- August 30, 2018
- Tips for tourists
- Balakhonova Marina
Not far from Anapa is the small resort village of Vityazevo. Local residents call it little Athens, since Vityazevo was once a Greek colony. The small resort has characteristic architectural contours made in the Greek style. The hospitable village of Vityazevo offers its guests colorful landscapes, wide sandy beaches, a mild climate, unique attractions, and many excursions and entertainment. Where to go with your child, what to see, and how to have fun here? We'll tell you in the article.
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.
Sokratis 3*
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Budget tourists can easily recommend a good hotel in Vityazevo. There are quite a few economy options here, and Sokrtis is one of them. It's a great place to relax with your family. The three-star guest house has “standard”, “luxury” and “junior suite” rooms; they are small, but very cozy, with fresh renovation. Infants are entitled to a playpen. The green inner courtyard is designed to be interesting for children of any age: a swimming pool with a shallow section, a room for watching cartoons, and a playground. Animation every four days, the kids are delighted with it. The service is beyond praise, the owners of the hotel are spouses who, during a standard vacation, become good friends to the guests.
It’s a bit far from the sea, but this fact doesn’t spoil anyone’s mood. The road turns into an exciting journey through shopping arcades, where you can buy souvenirs for friends and family, beach paraphernalia, and tickets for excursions. The beach, although urban, is fenced. Its highlight is a children's corner with an abundance of toys and, of course, equipment. There is everything that will make your stay on the beach as comfortable as possible - water coolers, changing rooms, toilets, storage rooms.
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Beaches
The main vacation spot on the sea coast is the beach. There are more than 10 cozy beaches in Vityazevo where you can go with your child. All of them are clean and well-maintained. Beach activities and attractions for children in Vityazevo are as follows:
- riding on the sea on catamarans, “cheesecake” or “banana”;
- water slides and trampolines;
- water balloons;
- bungee.
The most popular is the central beach, where all resort guests are recommended to go with children on vacation in Vityazevo. It is quite wide and long. The beach attracts couples with children because of its clean sandy shore with a gradual entry into the sea. In the central part, guests are offered a wide range of entertainment: ATV rental, parachute flights, swimming in the open sea with and without dolphins, boat trips and diving. For children there is a kindergarten "Talibu". This is a small fenced area with lots of activities. Games and competitions are held here, the kindergarten is equipped with inflatable pools, slides, attractions, various toys, etc. At Talibu you can leave your children under the supervision of an experienced teacher.
Other Vityazevo beaches:
- spacious beach on Mira Street;
- beach "Pearl of Russia" (located next to the children's boarding house of the same name);
- Vityaz beach;
- equipped children's beach "Globus";
- wild beach (stretches from Vityazevskaya Spit to Blagoveshchenskaya station);
- Barguzin beach.
The total length of Vityazevo beaches is about three kilometers.
Ideal Hotel 3*
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A small, cute hotel with an equally compact and cute courtyard. A swimming pool with an adult section and a small splash pool allows you to brighten up your leisure time, you can soak up the sun on a cozy terrace, and the kids frolic in the playground. A nice feature is that it is close to a water park, attractions, and discos. The choice of rooms is decent, it is interesting that, despite the 3 stars, only premium format rooms are presented - junior suites and suites with picturesque views of the sea. In addition to the double bed, there are folding chairs; they are successfully used as a sleeping place for teenagers. Everything from technology is in place, including wireless Internet. The volume of hyena funds may not be enough for some, especially families with children. According to experienced tourists, it is better to bring shampoos and soap with you. There is no private beach, you have to use the public one five minutes from the building; they charge a fee for sunbeds and umbrellas.
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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.
French Quarter
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Another hotel with charming French countryside character. The interiors are created in the Provence style: floral patterns, muted shades, light, elegant furniture... Convenient furniture has been introduced, but there is one caveat - tourists complain about poor online performance. If you are traveling in 2022 with a small child, you should order a transfer not on the website, but by phone. It's more reliable. Depending on financial capabilities and the composition of the vacationing party, you can check into a two- or three-bed “standard”, an exquisite suite of two or four rooms. The interiors are also impressive, new plumbing, wet cleaning every day. A crib will cost several hundred rubles per day. The place is ideal for holidays with children over 1 year old.
The chefs serve dishes of Russian, Caucasian and European cuisines, there are always tasty and healthy dishes, and there are high chairs for children. The downside is that the restaurant has only 20 tables, and the food service is replenished with delays, which leads to queues and the feeling of a lack of food. The little one makes friends on the playground and enjoys splashing around in the heated pool. It is extraordinarily beautiful, and what a location! - on the roof. The veranda is even higher; in the evenings it’s nice to drink wine with live music and enjoy the views of the southern village.
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Amusement park "Byzantium"
The most important children's attraction in Vityazevo, where you can go with your child on your own, is the Byzantium amusement park. This is the heart of the resort village. In terms of the number of attractions, Byzantium is not inferior to European parks. There are various carousels, cars, roller coasters, and a Ferris wheel. In the evening, “Byzantium” turns on beautiful illumination, which vacationers from Anapa and Dzhemete come to admire.
Churches
Connoisseurs of architectural monuments and spiritual heritage should visit a number of places in the resort village.
Church of St. George the Victorious. The temple was built in 1994 in a very picturesque part of the village. The building itself is not luxurious and looks very modest. But the atmosphere on the church grounds is very peaceful.
“Holy Hand” is a whole Orthodox complex. Excursions are often organized there from Vityazevo. The complex has been known since the 18th century. It contains the source of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is famous for its healing properties. Water from the source used to flow over a stone that had the outline of an elegant hand. It is not difficult to guess where the name of the Orthodox place comes from. You can swim in the spring and collect healing water. There are especially many people in the “Holy Hand” on Orthodox holidays.
The Hermitage of St. Theodosius of the Caucasus is located in the village of Gorny. It can also be reached by tourist bus. The clairvoyant Saint Theodosius lived here at the beginning of the 20th century. In the Desert you can visit a temple and a chapel, and collect water from a holy spring.
Waterpark "Olympia"
The water amusement park with a beautiful Greek name was opened quite recently - in 2012. This is a must-visit place in Vityazevo with your child. Olympia features Canadian-made attractions. Here all the buildings, names of attractions and cafes, menus, etc. are designed in the Greek style. The entrance is stylized as a Greek temple: decorated with stucco, porticoes and columns. Along the entire perimeter of the water park there are statues of mythical heroes and ancient Greek gods. At Olympia you can find entertainment for children of any age, but there are attractions for which an age limit has been introduced (from 10 or 14 years). For example, only those who have reached the age of 14 are allowed on the extreme descent “Hades”. This is a downhill the size of a seven-story building. The most popular attractions at Olympia:
- “Kamikaze” is a 22-meter steep capsule-slide, where the free fall speed reaches 12 m/s;
- slide "Zeus" (from 10 years);
- Pool "Poseidon"
- attraction "Whirlpool";
- attraction "Labyrinth".
In the evening, foam parties and various show programs are held at the Olympia water park. For young visitors, on the territory of the water park there is a children's town "Elysium" (Vityazevo), where you can take a child aged 2 years and older to exciting animated shows or go on children's water attractions. Guests of the water park can have a bite to eat at the cozy Meduza restaurant, which serves traditional Greek dishes.
Historical reference
The first settlement on the territory of present-day Vityazevo appeared 2000 years ago. The place was chosen by the Greeks and they called it Pont Eclivus.
Many centuries later, in 1837, the Cossacks came here and founded their village of Vityazevskaya. The settlement was named in honor of a commander named Vityaz, under whose leadership the Anapa fortress was saved from the invaders. In those days there was a fierce struggle with the Turks for the Black Sea shores.
In 1862 the name Vityazevo appeared. Before the Patriotic War, Pontic Greeks lived in the village of Vityazevo. During the Second World War there was a mass deportation of the Greek population. Later, already in the 50s. XX century, some forced migrants came back.
Pump room "Pearl"
This is a unique place in Vityazevo, where you can go with your child to improve your health with healing mineral water. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract and biliary tract. The local water is enriched with magnesium, sodium, calcium, sulfates and chlorides. You need to drink water on the spot; you cannot take it outside the drinking gallery. Before taking water for medicinal purposes, you should consult your doctor.
Venera 3*
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One of the best hotels in Vityazevo for families with children. Calm, with animation exclusively for small guests, monotonous, but rich in “milk” and simple dishes, menu. In triple rooms, in addition to a large bed, there is a single bed for a child. Cleaning without any complaints, as well as the service in general - the employees are all polite and courteous with every guest. The beach is very close. The shore is for general use by everyone; on hot days there is nowhere for an apple to fall. Sunbeds are paid, but the hotel does not provide towels. The advantages of the complex are its location: nearby shops, cafes, bars, discos.
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Of the high-quality economical, mid-price and premium hotel options that we recommend for parents with children for a holiday, and where everything necessary for young visitors will be present, we additionally note the following:
- Marrakech Gold 3*
- Atelika Grand Meridian 3*
- Isidore 3*
- Plaza 3*
- Astoria 3*
- Favorite 3*
- Dolce Vita 3*
- Christakis 2*
- Watercolor Family 2*
- LOK Vityaz
- Island
- Island 1
- boarding house Agata
Resort area of Anapa
There are many entertainments and attractions not in Vityazevo, where you can go with your child or go on your own. The most popular places for children in the area:
- Tiki-Tak water park in Dzhemete.
- Dolphinarium "Nemo", oceanarium in Dzhemet.
- Zoo "Balu" and penguinarium in Dzhemet.
- Museum of Local Lore in Anapa.
- Anapa embankment.
- Amusement park "Sunny Island" in Dzhemete.
- Ancient city "Gorgippia" in the open air in Anapa.
- Tunnel aquarium "Batiscaphe" in Anapa.
You can get to Anapa and the resort village of Dzhemete by shuttle bus or taxi.
Climatic features
The climate at the resort is Mediterranean, moderately humid. Most days of the year are sunny; even in winter it is rarely cloudy. Swimming in the Black Sea begins in May and ends at the end of September. Water temperature in summer is from +22 to +28 °C. The air rarely warms up above + 35 °C, and at night the temperature does not drop below +20 °C. There is little precipitation, due to the proximity of the sea. As a rule, it rains at night. The air of the resort village is enriched with oxygen, ozone and sea salts. The most favorable period for tourism is from May to October, while the swimming season is open. But sanatoriums and boarding houses are open at any time of the year.
Excursion routes
Almost all boarding houses and on the territory of the resort itself have special kiosks where tourists are offered a variety of excursions. The most popular routes are:
- Memorial complex of Novorossiysk, where military guides tell the history of our country and give a tour of the cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov".
- Visit to the Gelendzhik Safari Park.
- Pshad waterfalls and dolmens.
- Lotus Valley.
- Dolphinarium in Bolshoy Utrish.
- Mud baths of Taman (visiting the most famous volcano Tizdar).
Not far from Novorossiysk there is the Rossiya tourist complex, where spectacular performances take place - Roman gladiator fights and the Kuban Cossacks show. With older children, you can go on a horseback ride or a jeep tour to Sukko. The medieval castle “Lion's Head” is also located here, where boys will be interested in watching tightrope walkers and a real knightly tournament. The surroundings of a medieval castle will delight a child of any age. The Sukko Valley is also known for its clear lake and beautiful scenery. A trip to the Bolshoy Utrish conservation area will allow you to see rare animals and enjoy the views of juniper and pistachio groves.
Reviews from guests on the Black Sea coast say that these are the most popular entertainment and places in Vityazevo, where to go with your child on vacation and get a lot of positive emotions and impressions.
Eleftheria
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The hotel has long had its own circle of regular guests. Her external beauty is combined with excellent service, guaranteeing a calm, harmonious holiday with children in Vityazevo. Mothers can take advantage of rental strollers, a crib for a baby will be brought to your room upon request (although the service is paid), and there is a modern playground in the courtyard. And the animation was simply amazing: competitions, games, creative activities, an incendiary mini-disco in the evening. Children under three years old are accommodated free of charge. The rooms have large sofas and beds, showers, each with a refrigerator, air conditioning, TV, hair dryer, iron and ironing board on the floor.
The dining room and cafe invite you to taste European cuisine. The breakfasts are luxurious - two types of porridge, casseroles, omelettes, sausage, cheese, milk... For lunch and dinner there are several soups, various meat and fish dishes. One-year-old children can be given a good diet. “Eleftheria” is located on line 2, the walk is long, but not boring – along a noisy shopping street.
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