Rest in Gelendzhik is a wonderful air, a gentle sea, an abundance of natural healing factors, a developed tourist and recreational infrastructure. The climate in the resort is very favorable for a beach holiday, and the sea in Gelendzhik and the surrounding area warms up to comfortable temperatures in the last days of May. In the high season, the water temperature rises to + 25 ° C, and vacationers can swim comfortably until mid-autumn.
The beaches in the Gelendzhik area stretch for several tens of kilometers, and any tourist who comes to the resort will be able to find a place to spend a vacation in accordance with their own preferences. For example, the coverage of beaches can be both sandy and rocky, and the infrastructure is both ideal for a comfortable stay, or completely absent.
There is an airport in Gelendzhik, it is located on the coast of the bay. You can fly here from both Russian capitals. Since about May, planes from Moscow and St. Petersburg begin to fly to the Black Sea resort regularly. Closer to summer, the number of flights increases due to the increase in the number of tourists.
The main types of recreation in Gelendzhik
- Excursion: on one of the excursions you can see the Old Lighthouse, the Temple of the Ascension of the Lord, the Parus rock, explore the Guam Gorge (on a walk you can admire the waterfalls and grottoes).
- Beach: there are about 150 mostly pebble beaches at the disposal of vacationers. If you are a lover of uncrowded beaches and clear sea, head to the Breeze beach, equipped with comfortable descents into the water and sun loungers. Couples with children should pay attention to the fine-gravel beach Golubaya Bay with a gentle descent into the water. The park area of the Institute of Oceanology, located not far from the sea, also brought fame to this place - if you wish, you can take a walk here.
- Active: here you can go jeeping (if you are interested in entertainment designed for several days, you will be offered to relax in specially equipped camps), windsurfing, diving (in dive centers, experienced divers will be given the opportunity to feed colorful fish and swim in grottoes), go on a bicycle or a horse ride, play laser battle in the “Laser Boy” entertainment club.
- Family: couples with children will like the water parks "Begemot", "Dolphin", "Golden Bay", in the Dolphinarium, Safari Park (since it has a museum, exhibition center, zoo, cafes and restaurants, walking and park areas, cable car, you can spend the whole day here), the Olympus amusement park.
Tour prices
The price level for tours to Gelendzhik depends on the season. The most optimal period for rest in Gelendzhik is June-September.
Despite the fact that the resort season opens in June - its beginning is marked by the festival “The sun smiles at Gelendzhik” (during the week you can see performances of Russian show business stars), the main influx of tourists is observed in July-August. At this time, the cost of vouchers increases, for example, prices for hotel accommodation increase by 40-60%, and in the private sector - by 100-200%!
You can save on the cost of vouchers to Gelendzhik during the low season - from late October - early November (this period should be devoted to excursion programs and treatment), as well as in May, when prices for accommodation become more attractive.
If you are used to a comfortable stay, it is advisable to stay in small private hotels or boarding houses (many of them provide a wide range of services at affordable prices). And those traveling in a large company should stay in private apartments (on the beaches, train stations, markets you will meet people who will offer to rent their accommodation).
On a note
When going on the road, take with you the necessary medications, comfortable shoes and clothes for changing clothes, 1-2 outfits for an evening out, a hat, protective equipment from the sun's rays.
As a souvenir of your vacation in Gelendzhik, you can bring shells, honey, nuts, jam, wine, souvenirs with resort symbols.
