“The beach is right behind the gate!”, “Hurray, the sea!” - such phrases can be read on tourism forums glorifying the most famous village of the Taman Peninsula. This is what we will talk about. The embankment that borders the village has the most vivid reviews from vacationers, because it is from here that you get to the famous bathing areas. The beaches of Taman (wild and the best in terms of infrastructure) are an excellent opportunity to combine the enjoyment of the sun, sea, sand, and Taman Cossack hospitality. We offer their descriptions with photos to once again verify this.
The best attractions in the vicinity of Taman
Wine
Wine
It is widely known in Taman. It is noteworthy that the ancient traditions of the Taman Peninsula were revived at the enterprise. The tasting room features the best wines that can be purchased in the company store.
During a tour of the production, visitors will be able to see how delicious wine is made using traditional methods. They will learn about viticulture and winemaking in the Krasnodar region. The plant produces red and white wines from natural raw materials.
Address : st. Zavodskaya 2, st. Starotitarovskaya, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: excursions (40 minutes) - daily at 10:00, 12:00, 16:00; excursions (1 hour 45 minutes) – daily at 14:00, 18:00
Entrance: excursion lasting 40 minutes – 500 rubles, excursion lasting 1 hour 45 minutes – 1000 rubles.
Official website: https://chateautamagne.ru
Crimean Bridge
Crimean Bridge
The bridge across the Kerch Strait connecting the Taman and Kerch peninsulas. It passes through Tuzla Spit and Tuzla Island. It consists of two layers: a highway and a railway track.
For more than 100 years, Ukrainian and Russian authorities have raised the issue of building this bridge. But due to the high cost of the project, construction was delayed. After the annexation of Crimea to Russia, the question of the need to provide a land passage between Kuban and the peninsula became acute.
It is considered one of the longest bridges in Europe and the largest built by Russia. The opening of the roadway took place in 2018, the railway in 2019-2020.
Address : Kerch Strait, bridge connects Crimea and the Taman Peninsula
Opening hours : around the clock
Salt Lake
Salt Lake
Located in the southern part of the Taman Peninsula. The lake is famous for its healing mud. From a distance the lake seems quite large. In fact, it is quite small: 1 km wide and 1.5 km long. The maximum depth reaches up to 10 cm.
In summer it practically dries out. The salt content is higher than in the waters of the Dead Sea. The lake is fed by precipitation and sea water.
Salt Lake mud is used to treat various diseases. The medicinal properties are enhanced by the sunny climate of the Taman region.
Address: Novotamanskoe rural settlement, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Taman Switzerland
Taman Switzerland
A natural reserve between capes Pekly and Achilleion near the village of Priazovsky. The place is famous for the fact that nature has been preserved there in its original form. The narrow beaches are deserted. Taman Switzerland attracts lovers of secluded holidays because it is never crowded.
The coast is strewn with numerous shells. In Taman Switzerland there is a lake with spring water. On the shore in the Azov village rises the Holy Trinity Monastery.
Address: Priazovsky village, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Volcano Hephaestus
Volcano Hephaestus
Located in the suburbs of Temryuk between the New Cemetery and the Komsomolsky state farm. The uniqueness of this place is that the mountain has an unsteady surface. The volcano appeared millions of years ago, at a place where layers of the earth's crust shifted.
The volcano got its name due to the high temperature and intensity of the eruption process. In the 19th century, a military hospital was built around it. Currently there is a paid health complex operating there.
There are entry points, changing rooms and showers on site. The fame of the healing properties of mud spread throughout the country.
Address: per. Sandy, 2/1, Temryuk, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00
Entrance: for adults – 400 rubles, for children – 350 rubles, children under 5 years old free
Official website: https://vulkan-gefest.ru
Mud volcano Shugo
Mud volcano Shugo
Located on the way from Varenikovskaya village to Natukhaevskaya. It is a hill in the western part of the Caucasus. The wooded hills look a little like a volcano. The most powerful volcanic eruption dates back to 1903.
During the First World War, there was a mud bath at the foot of the mountain. The crater of the volcano is a capacious bowl about 6 meters deep and 450 meters diagonally.
The mud where it comes to the surface is considered the most healing and effective. The eruption site itself resembles an attraction due to the active release of silt.
Address: st. Varenikovskaya, Krymsky district, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 09:00 to 21:00
Entrance: for adults – 350 rubles, for children – 250 rubles.
Military slide
Military slide
The open-air museum is located in the center of Temryuk. The initiators of the opening of the museum were WWII veterans. The exhibition displays military equipment from the Great Patriotic War. There you can see railway, maritime and air equipment.
During the excursion, tourists will be able to examine, touch and take pictures with a military weapon. In the eastern part there is a building where personal belongings of soldiers, maps, documents and photographs are displayed.
Address : R. Luxemburg street, Temryuk, Krasnodar region
Opening hours : Mon-Wed, Sat, Sun 9:00–17:00; Thu 9:00–21:00; Fri 9:00–16:00
Entrance : for adults – 100 rubles, for children – 30
Official website : tiam-museum.ru
Cape and Tuzla Spit
Cape and Tuzla Spit
Located in the Temryuk region. For a long time Tuzla remained a landmass. Tornadoes contributed to its separation from the peninsula. In the 20s, communication was completely lost.
The land area is considered the main watershed of Azov and the Black Sea region. The area attracts many tourists with its sandy beaches of unusual colors.
The entire perimeter of the Spit is guarded. The only convenient way to explore it is by boat from the sea. You can have a picnic on the spit. Products must be purchased in advance on the mainland.
Address : Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Spit Chushka
Spit Chushka
It begins as an extension of Cape Achilleion and extends southwest towards Tuzla. Some time ago, Chushka was the only shortest land route from the North Caucasus to Crimea. Currently, this site is popular with fishermen and car tourists.
The main feature of the Spit is its washing by the Black and Azov Seas. The place is attractive for tourists and fishermen. Nudists like to relax on Chushka.
Address: Ilyich village, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Amazon Waterpark
Amazon Waterpark
The only entertainment complex on the water on the coast of the Azov Sea. The water zone is located in the village of Golubitskaya. On site there is a swimming pool with hydromassage and heated water, a children's area and slides for adults. Anglers will be able to fish in a special pond for catching fish.
The territory, thought out to the smallest detail, provides a comfortable stay for both adults and children. There are sun loungers in the children's area around the pool to make it convenient for parents to keep an eye on their children.
For adults there are slides with different descents. Foam parties and discos are held on the stage area.
Address : st. Kurortnaya 76, Golubitskaya village, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Opening hours : daily from 10:00 to 19:00
Entrance : for adults - 700 rubles; for children up to 130 cm tall - 400 rubles
Official website : vk.com/club41676814
Mini golf resort "Galant"
Mini golf resort "Galant"
Located in the center of the village of Peresyp. It takes about 3 minutes to get to the nearest sandy beach. On the territory, wooden cottages with all amenities are designed for 5 people. The maximum capacity of the base is 8 families.
Buildings made from environmentally friendly materials are designed for families with children and people prone to allergic reactions. All conditions are created here for different food options: self-cooking in a shared kitchen, ready-made lunches to order.
Address : st. Bondareva, 35, pos. Peresyp, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Official website : https://golf-galant.ru
Zoo "Lukomorye"
Zoo "Lukomorye"
One of the largest zoos in Russia. Located in the village of Golubitskaya next to the amusement park. Was opened in 2013. The zoo houses more than 200 species of animals. Employees carry out scientific activities to preserve endangered species and study rare species of animals.
One of the main advantages is the presence of a petting zoo. Visitors will be able to feed and pet many of the inhabitants.
Address : st. Embankment 1a, st. Golubitskaya, Krasnodar region
Opening hours : from May 1 to October 1 - Mon-Sun from 9:00 to 20:00; from October 1 to May 1 - Sat-Sun from 9:00 to 19:00
Entrance : cost of 1 ticket - 600 rubles, children under 3 years old - free
Official website : https://zoo-lukomore.ru
Dolphinarium "Nemo"
Dolphinarium "Nemo"
Located in the village of Golubitskaya. The most comfortable conditions have been created for the animals. A special cocktail with all the necessary trace elements is added to sea water.
Every day, the marine theater hosts performances by fur seals and dolphins. During the performance, the animals draw pictures that can be purchased after the performance. Visitors will be able to take photos with the artists and swim in the pool with dolphins.
Address : Kurortny Boulevard 3, st. Golubitskaya, Krasnodar region
Opening hours : daily at 10:30, 15:00, 20:00, Monday - closed
Entrance : cost of 1 ticket - 800 rubles, children under 5 years old - free
Official website : https://nemogol.ru
Tizdar mud volcano
Tizdar mud volcano
A unique natural recreation in the western part of Taman on the outskirts of the village of Za Rodinu. The volcano was formed as a result of the movement of geological layers. There is a mud bath near Tizdar.
The lake, in the crater of the volcano, has a high content of hydrogen sulfide, which keeps swimmers on the surface. The effects of local baths are compared to the famous European resort of Baden. It is impossible to take a dip in the lake without outside help.
Treatment with local mud can cure skin ulcers and get rid of dandruff.
Address : Sovetskaya street, Za Rodinu village, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: from May to September daily - from 9:00 to 20:00
Entrance: cost of 1 ticket - 700 rubles, children under 5 years old - free
Official website: https://tizdar.ru/spa/volcano
Crocodile farm
Crocodile farm
Located in Golubitskaya village. The farm is home to pythons, monkeys, caimans, turtles, alligators and lizards. The oldest crocodile in the zoo is 17 years old. The date of opening of the farm is considered to be 2011.
The territory is home to the oldest representatives of the animal world. Visitors can take photos with the farm's inhabitants. Those who wish will be able to feed the animals, but only under the supervision of staff.
You can tour the farm on your own or accompanied by a guide. Young visitors can try catching turtles.
Address : st. Sovetskaya, 149, st. Golubitskaya, Temryuk, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 22:00
Entrance: adults – 600 rubles, children – 500 rubles.
Official website: https://krokoferma.ru/main/golubytckaia
Ostrich farm
Ostrich farm
Located in the village of Za Rodinu. Considered one of the best places for a group to visit. The farm is home to several species of ostriches. Among them, the brightest are African. Among the inhabitants of the farm there are decorative rabbits, raccoons, and various birds.
Visitors to the farm have the opportunity to see the full life cycle of birds. Eggs mature in special incubators. Ostrich chicks live separately from their parents. In the summer, you can watch the amazing mating dance of ostriches.
Address : st. Zavodskaya, 17, village Za Rodinu, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; in the autumn-winter period Friday - Saturday by prior arrangement
Entrance: adult – 400 rubles
Official website: https://usadba.natamani.ru
Lotus Valley
Lotus Valley
In the Akhtanizovsky Estuary there is a small corner of Thailand. Of all the attempts to grow lotuses in Taman, growing flowers in the desalinated waters of the Akhtanizovsky Liman was crowned with success.
It is believed that lotus flowers neutralize negative energy and purify a person’s thoughts. In addition, it makes love eternal and fulfills desires. It is best to visit the valley between July and August. Picking flowers is prohibited because they are listed in the Red Book.
Address : Akhtanizovsky estuary, Krasnodar region
Tizdar mud volcano
The natural attraction is located in the village of Za Rodinu, a 30-minute drive from the resort village. Tizdar differs from traditional volcanoes in that instead of molten magma, it ejects liquid clay to the surface. Just such a mud spring became the center of a resort and health complex of the same name.
Tizdar mud is a gray-blue clay with a dense silky structure and a subtle smell of hydrogen sulfide. They use the gifts of the volcano to treat diseases of the skin, joints, and reduce inflammation. The rules for receiving mud SPA procedures are described on information stands installed on the territory of the resort center.
Tizdar mud volcano. Photo: tonkosti.ru
What to visit in Taman for free
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The temple is located in the center of the village of Taman. It was erected on the initiative of the judge of the Cossack Black Sea Army. Artifacts found on the site of the church construction contributed to the birth of the Archaeological Museum. The building was rebuilt and restored many times.
The main attractions of the temple are Cossack icons with pieces of relics. Among them is the famous image of the “Assumption of the Mother of God,” with which the history of the Cossacks on the Taman land began.
Address: per. Kalinina, 1, st. Taman, Krasnodar region
Official website : https://tamanprihod.cerkov.ru
Turkish fountain
The architectural complex, consisting of stone pavilions, pillars and pools, was built in the 15th century, when Taman was part of the Ottoman Empire. The purpose of a Turkish fountain is the most direct: to produce fresh water. But the design of the source is not quite ordinary - it is a condenser type, which allows you to obtain moisture directly from the air.
The technology for extracting the liquid involved the use of ceramic pipes laid underground for many kilometers. Water was collected in storage wells, and from there flowed into a reservoir placed in a stone grotto. Just like 500 years ago, the resulting liquid is called “earth dew” and is used for drinking and household needs to this day.
Turkish fountain. Photo: kulttourism.ru
Where to go in Taman, what else to see
Ethnographic complex “Cossack village Ataman”
Ethnographic complex “Cossack village Ataman”
Located in the west of Taman. The village is a symbol and one of the most popular attractions of the region. The museum was built by a group of enthusiasts in three months in 2009.
The buildings were built to full size with decoration made according to ancient sketches. The realism of the object is given by the fact that materials and technologies from the Middle Ages were used for construction.
To recreate Cossack life, household utensils from all corners of the region were collected by village families. Visitors will be able to touch history. They will get acquainted with the simple and unique way of life of an ancient Kuban home.
Address: st. Lebedeva, 102, Taman, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 16:00; Monday, Tuesday - days off
Entrance: for adults – 200 rubles, for children – 100 rubles.
Official website: https://www.atamani.ru
Lermontov House-Museum
Lermontov House-Museum
The main cultural attraction of the region is located on Marx Street. The museum was created in a house similar to the one in which the poet himself stayed on his way to his duty station in the Caucasus.
During the excursion, visitors get acquainted with the life of the Kuban Cossacks and the works of Lermontov. Quotes from his works are depicted on the walls of the house, pages of original manuscripts and fragments from the library are displayed on the shelves.
The exhibition features a large collection of his paintings, including a portrait of a writer by an unknown author.
Address: K. Marksa, 100, Taman, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 16:00; Monday, Tuesday - days off
Admission: for adults – 100 rubles, for students – 80 rubles, for schoolchildren – 50 rubles, for preschoolers – 20 rubles.
Official website: https://lermontov-taman.ru/
Taman Archaeological Museum
Taman Archaeological Museum
Located in the center of the village. The museum is considered one of the main attractions of the region. For more than 25 centuries, the ancient city was inhabited by people. Throughout its existence, it was destroyed many times and completely restored.
Among the exhibits are finds from different historical eras. Behind the fences are the remains of ancient buildings and streets. The museum's collection is interesting because it covers a large period of time.
Address: st. Karla Marksa, 100, Taman, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00, closed on Monday
Admission: for adults – 100 rubles, for students – 80 rubles, for schoolchildren – 60 rubles, for preschoolers – 20 rubles.
Official website: https://www.tiam-museum.ru
Open-air museum "Fortified settlement of ancient settlements of Hermonassa-Tmutarakan"
Open-air museum "Fortified settlement of ancient settlements of Hermonassa-Tmutarakan"
Located on the shores of the Taman Bay. The total area of the museum is 35 hectares. Half of the complex was destroyed by sea waters. On the territory of the settlement, life has continued continuously since the sixth century BC.
Excavations on the territory continue - scientists are studying strata lying to a depth of 14 meters.
The museum complex is in danger of disappearing. Many ancient dwellings were destroyed. Constantly ongoing excavations reveal new architectural monuments.
Address: per. Podgorny 5., st. Taman, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00, closed on Monday
Entrance: for adults – 40 rubles, for children from 10 to 30 rubles.
Museum of Viticulture and Winemaking
Museum of Viticulture and Winemaking
Half of the grapes in Russia are grown on the Taman Peninsula. The museum presents exhibits that introduce winemaking since antiquity, technologies for caring for vines and harvesting. The exhibition contains ancient tools and items for winemaking.
The museum contains unusual dishes made of ceramics and wood, and a hand press for squeezing. Visitors will be able to visit the tasting room and taste the best wines. Experienced guides will tell you the history of the creation of Madeira, sherry and Cahors. They will talk about the rules for pairing wine with different dishes.
Address : st. Karla Marksa, 88, Taman, Krasnodar region
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 22:00
Suvorovsky Val
The remains of the Phanagoria fortress, built in 1794 by order of Alexander Suvorov, are located at the exit from the village, on the eastern shore of the Taman Bay. From the once powerful fortifications, an earthen rampart and star-shaped outlines have been preserved, which are visible only in satellite images.
Stone structures at the end of the 18th century. were considered a miracle of engineering, the fortress was admired and predicted a long “life”. However, fate decreed otherwise: after a massive shelling of the Anglo-French squadron, only ruins remained of the outpost.
In memory of those events, a memorial stone, busts of Alexander Suvorov and Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, as well as ancient cannons with cannonballs were installed on the shaft.
Suvorovsky Val. Photo: geodot.ru
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FAQ
What attractions of Taman can you visit by car? Salt Lake, Crimean Bridge, Taman Switzerland, Hephaestus Volcano, Chushka Spit.
What sights of Taman can you see on your own? Suvorovsky Val, Turkish Fountain, Mud Volcano Karabetova Sopka, Museum of Viticulture and Winemaking, Taman Archaeological Museum, Lermontov House Museum.
Where can you go with children in Taman? Ethnographic complex “Cossack village of Ataman”, Open-air museum “Fortified settlement of ancient settlements of Hermonassa-Tmutarakan”, Water park “Amazons”, Zoo “Lukomorye”, Dolphinarium “Nemo”, Crocodile farm, Ostrich farm.
Beach near the ancient settlement of Hermonassa
Look at the photo. The beaches of Taman are noticeably popular among both water extreme sports enthusiasts and ordinary holidaymakers (this is clearly visible in all frames).
Photo: © https://fotki.yandex.ru/users/shved3665/
First of all, we are talking about the “semi-wild” Hermonassa - a beach named after the excavations of the ancient Greek polis . Part of the colony has gone under water, so beachgoers are also watching the work of divers. Hermonassa is separated from the Central Beach by a concrete pier.
The edge of the sand is much narrower here. Nobody cleans up the trash. Entry into the water is not as uniform as under the village. But much quieter.
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How to get there?
The easiest way to get to Taman is this way:
- By car, moving south along the M4 Don federal highway.
- By plane. To Anapa airport (Vityazevo), and from there to Taman by minibus No. 113 (travel time - 2 hours).
- By train. On the Tavria branded passenger train to Anapa or Krasnodar, and from there on a direct or passing bus to Taman.
Taman stands in the shadow of the Black Sea resorts and is often underestimated by travelers.
Meanwhile, there really is something to see, where to go, what to do and what to taste. A sunny region with wonderful nature, rich history and unique culture will give every tourist an eventful and unforgettable holiday. We have also prepared material for you: Where to go to sunbathe and swim: an overview of the beaches of Taman.