Primorsko-Akhtarsk is a small cozy town on the shores of the Azov Sea. If you are tired of the bustle of the city, but do not want to live in the countryside, then this city is for you. There are practically no cars. You can walk down the street for 20 minutes and not see a car. Population 30 thousand people. Warm sea, gentle sand, what else is needed for a carefree life? But not everything is as rosy as it seems at first glance.
In 1774, Russian troops captured the Turkish fortress of Akhtar-Bakhtar
(the name comes from the Turkic “seaside white cliff”).
In 1778, the Akhtarsky redoubt
.
In 1854, the village of Akhtarsky
, formed from Cossack farms near the Akhtarsky estuary. In 1878, the village was included in the village of Brinkovskaya. In 1900, the village was transformed into the village of Primorsko-Akhtarskaya. In 1922-1926 the village was a city, then again a village. On January 11, 1949, the settlement was reorganized into the city of Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
How to get there
Most tourists get to the Sea of Azov by personal transport. The journey from Moscow (1320 km) takes 20 hours. Most of the route passes along the busy federal highway M4, so there are no problems with food and accommodation.
The nearest airport is located in Krasnodar - 153 km away. From there you can get to Primorsko-Akhtarsk by bus or train. The journey takes about 4 hours.
There are no direct buses from Anapa. A taxi ride is expensive - from 4,500 rubles, and this option is rarely chosen.
Advice . By rail it is convenient to get to the Kanevskaya or Timashevskaya stations, through which trains run to Novorossiysk and Anapa. From here you can get to the resort by local buses and taxis.
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Economy
The basis of the economy is fishing, fish farming, and fish processing. There are many fishing associations operating in the city. There are several fish processing factories. There is also a pasta factory, a dairy factory, etc. in the city. But they are all slowly closing. 8,000 thousand rubles is the usual salary. It is very difficult to find high-paying jobs in the city, which is why the population is declining. Locals sell their houses and apartments and move to Krasnodar or Rostov-on-Don. To live here, you need to have enough space to accommodate tourists during the summer season.
Food prices in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
While vacationing in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, tourists eat in cafes, snack bars, restaurants and bars. According to reviews, the level of service is average. Most establishments are located near Central Beach.
A fast food snack costs 300-400 rubles, the average bill in a cafe is 500 rubles, and in restaurants - 800-900 rubles. You can eat on a budget in canteens and snack bars - 250-300 rubles.
Prices for food in a cafe in Primorsko-Akhtarsk in 2022:
- salad - 100 rubles;
- borscht - 70 rubles;
- ear - 115 rubles;
- mushroom soup - 70 rubles;
- potato zrazy with mushrooms - 130 rubles;
- rice with vegetables - 80 rubles;
- spaghetti with sauce - 100 rubles;
- Coca-Cola, 0.5 l - 60 rubles;
- mineral water, 0.5 l - 60 rubles.
Advice . If you want to cook yourself, buy food at the Magnit supermarket. Also excellent fruits and vegetables, crayfish, fresh, dried and dried fish are sold at the market. City water cannot be used for cooking. Buy bottled water or buy water from special bottling machines - 2 rubles per 1 liter.
Menu in a beach cafe in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
Accommodation
The resort offers a variety of accommodation options. Tourists will be able to choose an object taking into account their financial capabilities and preferences.
Hotels
Along the embankment in the first coastline there are hotels and inns. Service is at an average level, the rooms are clean, furnished with furniture and necessary equipment. Guests are provided with three meals a day, swimming pools, and recreation areas. The cost of accommodation per night starts from 1,000 rubles.
Beaches and sea
What reviews do they leave about beach holidays in Primorsko-Akhtarsk? The resort's well-groomed Central Beach is loved for its warm, shallow sea. True, the water is almost fresh and becomes cloudy even with slight excitement.
The shore is covered with a mixture of sand and shell rock. The beach has all the necessary infrastructure - water slides for children, sun loungers, sun umbrellas, showers, changing rooms and toilets. Vacationers rent jet skis, ride catamarans, banana boats, tablets and water skis. There are several cafes on the beautiful, landscaped embankment, which stretches for a kilometer.
Advice . Sandy wild beaches are located on the protected Achuevskaya and Yasenskaya spits. The sea here is well warmed up and the depth is greater than in the city.
Beach in Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Photo: vk.com/primorsko_akhtarsk_eto_mi)
Beach of the Tamarovsky farm
Small and quiet beach.
Beach of the Tamarovsky farm, photo from open sources Another small well-maintained beach 17 km from the center of Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The shoreline is very narrow, but you don’t have to walk far from your towel to the water.
There is no entertainment, but the beach is looked after and is quite clean.
How to get there:
Take Festivalnaya Street, turn off at Salt Lakes and drive through them. Next, follow the main road past the village of Primorsky to the Tamarovsky farm.
Entertainment
Primorsko-Akhtarsk appeared during the time of Peter I as a military fortress on Azov. Learn about the city's history at the local history museum. It is located in a building that was built at the beginning of the last century. The halls display interesting finds from archaeologists - pottery from the 4th-6th centuries BC, weapons and armor.
According to tourists, active recreation is popular in Primorsko-Akhtarsk. On the seashore there is a windsurfing station “AkhtariSurf”. The popular sport has been developing here since the 1990s. There are many experienced instructors in the city, and competitions are held regularly.
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At AkhtariSurf they train beginners and rent windsurfing equipment. One hour of classes costs 700 rubles, and a daily subscription costs 2,200 rubles. You can rent 1-2-seater kayaks and ride along the coast. Here they teach wakeboarding, organize boat trips and sea fishing.
Do you like cycling? Some hotels have bicycle rental facilities. An hour of rent costs 100 rubles, and a week - 1000-1500 rubles.
Advice . If you come on vacation to Primorsko-Akhtarsk with children, go on the rides in Central Park. An active school-age child should be sent to a children's windsurfing section, where he will be taught how to confidently sail on a wave.
What to do in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
Where to eat: cafes, shops, markets
As for food, there are a huge number of cafes and restaurants in the city, and in particular in its coastal part.
We visited several - the food was pretty decent and the portions were large. The average bill for 3 people without alcohol is about 1,200 rubles - for a full meal.
We especially liked the cafe on the Zolotoy Yakor embankment - when we arrived there and I ordered a roast with a side dish of potatoes, I was somewhat confused by the volume of the dish brought, although it cost about 250 rubles.
If you cook yourself, there are enough food stores in the city, from small private ones to large supermarkets. There are Pyaterochka and Magnit. The city has a fairly large market, many pharmacies where you can buy everything you need for traveling with small children. Food prices are somewhat lower than, for example, in the Moscow region.
It is worth noting that the taste of the products is exceptional; for our taste, even the most ordinary food products in stores are noticeably superior compared to what we are used to eating in the Moscow region.
Almost all products on the market and in stores are local. A lot of private traders sell food products - from berries to homemade sour cream. Homemade eggs, for example, sell for 65 rubles per dozen. Apples cost from 30 rubles per kilogram, and walnuts can be found from 200 for the same kilogram. We ate well, shopping at the market and cooking ourselves.
Excursions in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
How to diversify your beach holiday in Primorsko-Akhtarsk in 2022? According to reviews, tours to the sights of the Azov region are popular among tourists. Vacationers go to the healing Salt Lake, go to ancient settlements in the village of Stepnaya, visit the Sadki reserve and admire the blooming lotuses. Fishing lovers like the Beigu Estuary.
Advice . Walk the streets of the city and get acquainted with its military history. Near the Central Beach, a monument to an armored boat rises on a pedestal. There are memorials to war participants in small city squares.
Sights and interesting places in Primorsko-Akhtarsk
cages
It’s nice not only to sunbathe and swim, but also to just take a walk.
Sadki, photo from open sources The village of Sadki is the very edge of Primorsko-Akhtarsk. It is called the local Venice because there are a lot of artificial reservoirs (fish are grown in them), canals and estuaries. Sometimes they overflow their banks and you have to hire a boatman to move them around. Romance!
There are even fewer tourists in the village than in the center of Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and usually these are people who have been coming here for many, many years.
Many reservoirs are overgrown with reeds, and fishing is very good here. As you understand, there are no other entertainments here.
How to get there:
There are frequent buses from the bus station to the village.
On weekdays there are 8 flights, on weekends - 6 flights. Useful material for travelers: The extraordinary Azov region: getting to know Peresyp and Primorsko-Akhtarsky
Housing in Primorka – recreation centers and private sector
Tourists arriving in Primorka will find housing - apartments, rooms and cottages - at affordable prices. There are recreation centers and a diverse private sector here.
BO "Teremok"
Teremok is one of the popular accommodation facilities in Primorka. Guests are promised a calm and extremely cozy atmosphere. There are 15 rooms of varying comfort levels - “standard” and “luxury”. They differ in the presence of a bathroom. For different categories, there are two common kitchens equipped with everything necessary for cooking and storing food. If you want to have a picnic, cook meat, fish or vegetables on the fire, then a grill will come in handy.
There are separate gazebos where you can relax and chat with your family. Board games are available at the base. There is also a public area where it is easy to make pleasant acquaintances with neighbors. There is also billiards. For families with children, a playground and room will be a good help. A number of services are provided for an additional fee: parking on site, catamaran rental, sun loungers, a banquet hall and fuel for the barbecue. The private beach is literally a couple of minutes walk away.
BO "Nectar"
The Nectar recreation center has two wooden buildings, each with four rooms of varying capacity. You can prepare meals in the equipped kitchen, where guests will find all the necessary utensils. Those who like to cook on fire can use the barbecue. In general, this camp site belongs to the economy category, the bathrooms are shared, but there is hot water.
Camp "Parus"
Children are sent to Primorka for recovery. The Parus children's camp is located here. Its green territory is located on the first coastline. There is a gentle entrance to the sea and a sandy beach. Small enough and safe for children. Along the perimeter there are several buildings for various purposes, including buildings with sleeping rooms, a dining room, and a first-aid post.
There is also a small swimming pool. Sports grounds are equipped for the children, you can play football, volleyball, tennis, etc. Boys and girls have fun, compete and make new acquaintances. Such a vacation leaves only positive emotions in the memory of children, and parents leave positive reviews about this institution.
After talking with the local population, it will not be difficult for visitors to find a cozy room in the private sector. The pricing policy here is democratic, so even for a small fee you will find decent housing not far from the sea, or maybe right next to the beach.
