Gelendzhik
The resort area of Gelendzhik stretches for more than a hundred kilometers along the Black Sea coast. In addition to Gelendzhik itself, it includes several villages located on the coast.
The city lies on the shore of the picturesque Gelendzhik Bay, surrounded by the ridges of the Caucasus. The unique climatic conditions, beautiful natural landscape and well-developed infrastructure attract many tourists to Gelendzhik every year.
It has the longest and most hiking-friendly resort promenade in the world. It stretches along the entire Gelendzhik Bay, from one cape to another. Along with ordinary vacationers, many tourists come to Gelendzhik for treatment, which has more than ten specialized health resorts. It is equally good to relax in this resort with a noisy company and a family with children.
Winter in Gelendzhik Bay is mild, with an average temperature of 3 degrees Celsius. Precipitation falls mainly in the form of prolonged rains. For those who are going on vacation to Gelendzhik during the off-season months, it should be remembered that in the period from November to March, due to the invasion of the Black Sea coast by cold air masses, there are often squally winds.
Gelendzhik sanatoriums offer complex and narrowly focused procedures. For those who are recommended to undergo a course of sanatorium treatment, it is best to purchase vouchers during the velvet season, when mild and warm weather sets in, which does not lead to body overload.
The coastline of Gelendzhik Bay includes 114 beach areas of medium and small pebbles. Their total length is more than 100 kilometers, of which the equipped territory is about 20 kilometers. In the central part of the bay there is an artificial sand beach (Gelendzhik Central Beach), which has a length of 1 kilometer and a total area of 5.5 hectares.
The clearest water is on the beaches of Tolstoy Cape. This place is a favorite seaside resort for many visitors. It also has its own beaches and boarding houses in Gelendzhik. At the same time, access to them is open to all tourists.
As a rule, there are no large groups of tourists on the beaches. At some distance from the center, you can stay in a comfortable and peaceful environment.
There are no big storms in Gelendzhik Bay. It is well protected by horseshoe-shaped promontories from the open sea, so the water in the bay is quite warm in summer. For those who want to find fresher water, you can go to the Blue Bay or the steep Gelendzhik.
The beaches owned by holiday homes and sanatoriums, as well as municipal beaches, are equipped with everything necessary for a quality seaside holiday. There are retail outlets, cafes and restaurants, points of sale and rental of beach accessories on the embankment in the areas of large beaches.
Entertainments
It is better to book tours to Gelendzhik in advance during the peak months so that you do not have to pay too high a price. Usually in July and August, private hotels and spa complexes are completely filled with vacationers.
Every traveler will be able to stay in Gelendzhik according to their taste and estimated budget. Boarding houses and rest homes are located in park areas or directly on the coast. Some of them belong to old buildings that have been renovated in accordance with modern comfort requirements. There are also new boarding houses built several years ago. They offer comfortable rooms with everything you need for everyday life. Holiday homes are equipped with swimming pools, recreation areas, parking.
New private mini-hotels and hotels designed for several dozen guests appear almost every year. The level of service and comfort in them will pleasantly please the guests. Room prices for private Gelendzhik hotels are formed based on their class and additional service. There are private mini -hotels and hotels near the sea. Some have their own equipped beaches.
The urban and transport infrastructure of the city is well developed. A large selection of vegetables and fruits can be purchased at city markets; pharmacy kiosks, currency exchange offices, banks and post offices are located throughout the city.
Regular movement of public transport and fixed-route taxis has been established in the city itself. The nearest railway station is located in Novorossiysk, and a new airport, opened in 2009, began operating in Gelendzhik itself. Tours to Gelendzhik may include transfers from Krasnodar and Anapa airports, as well as the railway station in Novorossiysk to the resort and back. The resort can also be reached by car along the M4 highway.
Holidays in Gelendzhik are diverse and are designed for both adult vacationers, teenagers and young children. The city has three water parks, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a safari park, entertainment and cultural centers. Two cable cars connecting the top of the Markhotsky ridge with the city offer a wide panorama of the bay and the surroundings of Gelendzhik. At the very top there are restaurants and cafes serving national and European cuisine.
In the evening, the center of the tourist movement is the city embankment with a traditional set of resort entertainment.