rub./min.;
- Catamaran – 2300 rub./hour;
- Banana -170 rub.;
- Yacht trip – 3000 rubles;
- Parasailing – 1500 rub.
The average bill in a cafe on the embankment for a family of two adults and two children is 650-700 rubles.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Clean, well maintained.
- Beautiful embankment.
Flaws:
- Closely.
- Small selection of beach services.
Beach "Lazarevskoe seaside"
Address: Rechnaya st., 2, landmark - Barcelona bar Coordinates: 43.901115, 39.330454 Entrance: free Beach type: Medium and small pebbles
The beach belongs to the hotel town, but is open to everyone. The length is 500 m, but it is popular, and places need to be taken in the morning. There are plenty of wooden pedestrian walkways and plenty of showers and toilets. The area is regularly cleaned, there is no debris or algae. A rescue tower and a first aid post are operational. The Water Sports Center is located nearby.
Nearby there is a large parking lot, 2 bars, a cafe, a recreation park, water parks, a city swimming pool, and concert venues.
Services:
- Sun lounger - 300 rub./day;
- Umbrella - 150 rub./day;
- Motor boat - 2500 rub./hour;
- Parasailing - 2000 rubles;
- Jet ski - 130 rub./min.;
- Catamaran - 2000 rub./hour;
- Banana - 150 rub.
Our favorite bar “Barcelona” is located nearby, that’s why the place is called “Barcelona beach”. We had a fun day on the beach, and in the evening we indulged in delicious cocktails from the local bartender!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Clean, well maintained.
- Beautiful embankment.
- Developed infrastructure.
Flaws:
- Noisy, crowded.
- Close to the city center, traffic jams along the way.
Beach "Bagration"
Address: St. Bagrationa, 1 Coordinates: 43.898930, 39.333644 Entrance: free Type of beach: small and medium pebbles, closer to the river - stones and large pebbles
In ratings published on the Internet, in terms of attendance and popularity, “Bagration” closes the top three. There are seaside and river embankments, cafes, shops and a restaurant, after which the beach is named. It is spacious: length 380 m, maximum width – 60 m, narrowest point – 6 m. The depth increases gradually, there are no sharp cliffs or depressions.
The cool Psezuapze River flows along the beach, so the sea water here is cooler. The entire range of beach entertainment is available: sanitary facilities (toilet and shower), awnings, first aid station, lifeguards on two towers, slatted decks, a snack bar, cafe, bistro, family attractions and children's inflatable slides.
There are two bridges a short distance away - a railway and a road, but there is almost no noise from them.
Services:
- Sunbed under a canopy - 200 rub./hour;
- Sun lounger -100 rub./hour, 250 rub./day;
- Swings under a canopy - 100 rubles/hour;
- Umbrella - 100 rub./day;
- Jet ski - 170 rub./min.;
- Catamaran - 4500 rub./hour;
- Yachting - 2500 rubles;
- Boat excursion - 500 rub./adult, 300 rub./child;
- Parasailing – 1500 rub./person, 1000 rub./person. when flying in pairs;
- Banana - 150 rubles;
- Tablet - 150 rub. per person;
- Batman - 500 rub. per person, 800 for two.
The sea here is azure! After a storm, sometimes suspended matter rises, but after half an hour the water is amazingly clear
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- The pebbles are large and flat and do not injure the feet.
- Located away from the railway, noise and smells do not interfere.
Flaws:
- Crowded.
- There is a concrete breakwater, which is best not to swim near.
Beaches: boarding house "Starfish", sanatoriums "Quiet Don" and "Turquoise"
Address: st. Lazareva, 27 – 37 Coordinates: 43.918971, 39.315644 Entrance: free Beach type: small and medium pebbles
These beaches are part of a single half-kilometer “Starfish” coastline. The territories "Turquoise" and "Quiet Don" are fenced, but open to the public. Regular cleaning is carried out here, doctors and rescuers are on duty, there are showers, locker rooms, toilets, a solarium, an aerarium, and drinking fountains. The entrance is reached by an underground passage under the railway, where an impromptu market and rental points operate. On the beach there are nightclubs with discos, nearby there is a dolphinarium, a water park, a Magnit hypermarket, and a shopping center.
The place is very popular, so you need to take a seat in the morning. The entrance to the sea is gentle, deep places begin tens of meters from the shore. Foam parties for children and adults are held in the immediate vicinity of the beach, on the territory of the water park. There are inflatable slides for kids in the shallow water.
Services:
- Sun lounger, deck chair – 150 rub./hour, 350 rub./day;
- Diving – 1000 rub./30 min.;
- Banana – 150 rub.;
- Water skiing – 500 rub./person;
- Boat – 3000 rub./hour;
- Catamaran – 600 rub./hour;
- Jet ski – 200 rub./min., order from 5 minutes.
How nice it is that there are no breakwaters in Lazarevskoye! It’s beautiful, it doesn’t interfere with enjoying the sea, and it’s very clean here!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Great for kids.
- Lots of fun for all ages.
Flaws:
- Crowded with tourists.
- Nearby are power lines and railways.
Beach of the holiday home "Kolos"
Address: Sochinskoye sh., 6a Coordinates: 43.897102, 39.343785 Entrance: free Beach type: small pebbles and sand
In addition to the traditional sun loungers and umbrellas, this beach has an aerium with double sun loungers. If you can’t stay in the open sun, here you can relax under the awnings and attend a massage. The aerium is removed from the coastline, located closer to the entrance to the beach. There is a bistro nearby.
There are wooden floorings, toilets, showers, and changing cabins. There are several areas with imported sand. The territory is fenced. A couple of steps from the entrance begins the park of the Lazarevskoye sanatorium with a green grove and natural shade.
Since Kolos is located closer to the exit of the city, it is not crowded with tourists. Free places can be found.
Services:
- Chaise lounge – 100 rub./hour, 200 rub./day;
- Sunbed under a canopy – 250 rub./day;
- Umbrella – 150 rub./day;
- Massage – 680 rub./session;
- Jet ski – 300 rub./min.;
- Parasailing – 1500 rub.
During the entire vacation we found only one day when there were a lot of jellyfish. The sea was swarming with them. The next morning everyone was washed ashore, and the water was clear again.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Spacious, quiet place
- Picturesque walking area around
Flaws:
- There is everything you need, but no more
- Far from the center, you need to go by bus or car
Beach of the Prometheus Club Hotel
Address: st. Rechnaya, 2 Coordinates: 43.901732, 39.329750 Entrance: free Beach type: pebbles of various sizes
Equipped for hotel guests, but open to everyone. It is quite narrow (about 20 m wide), there is a wooden deck along the shore, and stationary umbrellas are installed.
There are several retail outlets (cafes, draft kvass, etc.). It is located at a fairly large distance from the railway tracks.
Services:
- Sunbed – 300 rub./day;
- Umbrella – 150 rub./day;
- Catamaran – 5000 rub./hour;
- Banana – 200 rub.;
- Parasailing – 2000 rub.
There are complaints about the hotel and its beach, the prices are too high, the service is not very high quality, but the sun and sea can write off everything!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Far from the railway, no noise.
- There is a comfortable canopy for shade, but in the evening hotel guests eat there.
Flaws:
- Not always cleaned.
- Noise from the hotel's evening shows.
Beach of the Yantar sanatorium
Address: st. Pobeda, 333 Coordinates: 43.939439, 39.298162 Entrance: free Beach type: pebbles of various sizes
The rather narrow beach in the Mamedova Glit valley is equipped with the most necessary things, but without frills. “Yantar” is a military sanatorium, and some Spartan component is visible in the arrangement of the beach. Rescuers and a paramedic work daily, showers and changing rooms are installed. You can sit under the canopies of the aerarium for free.
Along the beach there is a dam wall and a sand embankment. There are no cliffs or steep slopes in the water, the shore is quite flat, and the depth increases gradually. The lifeguard tower and first aid station operate daily according to the opening hours of the beach.
Services:
- Catamaran – 5000 rub./hour;
- Boating – 1200 RUR/hour per company;
- Diving equipment – 1000 rub./20 min.;
- Snorkeling equipment – 800 rub./hour
During the day, the dam wall gets so hot that we dried our towels and swimsuits thanks to it!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Quiet, not crowded.
- Purely.
Flaws:
- Small area.
- Limited range of services.
When is the best time to relax?
The climate in Lazarevskoye is very similar to Sochi. The most comfortable months, according to reviews from vacationers, are June, September and October, when there is no heat and high humidity. At this time it is better to come with children, as well as elderly people.
If you don’t need the sea, but just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle and take a walk in nature, then come in May. There are few tourists, and the weather is excellent.
We were in Lazarevskoye in October, at the end of the season. The sea was rough and almost no one was swimming. But many sunbathed on sun loungers and walked along the sea.
July and August are the peak season, and during the day the temperature often rises to +30°C and above. Sea water in summer is +24…+26°C, and in shallow water it can be even warmer.
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Tourists are sunbathing.
Wild beaches
Wild nudist beach Lazarevskoye – Soloniki
Address: Sochi highway, coast between Lazarevskoye and Soloniki Coordinates: 43.888485, 39.358050 How to get there: Landmark – boarding house “Volna”, St. Nicholas Church, bus stop “VIZR” (on request). From the city center – 5 km. Buses: No. 155, 158, 164, 165, 166, 170, 182, 927. Walking distance from the stop is no more than 10 minutes. Entrance: free Beach type: large flat pebbles
The spacious beach, half a kilometer long, is surrounded by a coniferous forest belt (mainly pine trees) and is considered quite secluded. Tourists rarely come here.
There is no infrastructure here, corn or sweets traders come occasionally, but it’s better to take care of everything yourself. The nearest shops and cafes are in the village of Soloniki (about 10 minutes on foot). The place is not suitable for a tent camp; parking areas are not provided.
There is a spring lake on the beach area. The space around it is called the “Glade of Love.”
A real nudist beach! If you want to even out your tan or are just used to being closer to nature, this is ideal!
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- Away from people, trade, bustle.
- Picturesque.
- 24/7 access.
Flaws:
- No amenities nearby.
- Garbage.
Wild beach behind the Odyssey sanatorium
Address: Sochinskoye sh. Coordinates: 43.890191, 39.356119 How to get there: Landmark - Odyssey sanatorium. From the city center – 3 km. Buses No. 155, 158, 164/165, 166, 170, 182, 235 to the Lesnichestvo stop. Then walk 2 minutes. (180 m) to the underground passage to the beach. Entrance: free Beach type: large pebbles
This beach does not have its own infrastructure, but if necessary, you can use those paid benefits of civilization that are provided on the sanatorium beach within walking distance.
The influx of visitors is small but stable, and there are almost always people with tents. This beach has official nudist status. But naked sunbathers don’t come here often.
The entrance to the sea has a gradual increase in depth, but there are many boulders under the water.
In two weeks we only met a topless girl once. Real nudists vacation in other places, but you can safely come here with children.
According to visitor reviews
Pros:
- There are few tourists, people are scared off by the “status” of the beach.
- convenient location, close to the city, but away from intrusive trade and entertainment.
Flaws:
- Small area.
- Proximity to the railway.
Is it worth going?
If you are impressed by everything presented in this material, then, of course, it’s worth it. There is a lot of entertainment for every taste in Lazarevskoye. Every year something new appears, but the village remains just as well-groomed and beautiful. You can come here every holiday, you will never get tired of it.
On the other hand, if you don’t like crowded places and are willing to sacrifice the level of relaxation and amount of entertainment for the sake of tranquility, then you should take a closer look at less popular resorts. There are many small resort villages on the Black Sea coast.
What to bring
In the mountains near the resort village there are many medicinal herbs that strengthen the immune system. A trip to get them is a separate adventure. If extracting herbs yourself is not part of your plans, just take a stroll through the souvenir shops. There, in addition to beautifully packaged healing infusions, there will be souvenir bottles with herbal balms.
The world's northernmost Krasnodar tea is grown on the local mountain plantations. Finding it in Russian stores is almost impossible. A box of red, black, green or yellow Krasnodar tea will be an excellent gift for a connoisseur.
The world's northernmost Krasnodar tea is grown on the local mountain plantations. Finding it in Russian stores is almost impossible.
At the local market you can buy good chestnut honey, chacha, wine and churchkhela. Another edible souvenir from Lazarevskoe is the so-called Adyghe salt, very popular in the Caucasus. It is ordinary table salt mixed with aromatic seasonings.
As at any seaside resort, Lazarevsky’s souvenir shops sell scatterings of sea stones and shells, themed magnets and jewelry. Here you can also find Olympic-themed souvenirs: T-shirts, caps and, of course, toys that symbolize the Olympic Games in Sochi.
